Lifestyle Articles
A Body Confusion | Cup of Jo
They don’t know exactly what is wrong with you…
And this not knowing takes forever and never ends.
For one thing, you have a purple rash from neck to wrist to ankle that will not budge from beneath the military-grade
Why I Don’t Mind When My Kids Are a Little Sad/Disappointed/Upset
When my teenagers burst into tears and slam their bedroom doors, I don’t go soothe them…
It feels a little harsh to write out, but my reasoning is this: they chose to be alone in that moment, and they’re learning
Five Fun Things | Cup of Jo
Last month, I got hooked on RÕZ’s Milk Hair Serum. Applied to damp hair, the lightweight serum keeps hair silky and defined, even on rainy days. (And it smells so clean!) Sometimes I think products aren’t worth it, but
The Easy Lunch I’ve Been Eating Once a Week
Last year, I came to you with a humble plea: Help! What’s for lunch? I was feeling stuck, and CoJ commenters offered 500+ amazing ideas. To return the favor, I wanted to share a supremely easy lunch in my current
Would You Wear a Matching Wedding Look?
At first, Eryka (above, left) tried on only white dresses for her wedding. “I tried on every one out there,” she said, “and ran out of options. So, I opened myself up to color.” She and her fiancée Rachel ended
Jannelle’s Wild Birth Story Made Our Jaws Drop
“I started feeling contractions around 8 p.m.,” says Jannelle…
Here’s her story:
Two hours later, the contractions are coming fast and furiously. We call my mom to drive over quickly to stay with our older kids, and my
A Week of Outfits: Leila Kelleher
“Plus-size people aren’t always able to express themselves through fashion because the options can be so limited,” says Leila Kelleher, a pattern designer and assistant professor at Parsons School of Design. Luckily, Leila learned to sew in high school.