Back-To-School Pep Talks

You can do this! By the lovely Grace Farris. P.S. Zucchini muffins for back-to-school breakfasts and the one question I ask my kids after school.… Read more The post Back-To-School Pep Talks appeared first on Cup of Jo. Source link

5 Home Decor Ideas I Love

I love our Brooklyn home (thatā€™s the guest room, above), and now that weā€™ve been living here for almost eight years, Iā€™m very familiar with all the nooks and crannies. This next sentence feels extremely forty-something but: over the fall, Iā€™m excited to organize our closets, clear out the storage area, and add a few […]

A Week of Outfits: Jordan Sondler

Jordan Sondler is a Brooklyn-based author and illustrator who draws cool pet portraits and comics about major life moments, like advocating for yourself or losing a parent. When asked to describe her ideal garment, she said, ā€œEasy and comfortable but speaks loudly. Also, no zippers.ā€ Here, Jordan shares five looksā€¦ Dress: Wray, similar. Clutch: Gentle […]

Morning Cookies for the Backpack

ZoĆ« FranƧoisā€™s new book ZoĆ« Bakes Cookies seemed to arrive just in timeā€¦ The days are getting shorter, the air is getting crisper, and as hard as it is to say goodbye to summer, I canā€™t help but feel excitement for turning on the oven and infusing my home with braises and bakes. And ZoĆ« […]

Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo

After two weeks away with Alex, my boys have returned home to Brooklyn! As soon as they walked in the door, they both began chatting at me simultaneously, which is my favorite thing. We also went on a Target run to get some ā€œfirst-day-of-school drip,ā€ as Anton called it, as well as sharpened pencils and […]

Have a Cozy Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? Toby and Anton are on a trip with Alex, so Iā€™ve been chilling at home and reading books and watching my favorite rom-com. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around the webā€¦ Loving the Banana Republic sale, especially this everyday […]

Dinosaur Moms

We’re all in it together. By the wonderful Grace Farris. P.S. Momsters on vacation and dinner plans.… Read more The post Dinosaur Moms appeared first on Cup of Jo. Source link

The Daily Ritual I Can’t Live Without

What everyday rituals do you look forward to? Early in 2021 ā€” during quarantine ā€” my friends and I challenged ourselves to walk 10,000 to 12,000 steps per day. I quickly fell in love with walking ā€”Ā people watching, spotting cute dogs, clearing my mind, and feeling fresh air on my face. As they say, youā€™re […]

Six Ways to Keep the Spark Alive

Hello, itā€™s your late-in-life lesbian friend (trademark pending) checking in! I have been in a relationship with my lovely girlfriend, Breyon, for 2.5 years, which in lesbian years is 14 minutes ā€“ long-term relationships is the official community calling card. A bit about our backstory: We met on Hinge at the end of 2021. I […]

A Three-Day Trip to Seattle

Last week, our team took a trip to Seattle, and oh my gosh, what a gorgeous part of the world. The water! The pine trees! The coffee! Here are a few photos, if youā€™d like to seeā€¦ First off, Jannelle Sanchez, Maureen Heffernan, Kaitlyn Teer and IĀ met up with the poet Kate Baer in Seattle […]