Have a happy (Halloween) weekend!

Have a happy (Halloween) weekend!

Have a happy (Halloween) weekend!

Boo! Are you dressing up for Halloween tonight? Toby will be a racecar driver and Anton will be a puppy. I'm so excited for trick-or-treating! I've also been reading this new book and dog-earing every page. Hope you have a delicious night (with lots of mini Snickers), and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

The Halloween candy exchange rate.

A good argument for taking a phone break.

Clever bike rack.

Unnecessary "quotation" marks.

Would you be friends with your mom if you were the same age?

5am flowers.

10 hours of walking in NYC as a woman. (Plus two quotes worth reading.)

And why catcalling is not okay.

How lovely is this California house?

Things not to say to a pregnant woman.

What beautiful wooden bowls.

Would you try a salad candle?

Made me laugh out loud.

Movies and their food pairings.

Plus, three posts you may have missed:
* Bringing your child's favorite book to life.
* Real actors read Yelp reviews.
* How to do a braided crown.

(Photo by Karen Mordechai on instagram)

Boo! Are you dressing up for Halloween tonight? Toby will be a racecar driver and Anton will be a puppy. I'm so excited for trick-or-treating! I've also been reading this new book and dog-earing every page. Hope you have a delicious night (with lots of mini Snickers), and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

The Halloween candy exchange rate.

A good argument for taking a phone break.

Clever bike rack.

Unnecessary "quotation" marks.

Would you be friends with your mom if you were the same age?

5am flowers.

10 hours of walking in NYC as a woman. (Plus two quotes worth reading.)

And why catcalling is not okay.

How lovely is this California house?

Things not to say to a pregnant woman.

What beautiful wooden bowls.

Would you try a salad candle?

Made me laugh out loud.

Movies and their food pairings.

Plus, three posts you may have missed:
* Bringing your child's favorite book to life.
* Real actors read Yelp reviews.
* How to do a braided crown.

(Photo by Karen Mordechai on instagram)

Have a happy (Halloween) weekend!

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Have a wonderful fall weekend.

Have a wonderful fall weekend.

Have a wonderful fall weekend.

What are your plans for this weekend? Anything fun? We're going to our good friends' cabin in Connecticut. I'm looking forward to stretching our legs and taking long walks in the woods. (Meanwhile, Toby is out of his mind excited for the rental car.) Hope you have a cozy weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Office humor.

You guys, IT'S THE FUTURE!!!!

Would you go paragliding? It looks magical.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on parenting.

I just bought this and love it.

Why women get flak when they talk.

Ballet dancers behind the scenes. (I love that you can see them sweat.)

Yoga poses for a good night's sleep.

13 things your pilot won't tell you.

The secret to great toast.

Good reminder: Give yourself a break.

A Wonder Years reunion. (Paul got cute!)

Snow White goes to medical school.

Plus, for all readers: Get 10% off ONA bags with the code CUPOFJO10. (Good through Friday, October 31st.)

What are your plans for this weekend? Anything fun? We're going to our good friends' cabin in Connecticut. I'm looking forward to stretching our legs and taking long walks in the woods. (Meanwhile, Toby is out of his mind excited for the rental car.) Hope you have a cozy weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Office humor.

You guys, IT'S THE FUTURE!!!!

Would you go paragliding? It looks magical.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on parenting.

I just bought this and love it.

Why women get flak when they talk.

Ballet dancers behind the scenes. (I love that you can see them sweat.)

Yoga poses for a good night's sleep.

13 things your pilot won't tell you.

The secret to great toast.

Good reminder: Give yourself a break.

A Wonder Years reunion. (Paul got cute!)

Snow White goes to medical school.

Plus, for all readers: Get 10% off ONA bags with the code CUPOFJO10. (Good through Friday, October 31st.)

Have a wonderful fall weekend.

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Have a great weekend.

Have a great weekend.

Have a great weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Alex's mom is visiting, so we'll be showing her around our new neighborhood. Every building is draped in fake spider webs and glow-in-the-dark spiders; and the crisp air and fall foliage are bolstering. As Anne of Green Gables said, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." Have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Can you spot the dog?

Drunk J.Crew models made me laugh.

How to chop onions without crying.

(Or you could wear these.)

Happiness tip: Buy experiences, not things.

10 words to ban from your emails.

The surprising clothing item you should stock up on this fall.

Life with a pet lion.

Crazy fact: If you rub garlic on your feet, you'll taste it thirty minutes later!

How to estimate when people will arrive at a party.

Made me laugh. I'm old!

The 70 Percent Rule—when to delegate.

We've baked these cookies THREE times in the past two weeks. Highly recommended.

