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    Jen McDonald

    Jen McDonald is the Content Editor for MilitaryByOwner Advertising and an award-winning author, podcaster, and longtime cheerleader for military spouses. Over 30+ years of military life, she raised four kids, supported her husband’s Air Force career, kept a freelance writing career afloat, tracked which state her driver’s license belonged to, and perfected the art of unpacking a house in under three days while pretending she meant to put the coffee mugs in that cupboard. Jen is the author of You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse and Milspouse Matters: Sharing Strength Through Our Stories, books offering encouragement and “been there” wisdom for military families. Her writing has earned numerous awards, including a Gold Medal from the Military Writers Society of America and a Silver Award from Foreword INDIES, proof that scribbling notes on the back of grocery receipts can pay off. She also hosts the Milspouse Matters podcast, sharing stories and encouragement with military families worldwide. Now happily planted in Texas (and hoping to avoid moving trucks for the foreseeable future), Jen is working on her debut cozy mystery novel and reveling in grandparenting, which comes with all the snuggles and none of the 2 a.m. feedings. Connect with Jen at her site, Jen McDonald and Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.

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    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?

    July 28, 2015

    Pack Your Sense of Humor When You PCS!

    Military Life

    Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Enjoy these stories from MilitaryByOwner's team and keep your sense of humor while you PCS!

    July 20, 2015

    Quick Organizing Tips Before the Packers Arrive

    PCS Moves

    A little pre-planning can help you prepare for an organized PCS move, including checklists and tips in a free e-book from MilitaryByOwner!

    July 03, 2015

    Download Your Free E-book: Bloom Where PCS Plants You!

    PCS Moves

    Download this third PCS e-book from MilitaryByOwner, Bloom Where PCS Plants You!

    June 04, 2015

    PCS Island Style!

    PCS Moves

    If you're PCSing to an island assignment, prepare before you move!

    May 07, 2015

    For Sale by Owner: What's My Next Step?

    Selling a Home

    Interested in a "For Sale by Owner," but not sure where to begin? Let MilitaryByOwner help!

    May 04, 2015

    MilitaryByOwner Housing Search Tutorial

    Selling a Home

    Explore all the great features of MilitaryByOwner's new responsive site!

    April 28, 2015

    TAPS Good Grief Camps: Making a Difference for Military Kids

    Military Life

    TAPS provides Good Grief camps for bereaved military children, as well as helping them continue to feel a part of the bigger military family.

    April 20, 2015

    Selling Your Home? Download this Free Ebook from MilitaryByOwner!

    Selling a Home

    Selling as a "For Sale by Owner"? Download this free ebook from MilitaryByOwner for immediate help and advice!

    April 02, 2015

    4 Lessons My Military Kids Have Taught Me

    Military Life

    April is the "Month of the Military Child." What lessons have you learned from the military kids in your life?

    March 26, 2015

    The Rosie Network: Helping Military Family-Owned Businesses Succeed

    Military Life

    The Rosie Network was founded by military spouses to make it easy for the public to find and support military family-owned businesses.