Happy holidays, thin blue line family! Can you believe that Christmas is a week from today?! As usual, time flies! Between the long shifts, worked holidays, loss, trauma, and general stress, Christmas can be a hard time for our first responder families. Please know that if you’re having a tough time this season, you’re not … Continue reading ‘twas the week before christmas [a police family poem]
2022 gift guide: blue kiddos
It’s November, which means Christmas is right around the corner! I love the holiday season and always decorate at the beginning of November, because it gives us more time to feel festive. This year we’re being more mindful with our gift giving and are focusing more on experiences than things, but I’m still always on … Continue reading 2022 gift guide: blue kiddos
book review: a resiliency journal for first responders
Who remembers how once upon a time I used to do book reviews each month? Welllllll after a *long* hiatus, I’m trying to get back to that! I have a giant stack of amazing books by LEOs and LEOWs to read and share with y’all, and I couldn’t be more excited! In the past few … Continue reading book review: a resiliency journal for first responders
5 more realistic financial tips and tricks for blue families
A couple of years ago (has it really been that long?!) I published THIS post with some little ways we as a blue family save money. The other day when I put a prayer box in my Instagram stories, so many of you said you were stressed about finances. I get it! Finances can be … Continue reading 5 more realistic financial tips and tricks for blue families
safety tips for police wives
As a police wife I’m even more aware of the dangers that our world holds. I’m not paranoid, but I am prepared each time I go out. Here are 10 things I keep in mind in order to stay as safe as possible! Be alert. Put your phone down, take in your surroundings, don’t have … Continue reading safety tips for police wives
thank a police officer day [free printables]
Thank A Police Officer Day (TAPO Day) is always observed the 3rd Saturday in September. This year, that falls on next Saturday, September 17th! Some people go all out for TAPO Day and some don’t acknowledge it at all. I personally think it’s an awesome opportunity to show our LEOs a little extra love and … Continue reading thank a police officer day [free printables]
8 amazon prime day picks for our blue family
You probably haven’t heard, but today is Amazon Prime Day! (And if you hadn’t already guessed, yes that was heavy on the sarcasm). Like I tell you every year, PLEASE don’t feel like you need to buy anything just because it’s on sale or because everyone else is. This year especially we’ve been working hard … Continue reading 8 amazon prime day picks for our blue family
easy father’s day craft
Father's Day is right around the corner-it's this Sunday, June 19th! There's a bunch of cute ideas all over Pinterest and the internet with free printables and crafts for your officer. Some of my favorites are over at Police Kids Books! This printable is easily customizable with your little's handprint. Just print the PDF, mentally … Continue reading easy father’s day craft
a powerful prayer for your officer
Each night as I send my officer off to work, I pray something very similar to this. I pray for his safety, of course, but also for wisdom and discernment-that he will be able to make the right hard choices during his shift. I pray for covering of not only his physical safety but also … Continue reading a powerful prayer for your officer
police week 2022
Peace Officer's Memorial Day (and the following Police Week) is coming up quickly-this coming Sunday, May 15! The week that follows POMD is technically Police Week; however, in-person events in DC begin today. If you're in the area, you can find more information and the schedule of events here. If you're not familiar with Peace … Continue reading police week 2022