Seasoned Spouse: Encouragement for Military Spouses

The Seasoned Spouse

The Seasoned Spouse

Lizann is a professional writer, speaker, mom of 5, and experienced military spouse. Learn about her mission, her published experience, and how to reserve her as a speaker for your next military spouse event.

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Find tips and resources for military life here: from deployments and PCS moves, to military discounts and strategies for raising military kids. You’ll find all the Seasoned Spouse experience on the blog.

Military Spouse Books

Military Spouse Books

Best book for military spouses? It’s here! Find encouragement in “Open When,” join the Deployment Masterclass, or download military spouse resources to help you through deployment or being a new milspouse.

Military Spouse Speaker Sharing Encouragement for Military Life

Lizann is an engaging public speaker passionate about encouraging our military spouse community. She has presented workshops at national conferences, delivered keynotes for milspouse retreats, and engaged small groups in virtual or in-person discussions. You can invite Lizann to speak at your milspouse event, Book Club, or podcast.

Topics: Resiliency, Military Life Challenges, Deployments, PCS Moves, Military Kids, Milspouse Entrepreneurs, Book Signings
Prices available upon request.

“Your engaging delivery held the audience’s attention throughout, creating an outstanding presenttion. Your contribution provided valuable insights that will positively impact our military families.”

Patti Cost

Vice President, Programs, Airlift Tanker Association

“Lizann is an electrifying public speaker, and her passion is infectious.”

Marshall

Air Force Aid Society

Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses

Open When: Letters of Encouragement for Military Spouses

Military Family Books, $20.00

Award-winning book with inspiring messages for common military life challenges. Deployment, PCS moves, long-distance relationships, and more. Perfect gift for new milspouse or anyone dating a service member.

Ultimate Deployment Guide

Ultimate Deployment Guide

Amazon, $15.00

Your service member is going to deploy, and you want to be prepared. This booklet has checklists, essential info, fun tips, and answers to your deployment questions. Get organized and feel more confident about deployment!

Welcome to Rota

Welcome to Rota

Amazon, $20.00

This guidebook for military families with PCS orders to Rota Spain tells you everything you need to know about moving overseas, Spanish food and culture, where to shop, and fun daytrips in Southern Spain.

Deployment Resources

Lizann supports military spouses & loved ones through deployment. Download the Deployment Masterclass to answer your deployment questions. Join the free Facebook group for deployment support. Grab a free ebook for new military spouses. 

Deployment Masterclass
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4 Creative Holiday Celebrations for Military Families

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Keeping Holidays Simple

The holidays can be stressful for anyone, but they are probably more stressful for a mom. And they are most stressful for a military spouse mom of...

How to Celebrate Deployment Holidays

The problem: Holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries can be the most challenging deployment holidays. Keep reading because: I'll show you how to keep...

Celebrating Holidays Far From Family

The problem: Military families get used to celebrating holidays far from family. Here's how to make the most of it! When I was younger, Thanksgiving...

7 Ways to Connect During the Holidays

Everyone wants to connect during the holidays, but this can be a difficult challenge for military families. Many are stationed far from their...

5 Tips to Survive Holidays at Home–Your Parents’ House

Celebrating holidays at home (well, your parents' home) without your spouse I laid in bed, savoring the familiar sounds and smells of Christmas...

Send Perfect Gifts to Service Members During Deployments

Send Perfect Gifts to Service Members During Deployments This post is sponsored by Cele.   The most frustrating deployments are those that stretch...

Overcoming Homesickness When You’re a Military Family Overseas 

Here's the secret to overcoming homesickness when you're stationed overseas Can you imagine October without pumpkins? November without Thanksgiving?...

Military Spouse Discount on Education and College Credits

Military Spouse Discount on Education and College Credits This post is sponsored by Study.com I have always thought education is incredibly valuable...

On the Anniversary of September 11th

If I had known September 11th was going to happen, I would have been much more reluctant when my boyfriend joined the military. If I had known he...
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