(Photo of Diane Keaton and Al Pacino in The Godfather. Email words via Swissmiss)

What are you up to this weekend? Alex's mom is visiting, so we'll be showing her around our new neighborhood. Every building is draped in fake spider webs and glow-in-the-dark spiders; and the crisp air and fall foliage are bolstering. As Anne of Green Gables said, "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." Have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Can you spot the dog?

Drunk J.Crew models made me laugh.

How to chop onions without crying.

(Or you could wear these.)

Happiness tip: Buy experiences, not things.

10 words to ban from your emails.

The surprising clothing item you should stock up on this fall.

Life with a pet lion.

Crazy fact: If you rub garlic on your feet, you'll taste it thirty minutes later!

How to estimate when people will arrive at a party.

Made me laugh. I'm old!

The 70 Percent Rule—when to delegate.

We've baked these cookies THREE times in the past two weeks. Highly recommended.

(Photo of Diane Keaton and Al Pacino in The Godfather. Email words via Swissmiss)

Have a great weekend.

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Have a great (long) weekend.

Have a great (long) weekend.

Have a great (long) weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? I'm heading—by myself!—to San Francisco to visit my twin sister, and I'm so excited to see her. It has been too long since we've seen each other, so even though we only have two days, we're planning to see a Stanford game, go to a wine festival and try a Dailey Method class (have you ever been to one?). Hope you have a good weekend, and here are a few great posts from around the web...

50 reasons your toddler is awake right now.

Jennifer Garner: "Get used to my post-baby bump." (Loved this.)

How to make a salad worth eating.

Seamless Roulette was an awesome idea while it lasted.

A pretty ring.

What kids around the world eat for breakfast.

These glasses would be perfect for wine.

Would you try leather nail polish?

Made me laugh.

The difference between Lena Dunham and Aziz Ansari's million-dollar book deals.

25 famous women on aging. (I especially liked this quote: “I am convinced that most people do not grow up...We marry and dare to have children and call that growing up. I think what we do is mostly grow old. We carry accumulation of years in our bodies, and on our faces, but generally our real selves, the children inside, are innocent and shy as magnolias.” —Maya Angelou, Letter to My Daughter)

The scariest place to sleep!

How gorgeous are these watercolor business cards?

The easiest way to cut pizza.

(Photo of Bill Murray and David Letterman. Wine glasses via Of a Kind)

What are you up to this weekend? I'm heading—by myself!—to San Francisco to visit my twin sister, and I'm so excited to see her. It has been too long since we've seen each other, so even though we only have two days, we're planning to see a Stanford game, go to a wine festival and try a Dailey Method class (have you ever been to one?). Hope you have a good weekend, and here are a few great posts from around the web...

50 reasons your toddler is awake right now.

Jennifer Garner: "Get used to my post-baby bump." (Loved this.)

How to make a salad worth eating.

Seamless Roulette was an awesome idea while it lasted.

A pretty ring.

What kids around the world eat for breakfast.

These glasses would be perfect for wine.

Would you try leather nail polish?

Made me laugh.

The difference between Lena Dunham and Aziz Ansari's million-dollar book deals.

25 famous women on aging. (I especially liked this quote: “I am convinced that most people do not grow up...We marry and dare to have children and call that growing up. I think what we do is mostly grow old. We carry accumulation of years in our bodies, and on our faces, but generally our real selves, the children inside, are innocent and shy as magnolias.” —Maya Angelou, Letter to My Daughter)

The scariest place to sleep!

How gorgeous are these watercolor business cards?

The easiest way to cut pizza.

(Photo of Bill Murray and David Letterman. Wine glasses via Of a Kind)

Have a great (long) weekend.

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Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're going out for Mexican food tonight, and tomorrow we're going on a family bike ride. Also, I've gotten really sucked into this book. (B.J. Novak said, "I thought it was incredible that a book that was so much of a pulpy heart-pounding thriller had so many intimate sophisticated observations about human nature.") Have you read it? Hope you have a relaxing weekend, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

A song to kick off the weekend.

Have you tried this? Every beauty editor I know swears by it.

The picky eaters club.

How to serve grapes.

A hilarious review of every single drugstore mascara.

These Halloween costumes are a trip. (Ira Glass!)

A cool app for saving.

This texting trick made me laugh. (The whole blog is great.)

Genius tip: ice-cube popsicles.

Learning to love criticism.

Are you guilty of blue cheese blabbing?

Riveting photos of the Underground Railroad.

Seven events that sparked baby booms.

(Photo by Branislav Jovanović)

What are you up to this weekend? We're going out for Mexican food tonight, and tomorrow we're going on a family bike ride. Also, I've gotten really sucked into this book. (B.J. Novak said, "I thought it was incredible that a book that was so much of a pulpy heart-pounding thriller had so many intimate sophisticated observations about human nature.") Have you read it? Hope you have a relaxing weekend, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

A song to kick off the weekend.

