I would never claim to have invented chilled buttermilk pea soup, but I do take pride in improving on it. The first time I saw the recipe in the New York Times more than a decade ago, it consisted of just three ingredients — peas, buttermilk, salt — which of course more than qualified it…
Read moreThis Manhattan Studio Apartment Is a Love Letter to Women
Photos by Veronica Olson Remember Emma Poole, the Cup of Jo reader who got a tattoo in homage of her dog, Robin? She’s a yoga teacher who rents a 650-square-foot studio apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan. “I want people to feel at ease here,” she says, “like they’re in a womb.” Today, she gives us…
Read moreHelp! How Did You Prepare Your Child for the First Day of School?
This September, I’m jumping into new parenting territory. My two-year-old, Ella, is starting preschool, and while our whole family is excited, part of me feels… …nerve-wracked and jittery. Ever since returning to work after Ella was born, I’ve enjoyed our weekday routine of opening the front door to one of her grandmothers or aunts, welcoming…
Read moreThis Simple 3 Level Matrix Will Help You Never Skip Your Habits Again
Use habit expert James Clear’s powerful rule. A good children’s tale tells the best life lessons for adults. Goldilocks was a young girl venturing into the woods. Strolling across earthy grounds and lush greens, she came upon a hut. Always the nosy one, Goldilocks peaked inside – and saw three bowls of porridge on the…
Read moreDo You Hang Photos of Friends in Your Home?
My marriage ended eight months ago, and since then I’ve been slowly updating photos around our house… I didn’t instantly take down the photos of Alex since he’s still a big, important part of our lives, of course, and I didn’t want the boys to feel like all evidence of him had instantly disappeared. (And…
Read more19 of Your Gardening and Landscaping Questions, Answered by a Plant Expert
Last month I asked our Wit & Delight Instagram audience to share their gardening and landscaping questions with us. Well, friends, do I have answers. I was fortunate enough to speak with Jessie Jacobson, the owner and landscaping and gardening expert over at Tonkadale Greenhouse, one of my favorite places to visit. (Tonkadale is also…
Read moreGoing to a Party Sober
Bridget Martinez is an ex-Wall Streeter turned illustrator, based in New York City. She makes colorful comics about navigating identity, career and relationships. Find her weekly comics on Instagram. P.S. How I changed my relationship with alcohol, and I got sober, then what? 0 COMMENTS
Read moreThe Best Back-to-School Uniforms (Plus, a Primary Discount Code)
Do your kids wear school uniforms? When my sister and I went to kindergarten in England, we wore white polo shirts and blue skirts. And, after moving to Michigan and starting public school, I dreamed of wearing uniforms again! How great would it be not to worry about what you wore for the entire school…
Read moreLet’s Talk About the September Cover of Vogue
We can all agree that something is off with Vogue’s cover of supermodels Cindy, Linda, Christy and Naomi. First off, pro tip: look at the spot where their heads meet their necks. It’s not at all unheard of for magazine art directors to retouch a head from one photo onto a body from another photo…
Read moreOur Summer Trip to Copenhagen (With a Giant Slide!)
This summer, after staying with family in England, the boys and I headed to see friends in Copenhagen. I’d always wanted to visit, so we were excited to swim in the harbor, go down a giant museum slide, and eat alllll the pastries. Here are a few photos, if you’d like to see… From the…
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