I love creating inexpensive, DIY projects and I have been wanting to create thin blue line string art for months and there is no better time with Valentine's Day right around the corner. I have always been impressed by beautiful string art photos that I see on Pinterest, but I have to be honest, actually creating one intimidated me- until now! You will be so impressed with how easy this project is and the best part, it does not break the bank. DIY thin blue line string art: The first step to making your own thin blue line string art is to decide what design you want your string art Click for more
25+ crazy EASY meals for police families you MUST try
Okay, I hear you! You need crazy easy meals for your family. As police families, we don't have time to search Pinterest for hours or shift through cookbooks to find an easy rotation of meals. We get tired of the same old meals every week and our schedules are constantly changing. Mealtime has to be made simpler. And it gets hard knowing what to cook for one person or an entire family AND have that meal be reheated for your officer. With this long list of meals for a variety of taste buds, you should easily be able to refer back to it again and again and find many meals you'll Click for more
No-bake energy bites for police officers
Even though we meal plan, I feel like we are constantly looking for more quick and easy meals or snacks my husband can eat to sustain his energy. I don't have a ton of time, so I wanted to whip up something that I knew we could make again and again with a super low time commitment. Bonus points if my kids can eat them, as well! So I came up with these no-bake energy bites that are thin blue line themed. The possibilities with these are endless and take about 5 minutes to make. Ingredients you need: -Plain, old fashioned oats- 3 cups -Mini blue M&M's (or any color of your Click for more
The most simple thin blue line Oreo truffle balls
I love making thin blue line desserts and even more-so, I LOVE supporting the police officers in our community (including my husband)! So if you asked me the ONLY dessert I could not live without, it would hands-down be Oreo cookies. They are just heaven on Earth! So I knew if I made Oreo truffles then they would be EVEN better and I was right! Not to mention, these are the EASIEST to make. You will thank me! How to make Thin Blue Line Oreo Truffle Balls that you will love: I start by taking one package of Oreos and placing them in a blender. I pulse them until they are Click for more
The ULTIMATE Meal Planning Guide for the Law Enforcement Family
Does the thought of making dinner after a busy day and rotating shifts make your head spin? Ever wonder why some people have it all together when it comes to meal planning while some of us are just lucky to have made it to a drive-thru? Have you ever thought about having meals planned out for the week ahead and how it can make your life easier? Meal planning as a law enforcement family can actually be stress free while saving time and money. As police wives, we want to feel organized each week especially with crazy schedules in law enforcement. You probably want meal time to be worry free Click for more
5 healthy eating tips for when you work shift work
Guest post by Deja Cronley Things had finally slowed down for the night. Both of my patients had delivered and were doing well, resting and bonding with their new babies during that magic 24 hour period when newborns do nothing but sleep right after their born. I had a ton of charting to do but it would have to wait. I was starving! I headed to the break room and opened the fridge only to remember I never packed a lunch- or rather 2 am snack when I woke up this evening for work. 12 hour shifts are hard but night shifts were awful. The cafeteria was closed so off to the vending Click for more
7 Easy Snacks that Keep in a First Responder’s Lunchbox
**Don't miss it! The ULTIMATE Meal Planning E-Bundle for Law Enforcement Families is available NOW! If you are ready to save time, money & stress then this is the meal planning system for you. It is tailored specifically to law enforcement life!** I don't know about you, but I know that one of my biggest struggles for YEARS as a police wife was figuring out what meals/snacks to buy for my husband's lunchbox. I don't always prepare and pack my officer's lunch, he does that himself a lot of the time. But, ultimately, I am the one doing the grocery shopping for our household. I am also the Click for more
5 TIPS FOR KEEPING POLICE UNIFORMS CLEAN
5 TIPS FOR KEEPING POLICE UNIFORMS CLEAN Those dreaded uniforms. I mean that in the nicest way possible and only from the laundry point of view. Those uniforms mean so much to me. They display his badge, his blood and sweat, his smell, his hard work, and so much more. I love the way he looks in it. I can look at those uniforms and they paint a picture for me of what he did on his shift. I am PROUD to see him wear it. But, washing them, no thanks, not my favorite. Here are my top 5 tips for washing your LEOs (law enforcement officers) uniforms: -BE PREPARED: Wash them with as much Click for more
THIN BLUE LINE HERO CRAFTIVITY
THIN BLUE LINE HERO CRAFTIVITY During Police Week, I always try to find ways to get my kids involved in the support of law enforcement. They love to show support for their dad and his co-workers. They also love to make crafts and projects, so this activity is a win-win. It is important to our family that our children show support for first responders and others within the community. While making this activity, we talk about why we are making it and who we would give it to. Of course, they want to give it to their father because he is law enforcement. But any child can make this craft and Click for more
Top 5 Go-To Crockpot Meals When Your LEO is Working
Whew! What a crazy few weeks it has been. Illnesses, out of town guests (which was an awesome surprise), parties, and crazy schedules! I feel like I can finally get back into my groove. With these crazy few weeks, it had me thinking. When my LEO is working and I am juggling a busy schedule plus a sick kiddo in the mix, what would I do without my quick fix, go-to meals? There are meals that I always keep in our rotation and are easy for me to prepare. Generally, everyone in the family likes them, which is an added bonus! I often resort to crockpot meals because they don't require much attention Click for more