Have you tried this? Every beauty editor I know swears by it.

The picky eaters club.

How to serve grapes.

A hilarious review of every single drugstore mascara.

These Halloween costumes are a trip. (Ira Glass!)

A cool app for saving.

This texting trick made me laugh. (The whole blog is great.)

Genius tip: ice-cube popsicles.

Learning to love criticism.

Are you guilty of blue cheese blabbing?

Riveting photos of the Underground Railroad.

Seven events that sparked baby booms.

(Photo by Branislav Jovanović)

Have a wonderful weekend.

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Have a great weekend.

Have a great weekend.

Have a great weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We are having a little housewarming party tomorrow night (does anyone know any foolproof appetizers?), and I'm also going to spend lots of quiet time playing with the boys. Toby was a little overwhelmed at school this week—it's a lot for little dudes!—so we're going to play on the floor and just take it easy. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web...

Great tiny bathroom makeover.

The best way to reheat leftover pizza.

What a pretty wreath.

This new guidebook made me laugh.

Cozy sweaters for fall (I really love the blue one).

A day in the life of a ballerina.

Maps that will surprise you.

"Why I want my sons to see me naked."

Anthony Bourdain's brilliant travel tips.

How funny is this calendar?

At last! I got these fantastic tweezers and, after three decades, my brows finally look good.

What a touching story.

Iconic portraits recreated...with John Malkovich.

A baked potato party.

Finally, another BRAVO to the amazing women starting a revolution against campus sexual assault. (And what it's like to lug around that mattress.)

(Instagram photo by Seth Smoot)

What are you up to this weekend? We are having a little housewarming party tomorrow night (does anyone know any foolproof appetizers?), and I'm also going to spend lots of quiet time playing with the boys. Toby was a little overwhelmed at school this week—it's a lot for little dudes!—so we're going to play on the floor and just take it easy. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web...

Great tiny bathroom makeover.

The best way to reheat leftover pizza.

What a pretty wreath.

This new guidebook made me laugh.

Cozy sweaters for fall (I really love the blue one).

A day in the life of a ballerina.

Maps that will surprise you.

"Why I want my sons to see me naked."

Anthony Bourdain's brilliant travel tips.

How funny is this calendar?

At last! I got these fantastic tweezers and, after three decades, my brows finally look good.

What a touching story.

Iconic portraits recreated...with John Malkovich.

A baked potato party.

Finally, another BRAVO to the amazing women starting a revolution against campus sexual assault. (And what it's like to lug around that mattress.)

(Instagram photo by Seth Smoot)

Have a great weekend.

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Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? My mom is in town for a few days, and we're all in heaven. She plays with the boys all day, and then we watch cheesy TV shows and drink white wine at night, nothing better:) Thank you so much for all your great comments this week, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

25 famous women on not having kids.

(And five Cup of Jo readers share why they decided not to have children.)

Why archaeologists hate Indiana Jones.

What amazing wallpaper!

How many of these common misconceptions do you know?

How to eat toast for dinner. (I would add this.)

This woman's beauty routine made me laugh. Love her.

Really, really love these shoes for fall.

Gorgeous book cover.

Rashida Jones is awesome. (Love her line about aging.)

How to learn self control.

Speed dating...to make friends!

Mark your calendar: Bill Hader is going to host SNL.

Plus, five about career:

What it's like to work on your bed.

Beautiful business cards.

Made me laugh.

How to be a good employee.

How to be a boss.

(Photo by Nicole Franzen)

What are you up to this weekend? My mom is in town for a few days, and we're all in heaven. She plays with the boys all day, and then we watch cheesy TV shows and drink white wine at night, nothing better:) Thank you so much for all your great comments this week, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

25 famous women on not having kids.

(And five Cup of Jo readers share why they decided not to have children.)

Why archaeologists hate Indiana Jones.

What amazing wallpaper!

How many of these common misconceptions do you know?

How to eat toast for dinner. (I would add this.)

This woman's beauty routine made me laugh. Love her.

Really, really love these shoes for fall.

Gorgeous book cover.

Rashida Jones is awesome. (Love her line about aging.)

How to learn self control.

Speed dating...to make friends!

Mark your calendar: Bill Hader is going to host SNL.

Plus, five about career:

What it's like to work on your bed.

Beautiful business cards.

Made me laugh.

How to be a good employee.

How to be a boss.

(Photo by Nicole Franzen)

Have a wonderful weekend.

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A riddle

A riddle

A riddle

Did you ever hear this riddle when you were growing up?

