Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her husband, daughter and dog. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has also written about traveling, pets, grief, OCD, pregnancy and her favorite band. And...
Last Monday, 14-year-old Toby woke up in a bad mood. Dreading a long week of school, he thought about what might make him feel better. So, he sent a text… “Hey, want to go to dinner tonight?” he asked my...
What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I might go to Coney Island — the rollercoasters are already open for the season! I’ve also been reading a great book about a magpie, of all things. Hope you have...
Are you watching The White Lotus season three? I’m excited for the 90-minute finale coming up on Sunday. This week, I was thrilled to speak to Alex Bovaird, the brilliant costume designer behind all three seasons, about Parker Posey, boat...
What are you up to this weekend? Freddie and I are volunteering at a soup kitchen tomorrow, then planning to sit in the sun and chat/nap/read. My computer also died this week — just flickered and went black! — so this week...
“When dating, I was meeting people who weren’t ‘it,’ and I wanted to clarify what ‘it’ was for me,” says Daisy, who lives in Duluth, Minnesota. So, she created a note on her phone with 17 things she was looking...
What are you up to this weekend? We’re hosting a trivia night with neighborhood kids, and Toby is the emcee. Wish us luck! And thanks for your excitement over Babaà’s discount code. It’s become such a fun annual tradition. Hope...
This week, Freddie and I exchanged keys to our houses, and I realized I don’t have a keychain, which is probably why I’m always losing my keys! Do you use one? Here are four: gold, fruit, heart and CoJ. Or,...
Our favorite time of the year is here: the annual babaà giveaway! For a decade, we’ve been fans of the Madrid-based knitwear line. Their beautiful sweaters are meant to be worn and loved for generations. Today we’re excited to share...
What are you up to this weekend? New York’s weather is beautiful, and Toby starts baseball tomorrow. I love watching my kids play. Also, for everyone who’s been asking, our annual babaà discount code is coming up on Monday! Please...
