You guys, I'll be the first to admit that I despise packing my officer's lunch. It's not like it's an overly complicated task-I just don't like doing it! When I add it onto my schedule and his ever-changing shifts, lunch packing and meal prepping can seem like a nightmare. I used to feel a lot of guilt … Continue reading foods we {try to} keep in our house for easy officer lunches + how this saves our budget
Thank a Police Officer day is just a few days away! TAPO Day (is that even the correct acronym? Let's just agree to make it a thing) is observed on the 3rd Saturday in September, which falls on 9/21/19 this year. This isn't to be confused with Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, which is in January, … Continue reading thank a police officer day {easy + fun last minute ideas}
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
Verses: John 14:27 says "I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift that the world cannot give. So don't be troubled or afraid." John 14: 17-19 says "He is the Holy Spirit, who leads into all truth. The world cannot receive him, because it … Continue reading the peace i give cannot come from the world
For most of our time together my officer and I have had to be budget conscious. Until just a couple of years ago, one of us was always in school and the other was working a subpar job (or two, or three). Now that we both have full time careers in our fields we make … Continue reading 5 realistic + easy ways to be budget conscious as a blue family
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
The sight of this band causes a visceral reaction each and every time I see it. It’s just a few inches of fabric. It weighs practically nothing, could easily get misplaced in the house or the car, and thankfully doesn’t see the light of day all that often. But each time I see it out, … Continue reading the mourning band
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
Verses: Psalm 27:14 says "Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." Genesis 29:20 says "So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her." Galatians 5:22-23 says "But the fruit of the Spirit is … Continue reading while i wait you strengthen my heart
We're not big Valentine's Day people in our house. It's never been a favorite holiday of mine, but it is nice to show a little extra appreciation for each other! Plus, gifts are one of my officer's main love languages, so I have fun gifting him little things here and there. Amazon is always my … Continue reading 10 valentines gifts for your officer under $20
