GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH my best friend Gemma just dropped the trailer for her new show MY LADY JANE!!!!! IT IS SO GOOD. Electric! [embedded content] You’ll hear the song Wild Thing sung by Izzy Baxter Phillips of Black Honey. The show’s soundtrack features classic British Invasion songs by men covered by modern British women. How cool is…
Read moreHow to Wear Light Wash Denim Now (and Why We Need to Stop Being Afraid Of It)
For guys who found their style in the early 2000s, we were sworn off all denim that wasn’t dark. Fortunately for our range of options, things have lightened up. “We are kind of looking at a piece of clothing that has gotten a bad rap, right?” mused Daniel Baraka, a Primer style contributor who finds…
Read moreWhen Anxious, How Do You Reset?
Throughout my 31 years of life, I’ve found a few tried-and-true ways to calm myself down. When my eyes feel strained after looking at my laptop screen for too long, going outside for a short and sweaty one-mile run does the trick. When the meaningful-but-hard work of parenting starts to feel more hard than meaningful,…
Read moreA Beautiful Playlist of Covers
The other night, 10-year-old Anton wandered up to me and said… “Mom, the songs you listen to are really depressing. I’m, like, worried about you.” I laughed out loud. He’s correct that I love moody, romantic songs, but I think you guys might, too? A couple weeks ago, I shared four great covers, and a…
Read moreSpring Salad Trends
Pistachios for the win! By the wonderful Grace Farris. P.S. Solo meals and chef’s table.
Read more9 Reader Comments On Aging
Lately I’ve been thinking about aging and how much of a gift it is. The older you get, the more pro tips you have under your belt, and laugh lines are *literal proof* of a life that is full of humor. Here are 9 comments that make getting older feel exciting instead of daunting… On…
Read moreGetting Started with Pour Over Coffee: The Pros & Cons of the Hario V60, Kalita Wave, and Chemex
Ready to upgrade your morning coffee? We’ll help you determine which of the 3 most common pour over brewers to start with. With the renaissance that’s taken over coffee aisles and kitchen counters, there is no reason for you to still be making coffee you’re not enjoying with your plug-in brewer. Sure, it’s easy, but…
Read moreThe One Food I Always Bring When Traveling With Kids
When packing snacks for a trip, I’ve never quite managed to be the type of parent who brings along a rainbow of wholesome foods… Goldfish? Yes. Vegetables that I’ve sliced and prepped the night before? Not gonna happen. But I have figured out a secret weapon snack that has a proven track record of abating…
Read moreLet’s Find This Reader Sandals for a Trip!
“Would you consider posting a round-up of cute comfy sandals for a mom who is going on her first girls’ trip to France this summer?” wrote Hannah, a Cup of Jo reader. What a fun question! The great thing about sandals is that they’re flat and easy to fit into suitcases, so you can bring…
Read more10 Readers Share Sweet Items They’ve Framed
A few weeks ago, I shared some sentimental items I’ve framed. No surprise, the comments were a gold mine. Here, 10 Cup of Jo readers share photos of poignant framed items, from a bracelet to a corkscrew… Says Tracey: I found two four-leaf clovers [top photo] in the same week — after keeping an eye…
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