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AWTR Blip blip blips *Month in Review* ؟ Resources of the week ...brought to you by *FieldProblems^TM ThanksUSA.org MilitaryBabies.com GIGOFund.org MilitaryTimes.com Up and Coming* ؟ Show schedule: September 3: Army Wife Life, Labor & Delivery September 10: Accepting the Ashes September 17: Baby-proof Your Marriage September 24: Just Moved? ؟ Mid-September, Military Wife Talk Radio hits the air-waves in San Diego, Washington DC, Pensacola, and more. These are edited pre-recorded versions of Army Wife Talk Radio, but the jump to radio deserves a huge Hooah for Tara and co-producers CinCHouse.com . ؟ Wk of September 24: Crooks & Henderson debut their first "Married to the Military" Military Times column. Previously written by mentors, Kathie Hightower and Holly Scherer, the column has been handed over to AWTR's own. Read the column the last week of each month and remember your feedback is desired and always welcome. WebWatcher ؟ A new USAA.com is just around the corner. Members will still use the same online ID and password, but the site has been revamped to make things "easier." Find out if you're eligible for membership; call 1-800-862-6909. ؟ www.BaghdadMuseum.org A playing card program similar to the one introduced at the outset of Iraqi Freedom (where each card had a wanted terrorist highlighed) now features pictures of items or sites culturally significant to the Iraqi people. These training aids explain what to watch for when conducting missions near sites of cultural importance in order to show respect to the local community. "The cards are also a great source for understanding the culture in which the soldiers are fighting," the program manager suggests. ؟ http://155.7.40.58/freedomwalk/ Join the Nation's newest tradition, September Freedom Walks, created to honor the lost from 9/11. There's a national event, but you can check to see if there's one local to your area as well. ؟ www.epliveonline.com/military-prglist.html Seminars for the Military Community on Behavioral Disorders Commonly Encountered in Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities: ADD/ADHD and Autism. Time and registration details available free and online.		September 2007 "Go To" Guide Blips Ever Lasting! News 6 Household 6 Mess Hall Publishing Guidelines Should you choose to publish this newsletter, it must be published *in its entirety* including the resource box below. You may not re-publish sections or portions of the newsletter without express permission of AWTR. Please make all links clickable within the text. Please notify AWTR of publication by sending either a website link or a copy of your ezine/email via email to info@armywifetalkradio.com. © Army Wife Talk Radio 2007 All Rights Reserved. May be duplicated and distributed without alteration. AWTR is the original internet talk radio program for Army Wives, by Army Wives. www.ArmyWifeTalkRadio.com Our Patriot Sponsor *News 6* ...all the news you need to cover your 6 Did you know that POGs, the flat, disc-like, hard paper coins returned to deployed soldiers as "change" in theater are redeemable at your local exchange? Used overseas in contingency zones because it keeps the logistical costs of transporting real, heavy coins down, they are simply a gift-certificate allowing you to purchase items up to the face value of the coin. The images are so engaging though that more often you will find that soldiers collect, not spend, these disks. Read more at www.din.aafes.com/core/docs/pogcollect.asp. Get Your AWTR T-shirt and Gear in the AWTR Marketplace. NOTE: Tara recently received a CamoSock, a military patterned Christmas stocking. For your own, at a discount (just $18), email Bobgilead@aol.com and mention "Tara." These socks are available in all military service camouflage patterns, and Tara says, "They're adorable!" Visit CamoSocks.com.
