Freddie and I Have a Movie-Watching Strategy
The other night, I had a cold, and since I am a baby when I’m sick, Freddie came to Brooklyn, I piled blankets on the sofa, and we watched… …The…
What Money Questions Do You Have?
“I’d love for Cup of Jo to talk about financial literacy, alongside makeup recs,” commented a reader named Sarah. “The choices we make to maintain society’s beauty standards are keeping…
How I Found Balance by Letting Go
On paper, I’m a nutrition consultant. But what you don’t know is that wellness used to control my life. It dictated what I ate, how I moved, and even how…
We Tried bistroMD—Here’s What to Expect
Healthy eating, made actually doable Between busy schedules, travel, and the occasional takeout temptation, sticking to a balanced eating routine can feel nearly impossible. Even when we want to make…
Angel Food Cake Is the Answer
Remember angel food cake? As a kid, I thought it was the most magical dessert — delicious and fluffy, like a lightly sweetened cloud. It had a big moment in…
Pumpkin Morning Glory Muffins (Cozy Fall Breakfast)
One of my earliest baking memories is standing on a chair pulled up to the kitchen counter, helping my mom make Morning Glory Muffins. I’d grate zucchini, carrots, and apples…
A Week of Outfits: Leila Kelleher
“Plus-size people aren’t always able to express themselves through fashion because the options can be so limited,” says Leila Kelleher, a pattern designer and assistant professor at Parsons School of…
Fall Entertaining Tips to Elevate Your Next Gathering
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Something that always inspires me is observing how the light changes—from the…
Come Have Breakfast With Us This Weekend
We love this funny, smart, wonderful Cup of Jo community more than anything, so I’d love to ask: Want to meet up and hang out this weekend? We are hosting…
17 Healthy Lunches for Work That’ll Inspire a Midday Reset
Admittedly, there have been many times I’ve found myself hunched over my desk, eating spoonfuls of chicken and rice as I work through lunch. This is never the vibe, and…















