Need gift ideas for the police wife or police girlfriend in your life? Here are some popular police-related items plus some practical items for navigating shift work. Some links below are from police wife owned shops or police supportive brands, so be sure to check out the discount codes they are offering. Here are Gift Ideas for the Police Wife/Girlfriend: Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge- I wrote this devotional for any police wife or girlfriend needing encouragement. The Peacemaker's Wife: A Journal for Reflection and Encouragement for Police Click for more
Practical Gift Ideas for Police Officer Coworkers
Coworkers may be the hardest group of people to buy for. I know that there is not always room in the budget to buy for coworkers, but I also know that police officers spend a lot of time with their zone partners or fellow officers on the job. So being able to give them a nice, practical gift that they can use once per year will mean a lot if it is in your budget. Whether you are buying for one or multiple police officer coworkers, this list should help you find a good, tactical gift idea. Gift Ideas for Police Officer Coworkers OLight Rechargeable Flashlight- any police officer Click for more
Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide for First Responders
I don't know why, but I seem to get the most stumped on buying stocking stuffers for adults. I can come up with ideas easily for my kids, but find it harder for family members and my husband. So I always appreciate a good stocking stuffer guide. This guide is full of practical gift items as well as a few funny ones for first responders thrown in there, too. Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide for First Responders Arrest My Vest mini spray- this is the BEST spray for eliminating odor on tactical gear, vests, equipment and more. Water Bottle Hooks for the Car- great for the patrol Click for more
Holiday Gift Guide for Law Enforcement Children
If the kiddos you are shopping for are like mine, then they love anything police-related! From toys to pjs to books and baby items, we jam-packed this holiday gift guide for law enforcement children. We may have even included a few firefighter recommendations, too. Ha! Many items are from police-wife owned small shops or made/created by fellow police wives in our community. Plus, Amazon deals that ship easily! Gift Guide for Law Enforcement Children: Police Croc Charms Police Croc Charms #2 Police Badge and Cuffs Daddy is My Hero Toddler Tee from Emory Click for more
Law Enforcement Gift Ideas Under $25
I am in the Amazon Associates program and will earn a commission if you purchase anything through my link. Whether you need law enforcement gift ideas for the holidays, an academy graduation, or retirement, I wanted you to have a list of ideas that were AFFORDABLE. I know how expensive things are right now but that doesn't mean you can't find a nice gift that is affordable. The gift ideas I am recommending are from a variety of places including police-owned shops, police-spouse owned shops, police-supportive small businesses and Amazon. Law Enforcement Gift Ideas for Under Click for more
Travel Deals for Law Enforcement Families
This post is brought to you by Heroes Travel. All opinions and words are honest and my own. If you are a law enforcement officer or family, then I don't have to tell you twice that police officers experience high levels of stress and negativity on a regular basis. It is not only healthy to take regular breaks away from the job, it is recommended. Law enforcement officers are susceptible to burnout and one way to avoid this burnout is to take vacations reguarly. And if you are spouse reading this, then you can even let the officer in your life know that there is actual research Click for more
How to thank a police officer (with a FREE police printable)
Thank you to Thin Blue Line USA for sponsoring this post. All opinions and work are my own. Showing appreciation toward law enforcement is needed now more than ever. And taking the time to thank a police officer doesn't have to be big or grand, a simple thank you goes a long way. Obviously, I show a ton of love and admiration to my husband in law enforcement all of the time, but there are certain times of the year that I want to extend my gratitude for other officer's, as well. Our officer's need constant, daily reminders that we support them. We need to flood them with praise, Click for more
3 Things a Police Officer Needs from His/Her Spouse
When my husband went into law enforcement a number of years ago I was honestly a bit naive as to what the job would be like for him and for our relationship. There is no blueprint on how to navigate being married to a police officer or what a police officer needs. It took a lot of time, conversation and understanding on both of our parts to navigate this lifestyle a bit easier. It has been shown that relational wellness is one of the greatest sources of resiliency for first responders. When first responder couples have effective communication and empathy, it can positively impact the Click for more
Easy holiday meals for when your officer is working
There is nothing more difficult than planning for meals around the holidays when your officer is working. Are you supposed to make a meal and keep it warm? Do you pack meals for your officer to take? Do you wait to eat until after he is home? Or before? Cook just for you? Truly, the possibilities are endless (and sometimes exhausting). All of our specific situations are different. So I tried to find the best AND most simple recipes so we don't go insane while cooking during the holidays! These recipes double for both Thanksgiving and Christmas! Recipes/meals that will make holiday Click for more
Hold the Line: Support for Police Families
Today’s interview is brought to you by Shieldbox. Shieldbox is the #1 police subscription box designed for law enforcement. Each month Shieldbox curates a box full of duty gear and supplies that prepare you for the job. Check out their Standard or Pro boxes at www.theshieldbox.com. Have you ever said or been told "law enforcement is just a job"? Well, yes, it is a job, but it is a career choice that has great impact on the person serving in that career and often times, it impacts the family, as well. As family members, I think it is important to learn a little bit about Click for more
