“My favorite thing about Pittsburgh is how friendly people are,” says Brooke Barker, the author and illustrator behind the delightful newsletter Never Not Nervous. “The […]
Category: Lifestyle
What Did You Do This Weekend?
“Would you ever consider a Monday update?” a reader named Molly commented a while back. “It could complement to the ‘Have a Great Weekend’ posts. […]
What ‘Childlore’ Do You Still Remember?
The other day, my six-year-old, Margot, turned to me and declared: “Mommy, I’m going to show you how to draw something that you DON’T know […]
Let’s Help This Reader Find a Birthday Dress!
Recently, a Cup of Jo reader emailed us with a question… “My 40th birthday is this June, and I’m hosting a party in a garden,” […]
Grandma Anne’s Secret Jell-O | Cup of Jo
I love making food that people appreciate — the kind of meal that makes the whole table go quiet at the first bite. But you know […]
What Are Your Favorite Under-the-Radar TV Shows?
A couple months ago, we wrote about under-the-radar movies, and you guys DELIVERED. (Plus One! Goodbye Lenin! The Place Beyond the Pines!) So, today, I’d […]
Have a Sweet Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Tonight I’m going to the new Greenpoint Comedy Club — will report back! — and tomorrow we have a close […]
11 Readers Share Their Beautiful Gardens
It’s my favorite time of the year — when we feature the gorgeous gardens of the Cup of Jo community. Sprawling native wildflowers! Towering sunflowers! […]
The First Moment My Children Said My Name
Hallie Bateman is a writer, illustrator and twin mom based in Cincinnati, Ohio. She’s the author of four books, including the bestselling What To Do […]
Portmanteaus of Parenting
By the lovely Grace Farris. Her new book, See One, Do One, Teach One: the Art of Becoming a Doctor, came out March 24.… Read […]