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10 Readers Share Their Gorgeous Gardens

Last week we asked how your gardens are doing, and oh my goodness the comment thread went wild in the

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What Are Your Favorite Baby Names?

A CoJ reader named Apple asked a question that I can’t stop thinking about… “Can Cup of Jo PLEASE write

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Momsters on Mother’s Day

Which are you? By the lovely Grace Farris. P.S. Parenting teens and parenting methods I’ve tried.… Read more The post

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A Few Days in Brooklyn

My mom just came to visit and the (weirdest) best part was… …I got violently ill (will spare you the

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Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? I’m celebrating a dear friend’s birthday tonight, and the boys wanted to write

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The Best, Simplest Dessert | Cup of Jo

A couple weeks ago, Freddie and I went to our friend Adam’s house for dinner… Adam made delicious pasta with

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Have a Lovely Weekend. | Cup of Jo

What are you up to this weekend? We’re hanging out with my dad, aunt and brother, and it has been

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Is a Journaling Club a Brilliant Way to Make Friends?

Last week, I co-hosted an afternoon gathering to celebrate Suleika Jaouad’s new book and came away with budding friendships and

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What Disability Taught Me About Parenting

I had been disabled for six years when I became a foster mom. In order to get a foster license,

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What I Would Say To My Younger Self

Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter and dog. She writes and illustrates children’s