How to Design Light-Filled Interiors

I will never forget the year my husband and I lived in a home with minimal natural light. We were in a temporary living situation and the home was situated…

A Few Days in Brooklyn

My mom just came to visit and the (weirdest) best part was… …I got violently ill (will spare you the gory details!) on Sunday evening and she brought me water…

Strawberries Cream Pavlova: A Summer Delight

The one dessert I always return to during the warmer months is this Strawberries and Cream Pavlova. Light as a cloud and topped with a cascade of berries—it’s a recipe…

Why We Love Bobbie Formula (Plus, a Discount Code)

At Cup of Jo, we wholeheartedly believe that, when it comes to babies, “fed is best.” If breastfeeding, formula, or a combination works best for you and your baby, then…

How to Navigate Friendship in Your 40s

As a self-professed introvert, I’m the first to recognize how painstaking making new friends can be. Even though I also consider myself one of the lucky ones—with a handful of…

What Deep Questions Have the Kids in Your Life Asked?

“Does the universe end? Like, is there a wall?” my son Anton asked me when he was five. Author Sarah Manguso and cartoonist Liana Finck found themselves drawn to this…

Your 10-Piece Summer Capsule Wardrobe for 2024

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. Summer is (almost!) here, and I’ve spent the last couple of weeks…

Eat Clean Review: Is This Meal Delivery Service Worth It?

4.7 Best Fresh Prepared Meals for Busy Lifestyles Get 15 FREE Eat Clean Meals! Looking for an honest Eat Clean review? After trying 20 meals from this prepared meal delivery…

Living Alone for the First Time? A Therapist Shares Her Top Tips

As a woman today, doing things alone in public—whether grabbing coffee, going to the movies, or enjoying a solo dinner—often comes with a cultural stigma. It can feel like you…

5 Updates That Gave My Living Room a Fresh New Look for Spring

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. After 15 years of living in our home, I have a long…