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Have a Beautiful Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? My mom is coming to visit, and Toby is throwing his 16th birthday party! (This song keeps playing

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10 Things I Never Travel Without

What little things do you always pack when you travel? My long-time personal checklist includes a gripping book and simple alarm clock, and I’d love

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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.

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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

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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,”

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Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? We were thinking of visiting our friends on the North Fork, but now the boys are lamenting the

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My Daughter Has Autism. Here’s What I Want You To Know.

I wish you could see my face right now. There’s a lost, stoic stare I do everything in my power to avoid wearing. I don’t

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Have a Relaxing Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? I’ve been watching Rooster — have you seen it? My heart swells at how Steve Carell’s character adores

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2026 Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is coming up in a few weeks (Sunday, May 10th, to be exact), and we’ve pulled together a few fun gift ideas. Please

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Tell Me Something Lovely. | Cup of Jo

On this Monday afternoon, I’d love to ask: what lately has made you smile or hold your hand against your heart? Here are six lovely