On this cloudy Thursday, let’s chat about something fun… So, you know the awkward male stripper scenes you often see in sitcoms? Whenever we come across one, friends and I laugh about how, instead of strippers, we’d find it way sexier if a few smart guys came by, wearing button-down shirts with the sleeves rolled…
Read moreDo TV Jobs Seem Real? We Asked a Doctor, Chef, Priest and Therapist
My favorite part in 13 Going on 30 is when the character is picked up for her magazine job in a stretch limo. Yup, that’s exactly what it’s like to work at a magazine, you definitely don’t have to take the crowded subway or ride your bike through midtown! Curious about what other TV jobs…
Read moreCaramelized Bananas With Ice Cream
The boys love desserts, and we’ve tried all kinds of cakes, cookies, and crumbles. But last night, we made something so delicious (and easy!), we know it will become a new classic: caramelized bananas from the beautiful new cookbook, Hot Sheet: Sweet and Savory Sheet Pan Recipes for Every Day and Celebrations. “This dessert — an…
Read moreNine Women on Going Gray
“When I was 16, a kid in my math class shouted out, ‘Hey, you have gray hair!’” says Cup of Jo reader Kate. From then on, she dyed her hair every two weeks — until she was 34, welcomed a newborn, and struggled with the upkeep. Now she loves the color: “The other night, my…
Read more6 Mindset Shifts That Have Changed My Life for the Better
Last month, I wrote about my flexible daily routine and wellness pillars that support my mental and emotional well-being. Today I wanted to share some of the mindset shifts that support those daily habits. These are the internal practices that sustain me from within. Finding the Routines and Practices That Work for *You* Before we…
Read more9 Things Every Guy Needs to Know About Trimming, Shaving, or Growing Facial Hair – But Probably Doesn’t
Nine things I had to learn about facial hair the hard way. Thanks to Brio for partnering with us and offering Primer readers a free Zero Blade attachment ($25) with their Beardscape purchase. Shaving and taking care of facial hair is a lot like doing our taxes: It’s one of those things we have to…
Read moreThe Script We Used to Talk to Our Kids About Divorce
One of the biggest questions I get after our divorce is, Help! how do you break the news to the kids? As with all things parenting, I’m sure there are many good ways to handle it, and it depends on each situation and family, but, in case it’s helpful, here’s the script I wrote for…
Read moreMarch Ladies
She will buy a bouquet of tulips! By the wonderful Grace Farris. P.S. Spring weekend mom and your level of outdoorsiness. 0 COMMENTS
Read moreThe Most Life-changing Experiment I Ever Did
This simple question will help you truly love yourself. Every year, I set a guiding principle to live by for the next twelve months. Last year, I chose self-love. “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” – Lucille Ball Before…
Read moreThe Key Wellness Pillars and Habits I’m Prioritizing in My Life This Year
In last week’s post, I outlined the baseline for my overall physical, emotional, and mental health: a daily routine. It is a rough schedule propped up around how my energy tends to flow. This energy is directly related to my physical and mental health. I’ve been tweaking it since last fall and it’s become solid…
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