We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. A great shower can be more than a quick rinse—it’s a reset. Some days, it’s a five-minute refresh before (or after) work. Other days, it’s a full “everything shower” moment, complete with hair masks, scrubs, and body...

The other night, 12-year-old Anton and I were chatting at bedtime… While lying under his glow-in-the-dark stars, after talking about fishing, drumming, and how he’s officially going to be a teenager this summer (!!), the conversation turned to love languages. I asked him if he’d ever heard of the pop-psychology concept about the different ways...

It’s not even April yet, but it’s already been a big year for Cup of Jo. This month, we welcomed Jannelle back from parental leave (and the WILD birth of her third baby!). And our wonderful long-time contributor, Kelsey Miller, has officially joined the team as a senior editor. We had a bittersweet farewell with...

Going to the gym is the best way for a lot of people to work out. It gives you a place to exercise with fewer distractions, like-minded people, and plenty of equipment. It can be a lot easier than trying to work out at home. However, one thing that you need to be careful about...

As a “less but better” girlie, I’ve loved seeing minimalism make a comeback in the cultural conversation. From digital minimalism and the analog resurgence to the sleek simplicity of ’90s beauty (hello, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy), it suddenly feels chic again to pare things down. But after years of editing and curating my life—and plenty of trial...

Creating a home that looks good is one thing, but it should make you feel good too. Your home is more important to your health than you may realize, helping you to sleep better, reduce stress and boost your overall wellbeing. From your lighting to your air quality, it’s these little details that can make...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. My biggest issue with the term junk drawer is the word junk. If something truly has no purpose, why are we storing it in valuable space in our kitchen, mudroom, or office? Now don’t get me wrong—I’m...

A cookbook club is exactly what it sounds like: a group of people, getting together to discuss and eat select recipes from one cookbook each month. And yet, it is so much more than this! Cookbook clubs bring the community back into cooking, which is something you either grew up with or didn’t know you...

There are very few ways to go wrong with lemon. Something about this tart citrus fruit makes it almost impossible not to work into every kind of dish—from simple vinaigrettes and pastas to fresh fruit compotes and something sweet at the end of the meal. When life gives you lemons, they inevitably find their way...

Can You Really Reduce Allergy Symptoms at Home? Yes. A combination of better indoor air quality, timed medications, and a few smart daily habits can significantly reduce how hard pollen season hits you. The key is acting before symptoms peak, not after. Fastest win: Start your allergy medication two to four weeks before your season...