LIFESTYLE

“In 2018, I matched with a guy named Karl on a dating app who joked that we had the same name,” says Carly. It caught her attention and, after meeting up IRL, the two quickly fell in love. A year...

Crikey, 100% of Cup of Jo teammates have sick children at home today — colds, stomachaches, the works — so we’re taking a day off from regular posting. But! In case you, too, have sniffly kids or need a pick-me-up, here...

How are you doing this weekend? We’re thinking so much of our L.A. friends and readers; here are some ways to help, if you’re able. Sending so much love. Here in New York, the boys and I have been playing...

Art director Camille loves making crafts at home — think: designing jewelry, making prints, and airbrushing her nails. “I have this problem where when I see something cool, I think, I can make that…” she laughs. Camille lives with her...

It’s hard to believe I’m saying this, but today marks the last time I am officially writing this food column for Cup of Jo. I say “officially” because I plan to still contribute now and again, I’m just pulling back...

Flan is pure nostalgia for me. My Tex-Mex mom made it often, blending all the milk and eggs in a blender, agonizing over the caramel, and then shrieking if it unmolded with a crack in the center. Kid-me didn’t care...

How are you spending the holidays? I’ve been flying solo in New York, seeing friends and eating lasagna, and the boys and I are now coming back together for some hang time. I hope you’re having a good week; I...

The other day, I was lying on my sofa watching The Sopranos, as one does. In the episode, Tony looked over at a hospital bulletin board to see… …this quote on a notecard: “Sometimes I go about in pity for...

Geese The Wendy Award The Apprentice What have you read/watched/listened to lately? Phoebe Ward, 22, currently works as a barista in New York City. She also writes a weekly newsletter called Pep Talks for the Mildly Depressed, draws comics for...

What are you up to this weekend? New York has gotten cold! Last night, the boys and I went to see the Christmas lights in Dyker Heights and drink hot chocolate and listen to holiday tunes. It’s become an annual...