What are you up to this week? The boys and I are in England visiting our family<\/a>, and our other editors are mostly out of the office, as well. In order to take a real break and soak it all up (fresh air, chubby babies<\/a>, sibling squabbles<\/a>, the whole shebang), we\u2019re pausing the site, and will be back on August 21st with a bunch of new posts.<\/p>\n Thank you, as always, for being here. This community of smart, funny, thoughtful people is one of the great joys of my life, and I love hearing your insights on all things, big and small. I\u2019ve learned so much. If you\u2019re in a blog-reading mood, here are a few past posts\u2026<\/p>\n Fashion: Beauty: Home: Culture: Food: Travel: Relationships: Parenting: Life overall: Thank you so much for reading. And here are great reader comments and photos<\/a>, if you\u2019d like to see. Have a wonderful two weeks! See you on August 21st. xoxo<\/strong><\/p>\n (Photo layout by Jannelle Sanchez<\/a>. Grid from top to bottom, left to right: comedy scenes we love<\/a> photo by Palm Springs<\/a>; New York City Hall weddings<\/a> photo by Sylvie Rosokoff<\/a>; our most colorful house tour yet<\/a> photo by Lyndsay Hannah<\/a>; Joanna and Anton photo courtesy of Joanna Goddard<\/a>; tips for parenting young children<\/a> photo by Valeria Metz<\/a>; best party snack<\/a> photo by David Williams<\/a>; Paris trip recap<\/a> photo by Joanna Goddard; Samin Nosrat beauty uniform<\/a> photo by Paola & Murray<\/a>; my sister\u2019s awesome dating tip<\/a> photo from Hotel Chevalier<\/a>.)<\/p>\n![\"how](\"https:\/\/cupofjo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MixCollage-10-Aug-2026-09-02-AM-4389-scaled.jpg\")
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How to style your favorite pieces<\/a>.
How to wear denim on denim<\/a>.
How to figure out an everyday uniform<\/a>.
How to always have nice underwear<\/a>.
How to dress like your favorite character<\/a>. <\/p>\n
How to feel comfortable in your own skin<\/a>.
How to embrace your grays<\/a>.
How to have a light-up-the-room smile<\/a>.
How to find your holy-grail beauty product<\/a>.
How to smell good all summer<\/a>.<\/p>\n
How to start a garden<\/a>.
How to decorate a very small space<\/a>.
How to embrace a joyful mess<\/a>.
How to make friends feel welcome<\/a>.
How to douse your house in color<\/a>. <\/p>\n
How to find a feel-good show<\/a>.
How to listen to something sexy<\/em><\/a>.
How to act cool (lol) around celebrities<\/a>.
How to get into poetry<\/a>.
How to find a truly great read<\/a>.<\/p>\n
How to enjoy family dinners<\/a>.
How to cook chickpeas<\/a>.
How to choose the best vanilla ice cream<\/a>.
How to eat alone at a restaurant<\/a>.
How to wow party guests<\/a>.<\/p>\n
How to pack for Europe<\/a>.
How to get through a flight with kids<\/a>.
How to feel at home in a different country<\/a>.
How to truly relax on vacation<\/a>.
How to explore Paris<\/a>.<\/p>\n
How to get hitched at City Hall<\/a>.
How to make friends as an adult<\/a>.
How to deal with pre-date jitters<\/a>.
How to write a condolence note<\/a>.
How to give yourself a compliment<\/a>.<\/p>\n
How to know if you\u2019re ready to have a baby<\/a>.
How to parent young children<\/a>.
How to raise kids around the world<\/a>.
How to try out slow parenting<\/a>.
How to raise teenage boys<\/a> and teenage girls<\/a>.<\/p>\n
How to live alone (and love it)<\/a>.
How to say goodbye at parties<\/a>.
How to make everyday routines easier<\/a>.
How to burst out laughing<\/a>.
How to live a whole life<\/a>.<\/p>\n