Is Walking for Fat Loss Worth Your Time? Here’s the Truth

  Is walking for fat loss really worth your time? Yes! It’s absolutely worth your time. Do you want to lose fat, feel better, and live longer? If so, you might want to consider walking more. Walking for fat loss is one of the simplest and most effective ways to burn calories and improve your […]

Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? Now that I’m done with The Sopranos, I’ve gotten back into reading at bedtime. My current book is Rental House by Weike Wang, and her writing is hilarious, insightful, and spare in a way that propels you forward. What are you reading/watching/eating right now? Hope you have a […]

Parenting Teens

By the lovely Grace Farris. P.S. Fun tween things, and 10 things I love about parenting teenagers.… Read more The post Parenting Teens appeared first on Cup of Jo. Source link

A Chocolate-y, Champagne-y Birthday Party

This month, I decided to invite a few friends over and throw myself a birthday gathering. I’m turning 46, so it’s not a major milestone, but life is short and I figured everyone could do with a little sparkle right now. So, why not? My parties usually involve potato chips and ice cream bars, but […]

15 Fun Things to do in Philadelphia for Couples

  So you and your special someone are headed to Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, for a romantic day. From historic sights to vibrant nightlife, we’ve rounded up 15 fun things to do in Philadelphia for couples to make your trip unforgettable. Whether you’re planning a first date, a weekend getaway, or just […]

What I’m Holding Onto This Lunar New Year

Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter and dog. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has also written about traveling, pets, grief, OCD, pregnancy and her favorite band. And here’s her beauty uniform! P.S. An acupuncturist’s beauty uniform, and an eight-minute film that made […]

What Are Five Recipes in Your Arsenal?

When my mom visited recently… ..she and Anton whipped up a delicious dinner: Ina Garten’s parmesan chicken. You basically coat chicken breasts with flour, eggs, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese; then sauté them and cover with lemon-y salad greens. The chicken was delicious and easy enough for the boys and me to make again a […]

The Best Sources of Lean Protein to Lose Fat

    If you’re looking to lose fat and get lean, getting enough protein is key! Learn why and what are the best sources of lean protein to lose fat.     Research shows that when you want to build more muscle and lose fat, aggressively cutting calories or entire food groups out of your […]

A Reading Challenge — Who’s In?

Most writers are desperately hungry for compliments about their work, so I was all ears when my best friend started reading an early copy of my novel coming out in July and said, “You know what the best thing about this book is?” The stellar writing? The steamy sex scenes? The endearing characters? All of […]

Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo

What is it that feels so soft and sexy about pointelle? I’ve spotted pretty pieces all over recently, and I’d love to pull one on as an everyday layer and for daytime dates. Here are five: cardigan, henley, top, v-neck, sweater. Have you seen the Netflix show Mo? The comedy-drama follows Mo Najjar (Mohammad Amer), […]