We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. I just got back from visiting my sister in Paris, and it’s safe to say my closet will never be the same. I arrived with a suitcase full of polka dots, bold colors, and one-wear statement pieces....

Feeling tired, foggy, or just not like yourself? Low iron could be quietly stealing your energy. But here’s the catch: Not all iron supplements are created equal. Some iron supplements barely absorb no matter the dose, while others work but can cause serious digestive issues. Ferritin+ from Flora takes a radically different approach. It’s a...

Last week, after writing about small pleasures, I got a text from my friend Alex Ronan. “Came across this Donald Hall poem last week,” she wrote. Since I know many of you love poetry, I thought I’d share it here, too. Summer Kitchenby Donald Hall In June’s high light she stood at the sinkWith a...

Personal hygiene is a seemingly basic part of daily life, but for many of us—whether due to chronic illness, disability, sensory sensitivities, or simple fatigue—it can be a challenge. The good news? There are plenty of tools and adaptations available for more accessible personal hygiene routines, whether you need to conserve energy, avoid pain triggers,...

Fresh off the rack it looks like a hot weather upgrade, but a few spins through the washer and it hangs off your torso like wrinkly, wet cardboard. Inspired by a reader question by Zak, a Primer subscriber since 2017. Linen is always described like it was elected summer’s golden child. Airy, cool, soft, works...

Originally published in April 2023 When it comes to the organization systems in my home, no room is more dialed in than my kitchen. This is especially important to me since I love cooking in this space and do it nearly every single day. Over time, I’ve developed a kitchen organization system that isn’t necessarily...

I’m grateful to live in a time where soup season is celebrated by so many. Not only because soup is delicious, but because it is so amazingly easy. The shared feeling of coziness and sheer volume of incredible flavors is just one of the many by-products of fall, and with a loaf of crusty bread,...

  Searching for an honest Forkful review? After testing a variety of meals from this chef-prepared delivery service, I discovered flavorful dishes crafted with quality ingredients at competitive pricing. Forkful specializes in fresh, ready-to-eat meals designed for diverse dietary preferences including Keto, Paleo, Plant-Based, GLP-1, Traditional, Low-Carb, High Protein, and Gluten-Free options. With simple 3-minute reheating...

“I just got my dream librarian job,” wrote Valerie, a Cup of Jo reader. “I need some pants (not jeans!) that I can move around in — squatting, bending, sitting on the floor. Any ideas?” Yes! First, Valerie, congratulations! Librarians make the word go round, now more than ever, and they’re lucky to have you....

Meal planning can be a challenge for anyone, but meal planning for spoonies takes on a whole new level of complexity. Some days, even thinking about food feels overwhelming, let alone shopping, prepping, and cooking. I’ve been there—staring at an empty fridge, too exhausted to cook, wishing I had something easy and nourishing ready to...