Lauren Lomsdale

The Unspoken Leadership in the Military Spouse World

We've all received the invites: "Coffee and Conversation," "BUNCO Night," "Wives Night Out," "Brunch and Bash." These informal spouse events are present… Read More

License Reciprocity for Spouses

One of the most difficult things about being the spouse of an active duty service member is holding your career.… Read More

3 Ways to Sell Your Home as a Military Family

With every PCS comes the age-old question: What are we going to do for housing? Do we rent? Do we… Read More

Beyond Valentine’s Day: Show Your Spouse Love Even During Deployment

Every military spouse experiences holidays without their husband or wife, but many of us try to make the most of… Read More

Military-Inspired Fitness Tips to Start the New Year Off Right

Each year we all make the same resolutions- to take care of ourselves physically and mentally. To spend more time… Read More

My Personal Experience with Post-Partum Depression

My first daughter was born in October of 2011. My husband left for an 8-month deployment in January of 2012.… Read More

Miscarriage, Pregnancy Loss, and the Military

Before I experienced my first miscarriage the thought of losing a pregnancy seemed like a far away thought. Of course… Read More

5 Ways to Network Like a Boss as a Military Spouse

One thing many military spouses are good at is making friends wherever they go. With each new duty station we… Read More

How to Be the Voice in Politics as a Military Spouse

It's a common misconception among military spouses that they cannot get involved in politics. Sometimes it's because of logistics -… Read More

All Spouses, From All Branches: Unite with AUSA

Each year, in the grand halls of a convention center in Washington D.C., a non-profit educational organization sets up a three-day… Read More

2016 Presidential Election: Who’s Working for the Military Community?

This election year, the presidential nomination process has been unprecedented. For the first time in the nation’s two-party system, we… Read More