When packing snacks for a trip, I’ve never quite managed to be the type of parent who brings along a rainbow of wholesome foods… Goldfish? Yes. Vegetables that I’ve sliced and prepped the night before? Not gonna happen. But I have figured out a secret weapon snack that has a proven track record of abating…
Read moreLet’s Find This Reader Sandals for a Trip!
“Would you consider posting a round-up of cute comfy sandals for a mom who is going on her first girls’ trip to France this summer?” wrote Hannah, a Cup of Jo reader. What a fun question! The great thing about sandals is that they’re flat and easy to fit into suitcases, so you can bring…
Read more10 Readers Share Sweet Items They’ve Framed
A few weeks ago, I shared some sentimental items I’ve framed. No surprise, the comments were a gold mine. Here, 10 Cup of Jo readers share photos of poignant framed items, from a bracelet to a corkscrew… Says Tracey: I found two four-leaf clovers [top photo] in the same week — after keeping an eye…
Read moreWhy This Outfit Works for a Modern Casual Office
Losing the office uniform has proven harder than it should be. Dressing for a modern casual office can be surprisingly challenging. In some ways, the old business casual dress code made things easier. You want to dress well, without standing out in a bad way from others who may dress, in your opinion, too casual….
Read moreHow to Use Your Watch to Measure Speed and Distance
You’ve probably owned a chronograph and may have not even realized it. We break down exactly what those dials on your watch are, how to use them, and how Apollo astronauts used them to fly in space. You’ve seen them: those little dials on a watch. What are they? What purpose do they serve? Before…
Read more5 Farm-to-Table Recipe Ideas to Make With Your Farmers’ Market Produce
Originally published in May 2021 This week, our local farmers’ market opened, and I was giddy, to say the least. Maybe it’s the fact that we spent the last year (plus) avoiding all the things or the fact that it’s finally warm enough to enjoy some semblance of normalcy again. Either way, the moment I…
Read moreMomsters
I turn into a pumpkin at 8 p.m. By the lovely Grace Farris. P.S. Weekend mom and taking the kids on a hike. 2 COMMENTS
Read moreThe Secret to the Best Night Out
Last Saturday was one of the most fun nights of my adult life, and here’s why… My friend Alison invited 15 friends to celebrate her husband Zach’s birthday. The venue? A Thai restaurant that doubles as a karaoke bar. Alison also brought NINE wigs. At first, I hesitated, but she explained the genius logic: “Zach…
Read moreThe Shoes I’m Seeing All Over NYC
Last fall was trench coats season, and this spring, I’m spotting women all over NYC wearing silver flats. They add a very cool metallic pop to any outfit, even just jeans and a white tee. Here are seven pretty versions: pointe, ballet, Mary Jane, bow, modern, Birkenstocks, and sneakers. Which would you wear? I like…
Read moreAn Easy Strata for Brunch
When it comes to brunch, I’m all about the make-ahead… Actually, when it comes to any kind of entertaining, I’m all about the make-ahead, in order to be fully present with my guests, and not in that state of half-hanging/half-fretting about whatever is simmering away on the stovetop. I think that’s why brunch is such a…
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