This is a sponsored post for Arrest My Vest. All opinions are honest and my own. I've talked about ways to get the odor and sweat smell out of vests before but what about those under shirts, uniforms, gear and more? Our officers are working in extreme circumstances, whether that is the heat, the cold, car accidents, or being exposed to bodily fluids, it happens and it happens more often that one may think. So beyond normal washing or dry cleaning, what can you do to really rid uniforms, gear and more from unwanted smells and odors? Tips for Taking Smells out of Uniforms, Click for more
The Perfect Gift Option for the Police Officer That Has It All
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
3 DIY Thin Blue Crafts and Gifts
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
Law Enforcement Families are Being Censored on Social Media and We’ve Had Enough
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
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Law Enforcement
This is a sponsored post by Arrest My Vest. All work is honest and my own. I love surprising others with gifts especially around the holidays, but I find my husband to be one of the hardest people to buy for. He often needs or asks for gifts that are be work related and I draw a blank. So for this year, I worked with him to compile a comprehensive gift guide that is great for any police officer! So let's dive in! The Ultimate Gifts for Law Enforcement Arrest My Vest Spray This is hands-down the BEST odor eliminating spray ever! We not only use it on my husband's Click for more
Being a Law Enforcement Family During the War on Cops
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
Non-Profits that Serve the Law Enforcement Community
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
Brands & Companies that Show Support to Law Enforcement
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
10 Assumptions People Need to STOP Making About Law Enforcement Officers
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
How to be supportive during a crisis as a law enforcement spouse
Sadly, as a spouse of a law enforcement officer, we are going to see our spouses/partners experience many difficult situations throughout their career. Whether that is a hard call, an OIS (officer involved shooting), difficulties within a department, or major incidents that make national headlines. All of these are difficult in their own way and they can be even harder to navigate as individuals, law enforcement couples and as a blue community. Whatever the case may be, you may need support as a spouse/partner AND want to know ways to support your officer during a time of need. Please Click for more
Debunking divorce rates in police marriages
This is a post that has been in my draft folder for months. It is one I should have written sooner- way sooner. Divorce rates among law enforcement marriage is a topic that our community hears about all the time. Nearly every week when I scroll Facebook or in a closed group for law enforcement wives, I see posts starting with "given the high divorce rate for law enforcement.....". Or I receive DMs on social media from police girlfriends/fiancés about how to prepare their relationship given the "current statistics". These posts break my heart every. single. time. Why? Because the Click for more
Thank a Police Officer- FREE Police Week/ Police Appreciation Printables for Kids
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
Here’s how this retreat center is using wellness practices to train combat veterans and first responders
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
Easy ways to boost energy for police officers
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
3 ways to pray for your officer this Christmas
The holidays can really be a difficult time for so many first responders. While it is a joyous time of year for so many other people, law enforcement are unfortunately seeing the sad and bad sides of people. When they come home after a long shift, of course we want them to make holiday memories with us and participate in holiday events, especially if we have little ones. As a law enforcement family, it can be easy to forget that our officers still need that time to decompress. They may be struggling on the inside but not wanting to share in order to keep the joy of Christmas alive. And Click for more
15 gifts to buy off Amazon for shift workers
I always put out articles on deals for Amazon Prime Day and around the holidays from Amazon, but so many of you asked for a post to revisit gifts for shift workers all year long. So the wait is over! Oh by the way, as a police spouse, I may be biased, but I highly recommend my newest journal for YOU (the spouse), The Peacemaker's Wife. It is a collection of journal prompts that relate to police wife life and give you encouragement while helping you reflect. You will absolutely love it! Don't believe me? Check out the reviews here. Great gifts for shift workers for any time of the Click for more
The perfect personalized gift for law enforcement that won’t break the bank
This post is sponsored by Canvas Freaks. All opinions are honest and my own. Whether it is for birthdays, the holidays, or just because, I LOVE giving a personalized gift. It just shows that you put a little more thought and care into the gift you have given, don't you think? And I have to brag a little because my husband is a great gift giver. He always seems to surprise me or come up with a present that he knows I will love. On the other hand, I feel like it takes me foreverrrrr to find the best gift for my husband. And surprising him? Well, that is even harder. Maybe this is a law Click for more
12 questions to ask your officer other than “how was your day?”
Sometimes it can be so easy to fall into a routine of asking "How was your day?" when your spouse first gets home or you talk on the phone. Believe me, I do it, too. But when our officers experience so much just during one shift, that can feel like a loaded question. They don't always open up about their day or that question feels so big that they couldn't possibly answer it. It may be an easy question for normal 9-5ers but for first responders, it is a hard one to answer. Their days are not always good when they experience crash scenes, missing persons, domestics, etc. Personally, if I Click for more
First responders in crisis: a resource to help them
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
The easiest trail mix gift bags for police officers you’ll ever make
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
This amusement park offers a discounted rate to first responders
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
An Exclusive Police Wife Box you don’t want to miss!
This amazing thin blue line inpsired box is back again! There are so many amazing subscriptions and themed boxes out there nowadays but there is no police wife box. And it is no surprise that we love the talented Emory Lane Co and we were so excited that they created the first of its kind, police wife box. This is the second run of the "Heart on the Line" box with all new items related to the thin blue line. This box is the perfect way to show your support for law enforcement. In addition, no items in this box say "police wife", most just have thin blue line inspired colors: black and Click for more
Kings Dominion gives back to ALL public safety personnel in June
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
One practical gift all police officers should try
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
Kings Dominion to offer FREE admission to First Responders
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
3 ways to help your officer get a better “nights” sleep
How to protect your officer’s privacy on the internet
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
HOW TO BE THE MOST SUPPORTIVE POLICE WIFE POSSIBLE!
Being in law enforcement is not for the weak. The stressors that police deal with on a daily basis are high. I couldn't do it, absolutely no way. As a police wife it took me a long time to realize the amount of stress they are faced with, keep inside, and bring home. It also took me a long time to realize how to HELP my officer deal with it, let alone how to be supportive. I am still learning based on new situations my husband encounters. It is important to have some tools in your arsenal on how to help your LEO as soon as his/her shift ends. Most importantly, be a TEAM. Listen to Click for more
8 great gifts for law enforcement coworkers they will love
My husband's department is smaller in comparison to major cities or jurisdictions. So in his unit they usually exchange gifts as an entire unit or they will do a secret Santa during the holidays. Often times he will also purchase a gift for his immediate supervisor or "the higher ups". I feel like there is "pressure", on me, every year to help him figure out what to get his squad that is unique. Haha. I scroll through Pinterest for hours but only come across more expensive gift options. Typically we are buying the same gift for multiple people. If that is the case for you, be sure to check Click for more
The most practical gift guide for law enforcement
This post is sponsored by Galls. All work is honest and my own. All product images belong to Galls. It's that time of year when we are always wondering what amazing gift to buy for our spouse. Do you get something he/she needs, wants or a splurge item? This year my spouse and I are giving more practical gift items. I would much rather buy him something he needs and will actually use. We tend to save want items for birthdays and small occasions throughout the year. For the most practical law enforcement gifts, I love turning to Galls. Galls has an awesome gift Click for more