Jen McDonald
Military Families Make Holiday Memories Around the World
When you’re stationed overseas, the holidays are an amazing time to immerse yourself in your new culture. After all, embracing… Read More
Every Day Matters
Founder of Charliemadison Originals shares her advice on entrepreneurship and working from home. Wendy Hively is a veteran military spouse,… Read More
This is What We Love About You, Military Dad: In the Words of Military Spouses
Is there an amazing dad in your life? This month, we’re excited to recognize all the great military dads out… Read More
From Military Spouse to Parent of Active Duty: 3 Tips for Making the Transition
My husband had served on active duty for over 25 years when our oldest son Matthew announced that he’d decided… Read More
17 Military Spouse Podcasts You Should Listen to ASAP
Whether you’re addicted to true crime, can’t miss your weekly wellness and nutrition shows, or have followed This American Life… Read More
What Military Spouse Self-Care Actually Looks Like
Creative dinners with the last remnants of your pantry (ramen and mustard surprise, anyone?), overseeing the movers, cramming a forgotten… Read More
Looking Back at My Milspouse Journey: What I’d Wish I’d Known
It’s now been a couple of years since my husband retired from 31 years of active military service. I was… Read More
10 Military Spouse Benefits to Keep in Mind in 2019
As a “seasoned” military spouse, I love conversations with younger spouses because their enthusiasm is energizing! And in the course… Read More
7 Reasons I’m Thankful Even Though I’ll Be Alone on Thanksgiving
I shuffled into the dark kitchen in the early morning, like so many Thanksgivings before in our married life. As… Read More
Does Military Deployment Get Easier with Each One?
I’ll never forget my husband’s first military deployment to Iraq. Scheduled to leave a couple of days after Christmas, the… Read More
Picking a Military Child Care Provider for Your Family
Finding military child care as a family is no easy feat. While your old high school or college friends may… Read More
Scam Alert! The Top 5 Scams that Hurt Military Families
It seems so urgent. You receive a call saying your deployed or traveling military member has lost their ID, needs… Read More
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Geo-baching When Your Service Member Gets Orders
For many military families, PCS season is an exciting time, an event involving the whole family as they get news… Read More
Can I Get Unemployment Compensation as a Military Spouse?
Can I Get Unemployment As a Military Spouse? The first time I had to give notice at a job due… Read More
Fact or Fiction? Tricare Covers Tummy Tucks, LASIK, & Boob Jobs…
We’ve all heard the rumors, typically pronounced with some authority: “Military spouses can choose ONE plastic surgery covered by TRICARE.”… Read More
Why Can’t I Get Male Spouses to Attend Military Spouse Events?
Longtime military spouse and contributor to Militaryspouse.com, Jen McDonald has a brand new Q&A for military spouses on her website,… Read More
I’m Not Ignoring You. I’m Just Getting By.
Dear Friends and Family, It’s not you. It’s me. No, this isn’t a break up letter, but rather an attempt… Read More
We’re Moving AGAIN? But It’s My Senior Year!
Our household goods had finally arrived from our recent overseas move after several months of the limbo of extended temporary… Read More