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,…
Read moreDecember 2022 Horoscopes: A Time to Think Big
In the month of December, life will feel like living in a dream! As we enter the month, a total of three planets shine in the skies of Sagittarius, bringing back our optimism and zest for life. Thinking big is the vibe now. However, because the foggy influence of Neptune will be activated for most…
Read moreGift Guide #9: The Hard-to-Shop-For-Crowd (Teenagers, In-Laws, You Know Who You Are)
Who’s left on your holiday shopping list? There are always a few people who are tough to buy for, and you told us the giftees stumping you the most are teens, in-laws, grandparents, and teachers. SO, here are a bunch of of ideas, most of which are under $30… TEENS AND TWEENS: Teens are famously…
Read moreThe 7 Items I Used to Create a Festive Front Door Moment
Looking at ALL our neighborhood outdoor decorations is one of my absolute favorite things about this time of year. They’re gorgeous to look at and I love the fact that we’re decorating for our communities to enjoy. While ours doesn’t include a laser light show, I’m super happy with the way our front door holiday…
Read moreHow’s Everyone Getting Outside This Winter?
How are you getting outside this winter? Confession: As soon as temps drop below 60 degrees, I could spend November through February parked on my couch, re-watching teen dramas (helloooo Gilmore Girls). But! When I finally do step out of my house to water the garden, or hit up a playground, I notice how the…
Read moreDecember 2022 Theme: Make Room for Moments of Joy
For many of us, this final month of the year is centered around various holiday celebrations. While these kinds of events and gatherings can be filled with delight, they can also bring on a fair amount of stress. Last year, I felt like the more I did to prepare for the holidays, the more enjoyable…
Read more30 Perfect Gift Ideas for Every Woman in Your Life
There’s no time like the present to check some names off your gift list. Drain the last dregs of your PSL and get ready to egg your nog–the leaves are falling, another Daylight Saving Time has come to an end, and Mariah Carey is warming up her whistle register. No, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet,…
Read moreGift Guide #8: Your Gorgeous Best Friend Who Sporadically Texts You the Chick Emoji to Make You Smile.
A winter hair kit: the anti-frizz shampoo you’ve loved for years, $16, and a pretty clip, from $35. Banana bread made from a grandma’s secret family recipe, $20. The book that blew people’s minds this year, $15, with a bookmark tucked in. Dachshund salt and pepper shakers, $35, to brighten up her dinner table. A…
Read moreCauliflower Cheese Baked Potatoes and Other Keepers
It’s always a great day when I can say that there is a new Smitten Kitchen cookbook out in the world… I don’t think there is anyone left on the planet who doesn’t know and love Deb Perelman, one of the original food bloggers (she started SK in 2006!) and who nails the kinds of…
Read more11 Things Our Team Loved on the Internet in November
The end of November is somehow already upon us! Today we’re taking a look back at some of the things that captured our team’s attention on the internet this month. Below you’ll find a deeply personal Brooklyn home tour, the coziest loungewear set, compelling conversation starters for big groups, and more. We’re also sharing the…
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