What’s on Your Last-Gasp Summer Checklist?
My college-age daughter, Abby, was on her own working in Chicago for most of the summer, so when she came home to New York for
9 Readers Share Their Beautiful Tattoos
My friend Alison lost her dad a couple years ago, and she is planning to get a shrimp cocktail tattoo to commemorate him (and his
A Scavenger Hunt Parenting Hack
The other day, Anton and his friend were lounging around the house. “There’s nothing to doooooo,” they lamented. “We’ve done evvvvvverything already.” When we were
The Best Scungilli Salad Recipe
Scungilli Salad, made with fresh lemon juice, celery, red onion, garlic, and parsley, is a simple yet delicious Italian dish that’s super easy to
Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I are going to Coney Island and enjoying this slightly cooler weather. I’m also on
I Love My Kids, But…
Hallie Bateman is an author and illustrator based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her next book, a collaboration with her mom called What To Do When You
What Small, Inexpensive Things Make Your Life Better?
What random items make your life easier? This morning, my friend Andy was telling me about his beloved rice maker. “You get three-quarters of dinner
Ratatouille Lasagna | Cup of Jo
“When the pandemic began in March 2020, my freelance work went away, suddenly and completely,” writes recipe developer Caroline Chambers, aka “Caro,” in the introduction
What Are You Reading Right Now?
I was looking for something to read at the bookstore McNally Jackson the other week when I saw Willful Disregard on display. The staff described
Passive Aggressive Work Emails With My Toddler About Dinner
One of our favorite newsletters — along with Long Live, À La Carte, Hung Up, and of course, Big Salad 😉 — is Bess Kalb’s