- January 5, 2026
Happy New Year! | Cup of Jo
Hello! How are you? I missed this funny, smart community, and I’m excited to catch up. We have some fun posts planned this month, and
Does Anyone Else Have ‘Decoration Guilt’?
I don’t have my tree up yet. There, I said it. A couple weeks ago, driving home from Thanksgiving weekend, I couldn’t believe how many
Holiday Excuses | Cup of Jo
Sometimes I’ve tried to change up the Monopoly game with new cards to challenge the property owners. The only one I remember how is “Rent
Happy Holidays! | Cup of Jo
Hope you had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying the break! We’ve been hosting English relatives, taking cold walks, and cracking into a 12-pack of
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
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
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
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
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,
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