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    Jen McDonald

    Jen McDonald is the Content Editor for MilitaryByOwner Advertising. She's a longtime writer, the 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 also 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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    December 28, 2022

    7 Common Mistakes that First-Time Home Buyers Make

    Home Buying

    Congratulations! You've decided it's time to make the leap and buy your first home. But as you start househunting, you're beginning to realize that buying a house can be as scary as it is exciting. Le...

    October 07, 2022

    Helping Military Kids Get Through Multiple Deployments of a Parent

    Military Life

    Studies show that over 2 million children have experienced the wartime deployment of a parent in the past decade, many of them going through repeated deployments of their parent. Learn about the help ...

    July 25, 2022

    6 Outings for the Whole Family Near Robins AFB, Georgia

    Air Force Bases

    There will be plenty to fill your time while you're stationed in the Peach State! We're sharing fun things for the whole family to do during your time at Robins AFB.

    June 06, 2022

    Get Outdoors Near Joint Base Lewis-McChord

    Military Life

    Whether you're setting out to a nearby destination or taking a trip to explore the Pacific Northwest, take a look at a few ideas for your next outdoor adventure near Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

    May 19, 2022

    Can a Military Family Move Overseas Without Command Sponsorship?

    PCS Moves

    Can a spouse or family member still move overseas with the active duty member without command sponsorship? Let’s break it down. 

    May 06, 2022

    22 Things Military Spouses Never Say During Deployment

    Military Life

    If you're a military spouse who's been through a couple of deployments, you know there are things you just won't say. What would you add to this list?

    April 20, 2022

    12 Lessons I Learned from Living Overseas

    PCS Moves

    An overseas PCS is an exciting time, but also an opportunity for learning! You might find you learn some unexpected lessons.

    April 08, 2022

    Celebrate Military Kids During April, Month of the Military Child!

    Military Life

    April is designated the Month of the Military Child. How will you celebrate your kids this month?

    April 06, 2022

    10 Tips for Selling Your Home When You Have Little Kids

    Selling a Home

    Can you sell your home while you're still living in it with small children? Yes, it's possible! Keep your sanity and your home show-ready with these expert tips.

    April 01, 2022

    Do You Know About These Resources for Military Kids?

    Military Life

    Military kids show us every day how adaptive and resilient they are. Since they can use all the support they can get, we're sharing a few of our favorite resources.

    March 02, 2022

    4 Reasons Military Families Love to Retire Near Maxwell AFB

    Military Life

    Alabama is known as one of the best states for military members to retire, with the Montgomery area a popular location. And while you may already be aware of this Southern city’s affordable home price...

    February 11, 2022

    6 Resources for a Military Move with Pets

    PCS Moves

    Whether you're making a move with your pets overseas or driving across the country, you may not know about all the helpful resources for military families, ranging from pet relocation grants to pet fo...