What I’ve Learned From Watching My Kid Prepare for Her Bat Mitzvah
Bat Mitzvah prep has begun in earnest at our house, which means that once a week, my 12-year-old daughter hides away in her bedroom, meets
French Restaurant Mashed Potatoes | Cup of Jo
What’s your favorite style of mashed potato? When I make mashed potatoes at home, I’m a fan of skin-on (aka, “dirty” mashed potatoes) — partly
How to Help the Millions of Americans Who Are Losing Their Food Assistance
On November 1st — tomorrow — 42 million people, including 16 million children, will be losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits. This
Have a Loving Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? We’re hosting a Halloween gathering tonight — the boys stuck bats all around our house! — and on Sunday,
A Sweet Gift for a Partner (or Anyone, Really)
The Elmer’s glue kills me A couple weeks ago, my teacher-boyfriend Freddie mentioned that he’d like to display a photo of us on his desk…
Somsack Sikhounmuong’s Apartment Is Peppered with Hand-Picked Treasures
Photos by Kate S. Jordan We can’t get enough of Somsack Sikhounmuong, the creative director of Alex Mill and maybe the nicest person working in
A Body Confusion | Cup of Jo
They don’t know exactly what is wrong with you… And this not knowing takes forever and never ends. For one thing, you have a purple
Why I Don’t Mind When My Kids Are a Little Sad/Disappointed/Upset
When my teenagers burst into tears and slam their bedroom doors, I don’t go soothe them… It feels a little harsh to write out, but
The Easy Lunch I’ve Been Eating Once a Week
Last year, I came to you with a humble plea: Help! What’s for lunch? I was feeling stuck, and CoJ commenters offered 500+ amazing ideas.
Moments of Connection | Cup of Jo
Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her family. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has also