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What Have CoJ Readers Taught You?
“I need to thank the commenter who recommended the novel Beautyland,” wrote a reader named Julie. “I laughed and teared up and even threw the book down after reading a particularly killer line; I never want it to end.… Read more The post What Have CoJ Readers Taught You? appeared first on Cup of Jo.
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A Green Salad: The Unsung Hero
You might’ve noticed that a good number of the dinner recipes in my repertoire end with the same note… “Serve with a simple green salad.” It sounds boring and afterthought-y, but I’ve realized something recently: The simple green salad, like the one you see above, is an unsung hero at dinnertime, playing a crucial role…
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A Very Low-Key Fall Checklist
What’s on your fall checklist? The weather’s getting crisper, we’ve stocked the fridge with apples, and I’m excited to queue up my comfort movie. Here are seven more laid-back things to do… Tote Bag Trench Coat 1.… Read more The post A Very Low-Key Fall Checklist appeared first on Cup of Jo.
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10 Things I Love About Parenting Preteens/Teens
My friend just texted me a photo of her daughter walking into first grade and said, ‘She’s growing up, sobbbbb.” Oh my gosh, I remember those heart pangs!… Read more The post 10 Things I Love About Parenting Preteens/Teens appeared first on Cup of Jo.
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5 Home Decor Ideas I Love
I love our Brooklyn home (that’s the guest room, above), and now that we’ve been living here for almost eight years, I’m very familiar with all the nooks and crannies.… Read more The post 5 Home Decor Ideas I Love appeared first on Cup of Jo.
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A Week of Outfits: Jordan Sondler
Jordan Sondler is a Brooklyn-based author and illustrator who draws cool pet portraits and comics about major life moments, like advocating for yourself or losing a parent.… Read more The post A Week of Outfits: Jordan Sondler appeared first on Cup of Jo.
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The Daily Ritual I Can’t Live Without
What everyday rituals do you look forward to? Early in 2021 — during quarantine — my friends and I challenged ourselves to walk 10,000 to 12,000 steps per day.… Read more The post The Daily Ritual I Can’t Live Without appeared first on Cup of Jo.
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A Three-Day Trip to Seattle
Last week, our team took a trip to Seattle, and oh my gosh, what a gorgeous part of the world. The water! The pine trees! The coffee!… Read more The post A Three-Day Trip to Seattle appeared first on Cup of Jo.
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11 Reader Comments on Pets
If there’s one thing I know about the Cup of Jo community, it’s that we love pets. If a house tour features a shy cat or snuggly dog, I need to wait only three minutes until a flood of “But what is the cat/pup’s name/backstory/zodiac sign?!”… Read more The post 11 Reader Comments on Pets…
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What Over-the-Top-Precautions Did You Take as a New Parent?
The other day while texting with a friend who’s a new mom, she shared a confession that made me want to reach out and hug her… “It’s way easier to do activities with the baby when my husband is with me, because I feel more confident with the support.… Read more The post What Over-the-Top-Precautions…