Do you remember last year when I made these easy wood gift tag/ornaments (find that post here)? They were so fun to make I decided to take a shot (pun intended) at more thin blue line ornaments this year! I got most of my supplies at Hobby Lobby, and all of their Christmas supplies is … Continue reading easy diy thin blue line ornaments
Category: leow life
leow gift guide
I don't know about yall, but I'm still in shock it's November! Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas is right around the corner! A lot of the small shops I'm sharing take a little extra time to make and ship, so I'm sharing them now! I included discount codes whenever possible. If you're strictly a … Continue reading leow gift guide
leo gift guide
The holidays are right around the corner, and a lot of the companies and small shops that I love take a little extra time to ship! That's why I thought it was perfect timing to share with yall my favorite officer gift ideas this week. We own and love every item on this list and … Continue reading leo gift guide
tips for a special BLUE christmas + a peek inside holidays with a hero
The holidays are right around the corner! As blue families our holiday season often looks a lot different than others-and that's okay. It just requires a lot of flexibility and grace! Rebecca over at Proud Police Wife just launched a "Holidays with a Hero" pack that has 16 printable pages to help your first responder … Continue reading tips for a special BLUE christmas + a peek inside holidays with a hero
morning coffee + enjoying the little moments of blue life
I have a favorite place to have my morning mug of coffee. It’s not in a coffee shop with a fancy latte. It’s not snuggled on my couch, warm and cozy. It’s a half drank cup of lukewarm coffee, in my PJs and bedhead, while standing outside of my officer’s patrol car window just as … Continue reading morning coffee + enjoying the little moments of blue life
the weight of the badge
The other morning my officer got home from work just as I was getting ready for work myself. As he was getting ready for bed and I was heading out the door, I asked him how his shift was. “It was a rough one” was all he said. I looked over at him, sitting on … Continue reading the weight of the badge
thin blue line brownie sandwiches
Confession time: I have a sweet tooth. Like, a big one. I also enjoy cooking and baking...sometimes. I typically send a plate of whatever treat I've made with my officer to the station...because if not, I'm totally going to eat them all! A lot of the times I make basic cookies or bars, but today … Continue reading thin blue line brownie sandwiches
organizing blue life
There are several words to describe blue life, but I would say one of the top ones would be "chaotic". Am I right?! The ever changing schedule, weird shifts, missed holidays, random weekends...it can feel like life is constantly changing. And it is! Luckily, there's a lot of resources out there to help get your … Continue reading organizing blue life
choosing light in our blue life
Did you catch our FB live with Zanna from Honor the Brave this Wednesday? I got to chat with her about a+g, our experience buying a home with HTB, and the crazy life that is #policewifelife! You can view it here. During our chat Zanna asked me what advice I would give to a brand … Continue reading choosing light in our blue life
the best blue life hacks, according to leows
The other day on stories I was talking about how my officer and I use Google Calendar to keep our schedules straight. I asked you to tell me what your one "hack" or best tip would be for blue life, and yall gave me some of the best answers! So many of you asked about what others … Continue reading the best blue life hacks, according to leows