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Lauren O.’s Manhattan Apartment Is a Love Letter to Rituals

We gush about readers all the time during our Cup of Jo team meetings, and Lauren O. is a name that often comes up. A

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Have a Restful Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? Toby and I have been watching Friends, and we are right at the London wedding episode. I remember

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What I Would Say To My Younger Self

Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter and dog. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo,

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Jon Hamm’s New Black Comedy About a Jewelry Thief

What TV shows are you watching these days? Jon Hamm’s new TV series, Your Friends & Neighbors, starts tomorrow… Doesn’t the trailer look fun? Hamm

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Two Ways to Chai | Cup of Jo

As I type this, a saucepan of black tea, cardamom, and sugar is bubbling on the stove. In 20 minutes, I’ll add evaporated milk and

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Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo

The boys and I have been cooking together (we’re all learning!), and we’ve been on the lookout for VERY easy recipes. Jenny wrote about this

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How to Be a Neighborhood Aunt, Teenage Version

Last Monday, 14-year-old Toby woke up in a bad mood. Dreading a long week of school, he thought about what might make him feel better.

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What Do You Like About the Way You Look?

The other day, I was sitting outside our neighborhood café. Trying to stay present (and off my damn phone!), I glanced around at the crowd

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My Teen’s Favorite Things

Just add fluffy hair. By the wonderful Grace Farris. P.S. Tween stuff I just love and dinosaur moms.… Read more The post My Teen’s Favorite

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Have a Cozy Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I might go to Coney Island — the rollercoasters are already open for the season! I’ve