Five Pick-Me-Ups | Cup of Jo
This summer, we lost someone close to us. At times, I felt like I was in a horror film — I mean, people can’t just disappear! But they can, and…
Gahh, Did You Know 70 Up Is Coming Out?
Have you seen the Up series? The groundbreaking British documentary series, directed by Michael Apted, has followed the lives of 10 boys and four girls from different socio-economic backgrounds, starting…
How to Stop Overpaying With Credit Card Interest
Swiping a card to buy groceries, cover an unexpected bill, or purchase a new piece of furniture is undeniably convenient. It takes a fraction of a second, gets you out…
11 Readers Share Their Favorite School Photos
Do you have a favorite school photo? We asked this question on Instagram and oh. my. gosh. did people deliver. Here, 11 Cup of Jo readers share their school portraits…
Should Brown Sugar Be Refrigerated? Here’s the Real Answer
It’s an easy assumption to make: brown sugar feels different from white sugar, a little damp and sticky, so it seems reasonable that it might belong in the fridge like…
2026 Fall Capsule Wardrobe Colors & Exactly How to Style Them
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. When the temperatures start to drop, my creativity in the closet does,…
Does Tzatziki Go Bad? Everything You Need To Know.
Tzatziki looks simple, strained yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, a little oil, but that simplicity is exactly why its shelf life varies so much depending on who made it. A tub…
Does Guacamole Go Bad? Everything You Should Know.
Guacamole has a reputation problem: it turns an unappetizing shade of brown within hours of being made, long before it’s actually gone bad, which leads a lot of people to…
How to Get Hair Dye Out of Clothes. 4 Ways That Work.
I dyed my hair at my kitchen sink last winter, wearing what I thought was appropriate protection: an old gray sweatshirt I didn’t care about. What I didn’t plan for…
How to Get Mildew Out of Clothes. 4 Ways That Work
I found out how fast mildew works when I left a damp rain jacket balled up at the bottom of my gym bag for four days after a weekend hike.…