A father and his son are in a car accident. The father dies instantly, and the son is taken to the nearest hospital. The doctor comes in and exclaims, "I can't operate on this boy." "Why not?" the nurse asks. "Because he's my son," the doctor responds. How is this possible?

Here's the answer, below...
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Did you ever hear this riddle when you were growing up?

A father and his son are in a car accident. The father dies instantly, and the son is taken to the nearest hospital. The doctor comes in and exclaims, "I can't operate on this boy." "Why not?" the nurse asks. "Because he's my son," the doctor responds. How is this possible?

Here's the answer, below...
Read More >

A riddle

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Have a relaxing weekend.

Have a relaxing weekend.

Have a relaxing weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're having friends over tonight for pizza and wine, and I'm getting a haircut tomorrow (and already looking forward to the shampoo head massage:) Also, if you're interested, tickets are now on sale for the New Yorker Festival–featuring so many amazing speakers, including Lena Dunham, Mindy Kaling and Malcolm Gladwell. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few links from around the web...

The world's most flattering jeans. Truly. Magic.

What it feels like to watch your child walk away.

Love this deconstructed braid.

Went down a rabbit hole watching Tina Fey's AmEx commercials.

Marriage counseling in the 1950s. (This is CRAZY.)

Cool trick wallpaper.

Awesome animated wedding photos.

Caroline and I eat this every day at 4pm. So good.

What $1500 in rent gets you in eleven U.S. cities.

MIT is hosting a Breast Pump Hackathon. YES!!!!! (Because, seriously.)

What brave women. Bravo.

This vacation house hangs off a cliff.

How to graciously say no.

Runway trends: Lip balm and sweaty faces.

Have a good one and take good care. xo

(Photo by Nirav Patel)

What are you up to this weekend? We're having friends over tonight for pizza and wine, and I'm getting a haircut tomorrow (and already looking forward to the shampoo head massage:) Also, if you're interested, tickets are now on sale for the New Yorker Festival–featuring so many amazing speakers, including Lena Dunham, Mindy Kaling and Malcolm Gladwell. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few links from around the web...

The world's most flattering jeans. Truly. Magic.

What it feels like to watch your child walk away.

Love this deconstructed braid.

Went down a rabbit hole watching Tina Fey's AmEx commercials.

Marriage counseling in the 1950s. (This is CRAZY.)

Cool trick wallpaper.

Awesome animated wedding photos.

Caroline and I eat this every day at 4pm. So good.

What $1500 in rent gets you in eleven U.S. cities.

MIT is hosting a Breast Pump Hackathon. YES!!!!! (Because, seriously.)

What brave women. Bravo.

This vacation house hangs off a cliff.

How to graciously say no.

Runway trends: Lip balm and sweaty faces.

Have a good one and take good care. xo

(Photo by Nirav Patel)

Have a relaxing weekend.

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Have a fun weekend.

Have a fun weekend.

Have a fun weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Toby starts school on Monday, so we're having one last summer-y weekend of bike rides and pizza. It's supposed to be 90F tomorrow! Also, Alex and I are finally getting around to reading this book, and it's fascinating. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Cell phones make people flaky.

A town covered in blue paint.

Why everyone should have a few crappy jobs.

Fall lipstick trend: This dark red.

Laura Ingalls Wilder had a tougher home life than she let on.

Have you seen this guy doing a girl voice? Made me laugh.

A lovely apartment in Cape Town.

What a BRILLIANT Friday dinner ritual.

Hot honey is the next big condiment.

Secretly eyeing these amazing slippers for the fall.

What yoga looks like through an X-ray.

This Kickstarter project—for a cooler—raised $13,285,226!

Mothers of toddlers, it gets better. Made me laugh out loud.

(Friday ritual via Jenny; yoga x-ray via Shoebox Dwelling; cooler via Swissmiss)

What are you up to this weekend? Toby starts school on Monday, so we're having one last summer-y weekend of bike rides and pizza. It's supposed to be 90F tomorrow! Also, Alex and I are finally getting around to reading this book, and it's fascinating. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Cell phones make people flaky.

A town covered in blue paint.

Why everyone should have a few crappy jobs.

Fall lipstick trend: This dark red.

Laura Ingalls Wilder had a tougher home life than she let on.

Have you seen this guy doing a girl voice? Made me laugh.

A lovely apartment in Cape Town.

What a BRILLIANT Friday dinner ritual.

Hot honey is the next big condiment.

Secretly eyeing these amazing slippers for the fall.

What yoga looks like through an X-ray.

This Kickstarter project—for a cooler—raised $13,285,226!

Mothers of toddlers, it gets better. Made me laugh out loud.

