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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2025 blue gift guide featuring small shops + promo codes {leows}
Every year I share some of my favorite gifts for blue families, and I always like to start by featuring small shops! Whenever possible I love to support small businesses, especially ones that are law enforcement owned and/or support our first responders. Read on for some great gift ideas for the LEOW in your life … Continue reading 2025 blue gift guide featuring small shops + promo codes {leows}
a+g monthly newsletter: november 2025
Hey friends! Happy Holidays! If you’re like, Listen here Cote it’s only November…you’re right, and that’s 100% what I consider to be a holiday month! I’m a firm believer that the turkey on Thanksgiving day tastes just as good (dare I say even better) with Christmas decor around it. We’ve been fa la la la … Continue reading a+g monthly newsletter: november 2025
a+g monthly newsletter: september 2025
Hey friends! I’ve missed yall! Last week was back to school week for us, so I’ve been logging into social media and the blog on a more regular basis after taking most of the summer off. I’ve found that it’s been a lot easier to keep boundaries around screen time now that I’m used to … Continue reading a+g monthly newsletter: september 2025
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
a+g monthly newsletter: January 2025
Happy 2025, thin line fam! First of all, if you’re flabbergasted that it’s twentytwentyFIVE you’re not alone! Part of me still feels stuck in 2020 😅 second of all, if you were shocked to find a monthly newsletter back in your inbox…you’re also not alone! Ha! I started monthly newsletters at the end of 2023 … Continue reading a+g monthly newsletter: January 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}
2024 blue gift guide featuring small shops + promo codes {leows}
NIMA aromatherapy. Ari is a fellow LEOW (and former LEO!) who has built the most amazing candle company from the ground up. You might remember it as “Ariscents Candle Co”-she just rebranded and is now Nima! All of her products are toxic free and smell insanely good. I’ve gotten many different candles and wax melts … Continue reading 2024 blue gift guide featuring small shops + promo codes {leows}
2024 blue gift guide featuring small shops + promo codes {leos}
Every year I share some of my favorite gifts for blue families, and I always like to start by featuring small shops! Whenever possible I love to support small businesses, especially ones that are law enforcement owned and/or support our first responders. Read on for some great gift ideas for the officer in your life-and … Continue reading 2024 blue gift guide featuring small shops + promo codes {leos}
a+g monthly newsletter: april 2024
Happy April (and almost May), thin line fam! I know it’s the veryyyyy end of the month, but better late than never, right? I don’t know about you, but these past few months have felt really heavy with everything going on in the world and our law enforcement community. And you know that saying “April … Continue reading a+g monthly newsletter: april 2024