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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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    October 12, 2018

    Moving to One of These Bases? Download Your Military Family Base Guide...

    Military Life

    No more guessing! We've been busy all year creating guides for your military family's relocation, and have now published 10 unique Military Family Guides for various installations. (With more to come,...

    September 24, 2018

    Find Your Dream Rental Home Near Hurlburt Field

    Renting a Home

    If a move to Hurlburt Field, Florida, is in your future, there's no need to stress about finding housing, whether you're single or bringing a family along! MilitaryByOwner has got you covered with cho...

    September 07, 2018

    Why You Should Attend the Military Influencer Conference

    Military Life

    Bringing together brands, entrepreneurs, small business owners, bloggers, writers, and military influencers, the upcoming Military Influencer Conference in Orlando promises to be amazing!

    July 19, 2018

    6 Free Ebooks for Your Military Family's PCS

    Military Life

    MilitaryByOwner's regional guides are designed to help take the guesswork out of your upcoming PCS!

    June 15, 2018

    13 Popular Tex-Mex Restaurants in San Antonio

    Military Life

    With the abundance of wonderful food all across San Antonio, it can be hard to know where to even begin your culinary excursion. While you could just take a chance, why not visit a restaurant that alr...

    April 20, 2018

    Military Crashpad Is a Game Changer for Short-Term Military Rentals

    PCS Moves

    For options beyond typical military lodging, take a tour of Military Crashpad.

    April 11, 2018

    Ease the Stress of PCS with MilitaryByOwner's Area Guides

    Military Life

    MilitaryByOwner's newest guides are designed to make your move to an area even easier. Start with these free downloads for Hampton Roads, San Diego, and Washington, D.C.!

    January 17, 2018

    Should Military Families Buy or Rent a Home?

    Renting a Home

    Military families have many factors to consider when it comes to deciding whether to buy or rent a home. Start here to weigh the pros and cons!

    January 02, 2018

    MilitaryByOwner's Top 10 Blog Posts of 2017

    Military Life

    Deployment, military rentals, military moves--we covered it all last year! Take a look at a recap of the most popular MilitaryByOwner blog posts from 2017.

    December 13, 2017

    10 Tips for Selling Your Home in the Off-Season

    Selling a Home

    Selling your home during the off-season is doable with these tips from MilitaryByOwner.

    November 17, 2017

    Insights from the Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey

    Military Life

    Take a look at the results of the 2017 Blue Star Families Military Family Lifestyle Survey.

    October 27, 2017

    MilitaryByOwner at Inaugural Military Influencer Conference

    Military Life

    Get the details behind this year's Military Influencer Conference!