(Friday ritual via Jenny; yoga x-ray via Shoebox Dwelling; cooler via Swissmiss)

Have a fun weekend.

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Have a beautiful long weekend.

Have a beautiful long weekend.

Have a beautiful long weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Any fun plans or trips? We're going out to a romantic dinner tonight, and I'm hoping to go kayaking in the East River tomorrow morning. Thank you for all your great comments this week; I always love hearing from you. Hope you have a good weekend, and here are a few links from around the web...

Words to remember from Roald Dahl.

In one sentence, Amy Poehler schools a guy on what it's like to be a woman.

Do you sleep in something cute? I'd love to wear this instead of pjs and socks.

Ha! An awesome screensaver.

The 23-year-old who is making the New York Times crossword puzzle cool.

Nude portraits with a funny twist.

Abstract Parisian rooftops.

My friend makes the best sandwiches—and here's his secret weapon.

What every trendy restaurant menu looks like.

How to be polite.

The five love languages. Which are you?

Yoga moves to do after sitting at a desk all day.

On my fall wishlist: This beautiful wallet, of all things.

Cool gallery exhibit in Denmark.

What a glass of wine looks like. (Smaller than you'd think!)

Have a good one. xoxo

(Painting by Mary Burke. Yoga hacks via Swissmiss)

What are you up to this weekend? Any fun plans or trips? We're going out to a romantic dinner tonight, and I'm hoping to go kayaking in the East River tomorrow morning. Thank you for all your great comments this week; I always love hearing from you. Hope you have a good weekend, and here are a few links from around the web...

Words to remember from Roald Dahl.

In one sentence, Amy Poehler schools a guy on what it's like to be a woman.

Do you sleep in something cute? I'd love to wear this instead of pjs and socks.

Ha! An awesome screensaver.

The 23-year-old who is making the New York Times crossword puzzle cool.

Nude portraits with a funny twist.

Abstract Parisian rooftops.

My friend makes the best sandwiches—and here's his secret weapon.

What every trendy restaurant menu looks like.

How to be polite.

The five love languages. Which are you?

Yoga moves to do after sitting at a desk all day.

On my fall wishlist: This beautiful wallet, of all things.

Cool gallery exhibit in Denmark.

What a glass of wine looks like. (Smaller than you'd think!)

Have a good one. xoxo

(Painting by Mary Burke. Yoga hacks via Swissmiss)

Have a beautiful long weekend.

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Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend.

What are your plans for the weekend? We're getting settled in Brooklyn and have been loving it so far. Everyone is so friendly. Meanwhile, thank you so much for these inspiring tips! I'm looking forward to trying some things. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

Head's up: Everything at J.Crew is 25% off right now.

Breakfast downgraded from "most important meal of the day" to "meal."

Although I still really, really want to make this.

This anniversary card made me laugh.

What?! You can sleep in IKEA for the night!!!

Classic movies changed to not be sexist.

LOVE these day-in-the-life photos of ballet dancer David Hallberg and actress Jemima Kirke.

Genius alarm clock.

10 pictures of the daily recommended servings of fruits and veggies.

The thought process of being late. Too true.

Tip: Treat a night with a friend like a date night.

Makes me want another baby.

(Coffee brewer link via Girls of a Certain Age)

What are your plans for the weekend? We're getting settled in Brooklyn and have been loving it so far. Everyone is so friendly. Meanwhile, thank you so much for these inspiring tips! I'm looking forward to trying some things. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

Head's up: Everything at J.Crew is 25% off right now.

Breakfast downgraded from "most important meal of the day" to "meal."

Although I still really, really want to make this.

This anniversary card made me laugh.

What?! You can sleep in IKEA for the night!!!

Classic movies changed to not be sexist.

LOVE these day-in-the-life photos of ballet dancer David Hallberg and actress Jemima Kirke.

Genius alarm clock.

10 pictures of the daily recommended servings of fruits and veggies.

The thought process of being late. Too true.

Tip: Treat a night with a friend like a date night.

Makes me want another baby.

(Coffee brewer link via Girls of a Certain Age)

Have a wonderful weekend.

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Have a beautiful weekend.

Have a beautiful weekend.

Have a beautiful weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're moving to Brooklyn today and unpacking all weekend. Exciting! Please wish us luck (as Deb says: "moving out is the easy part! Moving in, hoo boy"), and thanks for all your tips and suggestions. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web...

How to do a double knot ponytail.

What your ponytail says about you.

Humans of New York is traveling around the world.

How to get a good night's sleep.

Statue selfies.

A chef's good advice.

LOVE this fall nail polish.

Women listening to men in Western Art. Made me laugh.

45 ways to avoid the word "very."

Confessions of a Magnolia Bakery cupcake bouncer.

