As you may know, I embarked on my journey to a full-on backyard homestead with the purchase of six baby chicks last Spring. Six months later I have learned a lot, and thought I’d share some of it in case you ever think of getting a few chicken-little’s. Based on my personal experience I opted…
Mowing the Leaves
Did you know if you cut your grass with the bagger on, the mower will pick up the leaves and mulch them for you? No need for raking. That’s a helpful little hint for you. I love mowing the lawn. My husband is the bestest guy in the whole wide world. He is kind, gentle and…
Happy Little Surprises
It was a snowy December day in 1996 in downtown Detroit. I had to trek across the Wayne State Campus. I had 3 classes that day. A Bio class in the morning, a UGL class at noon then at 3pm an Algebra class at Old Main. I got out of my little car when BAM!…
Beyond Carrot Sticks – Getting Your Kids to Eat Healthy
I have read MANY articles on kids health and nutrition over my almost 9 years of mom-hood. There are as many different opinions and techniques out there on nutrition for kids as there are for adults. It basically comes down to do what works for you. I have found what works for me. It may not…
I am Continually Surprised
We had a book club meeting last weekend, and one of the ladies said “I looked up you blog and I really like it! It’s cute!” And inside I did a little happy dance and jumped up and down and screamed they like it! Somebody likes it! On the outside I was calm and collected…
Drawing on my Tomboy Knowledge
If you haven’t been able to guess from some previous posts, or you are new to Beyond the Sippy Cup, I am a Tomboy. I am okay with that. You know what? I am more than okay with it! I am comfortable and proud of the fact that I am a Tomboy! I have…
Borrowing with Permission
I don’t want you to think that I’m too lazy to write my own post this week, but I just came across a friends article that is totally worth sharing. I could have not better stated how I feel than what she wrote. (If that sentence isn’t confusing enough) I couldn’t have said it better….
Review of Kidecals
When S and I started this adventure of blogging I had no idea what we would be asked to try out and review! Recently we were approached by Kidecals to review their product and are pleased to add it to out list of recommendations. See some of our other favorites here (and our review policy)….
September News Highlights
This is my first current event post in a new format attempting to give you more with less; more topics with less details. Of course we will still will follow our self-imposed rules of engagement but this should be a quicker glance. We want your comments! to let us know if you prefer more details or this…
Beat Up By Yoga
Once a week a friend (I’ll call her that for now) and I get together to do some sort of physical activity. This summer while our kids were out of school we walked around the path around the playscape. We have gone biking together when the weather permits, we’ve walked the mall, ect… You get…