Pumpkin Spice | Cup of Jo

You sure have (nailed it). In one week the entry door aroma of Pumpkin spice has landed at CVS, TJ’s, retail dept stores, grocers, drs. offices, wine shops, coffee shops, nail salons and of course candle shops. But, the biggest surprise was walking into Lowe’s to buy chalking and immediately recognizing a strong ode to […]

Road Trip Tips For Budget Savvy Travelers

* We’ve partnered with Needham Bank to bring you these travel tips. The opinions and information presented here is our own.   When it comes to travel, road trips can be pretty awesome. You can stop at as many or as few places as you’d like to go, be on your own schedule, discover new […]

Foodie Road Trip! Gettysburg, Lancaster, And More

  To kick off the warm weather travel season, we thought it was time to take a little road trip.  Nothing that was too much of a long haul, but had beautiful scenery, fun things to do with interesting stops along the way, and plenty of great food, wine, and craft beer. We decided on […]

Great Fall Foliage Road Trips of the Northeast

There’s no better way to see the fall’s famous fiery display of foliage, than with a road trip through the Northeast.  So, when’s the best time to hit the road? Typically, leaves first begin to change color in the northern parts of Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire around mid-to-late September. In these states the vibrancy of […]

Will You Try This Pretty (and Easy) Hair Trend?

Pop quiz: how are you doing your hair these days? Right now, my nine-month-old baby Emiliano is in that “grab and tug everything” phase, so I’ve been looking out for styles that keep my hair out of reach. For the past year, I’ve been a fan of claw clips (wear my hair like Rachel Green? […]

Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo

The new Netflix rom-com series, Nobody Wants This, follows a Jewish rabbi (Adam Brody) and an agnostic sex podcaster (Kristen Bell) falling in love to the disapproval of everyone around them. The first episode drops tomorrow. If you’re religious, have you dated someone outside your faith? Would love to hear about your experience, if you’re up […]

A Fall Playlist for Walks/Dinners/Road Trips

What music are you listening to these days? The other morning, I was walking around with my headphones in, when the song swelled and I experienced that emotional tidal wave that makes you want to clutch your heart and stare into the middle distance. I was basically this guy: Thankfully, it passed. But, in case […]

Jessie Sheehan’s Spaghetti Pie | Cup of Jo

A while ago, Joanna told me about the coolest thing… Last year, Anton’s elementary school held a fundraiser called Eat Pie Shop (!) where they set up tables with different kinds of homemade pies — sweet ones, like chocolate, apple, crumbles, etc., as well as savory ones, like frittata and quiche. Also included in this […]

19 Creative Ways To Decorate A Pumpkin

No matter where you look this time of year, pumpkins are everywhere. And, that’s a good thing! Each fall season, DIYers are getting more and more creative with the ways they are decorating these super squash.  This year, instead of only carving that traditional Halloween jack-o’-lantern, change it up a bit with these amazing and […]

The Ultimate Thanksgiving Home Cleaning Checklist

Thanksgiving is one the best times of year to celebrate with family and friends, enjoy delicious food, and express gratitude for all the blessings in life. But if you volunteered to host this year, getting ready for turkey day can bring on on some serious stress. After planning your menu and shopping for your feast, cleaning […]