We’re all quick to throw around judgements and opinions, but a lot of us don’t really know what wearing a pair of duty boots is like. To be honest, I don’t either, because I don’t wear them-but I’m married to them. And over the years I’ve gotten a glimpse at what blue life can really … Continue reading we wish you knew
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hr 1280-what it means to me and my family
I’ve heard a lot of talk about HR 1280 (The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act) and a lot of you have reached out to hear my opinion on things. Here’s my explanation and thoughts. Please keep in mind I am not an attorney or politician-this is simply the best I have interpreted things. Also, … Continue reading hr 1280-what it means to me and my family
our privacy as a blue family
Our family was never that security conscious until my officer became, well, an officer. At around the same time he was sworn in I became a social worker, and between the two of our jobs working with the public and our relatively small to midsize city, we quickly realized we wanted to keep our private … Continue reading our privacy as a blue family
leo gift guide
I love gifting things to my officer because his #1 love language is gifts! Mine, however, is acts of service-so Officer Ammo + Grace, if you’re reading this, please vacuum 😂 Last year the LEO gift guide I shared was 100% things that my officer owns and loves. You can check it out here! Last … Continue reading leo gift guide
blue owned/supportive small shop gift guide
Do you remember last year when my first gift guide was a NON gift guide full of experiences (you can see it here)? I’m still a firm believer that we DON’T need to spend a crapload of money and stress on gifts, and it’s the reason behind the season that counts! This year more than … Continue reading blue owned/supportive small shop gift guide
every little interaction is a chance to humanize the badge
I’m a family therapist at a community mental health agency, and I work with a lot of teenagers and families that destain the police. They’ve wound up on probation or been involved with the law in some type of negative way, and now they hate all cops. My status as police wife doesn’t usually come … Continue reading every little interaction is a chance to humanize the badge
a+g stickers now available!
Did you see the exciting news last week? We released some special blue line stickers, featuring some of your favorite ammo+grace designs! There are five unique designs, each on durable vinyl. The best part? They're being sold in packs of two sets-one for you, and one to share with a fellow LEOW or blue supporter! … Continue reading a+g stickers now available!
top 9 amazon prime day picks for blue families
Yall, I run on Jesus, coffee, and Amazon Prime. I wish I was exaggerating, but I’m not! You can find almost anything online these days, and 2 day Prime shipping just can’t be beat. And if we’re being honest, I don’t always want to run out to the store and chance running into one of … Continue reading top 9 amazon prime day picks for blue families
take heart, for i have overcome the world
Verses:"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." [John 16:33] "For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning." [Psalm 30:5] Devo:The other … Continue reading take heart, for i have overcome the world
thank a police officer day 2020-easy ideas + free printables
Thank a Police Officer Day is always the 3rd Saturday in September. This year, that falls on the 19th! 2020 has been a YEAR to say the least. Phew. Part of me can't believe it's already September, and part of me feels like it should be AT LEAST 2023 😉 Now more than ever it's … Continue reading thank a police officer day 2020-easy ideas + free printables