Lauren Lomsdale

Lauren is a USMC spouse and mother to three beautiful, spunky girls. She loves to write about fitness, health and wellness, current events, education, and real mommy moments. When she isn't working out, writing, or chasing her kids you can find her drinking several cups of coffee and volunteering around her community.

Can You Sue the Military for Medical Malpractice?

In late December 2020, the Senate made a step forward in protecting military service members from medical malpractice at the… Read More

20 Ways Military Families Are Spending Too Much

Most military families are working with tight budgets, and we are always looking for ways to save. There are several… Read More

No, My Child Will Not Be Doing Homework

"But mama, I want to go out and play. I've been sitting doing work all day!" "You can go out and… Read More

The 7 Moving Blunders That Can Cost You Money as a Military Family

Moving is a huge part of military families’ lives. Next to deployments, one might say it is one of the… Read More

How Do I Register to Vote as a Military Spouse?

How Do I Register to Vote as a Military Spouse? If there is one thing military spouses feel like they… Read More

PCSKid – Matching Your Milkids to Friends at Every New Duty Station

A military child moves an average of 9 times throughout their life as a military child. With each move comes… Read More

6 Spring Recipes to Get You Out of Your Winter Funk

My Fit StationThe days are getting longer and the air is getting warmer. Spring is on it's way, and after… Read More

Crazy Places Military Spouses Get Married

As Valentine's Day approaches, military spouses around the world start to reminisce about what it was like when they first… Read More

15 Charities We Should ALL Support in 2018

Giving back. It's something we all strive to do, but trying to find the best charity or non-profit to support… Read More

Everything You Need to Know about the Government Shutdown

Last Friday at midnight, barring an agreement between the Republican and Democratic parties in Congress, the United States government effectively… Read More

What the Holidays Are Like: Military Spouse Edition

We are cracking up at this... SO TRUE! Merry Christmas from our family to yours Connect with us on Facebook! Read More

Why You Should Always Go Home for the Holidays

It's a discussion on military spouse boards every year - going home for the holidays. Some people are quick to say,… Read More

How to Deal When Your Spouse Wants to Buy All. The. Gifts. For Christmas And You Don’t

My husband has a giving heart. As a daddy of three girls, he wants to give them the world. That… Read More

20 Ways Living on Base Feels a Bit Like Pleasantville

As a military family we are afforded the opportunity, at many duty stations, to choose to live on base or… Read More

The Double Standard of Military Life

I don't think it's news to any of us that women are treated a bit differently than our male counterparts.… Read More

15 Amazing Milspouse-Owned Etsy Shops For Your Holiday Shopping

The holiday season is rapidly approaching, and it's time to start making lists for the perfect gifts for our friends… Read More

I Moved Into a Tiny House and I Love It

In recent years there has been a push to the minimalist movement. People are getting rid of all.the.things and moving… Read More

Lost in PCS: What’s the Real Deal with Military Crates Being Auctioned?

At the time of publication, Gene Daniels Auctions cancelled the auction that was scheduled to be held on May 6th. … Read More