Pumpkin Spice – Our Military Life Blog https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com Serve*Save*Enjoy Sat, 15 Nov 2025 02:45:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Sniffing Out Fall: Can Your Cat Smell Pumpkin Spice? https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/sniffing-out-fall-can-your-cat-smell-pumpkin-spice/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:10:12 +0000 https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/?p=42496 Okay, but real talk—is it even fall if your house doesn’t smell like pumpkin spice and at least one cat isn’t silently judging you from a pile of throw blankets?

As a Guardsman, a milspouse, and the proud aunt to a few spoiled cat nieces and nephews, I live for the flannel, the lattes, and that crisp-leaf energy. And while I don’t have a cat of my own, I’ve met enough to know these little furballs are fall girls at heart.

Cats have incredible senses of smell—about 200 million scent receptors to our five million. So when your kitchen fills with pumpkin bread vibes or that candle from the PX? Trust, they notice. And honestly, they’re probably into it.

The best part? Pumpkin isn’t just a seasonal aesthetic. Plain pumpkin (not pie filling!) is actually good for cats in moderation. It can support digestion and makes a fun food topper. Want to keep it even easier? Make this super simple Push Pop Pumpkin Treat. It’s cat-safe, super tasty, and bring those cozy autumn flavors straight to your feline.

Picture it: soft socks, PSL in hand, an autumn candle flickering, and your cat niece or nephew enjoying a pumpkin treat. It’s giving main character energy—and we’re so here for it.

Just be sure to introduce new snacks slowly and skip anything with added sugar or spice. Keep it simple and safe so your favorite feline can enjoy the season too.

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So grab your latte, embrace the cozy, and let your cat crew in on the pumpkin spice joy. Fall is officially in season.

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]]> Pumpkin Pie White Russian https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/pumpkin-pie-white-russian/ Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:48:00 +0000 http://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/?p=20608 Hey everyone! I’m back with another great cocktail to share with you! We’re in the full swing of November and I’ve been busy planning our Thanksgivings meal. It’ll be here before you know it! First, I’m going to take some time to slow it down and enjoy the weekend before the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is really upon us. Last time, we did Pumpkin Spice Shots. YUM! Today, I have another holiday inspired cocktail, and it is SO GOOD! This is quite possibly my favorite holiday drink so far.

Ingredients:

  • 1 shot Kahlua or coffee liqueur
  • 1 shot Vodka
  • 1 shot Pumpkin Pie Spice Coffee Creamer
  • Half & half or heavy cream, if desired

Directions:

  • For a nice strong drink, use a 1:1 shot ratio of kahlua and vodka.
  • Pour over ice first.
  • Add a shot of coffee creamer on top and there you have it!
  • I like my white Russians a little creamier, so I add about a half a shot of heavy cream to mine. My husband likes his stronger so he gets no cream and more vodka.
  • It’s super easy to customize the drink to your liking.
  • So creamy and delicious!
  • The coffee creamer adds just enough pumpkin spice sweetness to really turn it up a notch

As always, we ask that you please enjoy this drink responsibly. This recipe is to be enjoyed by those 21 years and older.

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]]> Let’s Spice Things Up with Pumpkin Spice Shots https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/lets-spice-things-up-with-pumpkin-spice-shots/ Sat, 02 Nov 2024 15:43:00 +0000 http://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/?p=20517 No matter where we are in the “ber” months, I am always down for anything pumpkin spice. So, I was so excited to try my newest drink concoction, and you know what…it was AMAZING!

Ingredients:

  • Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice Irish Cream
  • RumChata
  • Pumpkin Spice

Directions:

  • Mix equal parts Bailey’s and RumChata in a shaker full of ice and shake it up baby!
  • Pour into shot glasses and top with a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.
  • You could also just use cinnamon, if desired.
  • Whipped cream on top would also be phenomenal.

Share with friends or keep it all to yourself! It is so yummy and we won’t judge! Deliciously cold and creamy with warm holiday spices. Perfect for those chilly “ber” weekends. As always, we ask that you please drink responsibly.

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]]> Spice it up with Bailey’s! https://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/spice-it-up-with-baileys/ Mon, 16 Oct 2017 15:27:41 +0000 http://blog.mymilitarysavings.com/?p=20079 Hello MMS family….It is that time again…PUMPKIN EVERYTHING! I feel like pumpkin has no in between-either you totally love it or you hate it!
I am here to SHARE some drink recipes for our MMS lovers.
Just in time for HALLOWEEN, which is right around the corner.  These tasty beverages are RIGHT on time. So, go CRAZY with the PUMPKIN everything concept and INDULGE in this. Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice Limited Edition features delicious tasting notes of LUXURIOUS PUMPKIN, SWEET CINNAMON, AND BAKING SPICES, WITH HINTS OF VANILLA AND COFFEE.You can mix this together in a PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE or you can brave it out and drink this over ice! I have even seen people put this over ice cream as a dessert.

You can mix this together in a PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE or you can brave it out and drink this over ice! I have even seen people put this over ice cream as a dessert.

Here are the ingredients for the PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE!

Baileys Pumpkin Spice 2 ounces

Brewed Coffee 1.5 ounces

Milk 1 ounce

Directions: Mix together and serve warm or over ice! YUMMY!!

This could be for your HALLOWEEN party, a normal fall day, or a night of watching movies and just relaxing.

Another favorite of PUMPKIN lovers is an OLD FASHIONED PUMPKIN!

Ingredients:

1.5 ounces Bailey Pumpkin Spice 

.75 ounces of bourbon (Bulleit) preferred

Directions:

A very simple mixture over ice!! BAM!

You can even go OVERBOARD and have these cocktails with PUMPKIN PIE. But whatever you choose, you need to HURRY now! Bailey’s Pumpkin Spice is a limited edition and it is waiting for you at your local EXCHANGE now (CONUS ONLY). It is on a special sale this month, so DON’T be left out.

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO DRINK RESPONSIBLY!

If you would like to know more about BAILEY’S…please visit…WWW.DIAGEOMILITARY.COM

They are also other flavors of Bailey’s that you don’t want to miss out on too!! The greatest thing about Bailey’s is the special editions that it puts out for the holiday season.

Happy Halloween EVERYONE and please be safe!

 

 

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