Emily, you are so right. My kids were born in 92 and 94, before the easy availability of digital–took hundreds of film rolls to Target to be developed in duplicate (for 2 sets of photo ...
The first time my friend Ann invited me over to her house, I had to pretend I was a spy. As I spotted her front door, up a staircase partially without rails, I knew I ...
Recently, a Cup of Jo reader reached out for help finding a first-day-of-school outfit… “This year, I’m turning 40 and making a career shift,” wrote Anne. “I start law school in the fall, just as ...
Alex is the chef in our family (he kills at broccoli quesadillas and chicken parm meatballs), but last week, he was out of town, so the boys and I were on our own. Unfortunately, I ...
On this hump day, let’s chat about something fun: What has made you laugh lately? First up, comedian Matt Buechele recently posted a hilarious reel about Airbnbs, including how elaborate the check-out chores are becoming. ...
When looking for an exciting place to visit, the decision you make will depend on the information you gather about a certain destination. A tough choice among many people is whether to visit London or ...
“My husband teases me that I’m terrified of looking ‘schlumpy,’” my friend Alison Piepmeyer told me, which is funny because she always looks so polished and bright. Here, the marketing exec and mother of two ...
Last Sunday was one of those gorgeous fall days in New York City that makes you forget all the reasons this city drives you nuts and fall in love with it all over again. So, ...
A couple weeks ago, I asked for help preparing for a parenting milestone: my first trip without my baby. And the CoJ community delivered! You reminded me that it was normal to feel both excited ...
When my kids were 3 and 6 and I was slouched over Chutes and Ladders, dying inside and wishing the fire alarm would go off to break up the afternoon, I couldn’t picture this: those ...
