Have you seen the trailer for Zendaya’s new movie, The Drama? The relationship thriller follows a happily engaged couple who discover unsettling truths a week before their wedding. (Zoe Winters also seems perfect in the role of wedding photographer.)
Recently I’ve been really enjoying cooking, which may surprise long-time readers. But I’ve found a couple recipes that are quick and easy, including broccoli mac n’ cheese, garlic butter chicken, and tortilla soup. What other family dinners do you swear by? I’d be thrilled to hear.
Have you ever tried conversation cards? They’re very fun for times when you’re hanging out with a partner, friends, or family, and you’re in the mood for extra compelling chats. Author Esther Perel just released a new edition of her famous Where Should We Begin cards — the deck includes 200 prompts that touch on big questions (“a risk I took that changed my life…”) and lower-stakes stuff (“a text message I fantasize sending…”). I like how easily adaptable they are (there’s a “safe for work” mode), and they work one-on-one or in a group. The deck would make a great gift, too (I’m giving one to my sister for us all to play over the holidays). Bonus: Cup of Jo readers get 20% off any of Esther’s decks with the code COJ20, good through 12/21.
@betches “in lieu of gifts, SHOCK me” // credit/permission: @rayesofsunshine on Instagram #gossip #birthday #birthdayparty #birthdaypartyideas #partyideas
A friend is under the weather, and, when asked how people could help, she requested meals and gossip. So, I made spicy chicken pieces and wrote a five-page google doc with all the gossipy stories I could remember from the past few decades (names were changed). It reminded me of that funny TikTok story of a woman who wanted gossip in lieu of gifts at her birthday party. The heart wants what it wants!
P.S. More fun things, and four funny movie scenes.
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