Resiliency in Law Enforcement
Today’s interview is brought to you by Officer Privacy. Officer Privacy is the most trusted, law enforcement owned privacy protection company. They remove your personal information from the top 70 people search sites.If you want to take your privacy back and have your identity as a law enforcement officer concealed, reach out to Officer Privacy. Police officers are exposed to trauma on the job regularly. But some officers bring past trauma with them to the job. How do people and police officers find the right tools to become resilient to this trauma? This is a topic that needs to be Click for more
How to Embrace Every Shift as a Police Wife
Before we dive in, I want to remind you to if you liked today’s episode or past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also grab my newest book Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for women behind the badge anywhere books are sold for further faith based encouragement. After experiencing every shift possible over the last 17 years with my husband in law enforcement, I can confidently say there are truly pros and cons to each shift. There are so many pros and cons to every position he has had in his career, as well. There are Click for more
Stressors of Being a First Responder Spouse + Ways to Cope
Today’s episode is brought to you by The National Police Credit Union, a full service financial institution specializing in products and services for law enforcement and their families since 1938. You can learn more about becoming a member by going to their website at https://nationalpolicecu.com/ Being the spouse of a first responder brings unique challenges and we bring our own background and experience into relationships. So having resources that not only recognize these unique challenges but also offer support is incredibly valuable. Finding the right resources for you Click for more
Blue Family Businesses & Why We Support Them
Today’s episode is brought to you by Blue Monarch Co. A female, first responder owned company that offers beautiful, unique jewelry for men and women. You can look at their expansive collection and shop at bluemonarchco.com. My husband and I have always been passionate about supporting first responder owned businesses, especially ones that support police. Not only are they usually small, family owned businesses, but many of them give back to first responder charities. To us, it is also meaningful supporting a company that truly supports what our loved ones do in our communities. They Click for more
Dealing with Infidelity in Law Enforcement Relationships
Today’s interview is brought to you by The National Police Credit Union, a full service financial institution specializing in products and services for law enforcement and their families since 1938. You can learn more about becoming a member by going to their website at https://nationalpolicecu.com/ You're married to a police officer, does this mean you are doomed for infidelity?Or maybe you've experienced infidelity in your law enforcement relationship. Joining in on this podcast episode is marriage and family therapist, Shannon Brown. Shannon has been a Marriage and Family Click for more
Father’s Day Gift Guide for Police Officers + Tactical Guys
This post may contain affiliate links at no additional cost to you. I am part of the Amazon associates program where I earn commission if you make a purchase after clicking my links. Do you get stumped every Father's Day wondering what to give as a gift? This gift guide for police officers and tactical type of guys is full of options that you have probably never heard of. This is a list of items we own and actually have used with the exception of the grilling cutting board. Plus, items are within a variety of budgets. Father's Day Gift Guide for Police Officers + Tactical Click for more
The Benefits of Banking with National Police Credit Union for Police and their Families
This blog post is brought to you by National Police Credit Union, a full-service financial institution specializing in products and services for law enforcement and their families since 1938. You can learn more about becoming a member by going to their website at https://nationalpolicecu.com/ If you are reading this then you are more than likely a police spouse, family member or maybe even an officer yourself. And I think we can agree that law enforcement officers and their families make huge sacrifices daily. Not only that, but police officers take great responsibility to help and Click for more
Life After a Critical Incident and Making Sure Policing Is NOT Your Identity
When you or your loved one experiences a critical incident on the job, it can create more than just physical pain. It can be a time of mental anguish, stress, high emotions, financial burdens and more. Today's episode features former police officer, Kelsey Wilson, who experienced two injuries one year apart. The second injury, sadly, ended her career abruptly with lasting damage to her hand and trigger finger. Kelsey recounts her critical incident, her injuries and what she still endures to this day. She also opens up and shares her struggles mentally with having to leave a Click for more
The Best Real Estate Program that Gives Back to First Responders and Military
This is a sponsored blog post on behalf of Honor the Brave. All opinions are honest and my own. If you are planning on buying or selling your home anytime in the foreseeable future, keep reading! Picture this: you are a first responder or military family, you are buying and/or selling your home, and get money back at the end of your transaction just for your service! That's exactly what co-owner of Honor the Brave, Zanna Wolfgang, shared with us on Episode 41 of podcast. Zanna and her husband Jeff Wolfgang, former police officer, started Honor the Brave several years ago as a way Click for more
Ways to Fuel Your Body for Shift Work & How This Helps Shift Work Families
Can shift workers like cops eat healthy? And what about shift work families who may be on a different schedule than their loved one? Of course they can and today we are talking about ways to fuel your body despite shift work. I can't tell you how many people just think cops eat donuts and drink energy drinks all day. The amount of comments and messages I get from people about this is kinda insane actually. And today on the podcast I talked with Raina, who is a shift work dietitian and she said while it is a stereotype, often in the middle of the night, the only places open for night Click for more
