I would say Happy Sunday, but it doesn't feel too happy, does it? I know I'm not alone when I say that I've been struggling lately. There's so much darkness out there right now, and so much division-but that is not what this post is about. I’ve seen a lot of posts comparing our black … Continue reading i believe in the good
Yall know I'm a big believer in gratitude and how it can change our lives. I talked here about how our family uses a gratitude list on the fridge to remember what we love about each other, and I have a space in my planner to list out the things i'm thankful for each week. … Continue reading gratitude + the abundance mindset
Have y'all ever made salt dough before? It's such a simple way to make small crafts or decor, and uses only three ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry-flour, salt, and water! I tweaked this Easter craft to have a thin blue line theme, but you could also just make these plain ole … Continue reading easy easter craft: thin blue line egg ornaments
Psalm 91 has always been my go to verse to pray over my officer, especially when he is on night shift. To me, the entire verse seems to be written for our officers, and it brings me immense comfort when I pray it over our department. Lately, it’s also been a verse that I have … Continue reading praying psalm 91 over ourselves + our families
With everything going on in the world, most of us have found ourselves spending extra time at home. Our officers and even ourselves might still be working outside of the home, but depending on where you live, most restaurants, bars, bowling alleys, and movie theaters are currently closed. This is the perfect opportunity to be … Continue reading let’s stay home: 10 at home date ideas for your officer and your family
“So what’s it like being a police wife?” There’s probably quite a few occupations that people ask about that you try to explain but don’t really get until you’re in it. Although it doesn’t pay a salary, being a police wife has proven to be a job all on it’s own. And just like other … Continue reading so what’s it like being a police wife?
If you're looking for an easy and yummy treat to send to the station, look no further! I whipped these little guys up in less than an hour and less than $15. One of my all time favorite treats to make and munch on-ever since middle school-is puppy chow! Also called muddy buddies, or chocolate … Continue reading easy valentine treat bags {and a free printable}
Valentine's Day is coming up, but personally I don't need that excuse to whip up a batch of these simple and delicious brownies! They're almost as easy as boxed brownie mix and SO much better! My officer loves chocolate chips in his brownies, so these have lots of those! I found through trial and error … Continue reading easy homemade {thin blue line} brownies
Tonight I sit in bed, wrapped up in my officer’s old academy sweatshirt, and begin winding down with some tea and plans to watch tv. I glance down at my mug and the word embezzled on the side. Thankful. After the tragedy in Honolulu today-and lately what seems like daily tragedies of some sort or … Continue reading gratitude + grief
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (LEAD) is right around the corner! If you're thinking "wait...we just had that" I'm with you! But then I realized I was thinking of Thank a Police Officer Day, which is in the end of September. I wrote a post with a few simple ideas that would also be applicable for … Continue reading law enforcement appreciation day {a simple printable prayer}
