Lauren Comer

Answering the Military-ish Questions in Your Job Interview Without Blowing It

As a career-driven military spouse – who has relocated to six different bases in eight years - I’ve been on… Read More

Military Agencies Need Good Customer Service, Too!

I’m a bit of a nut when it comes to customer service. So, you can imagine my annoyance when I… Read More

I Can’t Enjoy Every Second #momguilt

“Enjoy every second- they grow up so fast!”  Mothers hear it all the time – from family, friends, and even… Read More

4 Facts About Work from Home Careers for Military Spouses

1. Working from home is NOT too good to be true The season leading up to a military move is bittersweet, and… Read More

This Airline Pet Policy May Ban Your Pet From the Air

Anyone who knows me can attest to my obsession with my dog, Boozer. I usually refer to him as my… Read More

Why Being Open About Your Struggles is Healthy For You

It’s easy to live life projecting the image that things are perfect all the time. We can live behind walls,… Read More

3 Steps to Survive Being Married to a Hobby Addict

I thought I had hobbies -- until I met my husband. He takes hobbies to the next level. Whether it’s… Read More

It’s Military Saves Week!

We all know the importance of saving for a rainy day but setting aside savings each month can often be… Read More

Face It & Embrace It: 29 Palms is My Favorite Duty Station

I’ll never forget when my husband, Reece, called me from the shared phone at Officer Candidate School with the orders… Read More

Letting Go of Perfect

With the ringing in of the New Year, many of us start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Morning talk shows… Read More

Deployment Survival Plan for Child-free Spouses

It’s safe to say that deployment is one of the things spouses like LEAST about being in the military. Our… Read More

Why I’m Completely Shameless When It Comes To Making Friends

“Will you be my friend?” is an earnest and candid question asked by children on the playground all the time.… Read More

Military Spouse Job Interviews: To Tell the Truth or Not To Tell the Truth

“So, I see from your resume that you’ve moved around quite a bit…” Every military spouse has heard a variation… Read More

8 Silver Linings You Can Find in Infertility

Some call it unexplained infertility, others call it difficulty conceiving, and I’ve even referred to it as reproductively challenged. No… Read More

5 Things You Can Do to Keep Your Military Friendships EVEN Across the Miles

Renowned author C.S. Lewis once said, “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another ‘What! You… Read More

These 5 Tips Will Help You Stay Sane Working from Home as a Military Spouse

Securing a remote job can mean continuity and continued career growth for a military spouse. Rather than resigning and finding… Read More

Chronicles of a Control Freak: Life as a Military Spouse

I’ve been told that I am a bit of a control freak… maybe a micromanager…or perhaps an obsessive organizer. Personally,… Read More

Operation Parenting: Using Science to Parent

Co-authored by Cheryl Fine and Lauren Comer Military life is challenging for even the most mature adults -- constant moves,… Read More