Food, Wine, and Fall Fun at Brampton 1860 – Chestertown, MD

Looking for the best Halloween getaway in Maryland? This Eastern Shore bed and breakfast becomes a spooky wonderland each October, offering wine dinners, adult trick-or-treating, and luxury accommodations just 2…

How to Help the Millions of Americans Who Are Losing Their Food Assistance

On November 1st — tomorrow — 42 million people, including 16 million children, will be losing their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits. This is unprecedented and should not…

The Best White Button-Down Shirts for Women, Tested & Approved

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. It’s one of the most humble pieces in any wardrobe—and arguably the…

A Sweet Gift for a Partner (or Anyone, Really)

The Elmer’s glue kills me A couple weeks ago, my teacher-boyfriend Freddie mentioned that he’d like to display a photo of us on his desk… “Let me take care of…

French Restaurant Mashed Potatoes | Cup of Jo

What’s your favorite style of mashed potato? When I make mashed potatoes at home, I’m a fan of skin-on (aka, “dirty” mashed potatoes) — partly because I like the texture,…

How to Boost Your Immune System (and Protect It) Naturally

It’s no secret that wellness trends come and go. But a strong immune system? That never goes out of style. While it’s tempting to reach for supplements or “immune-boosting” drinks,…

The Ultimate Wellness Escape: 5 Ways a Cruise Vacation Can Reset Your Health and Lower Stress

Most of us live on autopilot. When you’re juggling work, family, and everything else in between, stress becomes a sort of default setting. You could always squeeze in another rushed…

Somsack Sikhounmuong’s Apartment Is Peppered with Hand-Picked Treasures

Photos by Kate S. Jordan We can’t get enough of Somsack Sikhounmuong, the creative director of Alex Mill and maybe the nicest person working in fashion today. (Fun fact: this…

How to Host a Pie-Baking Party: Recipes, Tips, and More

OOver the weekend, I bought myself a pumpkin spice candle. And even though the temps are still pushing 90 here in Austin, when I’m sitting at my desk with those…

A Body Confusion | Cup of Jo

They don’t know exactly what is wrong with you… And this not knowing takes forever and never ends. For one thing, you have a purple rash from neck to wrist…