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Would (or Do) You Have a House Salad?

“I live for a good house salad,” writes Pittsburgh-based Jessica Merchant in her new cookbook Easy Everyday, which I’ve been loving this month. “For some

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A Few Days in Brooklyn

My mom just came to visit and the (weirdest) best part was… …I got violently ill (will spare you the gory details!) on Sunday evening

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What Deep Questions Have the Kids in Your Life Asked?

“Does the universe end? Like, is there a wall?” my son Anton asked me when he was five. Author Sarah Manguso and cartoonist Liana Finck

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What Not-Flashy Things Do You Love?

Illustrator Brooke Barker’s dog is not the jumpiest or the lickiest dog around, but, as Brooke says, “the best things don’t have to be the

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Adventures of Gen Alpha

By the lovely Grace Farris. P.S. Stuff I just love and Friday night plans. … Read more The post Adventures of Gen Alpha appeared first

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Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? I’m celebrating a dear friend’s birthday tonight, and the boys wanted to write a birthday card for her.

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My Paris Packing List | Cup of Jo

What do you pack for trips? In early May, I’m heading to Paris for a mix of work and pleasure, and I’m really looking forward

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Guess Who Was on Jeopardy Last Night?

Last night, my phone started buzzing. “Turn on the TV!” said my uncle. “Did we know about this?!!” asked my sister-in-law Emily. “Tonight’s Jeopardy!” wrote

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8 Readers Share What They Love About Their Looks

What do you like about the way you look? Last week, we asked that question, and many readers emailed us photos. Here, eight women share

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Four Fun (Parenting) Things | Cup of Jo

I loved this NYTimes story (gift link) about encouraging kids to take photos on trips. They’re often drawn to such sweet things. When my cousin