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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Photo #1: At age 17, I’m sporting a layered shag, highlighted in skunky streaks. I’m wearing a Blondie T-shirt, even though I have no idea who Blondie is, and holding a portable phone against my ...
The other day, Jenny and I went to a cookbook launch party at our friend Odette’s apartment. (She’s the mastermind behind Simple Cake and the new Simple Pasta.) We stood in her kitchen and drank ...
It’s that time of year again! *spins, twirls* We’re asking that age-old question: Who’s your celebrity crush? Mine is CUTE… Irish actor Daryl McCormack. I first saw him alongside Emma Thompson in Good Luck to ...
Last night, nine-year-old Anton did a sort of kicky handstand situation. Then he looked at me and said: “I’m a god at cartwheels.” Yes! I laughed and clapped. But his unapologetic confidence made me think ...
This feels lonely to admit and I feel weird typing the words, but it’s true: I feel grief about my best friend’s pregnancy. Of course, I am also deeply happy for her and excited to ...
Before giving birth to my second child, I turned to Cup of Jo for advice on introducing the new baby and helping siblings get along. The ideas and stories in the comments section were so ...