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Read more9 Great Reader Comments on Rituals
These past few weeks have been bumpy, so I’ve been looking forward to moments in the day when I can catch my breath. Here, nine Cup of Jo readers share rituals — including barefoot walks in snow and Friday Fun Days — that bring them joy… On the magic of water: “Every night, I read in…
Read moreThis Creamy Lemon Pasta Recipe Is One You Need to Try
The original recipe for this creamy lemon pasta was included in our June cookbook club last year. That cookbook club occasion featured recipes from Bitter Honey by Letitia Clark and the pasta in particular was a massive hit. No noodle was left behind. I made this pasta again this month and, once again, it was…
Read moreThinking about the Uvalde School Shooting, and What to Do Now
Yesterday, a lone gunman killed at least 19 children and two teachers at a predominantly Latino elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. On May 16th, a man opened fire at a Taiwanese church in Southern California, killing one person and wounding five. On May 14th, a gunman fatally shot 10 people, almost all of them Black,…
Read moreMy Summer Capsule Wardrobe: 5 Clothing Items I’ll Wear All Season Long
Earlier this spring, I went through my closet to assess the clothing I owned. I donated some things and made small fixes on pieces that needed mending. That process has helped me keep my closet organized and get the most out of the clothing I already own. As we approach summer, I pulled out some…
Read moreAdvanced Style Tip: Learning to See The Details That Define Great, Simple Summer Style
Advanced Style Tip: Learning to See The Details That Define Great, Simple Summer Style Summer heat requires our outfits to be made up of only a short sleeve shirt and shorts – instead of getting frustrated by a lack of variety and layers, it’s the perfect time to grow your ability to see and appreciate…
Read moreHas Your Beauty Routine Changed During the Pandemic?
The other day, I turned to the back of my daily planner and made myself a list: • Haircut• Eyebrow wax• Order tinted moisturizer• Order a red lipstick• Mani/pedi• Get running shoes• Mammogram• Pap smear• Eye exam• Writing retreat I barely even knew what to title said list. “Self Care” was inaccurate. I already lit…
Read moreThis One Thing Is the Secret to Any Lasting Friendship
Image by Athena Pelton Family. Spouses. Kids. The lucky person who gets to prepare the mess formally known as taxes. These are all relationships in which we know work is required and there’s an equal expectation that the deal is, in ways small and forgettable or big and important, transactional. A give here, a take…
Read moreGrowing Up With a Mom With OCD
Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her boyfriend. Her comics tackle lighter topics like dogs and curry fish balls to heavier topics like grief and race. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, she also written about losing a pet and Lunar New Year. P.S. Taking care of…
Read moreToby and Anton’s Guide to Life
Children often see the world in cool ways, and I love hearing their pearls of wisdom. So! At bedtime last night, I asked my own kids — Toby, 11, and Anton, 8 — to reveal their pro tips… 1. What’s a good breakfast?Toby: Toast with butter is always satisfying.Anton: Frosted Mini Wheats plus Kashi Cinnamon Harvest….
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