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 Mbiye Kasonga, a D.C.-based podcast
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 and I stayed to visit
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, and 12squeezy hand-holds on the
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, who rents a 330-square-foot studio
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 to take you on a
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 drink: a Roy Rogers, which
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 85th birthday party at my
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. It was long and black
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 question is the same question
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, and museums add up very