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How Coming Out Is (and Isn’t) Like a Haircut

In 1998, I sat down in my stylist’s chair with a picture of Gwyneth Paltrow with the pixie cut she made popular in the film Sliding Doors.… Read more The post How Coming Out Is (and Isn’t) Like a Haircut appeared first on Cup of Jo.

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I Cannot Stop Making These Instagram Beans

One evening last summer, I was lying on my bed, texting Instagram recipe posts to myself. This is my wind-down ritual after putting my daughter to sleep: as soon as the sound machine goes on, I creep over to my own bedroom where I lie in silence for 10 m

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Everyday Clothes I’ve Worn a Million Times

What do you wear on repeat? I would love to hear your trusty list! Here are six pieces I always reach for… First, I pull on this indoorsy sweatshirt all the time at home with my kids or at the beach with my bff.… Read more The post Everyday

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The Trick to a Jaw-Dropping Birthday Cake

Right now, we’re smack between Toby’s and Anton’s birthdays. So, we’ve been spending a lot of time discussing birthday cake ideas. Our family’s hot take: All cake is good cake, but the decorations are what take things to the

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