We all need to invest back into our relationships, right? It's so important no matter what line of work you are in. But with a spouse in law enforcement, it can be hard to find the right amount of time to put forth that effort. People always give the advice to communicate, which is vital, but I wanted to talk about ways to keep your relationship going without the generic "communicate" as an answer. Yes, communication is KEY but how can you do that without making it feel like work or difficult around this lifestyle? What are the ways in which you CAN communicate or keep that spark alive with Click for more
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The most encouraging podcasts for police wife life
Growing in popularity these days are podcasts. I love listening to podcasts myself, but have to find the time when I am folding laundry or am driving my kids to and from. I love listening to a variety of podcasts but podcasts for the law enforcement lifestyle are a great resource and great way to feel more connected to fellow police wives and/or officers. I love finding new resources and couldn't wait to share these podcasts that are wonderful for navigating police wife life. If you aren't a podcast listener, I encourage you to try these out. I typically listen to police wife podcasts Click for more
Survival guide to the holidays as a police wife
This post is sponsored by Thin Blue Line USA. All opinions are honest and my own. Getting through the holidays while our loved ones are working is not always a walk in the park. Not only do we miss our officers, we may miss extended family or have memories of past holidays that didn't go as planned. Our newsfeeds may be filled with happy, cheery images all the while we are struggling on the inside just trying to keep things merry for those around us. But it is SUPER important to not forget about yourself during the holidays. All year long you give to others, so self care or making time Click for more
10 funny police elf on the shelf ideas + 5 bonus ideas
My family and I have had an Elf on the Shelf for about four years now. To be honest, we used to think "that damn elf", but the last two years we have really tried to make it fun for us and the kids. Don't get me wrong, we still have those "oh, crap" mornings where we forget to move the darn thing, but we have gotten better at coming up with something on the fly. Being that this is a police wife blog, I had to come up with some funny police related ideas for your elf on the shelf pleasure. I even had some fellow police wives help me out by sharing their pictures, too! But don't worry, I Click for more
9 random acts of kindness for police spouses
As police spouses, we often get overlooked but the truth is we are the heroes that hold it all together at home. It is important that we are recognized and appreciated, too. We walk the thin blue line right alongside our spouses and I can't say it is always easy! There are never expectations that we should have help, but gosh, if someone offers, it is so appreciated! And by all means ladies, if someone offers to help you, TAKE IT! You deserve it! But a little thank you for what you do can also go a long way. Honestly, it is the ONE thing that can change my day completely Click for more
How to help your relationship THRIVE during the police academy
After months of testing for our local police department and waiting for an acceptance letter, my husband finally got the call that he was offered a position as a deputy. He was starting the police academy in just a few short days. I literally had tears in my eyes for him. We were both elated and I felt so proud. I still carry that pride today, but I would be lying if I said this journey was easy for me. Once the academy began, I quickly realized he was more than a man in a sexy uniform saving the world. I felt lucky in the fact that he did not have to travel away from home to attend the Click for more
Hey, police girlfriend…. Words of encouragement + 2 things you NEED to know
So you are "only" a police girlfriend, right? WRONG!! You may not know this about me, but I was a police girlfriend once, too. Not Earth-shattering news, but it has something to do with why I created this little blog to begin with. You see, as a police girlfriend, I felt "unqualified" to hang out or converse with the police wives. Not that the police wives I knew did anything wrong or made me feel bad about myself, I just simply felt like I didn't belong. I couldn't relate to what it was like living together and having a family together. I couldn't relate to being invited Click for more
5 reasons you’re not enjoying police wife life (and how to change those feelings)
The past thirteen years of my life has been spent being in a relationship with a police officer (dating and now married) and involved in police wife life. I remember the day my husband graduated from the academy. I remember looking at him with tears in my eyes, feeling so proud of his accomplishments and bravery. Those feelings remain but once we started having children, I began to resent my husband's job. The time away from one another, the worry and fear, some days I wondered if I was the only one with these feelings. Or did I just need to suck it up? (Which is not the answer, by Click for more
Are the problems in my law enforcement marriage normal?
Sometimes the things we experience in our law enforcement marriage are rather unique. We may struggle because this lifestyle is new to us or because we find not many people relate to our specific situation. But it is important to remember that you married a man, or a woman, not a police officer. A police officer is their career choice. Yes, it may be one that shapes them or one that impacts your life in numerous ways, but overall, know that difficulties that arise in your relationship are NOT only because of this career path. The law enforcement lifestyle has shaped both my Click for more
Top 10 Reasons I LOVE my Officer
One of my favorite posts from when I first started writing was Top 10 Ways to Know she's a Police Wife. And with police appreciation on the brain this week, I thought it was only fitting to write a post about why I truly love a police officer- MY officer! I am a police wife because of his daily sacrifice. While some may view our schedules, routines, and sacrifices as a family not ideal, I would not trade it for the world. I am proud to live this lifestyle and most importantly I KNOW we can weather any storm together. And I can do all these things with my officer by my side. With Click for more