Why Your Sweet Tooth Isn’t Your Fault
You’re doing all the things—eating balanced meals, moving your body, staying hydrated—yet your sugar cravings won’t let up. Sound familiar? It’s one of the most common things I hear from…
We Have Two Beloved Visitors in Brooklyn This Week
Last night, Anton and I sat on the stoop waiting impatiently for our guests to arrive… …until my brother Nick and my cousin’s son Jimmy (aka Anton’s second cousin) arrived…
A Chocolate Bark Recipe That’s Elegant and Easy to Make
Some desserts are more than just a treat—they’re memories that are infused with something like magic. For Camilla Marcus, this chocolate bark checks all the boxes. She says: “I grew…
My Therapist’s Secret to Midlife
When I was 22, I had a hazy view of my future, but if hard-pressed, there were five things I was certain of: I wanted to be an artist. I…
The Best Hair Thickening Products for Instant Volume
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. No matter your hair type, everyone can struggle with thinning hair. As…
Should You Be Afraid of Seed Oils? Let’s Talk About the Facts
If you’ve been scrolling through health and wellness content lately, you’ve probably seen some scary headlines about seed oils like soybean, corn, canola, sunflower, and cottonseed. Words like “toxic”…
How to Create Your Own Summer to Fall Transition at Home
We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. By mid-August, the pull of fall is impossible to ignore. While the…
How to Create a Writing Ritual That Boosts Creativity (2025 Guide)
I’ve long believed that a happy, healthy life is built on rituals. From your morning routine to your evening wind-down, our days flow with more ease when we anchor them…
Things I Love at the Library
A lot goes into library services that may be invisible to a certain percentage of patrons, but which are essential to others. However, I find it interesting (and, I admit,…
Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo
What are you up to this weekend? Twelve-year-old Anton and I are going fishing, his current passion! I haven’t caught anything yet, but he does really well. Please let me…














