A Brooklyn Love Story: Carly and Karl’s Cozy Cafe Spaghetti Wedding

In a world where lavish weddings often dominate the headlines, Carly and Karl’s celebration stood out not for...

A Few Days in Brooklyn: Care, Curiosities, and Celebrations

There’s something quietly profound about being cared for like a child again. This weekend, my mom came to...

Sunshine, Shrimp, and S’mores: A Breezy Escape to the Florida Keys

It started as a simple idea — take one boy each for a little February getaway. Alex would travel with our older son Toby, and I would whisk away...

What Not-Flashy Things Do You Love?

Sometimes, the things we cherish most don’t dazzle us with sparkle or shout for attention. They aren’t the newest gadgets, the brightest colors, or the loudest voices in the...
spot_img

The Magic of Soup and Friendship: How One Tortilla Soup Brought Us Together

It began, like many good things do, with a simple idea and a long winter ahead. Six years...

Paris in Pale Blue: The Unexpected Color Taking Over the City of Light

When I landed in Paris last week, I expected to find the usual palette: the timeless black coats,...

How to Be a Neighborhood Aunt: Lessons from a Teen Tradition

Last Monday, 14-year-old Toby woke up on the wrong side of the bed. The looming week of school...

How to Be a Neighborhood Aunt: Lessons from a Teenage Tradition

On a gloomy Monday morning, 14-year-old Toby woke up feeling the weight of the week ahead. The usual...

Funny, Real, and Honest: Navigating Sex Education with Boys

From the moment my boys were toddlers, I’ve made...

Travel

Celebrities

Most Popular

The Secret Lives I Lead on Zillow

It was during a dusky solo walk through Killarney...

What’s in a Name? The Joy and Jumble of Choosing Baby Names

There’s something magical — and a little maddening —...

Jon Hamm’s New Drama: A Glittering Tale of Theft and High Society

What’s currently on your TV watchlist? If you haven’t...

The Joy of a Holiday Cookie Swap: Sharing Sweet Moments and a Winning Recipe

There’s something undeniably magical about gathering friends together in...

How Are You Doing? A Gentle Check-In for These Heavy Times

My dear friends, how are you really doing? These days,...

Is a Journaling Club the Unexpected Key to Making New Friends?

Last week, I had the unique pleasure of co-hosting...

The Magic of Soup and Friendship: How One Tortilla Soup Brought Us Together

It began, like many good things do, with a...
spot_img

General News

Why We’re Loving Bobbie Organic Baby Formula — And Why You Might Too

At Cup of Jo, we’re firm believers in one...

The Quiet Joy and Fierce Freedom of Living Alone: 12 Women Share Their Stories

“If you’d asked me ten years ago, I would’ve...

How Coming Out Is (and Isn’t) Like Getting a Haircut

In 1998, I sat in a stylist’s chair clutching...

Lauren O.’s Manhattan Apartment: A Cozy Haven Rooted in Ritual and Whimsy

Every so often during our team chats at Cup...

Latest Articles

10 Surprising Parenting Tips Straight from Fellow Parents

Parenting is a journey full of surprises, challenges, and those little moments of magic that keep us going. One of the best things I’ve...

A Chic Potato Salad and the Art of Planning the Perfect Vacation Meal

Katherine Lewin’s new book Big Night is a vibrant celebration of dinner parties, whether grand or intimate. What I love most about her approach...

Four Poems That Capture the Beautiful Complexity of Motherhood

There’s something about a poem that can seize you with a sudden breath and quietly press a hand to your heart. The right words,...

A Reading Challenge for 2025: Embrace Stories Beyond Your Comfort Zone

Most writers crave praise—affirmations that their words resonate and their stories captivate. So when my best friend began reading an early copy of my...

What’s in a Name? The Joy and Jumble of Choosing Baby Names

There’s something magical — and a little maddening — about picking a baby’s name. It’s a decision that feels both deeply personal and surprisingly...

A Springtime Sojourn in Paris: Coffee, Conversation, and the Joy of Wandering

There’s something undeniably romantic about Paris in the spring. The light is softer, the streets hum with a kind of casual poetry, and even...

Subscribe