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Welcome to Milspouse Matters, the podcast dedicated to encouraging military spouses!

I’m your host Jen McDonald, and I was a military spouse for 30 years until my husband’s retirement. We lived all around the world, raised four kids, and dealt with all the challenges and adventures of military life, just like you! I’m also the author of two books for military spouses. Over the years, I came to believe that we military spouses are tough, but we're only stronger together. Whether you’re a new or more seasoned spouse…Whatever life is throwing your way?  Let’s talk about it!

Learn more at Jen McDonald's site

Sep 13, 2018

Dawn M. SmithDawn M. Smith is an Army spouse of nearly two decades, a freelance writer with a talent for creating real estate and home design content, and a mom living in the D.C. area. She's rebelling against the description of "seasoned spouse," though we still haven't landed on a better term!

Dawn shares her tips for creating a home wherever the Army sends her family (and gives you permission to shop!), as well as provides her hard-won wisdom for spouses navigating military life. 

Making use of the resources provided by the military and educating yourself, blooming where you're planted, and parenting an (almost) middle schooler are all topics we touch on in this fun episode! Wondering how to style your rental or military housing? Listen in for some great info!

Mentioned in this show: 

Dawn's home decor posts on MilitaryByOwner

Home Decorating, Military Family Style!

Military OneSource

Find Dawn:

Dawn M. Smith

Dawn on Pinterest

Learn more about the show, get show notes and more content at jenmcdonald.net.

Get Jen's book, You Are Not Alone: Encouragement for the Heart of a Military Spouse. 

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