All posts by Alexandra Pruitt
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…
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…
Peach Muffins: Our Go-To Snack for Busy Days
There are a handful of recipes that instantly bring smiles in my house, and these…
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…
Surviving Sniffle Season: Hacks for Keeping Kids Healthy
Winter is coming…which means the parade of runny noses, coughs, and school nurse phone calls…
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…
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,…
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…
Bridging the Gap: The Grand Finale
Parenting through military life is like trying to PCS with no orders, no Wi-Fi, and…