JuicyTalkHow to Pack and Unpack: Expert Moving Tips for Your New Home
Packing and unpacking for a move can feel like a huge task, especially when every item in your home seems to need attention. A smooth move begins with good planning…
10 Health Benefits of Sauerkraut: What Science Says
Sauerkraut, the tangy fermented cabbage dish, has been a dietary staple for over 2,000 years. While it carries a German name, this probiotic-rich food actually originated in China. Today, sauerkraut…
A Winter Vegetarian’s Best Friend
What’s a vegetarian to do when the cold forecast and a skeletal greenmarket conspire to drive her into the arms of Marcella Hazan’s Bolognese or the red-wine braised short ribs…
Our December Editor Picks: Unwrapped
December has a way of sweeping us into its swirl of activity before we even notice—suddenly there are gatherings to plan, lights going up around the neighborhood, and a calendar…
10 Homeowner Expenses Beyond Your Mortgage Payment
So you bought a house. Congratulations. Or maybe you’re still in the daydreaming stage, scrolling through listings and imagining which room will become your very own snack lounge. Either way,…
Something Weird Happened Last Night
At 3 a.m., I sat straight up in bed… Suddenly wide awake, I realized my heart was pounding, my mind racing. Our family has been going through some tough stuff…
Christmas Light Displays in Wilmington Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware transforms into a sparkling wonderland each December, with holiday experiences and dazzling Christmas light displays and that bring joy to families across the Brandywine Valley. Whether you’re searching for…
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 — it was impossible to…
14 Easy Holiday Party Recipes to Feed a Crowd
One of my favorite holiday traditions is the annual dinner party that Adam and I host for a few of our closest friends in the lead-up to Christmas. It’s our…
2025 Gift Guide: Teens, In-Laws and Teachers
Readers have been asking for another hard-to-shop-for guide — think: teenagers, in-laws, and teachers — so we were happy to put one together. Here are tons of ideas, most of which…
