Cartoonist Sophie Lucido Johnson is the author of the graphic memoirs Many Love and Dear Sophie, Love Sophie, as well as the audiobook Love Without Sex. She contributes cartoons to The New Yorker, and her work has appeared in many publications, including The New York Times and Bon Appétit. For Cup of Jo, she’s written…
Read moreOur Beauty Uniforms: The 10 Most Recommended Products
For the past decade, we’ve run our beauty uniform series, where women we love — including comedians, restaurateurs, poets, and Joanna’s aunt Lulu — share their favorite finds and bedtime routines. We’ve discovered the best foundations, lipsticks and hair tools that we now swear by, too. Today, we’re revealing the 10 most recommended products of all…
Read moreThe Amazing Zucchini-Tomato Thing That Goes With Everything
Last week, I was foraging in my fridge, hunting for dinner ideas and grumbling about it. It was one of those sticky July weeknights when the idea of real cooking sounds awful. I opened the vegetable drawer to find the farm-fresh summer produce I’d giddily hauled home days ago, while envisioning all sorts of elegant…
Read moreThe Random Thing I Get the Most Compliments On
The other day, I forgot our sunscreen at home, so my friend Andy let me borrow his… “Apparently, this is ‘the world’s best-smelling sunscreen,’” he told me, as he handed over the tube. “But, honestly, it kind of is.” The scent was developed by a cult fragrance brand, and I can only describe it as…
Read moreAmazon Prime Day: Our Best Style, Tech, and Home Finds So Far
Our hand-filtered selections of big discounts and hidden finds. It’s all happening. Prime Day 2023 is here, and the deals are launching faster than you can scroll. Whether you need to refresh your wardrobe, upgrade your gadgets, or show your living space some love, there are deep discounts to be had in those categories and…
Read more25 Children’s Books Featuring Characters of Color
What books do your kids love? Anton adores the Pacy Lin novels: The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, and Dumpling Days. Last month, we read the excellent The History of Juneteenth by historian Arlisha Norwood Alston, Ph.D. My boys also just tore through Colin Kaepernick’s YA graphic memoir Change the Game…
Read moreMy IVF Story
What was your journey like? Sending a big hug to any hopeful parents. xoxo Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband and dog. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has also written about traveling, pets, grief, OCD, Chinese celebrations and her favorite band. And here’s…
Read moreFrom Fig Leaves to Tighty Whities: The Long History of Men’s Underwear
Loincloths and trousers and bares – Oh, my! Here’s the skinny on your skivvies. The boxers, briefs, or boxer briefs that you know and mostly forget about (until you have to adjust them) have resembled their current form for less than 100 years. So how did Pharaohs and peasants alike keep their goods supported and…
Read moreNice Light
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Read moreLive Action Getup: A Perfect Smart Casual Summer Evening Outfit
Balancing cool and classy in high temperatures. Look, let’s be honest. Summer fashion can be a minefield. There’s heat to deal with, and then the undeniable fact that we can’t layer up like our favorite dark and brooding winter looks. We’ve got fewer pieces to work with and the temptation to just pull on a…
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