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The Trick to Enjoying Big Family Gatherings

We have the kind of big family where everyone talks at exactly the same time, but weirdly also hears what everyone else is saying? I

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2024 Gift Guide: Teens, In-Laws and Teachers

Who’s left on your holiday list? There are always a few people who are tough to shop for, and you told us the giftees stumping

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Do You Live Near Family?

The faces of family members appear in all my early memories. When I was three and got the chicken pox, it was my tía Mimi

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Happy Thanksgiving! | Cup of Jo

Happy Thanksgiving! If you celebrate, are you cooking anything? My mom is in town, and my dad arrives tomorrow (yes, both my divorced parents!), and

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Sisters

Perfect white tee because she’ll reach for it a million times. The slightly thicker fabric is 100% cotton, the length is tuckable, and the sleeves

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2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Kids

Holiday pajamas (here and here) to pad around in all winter, from $24. Faux fur blanket, the softest blanket ever. Perfect for sofa naps, movie

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10 Best Gifts for Brothers

Fleece sweatshirt in the perfect green, or a deep navy hoodie. $54. Bergamot cologne. My guy friend wears this, and every time we hang out

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There Is Good in This World.

Last night, the boys and I fell asleep at 10 p.m. without yet knowing who won the election. Anton wanted to sleep in my bed.

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Have a Loving Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? Toby caught my cold, poor guy, so I’ll be heating up chicken soup while he watches Friends on

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What Was Your Worst Hair Day?

We all need some comic relief right now, so let’s talk bad hair days. Here’s mine. One of my best friends is getting married in