LIFESTYLE

A Week of Outfits: Mbiye Kasonga

“I’m always chasing that feeling of walking down the street and having someone do a double-take at my outfit,” says…

2 months ago

A Week in Scandinavia | Cup of Jo

After spending time with our family in England, the boys headed back to Brooklyn to see their dad, and Freddie…

2 months ago

7 Ways to Make Back-to-School Fun (For Real)

During my parenting career, I’ve ushered my children through back-to-school season 12times. That’s 12 nervous bedtime cuddles, 12 first-day-of-school breakfasts,…

2 months ago

A Graphic Designer’s 330-Square-Foot Studio in Brooklyn

Remember Owobu Ijewere, the stylish stranger Joanna met on a neighborhood walk this past spring? She’s a 27-year-old graphic designer,…

2 months ago

Choosing a Romance Novel | Cup of Jo

I love Romance because I love a happy ending. Part of the fun of this genre is trusting an author…

2 months ago

Toby’s Pro Tip for Restaurants

Last night, Toby and I went to a neighborhood restaurant… And, when we sat down, he ordered his new go-to…

3 months ago

A Touching Surprise 85th Birthday Party

In early summer, my grandmother sent a text to our family group chat: “SAVE THE DATE: June 14th. Tía Marta’s…

3 months ago

Our Edit: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

When I was 18, I used all my babysitting money and pizza-restaurant earnings to buy a prom dress at Nordstrom.…

3 months ago

What Are Your Top Ways to Eat Potatoes?

When I wrote a post about first-date conversation starters, a reader named Ann left the funniest comment… “So, my first-date…

3 months ago

10 Ways to Travel on a Budget

My husband and I love to travel. But now that we’re a family of five, we’ve found that hotels, restaurants,…

3 months ago