Toby needs this T-shirt.

Awesome bus stop.

Finally reading this book and loving it.

Hello, stranger on the street, could you please tell me how to take care of my baby?

Have a good one. xoxo

(Photo by Meghan Kay Sadler for OnceWed. Stranger advice post via Storq)

What are you up to this weekend? We're moving to Brooklyn today and unpacking all weekend. Exciting! Please wish us luck (as Deb says: "moving out is the easy part! Moving in, hoo boy"), and thanks for all your tips and suggestions. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web...

How to do a double knot ponytail.

What your ponytail says about you.

Humans of New York is traveling around the world.

How to get a good night's sleep.

Statue selfies.

A chef's good advice.

LOVE this fall nail polish.

Women listening to men in Western Art. Made me laugh.

45 ways to avoid the word "very."

Confessions of a Magnolia Bakery cupcake bouncer.

Toby needs this T-shirt.

Awesome bus stop.

Finally reading this book and loving it.

Hello, stranger on the street, could you please tell me how to take care of my baby?

Have a good one. xoxo

(Photo by Meghan Kay Sadler for OnceWed. Stranger advice post via Storq)

Have a beautiful weekend.

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Have a beautiful weekend.

Have a beautiful weekend.

Have a beautiful weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're actually in Atlanta celebrating my mother-in-law's birthday, and I'm in charge of putting together a quiz about who knows her best—complete with questions like "how old were you when you had your first kiss?" and "how much did you used to charge for babysitting?" (Her answer was 50 cents!) Also, thanks for your comments on this post; we were laughing out loud. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few great posts from around the web...

Eight hours of sleep might actually be bad for you.

What writers can learn from Good Night Moon.

The nostalgia machine is such a flashback!

How to be a pickpocket.

People barreling out of a water slide.

Good words to remember.

19 mistakes new parents make. (Number 9 made me laugh out loud.)

Beautiful photos of Florence.

What really goes into a Bon Appetit recipe.

Pretty hair trend: The middle part.

I love following ballet dancers on Instagram.

A soldier's kiss.

Cheesecake popsicles? Yes, please.

Plus, a bonus for all readers: Get 20% off at Emily McDowell's shop with the code JOANNASENTME. (Good through Monday, on domestic orders only)

(Sarah Lamb in rehearsal by Johan Persson for The Royal Ballet)

What are you up to this weekend? We're actually in Atlanta celebrating my mother-in-law's birthday, and I'm in charge of putting together a quiz about who knows her best—complete with questions like "how old were you when you had your first kiss?" and "how much did you used to charge for babysitting?" (Her answer was 50 cents!) Also, thanks for your comments on this post; we were laughing out loud. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few great posts from around the web...

Eight hours of sleep might actually be bad for you.

What writers can learn from Good Night Moon.

The nostalgia machine is such a flashback!

How to be a pickpocket.

People barreling out of a water slide.

Good words to remember.

19 mistakes new parents make. (Number 9 made me laugh out loud.)

Beautiful photos of Florence.

What really goes into a Bon Appetit recipe.

Pretty hair trend: The middle part.

I love following ballet dancers on Instagram.

A soldier's kiss.

Cheesecake popsicles? Yes, please.

Plus, a bonus for all readers: Get 20% off at Emily McDowell's shop with the code JOANNASENTME. (Good through Monday, on domestic orders only)

(Sarah Lamb in rehearsal by Johan Persson for The Royal Ballet)

Have a beautiful weekend.

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Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Our friends are having a party tonight, and tomorrow we're taking the boys to the Natural History Museum to see the whale. Also, thank you so much for your phobia comments—it made me feel less crazy and alone! Hope you have a great weekend, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

Nordstrom's anniversary sale starts today. (I just ordered these.)

How When Harry Met Sally used physical spacing to tell its love story.

Why you should sleep in a cold bedroom.

What Jane Austen really looked like.

Tiny flower arrangements.

Cute way to wrap small gifts.

Clever stationery.

Two bizarre reality shows. WHAT IS HAPPENING.

The perfect picnic.

An easy way to say no.

Amy and Tina on the set of their new show.

The Grand Budapest Hotel actually has reviews on TripAdvisor.

Simplifying bath time.

Have a good one. xoxo

What are you up to this weekend? Our friends are having a party tonight, and tomorrow we're taking the boys to the Natural History Museum to see the whale. Also, thank you so much for your phobia comments—it made me feel less crazy and alone! Hope you have a great weekend, and here are a few fun posts from around the web...

Nordstrom's anniversary sale starts today. (I just ordered these.)

How When Harry Met Sally used physical spacing to tell its love story.

Why you should sleep in a cold bedroom.

