019 - Making Meal Planning Fun

Attending networking events and professional development conferences are a great way to connect with other military spouses and learn from the best. MilspouseFest mixes networking with learning. Listen in to highlights from MilSpouseFest16 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Resource:
www.sba.org/milspouse

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On today’s show we are talking about a very passionate topic. We’ve just gone through a big PCS / moving season and if you are stuck in a rut trying to make friends or if you want better friends or maybe just one friend, we are talking about 7 Tips for Military Spouse to Attract Better Friendships.

Tip 1 - Become Your Own Friend

Tip 2 - Be The Friend You Want to Have

Tip 3 - Express Gratitude

Tip 4 - Hang around people where you can be yourself.

Tip 5 - Seek Activities That Interest You

Tip 6 - Plan Your Day

Tip 7 - Be Genuinely Interested in Others

Do you have a tip to share? Leave us a comment!

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Injured veterans' advocate Lee Woodruff and nationally-renowned fertility specialist Dr. Gilbert Mottia give insights into the struggles that wounded veterans face when seeking fertility treatments to start a family and explain how the Heart of Heroes Program is helping to make a difference in their lives. 

Resource:
Bob Woodruff Foundation
Heart for Heroes Program

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We had the opportunity to attend FinCon16 in San Diego, California. Listen in for our highlights.

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We had the opportunity to attend MilSpouseFest16 in DC. Listen in for highlights.

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On this episode we are featuring how to make meal planning fun. Create a no pressure environment when planning out the meals for you and your loved ones during the week. By following these suggestions, they can help you save time and money!

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Today we welcome back Dr. Rick Wells to share details about how as parents we can develop an educational blueprint for our school aged children.

This blueprint features five areas:

1. Perseverance
2. Influence
3. Moderation
4. Maturity
5. Grace

About Dr. Rick Wells

Dr. Richard H. Wells is a twenty-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps Reserves and has spent the last fifteen years in the public school system as an elementary school teacher. He received his doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Hartford and enjoys consulting with families regarding their educational goals. Dr. Wells is also an avid CrossFitter and fitness coach. He resides in West Hartford, CT with his wife and four young children.

Additional resource:
To sign up for Dr. Krista Wells' free monthly coaching teleclass, visit her Facebook Events page: https://www.facebook.com/TheMilitarySpouseCoach/events/

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Listen to Creating an Educational Blueprint with Dr. Rick Wells - Part 1
Listen to Creating an Educational Blueprint with Dr. Rick Wells - Part 2

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This interview originally aired on Military Life Radio.

Today we welcome back Dr. Rick Wells to share more details about how as parents we can develop an educational blueprint for our school aged children.

This blueprint features five areas:

1. Perseverance
2. Influence
3. Moderation
4. Maturity
5. Grace

About Dr. Rick Wells

Dr. Richard H. Wells is a twenty-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps Reserves and has spent over fifteen years in the public school system as an elementary school teacher. He received his doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Hartford and enjoys consulting with families regarding their educational goals. Dr. Wells is also an avid CrossFitter and fitness coach. He resides in West Hartford, CT with his wife and four young children.

Additional resource:
To sign up for Dr. Krista Wells' free monthly coaching teleclass, visit her Facebook Events page: https://www.facebook.com/TheMilitarySpouseCoach/events/

Related links:
Listen to Creating an Educational Blueprint with Dr. Rick Wells - Part 1

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Updated:
This interview originally aired on Military Life Radio.

On this episode of The Military Spouse Show with Krista Wells, Ph.D., The Military Spouse Coach® and Wendy Poling, we feature teen leadership expert, Dan Blanchard.

Our guest, Dan Blanchard, is an two-time Junior Olympian Wrestler, and two-time Junior Olympian Wrestling Coach who grew up as a student-athlete. Dan admits that as a youth he was more of an athlete than a student. Since then, Dan has successfully completed twelve years of college and has earned seven degrees. He teaches Social Studies in Connecticut's largest inner-city high school. In addition, Dan is a consultant for the University of Connecticut's Connecticut Writing Project and had worked with the American Federation of Teachers. Dan has authored of several teen leadership books,Feeling Lucky?, Feeling Good, and has just added another book to the Granddaddy's Secrets series, Feeling Strong!

As an educator, author, and speaker Dan feels that it is his duty to positively influence our youth every chance that he gets! He lives with his wife, Jennifer, their five children, and family dog, Daisy and has taken some time out to share his wisdom with our military spouse audience.

Related links:
Granddaddy Secrets on Facebook

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Update: Best of presentation - This Military Spouse Show interview was originally featured on Military Life Radio.

If you are not ready for summer to end and looking for some tips to help your kids getting ready for that back to school mindset, then join us for this episode on creating a success plan for back to school! Let us help you get ready for the upcoming school year with some creative ideas for easing back into your fall routine.

Resource:
Tutor.com

Our Goal:

The Military Spouse Show goal is to inspire and empower military spouses to create their ideal lifestyle. Each podcast provides, "insight and inspiration for intentional living".

We look forward to sharing this journey with you and to hearing your ideas for future show topics and guests. Thank you for listening! 

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Update: This Best of Show episode originally aired on Military Life Radio.