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 is symbolic of love when…
Roasted Radicchio with Manchego
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. With its deep purple-red leaves and natural bitterness, Raddicchio is a bit…
This Portland Home Is an Oasis for Solo Living
“I originally moved here with my partner,” says Anne Parker, a production designer and prop stylist who has rented her one-bedroom in Portland, Oregon, for the past decade. “After we…
How Was Your Weekend? | Cup of Jo
“Would you ever consider a Monday update?” a reader named Molly commented last week. “It could be a mini complement to the ‘Have a Great Weekend’ posts. I’m always curious…
The 7 Best Sales Today
Happy December! Are you getting excited for the holidays? Here’s the full Cup of Jo 2025 gift guide, except for the hard-to-shop-for guide, which is coming up tomorrow. Meanwhile, if…
60 Fun and Festive Things to Do in December
December always arrives with its own special kind of magic—and yes, a little chaos. Mailboxes overflow, cookies bake on repeat, and gift wrap takes over every spare corner of the…
How to Branch Out with Your Fitness Career
You’ve mastered the squat rack, perfected the art of the encouraging-yet-slightly-threatening trainer voice, and know how to time a water break with Olympic-level precision. Basically, you’re a fitness pro. But…
The Best New Holiday Movies of 2025
This year, I’m considering myself most content when all my to-do list involves is watching every last one of the best new holiday movies in 2025. (And I’m feeling ambitious—let’s…
The Better Living Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Gifts They’ll Actually Use (And Love!)
Finding the perfect gift can feel overwhelming. You want something thoughtful, useful, and memorable, not another dust collector that gets shoved in a closet after the holidays. This year, we’ve…
8 Ways to Make Your Home Less Prone to Damage
We tend to think of our homes as being strong, stable, and reliable structures, and for the most part, they are – but that doesn’t mean they’re invincible. Your home…














