thank a police officer day {09.20.25}

Thank a Police Officer Day (not to be confused with Police Week or Law Enforcement Appreciation Day) is always the third Saturday in September, making it tomorrow, September the 20th! This past week has been really heavy for our nation, and to be honest, TAPO Day almost slipped by me. If you’re feeling conflicted about … Continue reading thank a police officer day {09.20.25}

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}

a santa letter for law enforcement kiddos {free printable!} + tips on finding joy during the holidays as a first responder family

A few years ago this sweet Santa letter for first responder and military families went viral. I’ve already received a ton of messages this year from fellow mamas wanting to know how to handle their officer working Christmas Day, so I wanted to make my own version of that letter and put a little post … Continue reading a santa letter for law enforcement kiddos {free printable!} + tips on finding joy during the holidays as a first responder family

an attitude of gratitude in the month of love [free printables]

Does anyone remember years and years ago when I put up these printables? I created a simple little list to put on our fridge so that my officer and I could quickly jot down something about the other that we were grateful for that week. Some days it was super simple (you packed my lunch) … Continue reading an attitude of gratitude in the month of love [free printables]

‘twas the week before christmas [a police family poem]

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]