Let’s Find This Reader Work Pants!
“I just got my dream librarian job,” wrote Valerie, a Cup of Jo reader. “I need some pants (not jeans!) that I can move around in — squatting, bending, sitting…
Five More Things I Want to Tell My White Friends
In June 2020, I wrote an essay, my first here, called Five Things I Want To Tell My White Friends. I was reeling in the wake of George Floyd’s death…
Miso Ginger Sweet Potato Soup
I’m grateful to live in a time where soup season is celebrated by so many. Not only because soup is delicious, but because it is so amazingly easy. The shared…
12 Etsy Finds | Cup of Jo
A few friends are expecting babies — including our beloved Jannelle — so I’ve had teddy bears and crib sheets on my mind. Here are 12 sweet Etsy finds for kids,…
The Best Short Books to Read in a Single Sitting (2025 Update)
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Some days call for a story you can savor in a single…
Should You Use Hotel Toiletry Bottles? What You Need to Know.
You’re packing up your suitcase, getting ready to check out of your hotel, and there they are on the bathroom counter: tiny shampoo and lotion bottles, still half full. But…
The Most Romantic Poem | Cup of Jo
Last week, after writing about small pleasures, I got a text from my friend Alex Ronan. “Came across this Donald Hall poem last week,” she wrote. Since I know many…
Tips From a Design Expert
Editor’s Note: The Round Top Antiques Fair returns this fall from October 4 to October 18. If you’re planning a trip, consider this your guide to navigating one of the…
The Oaks Waterfront Hotel Review: Eastern Shore Luxury
Searching for your next Chesapeake Bay getaway? My Oaks Waterfront Hotel review covers three days at this intimate property in Easton, MD that surprised us with impeccable service and genuine…
20 Fall Soup Recipes to Welcome Cozy Season Cooking
While some people consider #adulting to be keeping a consistent bedtime (bliss), never repeating an outfit (overrated), or maintaining an organized desk (so satisfying), I define the elusive concept that…