4 Enjoyable Issues | Cup of Jo

“This week, while visiting friends, we started talking about funny idioms, as one does. In the U.S., if you’re mad, you might say, ‘He’s not the sharpest tool in the shed.’ Our French friend said her family will say, ‘Ce n’est pas la chips la plus croustillante du paquet’ — literally, he’s not the crispiest chip in the bag. Finally, my English aunt Janey (above) said her favorite is, ‘He’s a sandwich short of a picnic.’ Do you have any to add?” — Joanna, founder and editor

“My seven-year-old has entered her Klutz-book craft era: cat’s cradle, face-painting, and friendship bracelets. I’m happy to report that muscle memory has served me well with the string crafts, and it’s such a time warp to sit cross-legged beside my daughter, trying to remember the words to ‘Miss Mary Mack.’” — Kaitlyn, senior publication editor

“Making friends in adulthood feels weirdly high stakes. Should I text her? Should I ask her to hang out? Well, this Instagram reel really made me laugh. Maybe we should all start acting more like kids at the playground and being 100% ourselves. ‘Are you on HRT?’ ‘Have you ever had hemorrhoids??’” — Alison, partnerships director

My husband Harry and I’ve been married for nearly 9 years, and we’re nonetheless determining methods to sleep effectively in the identical mattress. He’s a snorer, I’m a sleep-talker; he wants wiggle room and I want TOTAL STILLNESS. So, when our outdated mattress gave out, I dove deep into analysis and determined to exchange it with a Leesa Reserve Hybrid. What a distinction! There is zero motion-transfer, which is half the battle. But the very best half? It has that magic combo of help and sink that I’ve at all times wished however by no means really discovered. Our cozy mattress has formally grow to be the haunt spot, for teenagers and cats alike.” — Kelsey, senior editor

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