What Jane Austen really looked like.

Tiny flower arrangements.

Cute way to wrap small gifts.

Clever stationery.

Two bizarre reality shows. WHAT IS HAPPENING.

The perfect picnic.

An easy way to say no.

Amy and Tina on the set of their new show.

The Grand Budapest Hotel actually has reviews on TripAdvisor.

Simplifying bath time.

Have a good one. xoxo

Have a wonderful weekend.

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Have a sweet weekend.

Have a sweet weekend.

Have a sweet weekend.

What are your plans for the weekend? We're heading to our friends' cabin in Connecticut, to pick berries and splash in the river, and Toby has asked me one gazillion times what color I think the rental car will be. ("It will be a surprise!" I always say. "I think red," he always says.) Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Behind-the-scenes glimpses of iconic American photographs.

An inspired cheese board.

Everyone in New York is wearing these shoes. Seriously. It's crazy.

Do you have a best friend?

8 reasons children of the 1970s shouldn't have survived.

A good reason to cut the words "literally", "I can't" and "dying" from your vocabulary.

My friend's anniversary tradition.

History looks so much more real in color.

Made me laugh.

Thumbs up for this simple summer lunch.

I'd like to wear this pretty top.

The world's most expensive potato salad.

Eight entertaining tips.

Can you find grandpa's photos?

Really loving this instagram.

(Photo by Leila Jeffreys, via Thoughtful Day. 1970s link via Joy)

What are your plans for the weekend? We're heading to our friends' cabin in Connecticut, to pick berries and splash in the river, and Toby has asked me one gazillion times what color I think the rental car will be. ("It will be a surprise!" I always say. "I think red," he always says.) Hope you have a good one, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Behind-the-scenes glimpses of iconic American photographs.

An inspired cheese board.

Everyone in New York is wearing these shoes. Seriously. It's crazy.

Do you have a best friend?

8 reasons children of the 1970s shouldn't have survived.

A good reason to cut the words "literally", "I can't" and "dying" from your vocabulary.

My friend's anniversary tradition.

History looks so much more real in color.

Made me laugh.

Thumbs up for this simple summer lunch.

I'd like to wear this pretty top.

The world's most expensive potato salad.

Eight entertaining tips.

Can you find grandpa's photos?

Really loving this instagram.

(Photo by Leila Jeffreys, via Thoughtful Day. 1970s link via Joy)

Have a sweet weekend.

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Have a great (Fourth of July) weekend!

Have a great (Fourth of July) weekend!

Have a great (Fourth of July) weekend!

What are you up to this weekend? Any plans to watch fireworks? We're planning to squeeze onto our building's roof deck, if it's not too crowded! Anton also turns one (!) on Saturday, so we're going to have a day full of everything he loves—strawberries for breakfast, hanging out with my dad, a thousand pushes in the swings, a banana-bread cake...Hope you have a good weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web.

On Monday, we'll be starting the second round of Motherhood Around the World. Really excited to share.

Clever movie poster.

The joy of talking to strangers.

What's even better than pie? Galettes.

Would you choose a motivational password?

The world's most dangerous amusement park opens its gates.

Loving these Seinfeld posts.

A pretty hostess gift.

What really happens when you're not Instagramming.

Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes.

How badly do you have to pee? Made me laugh.

Bubbles at a wedding.

Why cute things make us want to squeeze them.

Why are all the cartoon mothers dead?

And, last but not least, thank you for all the sweet comments about our upcoming move. We're excited for a new chapter, and your tips helped calm any nerves. Have a great weekend, and talk soon :)

What are you up to this weekend? Any plans to watch fireworks? We're planning to squeeze onto our building's roof deck, if it's not too crowded! Anton also turns one (!) on Saturday, so we're going to have a day full of everything he loves—strawberries for breakfast, hanging out with my dad, a thousand pushes in the swings, a banana-bread cake...Hope you have a good weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web.

On Monday, we'll be starting the second round of Motherhood Around the World. Really excited to share.

Clever movie poster.

The joy of talking to strangers.

What's even better than pie? Galettes.

Would you choose a motivational password?

The world's most dangerous amusement park opens its gates.

Loving these Seinfeld posts.

A pretty hostess gift.

What really happens when you're not Instagramming.

Why Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes.

How badly do you have to pee? Made me laugh.

Bubbles at a wedding.

Why cute things make us want to squeeze them.

Why are all the cartoon mothers dead?

And, last but not least, thank you for all the sweet comments about our upcoming move. We're excited for a new chapter, and your tips helped calm any nerves. Have a great weekend, and talk soon :)

Have a great (Fourth of July) weekend!

