Checkout our latest article in the ‘Beyond the Bustle’ series of time-saving tips. This topic is close to our hearts because part of the impetus for the blog itself was to help other busy folks stay informed. We will continue to share current events with you as diligently as we can using our specific guidelines (find…
Fitness
I am sure you know that 30 minutes a day of high-level activity can reduce you risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity and helps to release endorphin’s. It’s only 30 minutes. Why can’t I seem to get it in? I don’t even need to do it everyday. Maybe if I just get it in 3…
100 Years???
My 5-year-old sat up and very excitedly exclaimed to her father last night “I know how you met Mommy!” Which leads us into her happy little world. “Okay, Daddy, You were shopping and you saw Mommy on sale and you picked her up off the shelf and had to dust her off because she had…
It Finally Feels Like Winter…Snow, Christmas, and Elves
So there are a few elves in our house now; Mom and Dad, who are busy buying, wrapping, and sending gifts across the country. Mr. C is a little elfish; mostly because he is two and I think about the same height as a real elf. He also does a great job decorating and even…
Be Prepared…
Walked into my 3 year old daughters room this morning to waker her up. I took a minute to gaze at her so restful and relaxed in slumber. She is so cute and quite when she is sleeping. But wait… What is that? It’s a Nerf air powered gun laying on the pillow next to…
Review of Touch ‘n Sing App by XING, Inc. available on: iTunes, Amazon & Google Play
Installation We tested on a number of devices: 2nd Generation Kindle Fire (not HD), HTC EVO (Android), iPad 2 and a first generation iPad. When searching, be sure you type “Touch ‘n Sing” not ” Touch & Sing”. The game will take a minute or two to load on all devices (24MB) and be sure before you…
Like Twitter but LOVE Pinterest
So first of all, we wanted to let you know we are now connected to both these social media platforms! If you are a twitter-head, and find following the blog more convenient there, check us out @BeyondSippyCup For those of you who haven’t succumbed to the Pinterest Pinfest, you are missing out. I will admit, it is…
Big Week in the Middle East and Asia, Part 2
Afghanistan President Karzai is still refusing to sign a pact concerning post-2014 involvement of U.S. troops despite the almost-unanimous endorsement of a Jirga (assembly of 3000 Afghan tribal elders). His motivation is unconfirmed but there is a serous risk the delay or failure could jeopardize Western aid and confidence in the fragile Afghan economy. China China released a communique following…
Big News Week for the Middle East and Asia, part 1
So the last week I have been uber-busy with my actual day-job… and of course, this would be the week there is a new legitimate news story almost daily! I have done my best to condense these but I think they are all important. this will be split into two posts to make it more…
I don’t want it!
I let my 3-year-old eat cereal on the couch his morning. I don’t usually. But time being of the essence and short on sanity I let her. I finish folding the sheet and look at her watching her Diego and eating cereal. Caesar (2-year old Shepherd) is licking milk out of her bowl as she…