- January 28, 2025
A Motherhood Realization I Had While Ice Skating
We are at the public outdoor skating rink in our city, and it is cold, but I am hot. Sweat forms on my neck and
Have a Delicious Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Tomorrow I’m throwing a small birthday gathering, so today we’re tidying up the house and putting together a
How Great Is This Children’s Book About Feelings?
When I received a copy of the children’s book, Mixed Feelings, by New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck, I couldn’t wait to dig in. It opens with
Have a Great (Long) Weekend
What are you up to this weekend? This week, I finished The Sopranos (wow, that last episode!) and need my James Gandolfini fix, so Freddie
Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo
This year, like last year, my goal is to take some snapshots of my female friends with their children. I LOVE seeing moms in photos,
Have a Loving Weekend. | Cup of Jo
How are you doing this weekend? We’re thinking so much of our L.A. friends and readers; here are some ways to help, if you’re able.
Sending Love to L.A., and What to Do Now
Our beloved L.A. readers, we are thinking of you constantly during these catastrophic wildfires. We’ve been tracking New York Times live updates (gift link), which
Hi! Welcome to the New Year!
Happy New Year! How are you doing? Hope you had a relaxing break, if you took one. We had a cozy time in both New
10 Things I’ve Learned Writing This Column
It’s hard to believe I’m saying this, but today marks the last time I am officially writing this food column for Cup of Jo. I
My Essential Christmas Dessert Is Flan
Flan is pure nostalgia for me. My Tex-Mex mom made it often, blending all the milk and eggs in a blender, agonizing over the caramel,