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21 years of a family

21 years of a family

21 years of a family

Back in 1991, Zed Nelson took a photograph of his friends with their baby son, and every year since, he has photographed them against the same backdrop using the same lighting. "There are no distractions," Nelson says. "Only the miracle of growth and the changes of time and age." (See them all here.)

I actually found these photos surprisingly moving—did you feel the same? Sometimes I tell Alex that when you raise a child, it's like raising a hundred different children—a needy newborn, a chubby baby, a chatty toddler, an independent child...they feel like separate people, and you want to freeze certain stages before they move on to the next. Sometimes I look back at photos and miss those past stages. I never really experienced nostalgia before having children and now it's such a daily pang!

P.S. Toby as a newborn, baby, toddler and child.

(Via Kottke)

Back in 1991, Zed Nelson took a photograph of his friends with their baby son, and every year since, he has photographed them against the same backdrop using the same lighting. "There are no distractions," Nelson says. "Only the miracle of growth and the changes of time and age." (See them all here.)

I actually found these photos surprisingly moving—did you feel the same? Sometimes I tell Alex that when you raise a child, it's like raising a hundred different children—a needy newborn, a chubby baby, a chatty toddler, an independent child...they feel like separate people, and you want to freeze certain stages before they move on to the next. Sometimes I look back at photos and miss those past stages. I never really experienced nostalgia before having children and now it's such a daily pang!

P.S. Toby as a newborn, baby, toddler and child.

(Via Kottke)

21 years of a family

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Have a relaxing weekend.

Have a relaxing weekend.

Have a relaxing weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? We're taking the boys to the Natural History Museum tomorrow and then going on a schooner sail (just grown-ups) tomorrow night. I'm looking forward to getting out on the water. Hope you have a relaxing weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Cat people, check this out!

Are elves real in Iceland?

Four summer appetizers. (Jenny gets it right every time.)

Perfect packing list.

A hilarious book for grammar lovers.

What to do with your wet beach hair.

Five families built this house to live in together. What a wonderful idea.

Oh my goodness, can you imagine this plane ticket mistake?

The best Final Jeopardy response.

Snacks of the great writers.

This headline made me laugh.

This Oreos ad looks like a Wes Anderson film.

28 genius tips to read before taking a summer trip.

Have a good one. xoxo

What are you up to this weekend? We're taking the boys to the Natural History Museum tomorrow and then going on a schooner sail (just grown-ups) tomorrow night. I'm looking forward to getting out on the water. Hope you have a relaxing weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Cat people, check this out!

Are elves real in Iceland?

Four summer appetizers. (Jenny gets it right every time.)

Perfect packing list.

A hilarious book for grammar lovers.

What to do with your wet beach hair.

Five families built this house to live in together. What a wonderful idea.

Oh my goodness, can you imagine this plane ticket mistake?

The best Final Jeopardy response.

Snacks of the great writers.

This headline made me laugh.

This Oreos ad looks like a Wes Anderson film.

28 genius tips to read before taking a summer trip.

Have a good one. xoxo

Have a relaxing weekend.

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Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Have a wonderful weekend.

What are you up to this weekend? Alex is joining us in Fire Island tonight, and Saturday is the first official day of summer! Then we'll be back to regular scheduled programming on Tuesday. Hope you have a great weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Love this nail color.

Swimming babies!

Never touch gross stuff in your drain again.

The BFG is going to be a movie!!!

Made me laugh.

College kids, before and after.

What a gorgeous dress.

Single-tasking is the new multitasking.

Even if you live a long life, these weeks are all you've got.

Good to remember: It's not about you.

Client feedback on the creation of the earth. (Made me LOL x a million.)

Can you guess what pie charts are called in France?

Just Frank Sinatra and Paul McCartney shaving. No big deal.

It's official: People love their phones.

Marina Abramovic in London: Is this art?

(Photo of Billie Holiday by Michael Ochs Archives)

What are you up to this weekend? Alex is joining us in Fire Island tonight, and Saturday is the first official day of summer! Then we'll be back to regular scheduled programming on Tuesday. Hope you have a great weekend, and here are a few fun links from around the web...

Love this nail color.

Swimming babies!

Never touch gross stuff in your drain again.

The BFG is going to be a movie!!!

Made me laugh.

College kids, before and after.

What a gorgeous dress.

Single-tasking is the new multitasking.

Even if you live a long life, these weeks are all you've got.

Good to remember: It's not about you.

Client feedback on the creation of the earth. (Made me LOL x a million.)

Can you guess what pie charts are called in France?

Just Frank Sinatra and Paul McCartney shaving. No big deal.

It's official: People love their phones.

Marina Abramovic in London: Is this art?

(Photo of Billie Holiday by Michael Ochs Archives)

Have a wonderful weekend.

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