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Is Gingham the Print of the Summer?

This past weekend, Freddie and I sat in the park and played cards. The game was fun, but you know what was even more compelling? People watching.… Read more The post Is Gingham the Print of the Summer? appeared first on Cup of Jo.

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Red Drink for Juneteenth

Amber Mayfield Hewett loves a good party. Not “good” in the sense that there were enough chairs and everyone liked the dip (though a killer dip and a place to sit definitely don’t hurt).… Read more The post Red Drink for Juneteen

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A Little Help From My Friends

I was on my fourth radiation session. I was sitting across from my friend Rachel’s husband, Rob. He was holding a paperback, dog-eared copy of The Stories of John Cheever.… Read more The post A Little Help From My Friends appeared first on C

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I Tried It: 5 Summer Lip Trends

I’ve always been a summer girlie. Swimming in my grandma’s pool from dawn till dusk. Unlimited popsicles. Letting my kids stay up past bedtime to bask in the sunset.… Read more The post I Tried It: 5 Summer Lip Trends appeared first on

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