Etsy Finds | Cup of Jo
When I was in my twenties, if my brain was spinning, I would go down Etsy rabbit holes. I usually wouldn’t buy anything, but discovering
How Do You Introduce a New Partner to Your Kids?
On this chilly Monday, I’m hoping to ask a personal question to this wise and wonderful community: Do you have any advice on how to
36 Ways to Increase Your NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)
Ever wonder how you burn calories just by moving through your day? That’s NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)—the energy you use for things like
Questions I Find Myself Asking Since Having a Baby
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,
Have a Relaxing Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Today, we’re honoring the nationwide economic blackout — we hope you are joining, as well! And tomorrow Freddie
How Do You Make Your Partner Feel Good?
A couple of weeks ago, I saw the cutest act of romance… Isn’t that the sweetest gesture? I love the idea that the writer’s fiancé
What’s Your Coffee Order? (Plus, a Funny Paris Story)
Whenever I head to a café, while walking arm-in-arm with a friend or dragging my grumbling preteens, I always look forward to my order: a
Are You Watching ‘The White Lotus’?
Are you gripped by the third season of The White Lotus? I really am; it’s going to be great. Here are five thoughts I had
A Family Trip to the Florida Keys
Last week, my 11-year-old Anton, his friend Nick, and I were very excited to take a little jaunt to the Florida Keys… A while back,
12 Questions for a Grief Therapist
In Cup of Jo’s newly relaunched career column, we ask people to share the big and small lessons they’ve learned on the job. Grief therapist