Ever Lasting! by Sheryl Kurland *5 More Humorous Marriage Tips* You Haven't Heard These Before...And They Work! Part 3/Final in a 3-Part Series It works for Shamu. Positive reinforcement. Quit nagging about the same annoying things your hubbie keeps doing. Like dropping his dirty clothes on the floor. Or leaving the kitchen cabinets open. Or picking his toenails in bed. On those rare occasions when he surprises you and does things the “right” way, be sure you let him know that you noticed. Give him a big smoocheroo. A snuggly ‘ole hug. Tell him, “You’re fabulous! I’m so glad I married you.” Make a BIG deal out of it. When the whales at Sea World obey behavior commands from their trainers, they get what they want – yummy fish. Want more fish? Then do what you’re suppose to do. It works on spouses, too. You say To-mae-to, I say To-mah-to. Sometimes you’re going to butt heads and there’s no compromise, no one wants to negotiate. That’s just the way it is. Period. Accept your differing viewpoints and drop the subject. If it’s really important, revisit it later when you’re both clearheaded. Take the aerosol. Some of the biggest arguments occur on the road when you’re in a hotel and everybody is sharing the same bathroom. Without getting graphic, I’m certain you know what I mean! To prevent the annoyance and everything else that goes with it (usually the anger spills over into other parts of the day), take along a can of aerosol. Pleasing aromas do wonders for a relationship. The 1-Week Mad-O-Meter. Something your spouse did has really irked you. Should you get mad? Get even? A good way to manage anger is to ask yourself, “How important will this be in a week?” Answering the question will give you a gauge to keep your emotions in check and react appropriate to the incident. If you have something bad to say about your spouse…say it to your spouse! Don’t call your girlfriends. Don’t gossip or bellyache to others. It just stirs the pot more. Isolate the problems and get together with your spouse at an agreed-upon time for the two of you to discuss your personal matters and come up with a game plan. Both of you come to the “meeting” with ideas for solutions, not a bunch of complaints. Sheryl Kurland is author of the elegant coffee-table book Everlasting Matrimony: Pearls Of Wisdom From Couples Married 50 Years Or More. 75 couples, "real-life" relationship experts, reveal the keys to a loving, lasting and fulfilling relationship. SIGN UP FOR A FREE, WEEKLY EMAIL, "TIME-TESTED RELATIONSHIP TIPS," FROM COUPLES MARRIED 50-PLUS YEARS AT www.EverlastingMatrimony.com.		*Household 6* *TTPs for the AWIC* ...that's tips, techniques and procedures for the Army Wife In Charge... Tara asks, "What to do for those scuff marks?" Apply toothpaste to a dry cloth and wipe scuff firmly. Once the mark has been removed, wipe area with a damp cloth. Or use an eraser--"the one's you just bought for back to school." Beth says to do the "shoe-twist" to remove the scuffs most easily. Leah called in... to suggest using Rubbermaid bins to store off-season clothes and shoes. 5-6 inch containers work best for sliding right under your bed. Rubbermaid also had suggestions for care packages. Try searching Rubbermaid.com for "military" and see what you find. Adrienne suggests using your weekend to the fullest... Prep meats and sides on the weekend and freeze to use for a simplified mid-week meal. Prep the children's clothes for the whole week by hanging complete outfits on a hanger, easy to access for you or your children. News 6 jokes- PCS frequently so you don't have to clean behind your fridge.
		Introducing: AWTR's Book Club hosted by Heather N., Loving a Soldier blogger, Army wife, and mother to five boys. Watch the blog for weekly assignments starting soon. Discussions will be a part of Army Wife Talk Radio in place of the previous, mini-Army Wife Life segments. First up, an AWTR fave, Gary Chapman's The Five Love Languages. Get your copy from our booklist--category, Relationship.
Mess Hall *try them...* *rate them...* *send yours...* Gina, a first-time listener, Navy wife, and Dietitian suggested these websites for accessing affordable, healthy recipes that are also tasty. The Food Stamp Nutrition Connection Recipes : RecipeFinder.NAL.USDA.GOV/ and American Heart Association's online cookbook at DeliciousDecisions.org. She also suggests these new recipes. Thanks--that's just what this segment is about!		*Tortilla Pizzas* 12 small flour or corn tortillas vegetable oil or margarine 1 can (16 oz.) refried beans 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 oz. diced fresh or canned green chili peppers 6 Tablespoons red taco sauce 3 cups chopped vegetables, such as broccoli, mushrooms, spinach, and red bell pepper 1/2 cup cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella 1/2 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
*Spinach and Meat Cakes* 1 lb. ground beef or turkey, lean 2 bunches spinach, chopped and washed or 1 lb. frozen bag of chopped, thawed and drained 1/2 small finely chopped onion 2 minced garlic cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt black pepper to taste * Preheat frying pan (no oil). * Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well. * Form mixture into 12 small balls. Place in frying pan and flatten into patties using a spatula. * Cook over medium heat until cooked on both sides. * Serve over brown rice.		*Tortilla Pizzas cont'd* * Brush one side of each of two tortillas with water. Press the wet sides of the tortillas together to form a thick "pizza" crust. * Brush the outside of the tortillas with a small amount of oil or margarine. Evenly brown both sides in a heated frying pan. Repeat with the rest of the tortillas. Set aside. * Heat refried beans, onion, and half of the chili peppers together in a medium saucepan, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. * Spread about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture on each tortilla pizza. sprinkle with 1 Tablespoon taco sauce, then top with 1/2 cup of the chopped vegetables, 1 Teaspoon chili peppers, and 1 Tablespoon cheese for each pizza. * Return to frying pan and heat until cheese melts. Top with cilantro, if desired.