Katia Wish is an illustrator, author, and educator based in Boston. Katia’s comics and essays deal with the issues of overcoming the grief of divorce, single/co-parenting, figuring out how to move forward, and starting a new life. You can see more of her work at www.katiawish.com, Substack and Instagram, if you’d like. P.S. A dreamy […]
When a family member needs help at home, one of the most consequential decisions you will make is choosing who provides that care. The right home care agency can meaningfully improve a loved one’s quality of life, safety, and sense of dignity. The wrong one can create stress, inconsistency, and real risk. Understanding what separates […]
How to get BBQ sauce out of clothes is a question I never expected to test systematically. Then came the Fourth of July. I was pulling ribs off the grill, tongs in one hand, plate in the other, when the rack shifted. The plate tilted. And a full rack of sauced ribs made contact with […]
How to get mustard out of clothes is a question I used to think had an obvious answer. Blot it, rinse it, maybe add some vinegar. Done. Then I actually tested it, deliberately, on real fabric, with real mustard, and discovered that almost everything I thought I knew was wrong. The internet’s most popular mustard […]
Older homes have a certain charm that many homeowners love. At the same time, they often come with hidden issues, especially in the bathroom. If you live in a place like Orlando, where humidity is high and homes may have been standing for decades, these problems can show up even faster. Bathrooms deal with constant […]
Cherry blossom season in DC is one of those trips that rewards getting it right. The peak lasts a week at most, often less, but the full blossom season runs two to three weeks and the window is still spectacular throughout. Where you stay changes everything. That means peak bloom timing, a hotel close enough […]
How is your week? Anton and I are visiting our family in England, so we’re pausing the site and will be back this Friday, April 10th. The rest of the team will be working ahead on posts and projects. Thank you, as always, for being here. This community of smart, funny, thoughtful women (and a […]
Swallowing difficulties affect millions of people across the United States, particularly older adults and those recovering from strokes, neurological conditions, or head and neck surgeries. When swallowing breaks down, even basic nutrition gets complicated fast. Thin liquids move too quickly through the throat, raising the risk of aspiration, where fluid enters the airway rather than […]
Thank you Travelpro for sponsoring this post. While most of us love to travel, getting ready for a trip can be a bit stressful. And for me, packing is the worst part of all. The good news is that these packing tips will change that. With the right approach you can pack smarter, lighter, and […]
What are you up to this weekend? Anton and I are visiting my brother, aunts, and cousins, so Cup of Jo will be closed next week, returning on Friday, April 10th. (Our other editors will be either traveling as well or working ahead on posts.) Have a good weekend — Chag Sameach and Happy Easter to […]