Articles by Alexandra Pruitt
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Peach Muffins: Our Go-To Snack for Busy Days
There are a handful of recipes that instantly bring smiles in my house, and these peach muffins are at the top of that list. My toddler loves helping me bake them — from pouring flour into our Kitchen...
Keeping Your Little Ghosts & Goblins Safe This Halloween: A Military Family Guide
Halloween—whether celebrated on base or off—is one of the most exciting nights of the year for kids. Costumes, candy, and just enough spooky fun make for memories that last well beyond October. Betwee...
When Finding Childcare Feels Harder Than a PCS
One of the biggest challenges families face today—military or not—is childcare. For many parents, the cost of full-time care rivals a rent or mortgage payment. Add a second child to the bunch, and sud...
Deployments, Tantrums, & Cold Coffee Series: Let’s Wrap It Up!
If you’ve made it to the end of this series, congratulations—you’ve unlocked the secret level of survival parenting. That probably means you’ve also reheated your coffee four (or more) times, negotiat...
Operation Coffee First: Morning Toy Rotation for Tactical Toddler Containment
If you’ve ever tried to get ready for the day with a toddler loose in the house, you know—it’s less “calm, productive morning” and more “DEFCON 1” by 8 a.m. It can even look like the PX during a clear...
Surviving Sniffle Season: Hacks for Keeping Kids Healthy
Winter is coming…which means the parade of runny noses, coughs, and school nurse phone calls is about to begin. If you’re like me, you’ve already got tissues in every bag and a humidifier running like...
We Know What THEY Wear, but What Should I Wear?
We talk a lot about military uniforms—dress blues, ACUs, PT gear—but when your spouse gets orders for a ceremony, unit function, or military ball, your first thought isn’t always where are my keys? It...
Deployments, Tantrums, & Cold Coffee Series: Make Your Health a Priority—Without Guilt
Here’s the reality—military life, parenting, and keeping yourself remotely functional is a lot to juggle, especially when you’re running on caffeine and crumbs. If you’ve been following Deployments, T...
Ready, Set, Ball! A Real Milspouse’s Guide to Rocking the Military Ball!
Military balls are like prom meets the Oscars—with a side of government cheese. You’re told it’s “formal,” but what does that really mean when you’re trying to pair your husband’s Dress Blues with you...
Bridging the Gap: The Grand Finale
Parenting through military life is like trying to PCS with no orders, no Wi-Fi, and three kids who all need to pee at different gas stations. Whether your child is a tantrum-throwing toddler or a sile...
Deployments, Tantrums, & Cold Coffee Series: Build a Battle Buddy Network
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re somewhere in the Deployments, Tantrums, & Cold Coffee zone—that unpredictable stretch of life where parenting meets chaos, and support networks are more esse...
Bridging the Gap: Tweens & Teens: Connection Through Trust & Tech
If you’re parenting a tween or teen, congratulations—you’ve officially entered the land of eye rolls, mysterious door slams, and conversations made entirely of grunts and sighs. However, don’t be fool...
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When the house is empty, your spouse is away, and you’re holding down the fort solo with your furry crew. Survival mode isn’t about thriving or getting a five-star review. It’s about minimal friction and maximum sanity. Keeping the peace requires a blend of low-effort entertainment, gentle routines, and accepting that your pets are just furry toddlers with worse impulse control than you. So here’s...
Building an Emergency Fund when you're “Part-Time” Military
When people hear “part-time military,” they often picture one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. Most National Guard members know that’s rarely reality. You’re balancing a civilian career, military obligations, family responsibilities, and the possibility that your schedule could change overnight. Whether it's a state activation, a deployment, additional schools, or a natural disaster re...
Creating the Perfect Cozy Fall Spot for Your Cat
When the crisp autumn air has arrived and leaves begin to fall, we as humans aren’t the only ones looking to get a little extra cozy. Our feline friends are natural-born heat seekers, and fall is the perfect time for them to master the art of lounging in a cozy and snug corner! Chasing the Autumn Sun:The angle of the sunlight changes when fall arrives, those bright spots on the floor shift making ...
