Growing up, I was one of four kids, which made us an anomaly in New York City. But my dad grew up in a household with nine children, and my mom is one of four. Whenever I asked my parents how they settled on four, they said they wanted a bunch and that felt like…
Read more7 Thrift and Antique Shopping Tips to Help You Find Items You Love
I’ve long been a lover of thrifting and antiquing—for home decor, furniture, clothing, kids’ toys, and more. While the process may take a little longer, I think it’s well worth the extra time and energy. There are so many high-quality, unique pieces to be found secondhand. Over time, I’ve developed a go-to process that helps…
Read moreHow To Make Journaling Easy: 6 Simple Questions To Improve Your Life (in Under 5 Minutes)
Journaling doesn’t have need to be verbose, overly sentimental, or complicated. Start with these 6 questions and see the noticeable shift the habit makes in your life. “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” – Albert Einstein A simple pen and paper can fundamentally change your life, just like it changed mine. I’m…
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Read moreWhy Setting Healthy Boundaries Is Good for You (And How to Do It)
Editor’s Note: We’re sharing this article, originally published in March 2020, as a reminder of the power of setting healthy boundaries in each and every relationship in our lives. “No.” Practice it again: No, no, no. Boundaries, baby! We all need them and we all could gain from having healthier ones. With the help of…
Read moreA Podcast That Made Me Laugh in Trader Joe’s
Last night, I was walking down the Trader Joe’s cereal aisle when I burst out laughing. No one noticed because it’s New York and much weirder stuff happens all the time, but I could not stop cackling to the point where I had to lean on the shelf. The reason? ‘A This American Life’ episode,…
Read moreAll from the J.Crew Sale: Textured Fall Casual Outfit Inspiration
Gear up for fall with this whole look that’s 40% off right now. It’s often said that fall is the best style season for men, and the biggest reason for that is they types of textures we get to wear with thicker, warmer clothing. I built this outfit all from the current J.Crew sale, which…
Read more11 Readers Share Their Happy Moments
Last week, 10 Cup of Jo readers shared joyful moments — from car picnics to impromptu weddings — and you guys wanted more! So, here are 11 sweet photos of good times… Above: “My wife Ana and I had just walked past Meg Ryan on the streets of Hudson, New York. We are HUGE You’ve Got…
Read more39 Personal Truths About Life I’ve Learned in 39 Years
I turn thirty-nine next month. As this birthday approaches, I wanted to reflect on some of the lessons I’ve learned over the course of the past nearly four decades. Below I’m sharing thirty-nine of my own personal truths spanning an array of categories and topics. I hope you enjoy reading through them, and I hope…
Read moreI Went Camping For a Week — By Myself
In spring 2021, my cousins, aunt, and uncle invited me to go whitewater rafting for a week on the Salmon River in Idaho. I hemmed and hawed. I love those guys, but I’m not the most outdoorsy person and, as I expressed on the phone, “I would like to avoid dying this summer.” They promised…
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