Are you addicted to your smartphone?

Are you addicted to your smartphone?

Are you addicted to your smartphone?

This summer, I've been using my phone less, but Cup of Jo editor Caroline has been using her phone more. Here's a (wildly unofficial) quiz to see if you, too, are addicted to your smartphone...Read More >

This summer, I've been using my phone less, but Cup of Jo editor Caroline has been using her phone more. Here's a (wildly unofficial) quiz to see if you, too, are addicted to your smartphone...Read More >

Are you addicted to your smartphone?

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Goodbye vs. Ghost

Goodbye vs. Ghost

Goodbye vs. Ghost

When you go to a big party, do you say goodbye to everyone or quietly slip out and thank the host later? (I'm a fan of the latter.) If you're not sure what to do, Wendy McNaughton and Caroline Paul put together this hilarious flowchart about how to get on out of there. Thumbs up.

(Illustration via Explore)

When you go to a big party, do you say goodbye to everyone or quietly slip out and thank the host later? (I'm a fan of the latter.) If you're not sure what to do, Wendy McNaughton and Caroline Paul put together this hilarious flowchart about how to get on out of there. Thumbs up.

(Illustration via Explore)

Goodbye vs. Ghost

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What were your childhood obsessions?

What were your childhood obsessions?

What were your childhood obsessions?

What were you super into as a child? Everyone had their things. (I truly believed Peter Pan would come to my window. Also hypercolor. Also Doogie.) Spill the beans in the comments below...

This is part of a series by illustrator Emily McDowell, who asks us one pressing question every month.

(Illustration by Emily McDowell for Cup of Jo)

What were you super into as a child? Everyone had their things. (I truly believed Peter Pan would come to my window. Also hypercolor. Also Doogie.) Spill the beans in the comments below...

This is part of a series by illustrator Emily McDowell, who asks us one pressing question every month.

(Illustration by Emily McDowell for Cup of Jo)

What were your childhood obsessions?

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Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Or an ambivert?

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Or an ambivert?

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Or an ambivert?

You may be surprised. Here's a little quiz...Read More >

You may be surprised. Here's a little quiz...Read More >

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Or an ambivert?

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What's lurking in the back of your fridge?

What's lurking in the back of your fridge?

What's lurking in the back of your fridge?

Pop quiz: What's hanging out in the back of your fridge? (We will always and forever have an old rind of Parmesan.) Tell the truth in the comments below...

This is part of a series with Emily McDowell, one of my favorite illustrators; she asks us one pressing question every month. Previously, what's in your bag, and what do you do when you're home alone?

P.S. This is also a tea towel!

(Illustration by Emily McDowell)

Pop quiz: What's hanging out in the back of your fridge? (We will always and forever have an old rind of Parmesan.) Tell the truth in the comments below...

This is part of a series with Emily McDowell, one of my favorite illustrators; she asks us one pressing question every month. Previously, what's in your bag, and what do you do when you're home alone?

P.S. This is also a tea towel!

(Illustration by Emily McDowell)

What's lurking in the back of your fridge?

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Wine etiquette

Wine etiquette

Wine etiquette

As summer approaches, here's a savvy party tip that a reader once shared...

"Never ask a guest if she'd like more wine, even if it's her fifth glass. It's better to say 'Would you like some wine,' as if you're filling her glass for the very first time."

Good tip, right? Also, this is interesting: Why they don't drink wine on Mad Men.
P.S. More etiquette tips, including how to eat dinner and how to introduce someone.

(Comic by Christopher Weyant for the New Yorker)

As summer approaches, here's a savvy party tip that a reader once shared...

"Never ask a guest if she'd like more wine, even if it's her fifth glass. It's better to say 'Would you like some wine,' as if you're filling her glass for the very first time."

Good tip, right? Also, this is interesting: Why they don't drink wine on Mad Men.
P.S. More etiquette tips, including how to eat dinner and how to introduce someone.

(Comic by Christopher Weyant for the New Yorker)

Wine etiquette

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What do you do when you're home alone?

What do you do when you're home alone?

What do you do when you're home alone?

Pop quiz: What weird behaviors do you have when you have the house all to yourself? Tell us below...

This is part of a new series with Emily McDowell, one of my favorite illustrators; she'll be asking us one pressing question every month. Last month: What's really in your bag?

(Illustration by Emily McDowell for Cup of Jo)

Pop quiz: What weird behaviors do you have when you have the house all to yourself? Tell us below...

This is part of a new series with Emily McDowell, one of my favorite illustrators; she'll be asking us one pressing question every month. Last month: What's really in your bag?

(Illustration by Emily McDowell for Cup of Jo)

What do you do when you're home alone?

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NYC tips and etiquette

NYC tips and etiquette

NYC tips and etiquette

The book NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette, which came out yesterday, made me laugh. New York is so weird! It's funny how he managed to notice the little things that become second nature after living here for a while. Here are some animated examples...
You can find the book here, if you'd like. Can't wait to read all of them. Congrats, Nathan!

P.S. How to flag a cab, and how NOT to look like a tourist.

The book NYC Basic Tips and Etiquette, which came out yesterday, made me laugh. New York is so weird! It's funny how he managed to notice the little things that become second nature after living here for a while. Here are some animated examples...
You can find the book here, if you'd like. Can't wait to read all of them. Congrats, Nathan!

P.S. How to flag a cab, and how NOT to look like a tourist.

NYC tips and etiquette

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Blarg.

Blarg.

Blarg.

I'm feeling a little sad and overwhelmed this week, and I'm not even sure why. Sometimes I wish I could just turn off my brain. Do you ever feel like that? I need to remember the old Grand Canyon trick.
(It's funny 'cause it's true.) How are you feeling these days, my loves?

P.S. What are three things you're grateful for? And encouraging words.

(Comics by Gemma Correll)

I'm feeling a little sad and overwhelmed this week, and I'm not even sure why. Sometimes I wish I could just turn off my brain. Do you ever feel like that? I need to remember the old Grand Canyon trick.
(It's funny 'cause it's true.) How are you feeling these days, my loves?

P.S. What are three things you're grateful for? And encouraging words.

(Comics by Gemma Correll)

Blarg.

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