Lately our toddler has been struggling with the times that they’re not able to say goodbye to daddy before work. As first responder families we all know that scheduling can be all over the place-and sometimes it’s just not possible to give daddy (or mommy, or whoever their grown up is) a kiss and say … Continue reading daddy boxes {an activity for first responder kiddos who are struggling with shift work}
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blue line father’s day printable + gift guide
Father’s Day is right around the corner-this year it falls on Sunday, June 15th! I share this sweet little printable every year, and it’s the easiest way to show a little love to the blue line dad in your life and capture little handprints! We have a whole row up over my own LEO's cop … Continue reading blue line father’s day printable + gift guide
a+g monthly newsletter: march 2025
Can we just talk about Daylight Savings Time for a minute? Phewww what a downer 🤪 this past weekend we had to “spring ahead” which meant we all lost an hour of sleep and now it’s dark again the mornings. Pass! The one perk is that my LEO (who works nightshift) got to work one … Continue reading a+g monthly newsletter: march 2025
NEW EBOOK! thin line valentine {a prayer challenge for first responder marriages}
Surprise! I wrote a new ebook! Thin Line Valentine was born out of my desire to create a prayer challenge for first responder spouses to do for their heroes. I’m not sure about your household, but we’re not huge Valentine’s Day people-we don’t really do big gifts or dinners out. I still like to acknowledge … Continue reading NEW EBOOK! thin line valentine {a prayer challenge for first responder marriages}
law enforcement appreciation day {january 9 2025}
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is quickly approaching-it’s this coming Thursday the 9th! If you’re like wait, didn’t we just have this? you’re probably thinking of Thank A Police Officer Day, which is in September. Both days are a great excuse to show our LEOs a little extra love, especially in this rough climate! I’m always … Continue reading law enforcement appreciation day {january 9 2025}
2024 blue gift guide + promo codes {police kiddos}
Police Car Lovie. Little Sleepies are one of our favorite brands of pajamas, and they also make lovies! This police car is the cutest-and knowing how soft their jammies are has to be the coziest! Wooden Matching Game. I got this cute police matching game last year and it’s so simple and fun! It’s safe … Continue reading 2024 blue gift guide + promo codes {police kiddos}
a+g monthly newsletter: march 2024
Happy March, thin line fam! You might notice that this month’s newsletter is a little later than usual…and a little (a lot) shorter. To be honest, I wasn’t going to send out a newsletter this month-with everything going on in the world and our law enforcement community, I just didn’t know if I had it … Continue reading a+g monthly newsletter: march 2024
a+g monthly newsletter: february 2024
Happy February, blue fam! If we’re being honest, this month (especially the past week) has felt anything but happy. The war on cops is running rampant and we continue to see more and more of our blue family attacked, gunned down, and killed. It’s heartbreaking, infuriating, and so, so scary. If you’re having a hard … Continue reading a+g monthly newsletter: february 2024
a simple thin blue line valentine treat
I’m sure you’ve seen those little chocolate pretzel hearts all over the internet this month-they’re so cute I had to put a little thin line spin to them! These little pretzel treats are super simple and require only a microwave and a few ingredients. You could make them pink and red and Valentine-y, or make … Continue reading a simple thin blue line valentine treat
law enforcement funerals: what you need to know about attending one as a leow
Ugh. Law Enforcement Funerals-it's one of the heaviest but most requests topics from yall. I get a lot of DMs about what to wear, what to expect, and what they're like. It's a difficult and sad thing to talk about, but unfortunately, most of us LEO families will attend at least one during our officer's … Continue reading law enforcement funerals: what you need to know about attending one as a leow