Hey there! If you’ve just come across our site or have been subscribed for awhile, you’ll realize we haven’t posted much lately. About a year ago we gave each other permission to take a break and focus on some major changes occurring in our lives (new homes, new babies, new day jobs). While we’re “breaking” we…
November & December News Updates
Paul Ryan, despite initial reluctance, was elected speaker of the House of Representatives (replacing John Boehner) (CNN). The Senate voted to repeal Obamacare, while democrats launched a gun control debate (CNN). 14 people were killed and 21 injured at a holiday party In San Bernadino, CA by a 28-year-old co-worker and his wife. The couple was…
Magic Bedtime Book?
Have you heard of this book, or do you have it already? I saw this article a couple months ago and haven’t had a chance to try it myself yet. Apparently the science behind the way this book is written puts your kids right to sleep! I am about to order it myself, and I’ll…
Some September and October News
Moscow has begun bombing campaigns in Syria, and recently agreed to resume talks with the US on air safety in response to concerns there could be an accidental clash. The US and NATO allies have expressed alarm at violations of Turkish air space by Russian jets last weekend (BBC). A new report was released on…
Things your kids can clean: A room-by-room guide for the whole house
Now becoming a regular guest blogger, Ms. Cromwell contributed this article on a topic we’ve been meaning to publish about how to get your kids involved in cleaning around the house. We’ve added a few tips at the bottom of our own, too! We think the timing is appropriate, as the time of year we’re all…
July & August News
Russia continues to pursue stronger ties in the Middle East through arms sales and a coalition with Syria and Egypt to fight ISIS (USNews, RT). A controversial nuclear treaty was signed between Iran, China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, and the European Union. The treaty will lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for…
Beyond the 3rd Birthday – Practical Gift Ideas for 3-year-old Boys
Between ages three and four little boys are truly beginning to have conversations and develop their own sense of style. This is the age you can start to observe social interactions where they take the lead and learn whether they need alone time or social interaction to recharge their batteries. Significant milestones are happening all…
Educational Puzzles
We’d like to share some news from a long-time subscriber to BeyondtheSippyCup we think you might just find worth checking out, especially those of you who like the gift recommendations on the site. Katie has launched an educational toy company “Puzzle-Lore” that makes puzzles featuring beautiful illustrations and teach a little something, too. The inaugural set of three 100-piece puzzles…
June Current Events
Nuclear treaty talks with Iran extended their deadline through this week. Pakistan and India are both undergoing a massive heat waves this summer, the death tolls of which have reached the thousands. The Syrian civil war continues, highlighted this month by a massacre of 146 civilians by the Islamic State in Kobani (Wiki TImeline) Six…
Disney World, a Truly Kid-Friendly All-Inclusive vacation in the U.S.
In California we took a quick trip down to Los Angeles (my brother lives there) to take our then 19-month-old to Disneyland. My mother and aunt were visiting and we wanted to go before moving out of state (if you’ve lived in Northern Cali, you recognize the irony in this…big state). The family time was…