The One Food I Always Bring When Traveling With Kids

When packing snacks for a trip, I’ve never quite managed to be the type of parent who brings along a rainbow of wholesome foods… Goldfish? Yes. Vegetables that I’ve sliced and prepped the night before? Not gonna happen. But I have figured out a secret weapon snack that has a proven track record of abating […]

Let’s Find This Reader Sandals for a Trip!

“Would you consider posting a round-up of cute comfy sandals for a mom who is going on her first girls’ trip to France this summer?” wrote Hannah, a Cup of Jo reader. What a fun question! The great thing about sandals is that they’re flat and easy to fit into suitcases, so you can bring […]

10 Readers Share Sweet Items They’ve Framed

A few weeks ago, I shared some sentimental items I’ve framed. No surprise, the comments were a gold mine. Here, 10 Cup of Jo readers share photos of poignant framed items, from a bracelet to a corkscrew… “I found two four-leaf clovers [top photo] in the same week — after keeping an eye out for […]

Toby and Anton in Conversation

My beloved boys — Anton, 10, and Toby, 13 – make me laugh 100 times a day. Here are a few things they’ve busted out with recently… Toby, on a walk: “Oh my god, I see a naked guy!”Anton: “Toby, that’s a mannequin.”Toby: “I know, but it doesn’t have pants!” Toby: “I’ll make you a deal. […]

Have a Lovely Weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Tomorrow I’m going to see the movie Challengers — have you seen it? I feel like everyone walking down the street is talking about it.… Read more The post Have a Lovely Weekend. appeared first on Cup of Jo. Source link

Momsters

I turn into a pumpkin at 8 p.m. By the lovely Grace Farris. P.S. Weekend mom and taking the kids on a hike.… Read more The post Momsters appeared first on Cup of Jo. Source link

The Secret to the Best Night Out

Last Saturday was one of the most fun nights of my adult life, and here’s why… My friend Alison invited 15 friends to celebrate her husband Zach’s birthday.… Read more The post The Secret to the Best Night Out appeared first on Cup of Jo. Source link

The Shoes I’m Seeing All Over NYC

Last fall was trench coats season, and this spring, I’m spotting women all over NYC wearing silver flats. They add a very cool metallic pop to any outfit, even just jeans and a white tee.… Read more The post The Shoes I’m Seeing All Over NYC appeared first on Cup of Jo. Source link

An Easy Strata for Brunch

When it comes to brunch, I’m all about the make-ahead… Actually, when it comes to any kind of entertaining, I’m all about the make-ahead, in order to be fully present with my guests, and not in that state of half-hanging/half-fretting about whatever is simmering away on the stovetop.… Read more The post An Easy Strata for […]

How Sweet Is This Twist on a Wedding Tradition?

For her wedding, Marin Ruscitti wanted to find a meaningful way to include her grandmothers, who she describes as “two crucial maternal figures in my life.”… Read more The post How Sweet Is This Twist on a Wedding Tradition? appeared first on Cup of Jo. Source link