Happy December! Are you getting excited for the holidays? Here’s the full Cup of Jo 2025 gift guide, except for the hard-to-shop-for guide, which is coming up tomorrow. Meanwhile, if you’re doing some shopping for yourself or others, we’re happy to share seven excellent sales today… Get 50% off at J.Crew. I’d love to give...

“Would you ever consider a Monday update?” a reader named Molly commented last week. “It could be a mini complement to the ‘Have a Great Weekend’ posts. I’m always curious how the party went, which dress you chose, how the play/movie was, etc. Would be a fun way to jump into the week.” What a...

December always arrives with its own special kind of magic—and yes, a little chaos. Mailboxes overflow, cookies bake on repeat, and gift wrap takes over every spare corner of the house. But as the year winds down, there’s an undeniable pull toward slowness: softer mornings, nostalgic rituals, and the simple joy of cozying up with...

You’ve mastered the squat rack, perfected the art of the encouraging-yet-slightly-threatening trainer voice, and know how to time a water break with Olympic-level precision. Basically, you’re a fitness pro. But even the most enthusiastic trainers hit a point where they think: what’s next? Maybe you want to stretch your skills, explore Pilates instructor courses, or carve...

This year, I’m considering myself most content when all my to-do list involves is watching every last one of the best new holiday movies in 2025. (And I’m feeling ambitious—let’s set the deadline to before New Year’s Eve.) While everyone else is attending holiday parties, tackling their winter TBR list, and getting after their Christmas shopping, I’m...

We handled the tabs, the price histories, and the marketing spin. If it’s the lowest price all year, we marked it. How to make Black Friday a good deal: There are two approaches to using Black Friday sales to your advantage. You can 1) buy fewer, higher quality items at a more attainable price, or...

We tend to think of our homes as being strong, stable, and reliable structures, and for the most part, they are – but that doesn’t mean they’re invincible. Your home is constantly vulnerable to damage from the elements, normal wear and tear, and even benign neglect. The good news? Most home damage is preventable with...

Finding the perfect gift can feel overwhelming. You want something thoughtful, useful, and memorable, not another dust collector that gets shoved in a closet after the holidays. This year, we’ve curated a gift guide filled with products we’ve personally tested and genuinely love. From kitchen innovations to wellness rituals and fitness breakthroughs, these are gifts...

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. The holiday season always seems to rush in—lists to check, gatherings to plan, moments to capture. But somewhere between the noise and the nostalgia, there’s a quieter rhythm waiting to be found. For me, decorating my home...

No matter how much we love them, the holidays have a way of stretching us thin. Between school events, family expectations, gift lists, travel, and the mental load of making the season “magical,” it’s no wonder many of us barely cross the finish line. And while the pressure to say yes is very real, this...