This post is sponsored by Financial Cop. All opinions are honest and my own. If you are reading this then chances are high that you or your spouse are a first responder. And let's be honest, first responders don't do the job for the money. However, that doesn't mean that you can't build a solid financial future with the money that you do have. Personally, my husband has been in law enforcement for 15 years and I don't want him to have to work in this high-stress job forever. I would much rather we make smart financial choices now so that we can enjoy retirement early and together. If Click for more
Ways to Honor and Remember Fallen Police Officers
National Police Week falls during the week of May 15th every year (the actual dates surrounding the week change every year) but May 15th is always National Peace Officer's Memorial Day. Police Week is a time to honor and remember officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. It is not meant to be a celebratory week but instead to honor and give support. But you also don't need a special week to honor and remember those we have lost- you can do it any day of the year. So how can you honor and remember fallen officers? Any thought goes a long way but here are a few ideas to Click for more
Top Ways to Relieve Neck and Back Pain for First Responders
This post is sponsored by Teeter. All opinions are honest and my own. Many first responders, including my husband, experience neck and back pain from the job. Why? Long shifts, standing for hours on end, sitting in uncomfortable vehicles, heavy duty belts, bulletproof vests... I could go on and on. But these are the top reasons so many first responders experience chronic neck and back pain. Obviously, if the pain is chronic or severe, a doctor should be seen. If no medical conditions are noted, then finding relief in a natural, healthy way is important. With unpredictable shifts Click for more
What You Need to Know About National Police Week This Year
National Police Week is normally held every year in May in Washington, DC. May 15th is designated National Peace Officer's Memorial Day and the dates of National Police Week change slightly but are always during the week of May 15th. Police Week is a time to honor and remember those who lost their lives in the line of duty. As well as, give support to the survivors and law enforcement who currently serve. However, due to restrictions, in-person events can not be held as normally scheduled during May 2021. Instead, all in-person events for National Police Week will be rescheduled to Click for more
3 Ways to be Financially Prepared as a Law Enforcement Couple
This post is sponsored by The Police Credit Union. All opinions are honest and my own. When I think of law enforcement officers one word comes to mind: prepared. They are known for mentally preparing for a situation before it even happens. Police are also physically ready for any situation they may face by either having gear on their person or in their vehicle. They also always have a plan, then they have a back-up plan, in case that first plan fails or an emergency arises. And this need for preparedness isn't just while on duty. The idea of always being ready transfers into many Click for more
The Best Way to Get Rid of Smells from Uniforms & Gear
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
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
