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    Jen McDonald

    Jen McDonald is the Content Editor for MilitaryByOwner Advertising. She's an experienced editor and the award-winning author of the books YOU ARE NOT ALONE: ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE HEART OF A MILITARY SPOUSE and MILSPOUSE MATTERS: SHARING STRENGTH THROUGH OUR STORIES. Jen is the host of the Milspouse Matters podcast, and has written hundreds of articles and essays which have been published in other books and numerous publications. She was a military spouse for 30 years and is the mom of four, including one son in the military. One of her happiest roles now is being a grandmother. She and her veteran Air Force husband have been stationed all around the world from Europe to the Pacific and won’t count how many houses they’ve lived in because that would be too depressing. Her passion is encouraging young military spouses and regularly sharing about topics like military life, parenting, homeschooling...and now grandparenting! See more from Jen at her site, Jen McDonald and find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram , and Pinterest.

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    Posts By Jen McDonald

    February 01, 2016

    23 Don'ts for Your Next PCS Move

    Military Life

    Don't accidentally pack the trash...don't forget important documents...and other important "don'ts" for your next PCS!

    January 08, 2016

    8 Ideas to Beat the Winter Blues and Boredom

    Military Life

    If winter isn't your favorite season, try a few creative ideas to help get through the winter blahs.

    January 02, 2016

    Editor's Picks: MilitaryByOwner's Must-Read Blog Posts of 2015

    Military Life

    We've rounded up some gems from the past year on MilitaryByOwner's blog that you might have missed!

    December 30, 2016

    MilitaryByOwner's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2015

    Military Life

    Did you miss them? From topics of home selling to military life, catch up on this year's most-read posts from MilitaryByOwner's blog.

    December 25, 2015

    Merry Christmas from MilitaryByOwner Advertising!

    Military Life

    Merry Christmas from MilitaryByOwner!

    December 23, 2015

    Facing the Holidays During Deployment

    Military Life

    If the holidays seem anything but merry and bright because your spouse is deployed, know that you're not alone.

    November 11, 2015

    Thank You, Veterans

    Military Life

    Thank you to all who've served, past and present. Today, take a moment to honor our nation's veterans.

    October 15, 2015

    11 Things Seasoned Military Spouses Never Say

    Military Life

    What's one thing you swore you'd never say as a military spouse? See if it matches our list!

    September 09, 2015

    Why Homeschooling Can Be a Good Fit for Military Families

    Military Life

    Military families often find homeschooling to be a good fit. Hear from an experienced military mom how it worked for her family.

    August 19, 2015

    What an Overseas Sponsor Meant to Our Military Family

    PCS Moves

    Arriving in a new country during a PCS can be intimidating. A good overseas sponsor can make all the difference!

    August 17, 2015

    Free Resources for Your Military Move!

    Military Life

    Don't miss this series of FREE PCS e-books from MilitaryByOwner.

    August 10, 2015

    A Funny Thing Happened During Our PCS...

    Military Life

    What's the strangest thing that's ever happened to you during a PCS?