Hallie Bateman is a writer, illustrator and twin mom based in Cincinnati, Ohio. She’s the author of four books, including the bestselling What To Do When I’m Gone.… Read more

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It’s my favorite time of the year — when we feature the gorgeous gardens of the Cup of Jo community. Sprawling native wildflowers! Towering sunflowers! Candy-colored ranunculus!… Read more

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A couple months ago, we wrote about under-the-radar movies, and you guys DELIVERED. (Plus One! Goodbye Lenin! The Place Beyond the Pines!)… Read more

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I love making food that people appreciate — the kind of meal that makes the whole table go quiet at the first bite. But you know what I kind of love more?… Read more

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Recently, a Cup of Jo reader emailed us with a question…

“My 40th birthday is this June, and I’m hosting a party in a garden,” wrote Kate.… Read more

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Last week, I went into Manhattan and walked up four flights of stairs to a busy ob-gyn office. My feet dragged — who wants to get a pap smear?… Read more

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