SM Girl Power: Empowerment & Inspiration for Women

Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her family. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, Ruth has written about many things, including pets, grief, OCD, moments of connection, and baby wonder.… Read mor

  By SM  Jun 28, 2026

What are you up to this weekend? We’re planning to play a rousing game of Ono 99 with friends, and I’m also reading the novel Pool House in bed at night and really enjoying it.… Read more The post Have a Fun Weekend. appeared first on

  By SM  Jun 28, 2026

Last month, we kicked off a new food series: one ingredient, three ways. Our first post featured three chickpea recipes, and this week, we’re turning to eggs.… Read more The post Three Favorite Egg Recipes appeared first on Cup of Jo.

  By SM  Jun 26, 2026

Grace Farris, our favorite illustrator and physician, lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Arthur, and their sons, 14-year-old George and 10-year-old Russ. “My husband started measuring the boys’ heights when we first moved in and seeing the d

  By SM  Jun 26, 2026