We always hear how magical the Christmas season is and how it is the most joyous time of the year. Many people may even take time off and enjoy extended blocks of time off with friends and family. So many look forward to opening presents on Christmas morning with all of their family present, attending numerous family gatherings during the month of December, going out of town to see family, and so much more. But things usually look a bit different for first responder families. The reality is for first responder families, we can't always do what so many other families do across the Click for more

This is a sponsored post on behalf of The Shieldbox. All work is honest and my own. If you are looking for a gift option for the police officer in your life look no further. First, raise your hand if your spouse asks for the same thing every year! Me! Me! I get the typical "I don't need anything" or "anything tactical or guns and ammo". Well, those answers usually leave me stumped year after year. So this year I wanted to find a gift that encompasses all things he loves and he would actually use. While there are many law enforcement gift guides out there with great ideas Click for more

Any chance to create an easy DIY project, I am game! Last year I made these thin blue line ornaments but wanted to create something a little different this year. So why not go for 3 new ideas in one blog post? I love creating ornaments especially since my kids aren't bringing any home from school this year now that they are virtual. So below are tutorials for two thin blue line ornaments and one easy gift idea! Let's start with the two ornaments! How to Make Thin Blue Line Scrap Ribbon Ornaments: First, let's gather your materials. Here is what you need: -Sticks from Click for more

This is a topic I really debated writing about because honestly, I like to keep what I write positive for the law enforcement community. But censorship is happening to the law enforcement community and at a more frequent rate so here we are. I've had enough of it and so has the law enforcement community. If you are on social media accounts regularly like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and even YouTube and you are a law enforcement family then you may have noticed an uptick in censorship on these platforms, too. This may be on your own account or on accounts you follow. While many can and Click for more

Do I want a cookie because my husband is a police officer? No. This isn't about me. It is about our entire law enforcement community. Every child of a police officer, every mother, every father, every spouse, every sister or brother, and the entire brotherhood of cops around America. This is about the war on cops. To some that don't know law enforcement personally or can't see past the false narrative driven by the media, it may seem like this war doesn't exist. But it absolutely does and this war isn't exactly new either. It is just getting worse. What It is Like Being a Law Click for more

Giving back to the law enforcement community is near and dear to my heart. There is a long list of non-profits that work hard to give back to our community that many don't know about. So whether you are in a position to give back and donate to one of these non-profits or you are a law enforcement family and need services or help from a police non-profit, I hope you find this list helpful. Non-Profits that Serve the Law Enforcement Community FRBA-First Responder Benefit Association Chris Kyle Frog Foundation- CKFF Under the Shield Foundation HIGHLY recommend the Click for more

Disclaimer: At the time of publication of this post, the websites listed in this article expressed support or discounts to law enforcement/first responders on their websites. We are not responsible if their views, discounts or website wording changes. There is no better time than now to compile a list of brands and companies that show support for law enforcement. Also, be sure to check back often as we add and update this post when we hear of more law enforcement supportive companies. Law enforcement families love supporting brands and businesses that support us and many of you have Click for more

Many people have polarizing views about law enforcement that seem to change at the drop of a hat. A few months ago, law enforcement and all essential workers were held on a high pedestal for all they did during COVID-19. Now we see a complete shift and law enforcement feels like one of the most hated professions out there. With that have come nasty assumptions about law enforcement officers as a whole that are simply NOT TRUE. While some of these assumptions we have always heard, there are others that we are hearing LOUDER and MORE OFTEN than ever before. Lately, I feel like a Click for more

As a mother of three and former Kindergarten teacher, I always love to find ways to include the kids in whatever celebration or event we are having. And that usually involves some sort of craft or kid-friendly activity. Whether it is a police appreciation day throughout the year, during Police Week or just to say thank you these free printables are a great way for kids to get involved, show appreciation towards law enforcement, and maybe spread some cheer to either a parent in law enforcement or first responders in your community. So when I made these for my kids this week, they were Click for more

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Boulder Crest Retreat. All opinions are honest and my own. The need for support for combat veterans and first responders is growing immensely. They experience events that many of us don't see in a lifetime. The world often sees the events and trauma that first responders and military members experience as "part of the job". But these service members are just like you and me. They are people, friends, neighbors. They have emotions; they have faced difficult experiences, and those experiences build up over time leaving these men and women looking for Click for more

