Freddie’s Baked Shrimp | Cup of Jo
Freddie is one of those people who can open a cupboard or fridge, stare at everything for a minute, and figure out a delicious meal to make with whatever he finds. Are you the same? It ...
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We Have Two Beloved Visitors in Brooklyn This Week
Last night, Anton and I sat on the stoop waiting impatiently for our guests to arrive… …until my brother Nick and my cousin’s son Jimmy (aka Anton’s second cousin) arrived from England to ...
Five Pick-Me-Ups | Cup of Jo
I remember when Anton was two, he once grimaced for a photo and then asked, earnestly, “Was that smiling, Mama?” It can be hard to figure out! So, I’m loving these recent snapshots of my ...
Four Fun Things | Cup of Jo
Every summer, my sister, like clockwork, texts me to ask what nail polish she should get. For the past three years, my answer has been the same: Ballet Slippers for toes, and my forever ...
Creature Comforts vs Creator Comforts
Creature Comforts vs Creator ComfortsOne week ago, we were making certain we had plenty of food and water to last a few days, that our battery powered fan batteries were charged, the dogs had all ...
Joy Cometh In The Morning When All Women Vote Blue
Together We Rise: Joy Cometh in the Morning When All Women Vote Blue!In the early hours of any great movement, there’s a glow that comes just before the dawn—a sense of hope, unity, and the ...
A Grateful Farewell and Bright Beginnings
The American flag waves proudly against a picturesque ocean sunset, symbolizing strength and freedom.As the chapter of Joe Biden’s presidency comes to a close, it’s time to reflect on the profound ...
How Do You Mother Yourself?
This week, I’ve been tearing through an advanced copy of Awake, an upcoming memoir by Jen Hatmaker (September 23rd) about waking up one night and hearing her husband on the phone, whispering ...
Heaven’s Gain, Our Celebration of Her Life
Losing Aunt Nini: Heaven’s Gain, Our Celebration of Her LifeAunt Nancy—Nini to my dad’s side of the family—was the kind of person who could light up a room without flipping a switch. Aunt Nancy ...
A Week in Italy | Cup of Jo
After we visited our English relatives this summer, we met friends in Italy for a week. The boys were so excited to go to another place and of course eat all the pasta and gelato they could ...
Our England Trip | Cup of Jo
Hello again, friends! I’m so excited to catch up. This past weekend, we got home after two weeks visiting family in Cornwall, England, and seeing friends in Italy (more on that soon). Here ...
Welcome Back! How Are You?
Hello!! We are back from our two-week trip to visit family (including my aunts Lulu and Janey, above), and I’m so excited to catch up. How have you been? What’s bringing you joy, and ...
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