I found myself dreaming of a simple cup for kids...

While going a tad crazy over our collection of sippy cups, I found myself dreaming of a simpler cup for kids that empowered them to use real dinnerware at the table. I imagined it was healthy, convenient, and economical. In addition, I wanted it to be earth-friendly.

For me, the toddler years at mealtime meant drowning in plastic cups, caps and valves that never matched. These contraptions went missing always at the most choice time.Then there was my manic attempt to get the mold out of said contraption with a toothbrush or pay the dishwasher repair person to pull a sippy cup valve from my appliance. It was manic mommy versus sippy cups.

In December 2007, as a mom of two, I was in the throes of sippy cup torture when I had an idea. My kids were drinking from 8 oz glass jars because I had recycled all sippy cups from our home. The jars were easy to hold, non-toxic and a bargain from any major grocery store at 8 bucks for 9 jars. My idea: invent a simple cap to fit the jars and help toddlers learn to use a real drinking cup.  

Together with my husband, we drafted plans to make a cap and sleeve to fit most 8 oz. screw-top canning jars on the market. Successfully, we turned this trusted, durable household item, the 8 oz jar, into a convenient, healthy, spill-resistant mealtime training cup.  
 
Cheers to that!
Kathy