This post is sponsored by Millecor. All opinions are honest and my own. As police wives we hear it all the time- our officers are tired. Long hours, shift changes/rotations, crazy calls, night shift- the list goes on and on. Coupled with the fact that it is winter and we have reduced day light, it is hard for our officers to have the energy they need while on shift. As a wife, the last thing I want is for my spouse to go to work tired, stressed with low energy. And I am always asked about ways to boost energy for police officers that's realistic. Here are some sure fire, healthy ways Click for more

This post is sponsored by Help For Our Heroes- Transformations Treatment Center. All opinions are honest and my own. Let's face it, first responders experience more trauma and stress on the job than most of us see in a lifetime. Many first responders choose this career because they want to make a difference, help others or feel called to serve. Unfortunately, though, because of this career, many men and women can incur stress or mental health-related issues that are compacted over time. Suicide in first responders is rising at an alarming rate and we MUST make resources accessible in order Click for more

  This post is sponsored by Thin Blue Line USA. All opinions are honest and my own. With Thank a Police Officer Day right around the corner, I wanted to find a new, fairly easy way to show support to our local law enforcement. And these trail mix gift bags for police officers do the trick! One thing that my husband always eats is trail mix because it gives him great energy, keeps for easy storage in his patrol car, and doesn't expire quickly. And I have found that making our own trail mix is actually cheaper than buying store-bought trail mix. We also like the option of putting the Click for more

  I received free tickets to Diggerland USA in exchange for this post. All opinions are honest and my own.   My family and I love spending time outdoors and visiting amusement parks with the kids is always at the top of our list. Recently we found out about a construction-themed amusement park called Diggerland USA, which offers an experience you won't get at any other amusement park in the country AND they support first responders! Being that our almost-three-year-old son is completely obsessed with digging, dirt, diggers and anything construction-themed, we knew Click for more

I received free tickets to Kings Dominion in exchange for this post. All work is honest and my own.   Growing up I always had fond memories of going to Kings Dominion and riding roller coasters until the park closed. My husband and I even went on dates there as teenagers YEARS and YEARS ago. It seems kinda crazy that we are now taking our three children there for the same memories we had years ago. This week we loaded the family in the car and got to the Kings Dominion as soon as it opened and left right before it closed. The kids didn't want to leave and we all had an absolute Click for more

This is a sponsored post on behalf of BeardBlanket. All work is honest and my own. Think about how often police officers are at work. They are getting ready several days in a row, preparing uniforms and gearing up day after day. They have to not only be mentally prepared but they have to present themselves in a professional way with fresh hair cuts and clean-shaven faces several days a week. I can't tell you how many times my husband would shave his face in one week. Some weeks, every day. Even with an electric razor, he would still get razor bumps, red skin and irritations. He could not Click for more

I received free tickets to Kings Dominion in exchange for this post.   Ready for some summer fun? Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia wants to say thank you to all public safety officers by giving FREE admission during their Public Safety Appreciation Week June 3rd-June 9th, 2019, with a valid ID shown at check-in. To get a full list of public safety included, you can go here for more information. Friends and family of public safety can also join in on the fun at Kings Dominion at a discounted rate the week of June 3-June 9. You will need to purchase your tickets online in Click for more

In today's world, our information is everywhere. A simple internet search of your name will likely pull up pages of your "private" information: name, address, phone number, job history, relatives & more. People-search sites are a quick way to gain a lot of information in one place about a person; you can even pay for more private information if you wish. As a police wife of many years, the last thing I want is for my husband's personal information to be found in a 'Google' search by criminals he has encountered on the job.  I am not willing to mess around with my husband’s privacy. He Click for more

  Telecommunicators or dispatchers are truly the unsung heroes of our nation. Telecommunicators may be behind the scenes but they are the calm to the crazy of our world. They are one of the first to talk to victims or those injured, they keep first responders like police or fire informed, all while handling multiple calls at one time with calm in their voice. Honestly, I could not do it! I applaud all of the 9-1-1 dispatchers for their amazing work because they are the GLUE that holds emergencies together. You can applaud them, too! April 14-20, 2019 is National Public Safety Click for more