TOP 10 WAYS TO KNOW SHE’S A POLICE WIFE
As a police wife, we don't have a badge. We don't make arrests and drive a cop car. But we are an integral part of the police life. We hold things together when our spouse is too tired. We are the glue behind the lights and sirens at home. We are one of the only constants in this fast pace, overwhelming career. We are friends, wives, counselors, mothers, and so much more. Here are some common things you may be able to relate to as a police wife. Here are the top 10 ways to know she is a police wife: 1. She isn't afraid to spend nights alone. Let's face it, it is going to Click for more
Celebrate National Telecommunicator’s Week
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 9-15th, 2023 is National Public Safety Click for more
Here’s What We Did “Sign Up For” as a Law Enforcement Family
As a law enforcement family, I'm sure you've heard those words: "you signed up for this" in regards to the job. Those words are hurtful, untrue in MANY aspects, lack empathy, and truly show just how misunderstood this job {and the impact it has on officers and families} is. Let me start off by saying this: this "job" is so much more than a job. It is a lifestyle that impacts an officer's life mentally, emotionally and physically and their families lives. The job does not end when an officer clocks off shift. Everything they see and experience stays with them for hours, days, weeks after Click for more
49 Things No One Ever Tells You About Being Married to a Police Officer
I was super naive when my husband went into law enforcement and I truly did not know what to expect. I wish I had that one friend that could pull me aside and let me know the ups and downs. Maybe it would have saved us some fights, maybe I would have been less surprised or confused some days, and maybe it could have helped prepare me a bit more. But one thing I have learned is that this lifestyle is full of MANY positives and not all negatives despite what you may hear. Wouldn't it have been nice to know that? So I polled my amazingly wonderful Instagram audience who also happen to be Click for more
Finding Yourself Through LEOW Life and Motherhood
Both motherhood and being married to a police officer come with there own unique set of challenges. But when you are trying to navigate and balance both, at the same time, it is easy to feel like you get lost within those struggles. I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Jillian from Beauty Sleep and Babies about her experiences as a new mom and fellow police wife. She was incredibly open about her journey of needing to find herself again because both LEOW life (law enforcement officer wife life) and motherhood took so much out of her. Jillian shared that it was definitely Click for more
The Best Way to Get FREE Resources for Police Spouses and Significant Others
Looking for free resources for police spouses? I've got you covered. For years, myself and fellow police spouses looked for resources to help navigate this lifestyle. And while I did create my blog, Proud Police Wife, as one of those resources nearly 7 years ago, I wanted to bring this community more. I wanted one, easy to access, jam-packed resource FULL of experts for law enforcement families. Here were the other caveats. It needed to be online, easily accessible around your work and life, and not cost you loads of money. That's when the Annual Police Wife Conference was Click for more
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Law Enforcement Couples
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Arrest My Vest. All opinions are honest and my own. For law enforcement couples, we may not be able to celebrate Valentine's Day on the actual day. Maybe it is the day before or day after and it may be in a non-conventional way, and that's okay! Celebrating on a different day can be rather nice. You don't have to deal with crazy dinner reservations or wait hours for take out. It's just another day celebrating your love. This is a quick Valentine's Day Gift Guide created with law enforcement couples in mind, from law enforcement related gift ideas Click for more
Real Solutions for Managing Health and Fitness for Law Enforcement
Police officers today face enormous pressure, stress and job related trauma. While they may not be able to control those aspects of the job, what they can control is their health and fitness. Sadly, police officers face alarming health related issues because of this stress. So it is imperative that they take proactive measures to be healthy and fit early on in their career or as soon as they can. Constant drive-thrus, bang energy drinks and binge eating after shift all contribute to future health related issues. In today's episode, former police officer, author, fitness expert, and Click for more
WHY GOD MADE STRONG WOMEN POLICE WIVES
Gosh, this couldn't be more true. Police Wives are seriously, without a doubt, some of the strongest women I have ever met. WHY? God just knew. He knew when he created you. He knew just by looking at YOU, that YOU could handle this life. He knew you were strong, inside and out. You were made for this. He knew that you were resilient. He knew you were a fighter. He knew you were unselfish. He knew you were brave. God made you strong so you could handle all the curve-balls associated with this life. You are strong because you constantly fight back tears even when you are in Click for more
3 Ways to Cultivate Prayer Habits for Police Wives
This is a guest post by author and fellow police wife, JJ Gutierrez. The police wife’s life is a lot like a roller coaster ride filled with ups and downs. Some days life is good. Your LEO is home on time all week, his re-entry from his shift to home life is smooth and your relationship is experiencing closeness and connection. Then, there are other days, when life is hard and challenging. Unexpected over-time, the pressure of raising kids and making family decisions alone and dealing with his “less than pleasant” attitude can leave you feeling frustrated and resentful. How can wives manage Click for more