Guess Who Was on Jeopardy Last Night?

Last night, my phone started buzzing. “Turn on the TV!” said my uncle. “Did we know about this?!!” asked my sister-in-law Emily. “Tonight’s Jeopardy!” wrote CoJ contributor Kelly Dawson, along…

10 Fresh Strawberry Recipes to Savor All Season Long

The arrival of strawberry season instantly lifts my mood and gets me excited for summer. When the farmers’ market stalls are bursting with ruby-red berries and my kitchen counter becomes…

The Best, Simplest Dessert | Cup of Jo

A couple weeks ago, Freddie and I went to our friend Adam’s house for dinner… Adam made delicious pasta with beans and tomatoes. We drank wine and chatted about movies…

How to Get Beachy Waves in 7 Minutes Flat

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. If you’ve ever wondered how to get beachy waves that look effortless,…

GLDN Jewelry Giveaway (Plus, a Discount Code)

What jewelry do you wear? I love how even small earrings or a ring can reveal so much about who you are or what you love, almost like wearing little…

How to Reduce Plastic Pollution in Your Daily Life

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. I know, I know. Talking about the environment these days feels depressing…

8 Readers Share What They Love About Their Looks

What do you like about the way you look? Last week, we asked that question, and many readers emailed us photos. Here, eight women share kind eyes, curvy legs, and…

How to Ask Better Questions for Great Conversations

For the past few New Years, instead of making resolutions, I’ve been setting intentions for different areas of my life. Not quite goals, these are more like gentle reminders to…

Three Transgender Kids Share Their Stories

These days, I’m sure you agree, it’s more important than ever to understand that there are many ways to live a good life. People come from all different backgrounds, cultures,…

Four Fun (Parenting) Things | Cup of Jo

I loved this NYTimes story (gift link) about encouraging kids to take photos on trips. They’re often drawn to such sweet things. When my cousin was little, his mom gave…