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Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo

Would you go to a reading party? “On Sunday afternoons, my friend and I would bring snacks, climb onto big couches, and read for three

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Dinner: No Utensils Required | Cup of Jo

Last September, as discussed, I downsized from a house in the suburbs to an apartment in the city, which means I’ve had to make a

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What Are Your Childlike Habits?

A couple weeks ago, I saw an Instagram Story that rang true… My favorite makeup influencer, Desi Perkins, was sharing moments from a work trip

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What’s Your Signature Beauty Look?

Last December, on my birthday, I shamelessly re-storied all my friends’ birthday shout outs on Instagram because a) I wanted everyone to know it was

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On Connecting With a Stranger

By the wonderful Ruth Chan. Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dog. She writes and illustrates children’s books.

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Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are your plans for the weekend? My twin sister is coming to visit and I’m excited to squeeze her. Her celebrity crush is…wait for

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How Great Is This San Francisco Park Proposal?!

Photos by Julie Jordan On her dating profile, Claire Vu asked guys to recommend music she could dance to. Luis Ramirez responded by sending her

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The Magic of an Oversized Blue Striped Shirt

The other morning, I had coffee with my friend Erika Veurink, who writes the newsletter Long Live and runs a funny Instagram. She was wearing

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My Not-Fancy-But-Fancy Cheese Party Trick

As someone who once taught a class entirely devoted to Night Cheese, I love (LOVE) a cheese plate. But you know what’s easier and more

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Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo

Did you see the first two seasons of Hacks? The HBO comedy follows a has-been comedian in Vegas who hires a plucky young writer to