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The #1 Trick to Enjoying Family Travel

As we head into the holidays, I wanted to reshare this 2023 post about family travel; and if you’d like more, Toby also shared his

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Have a Beautiful Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? Tonight the boys and I are watching Ferdinand, and tomorrow Freddie and I are going to the candlelit

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Our Favorite Movies, Books & Eats of 2025

We always love sharing recommendations and realizations with this community (books! home decorating! panic-attack strategies!). So, as the year draws to a close, I asked

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What Fun ‘Coupons’ Would Your Kids Love?

A couple years ago, we wrote about coupons for kids — think: “Dad works out with you (push ups, sprints, etc.),” and “Mom takes you

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Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? My mom is visiting for an early Christmas celebration, and the boys are ecstatic. She arrives this afternoon,

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11 Readers Share Their Favorite Photos of the Year

We adore this Cup of Jo community, so we asked readers to send their favorite personal photos from 2025. We received so many incredible snapshots

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Have a Cozy Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? We’re decorating our Christmas tree tonight, and tomorrow I’m going to see the new Oedipus, a modernized version

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What Foods Are Meaningful to You?

On this cold Wednesday morning, I’d love to ask: What foods are meaningful to you? Maybe because of your background, your friends, your family? “Food

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2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Women

A big comfy sweater in a cool color, $150, plus a ribbed tee or reversible beanie. (Get up to 40% off — including on cashmere.) Green

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Have a Delicious Week. | Cup of Jo

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you up to this week? The boys left this morning, and I already miss spotting their random socks around the house.