Bundling up doesn’t end at your wrists. By all accounts, Old Man Winter has already put a hurting on us without waiting for the season to actually get into full swing. If you haven’t started assembling your cold weather gear just yet, we strongly encourage you to get things together or else suffer the numbing…
Read moreThe 10 Best Cookbooks of Fall 2022
What makes a good cookbook? There are a lot of answers to that question… I’d argue that a good one introduces us to a new world, or gives us techniques to take beyond its pages, or is simply a beautiful object to pore over or share with a friend. The greatest cookbooks do all that…
Read more7 Ways to Enjoy Winter When You’re Not a “Winter Person”
We got hit with January weather in late November and the people of Minnesota were not pleased about it. For as special as the changing of the seasons can be, we do experience times of the year that can test even the hardiest northerner. I have found that doing what I can to change my…
Read morePorter Hovey’s Pink Studio Apartment Feels Like a Hug
When we last checked in with Porter Hovey, she was sharing a loft in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, with her sister, Hollister. They didn’t expect to live together forever, but the rent wasn’t bad, they got along well, and the loft was big enough for two. So, they happily stayed roommates for 16 years. But in summer…
Read more3 Delicious Baked Potato Recipes to Serve at Your Next Party
This post is brought to you by Wood River Creamery.All photos by Nicole Feest of NYLONSADDLE Photography When I think of party food, the first thing that comes to mind is usually something fried or smothered in cheese. But lately, I’ve been shaking things up and serving baked potatoes instead. I know, I know, baked…
Read moreA Realization About Grief
cw: child loss Ten years ago, I’d just given birth to my second child, Paul, when I got an email from my cousin. My cousin Hallie was in the Peace Corps at the time, working at a clinic in a remote West African village. One of her jobs was to help weigh and measure babies….
Read more15 White Elephant Gifts Under $25 That People Will Actually Want
“Can you post a curated White Elephant gift list?” asked a reader named Candace. We get this question all the time. “We have a few of these parties lined up this season, and I never know what to bring, especially when the maximum is $25,” adds Amanda. Plus, says Erica, “is it supposed to be…
Read moreKate’s Picks: 7 Things I Tried in November and Loved
Looking for more things I loved? You can browse every single one of my previous recommendations on the Things I Tried and Loved page. November is my favorite month!! It’s not quite the heart of the holiday season but there is always something social to do or prep for this time of year. This month…
Read more5 Powerful Exercises That Will Help You Destress After Work (in Under 10 Minutes)
Bring your body and mind back into a relaxed state. Balancing work and life is hard. When you come home from a long day filled with meetings, numbers, and following your boss’s orders, all you want to do is relax – but at home, the next challenges await. Your partner wants to talk about their…
Read moreThe Vacation We Sometimes Need
Here’s a gentle reminder to slow down and rest. xoxo Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her boyfriend. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth also written about pets, grief, OCD, and Chinese celebrations. And here’s her beauty uniform! P.S. Joanna’s favorite thing to do on trips,…
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