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Christmas Blahs
I’ve got a case of the Christmas Blahs. It’s more than that really. I don’t know how to say this without sounding like a totally ungrateful brat but, my kids have too much. We aren’t rich by this country’s standards. My husband has a good job and my freelance gigs are enough to put gas…
Keep Reading...Behind the Name
The first part of this column’s name, Sippy Cups, is blatantly obvious to any mother or anyone who has even been around a mother within the past ten years. The Separation part of it might not be so obvious, at least not to a civilian wife. As a military spouse separation is a word that…
Keep Reading...Stand Strong in a Storm
Last summer I tried my hand at gardening, a hobby I’ve wanted to pursue for some time. I was pleasantly surprised as my tomatoes and peppers begin budding beautifully under the strong summer sunlight. I also had a few potted flowers, some dragon snaps and perennials in the mix. With the change of seasons the…
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