Over the last year I’ve joined a handful of Police Wife groups on Facebook and thanks to the amazing ladies and their sleuthing skills I’ve rounded up some of the my favorite picks gifts for Police Wives this season. If you’re a lady reading this, just leave this post up on your husband’s computer desktop so he knows exactly what you want this Christmas!
I love wearing bracelets but have very small wrists and have trouble keeping bracelets on. When I came across Luca + Danni I was excited to learn that all of their bracelets come in two sizes, specifically to help provide a better fit for women with petite wrists.
These bracelets are so much fun to personalize and fit together in stacks. I loved putting together a Police Wife set that is perfect to wear for visits to the department, pinning ceremonies, or just to show your support of law enforcement throughout the week.
Saint Michael is the patron saint of police both this bangle and the police bangle came with beautiful little prayer cards to remind you of the meaning behind each piece.
God bless our Police Officers
Keep them safe day and night.
Give them strength and courage
to enforce all that is right.
Luca + Dani jewelry is all handcrafted, making each piece slightly unique from each other. The metals are lead free, meaning there is no need to worry about little ones playing with them, and its safe for your skin. The pearl beads are Swarovski Crystals, ensuring that the color won’t fade over time as you wear them.
Police Bangle | Saint Michael | Embrace the Journey | Blue Pearls | Black Pearls
I’ve always been a fan of supporting small business during the holiday season and I love that Adorned and Worn Badge Gear is a LEOW owned small business. I originally came across Adorned and Worn on Instagram and I love seeing all the fun customizations available with her products. There are a couple of companies that make amazing shirts but no one else is doing this kind of customization. It really makes Adorned and Worn a unique shop to pick out gifts from!
This is the softest shirt. After working all week and wearing business professional clothing the first thing I want to do over the weekend is get into my most comfortable clothing. This t-shirt is officially my new favorite! With long sleeves to cut out the chill its perfect for the winter months keeping your arms covered and warm all season long.
I talked a bit about the customization options and this distressed hat is a great example of how personalized you can make your gifts. Choose from five different badge shapes and include your husband’s badge number to make a hat that is uniquely your own.
For coffee lovers, you can show your support of the thin blue line with a customized coffee cozy. Each crochet sleeve is handmade to order and can be personalized with either a badge number or left blank.
Planning to do all your shopping on Black Friday? Use promo code BLACKFRIDAY to receive free shipping on your order.
Important note: The deadline for ordering apparel and receiving it by the holidays is November 26th. Accessories can be ordered up until December 6th.
I’ve Got His Six T-Shirt | Customized Badge Hat | Coffee Cozy
Juggling a law enforcement schedule is a full time job. Between rotating 12’s, extra duty and trainings, I need to write everything down to remember where my husband is and when I need to know he won’t be able to attend family gatherings over the holidays.
For Police Wives, Erin Condren’s LifePlanner is a lifesaver. Each planner comes with full year of both monthly and daily breakdowns to keep track of everything going on in your life.
One of my favorite things about Erin Condren products is that while they do planners like no one else on earth, they also have a ton of amazing stationary accessories to make staying organized super easy. The sticky note tabs and to do list divider snap right into the coils of my LifePlanner so I can keep all the tools I need close at hand. I’m a huge fan of using colorful pens when I write which means I have a ton of pens to keep track of. This leather carryall clutch fits all my pens and is so soft to touch. I can toss it into my work bag or purse and keep everything I need to stay organized close at hand.
As much as I wish I had beautiful handwriting and could create my own bullet journal, it’s just not going to happen. Each planner has a sticker set right in the back or you can order additional stickers to make creating beautiful weekly layout’s so easy.
When Drew first started in Law Enforcement I would pack his lunch before he went on shift. Now our schedules don’t line up for that to happen all the time but when I can, I like putting together a meal for him to enjoy. These compliment cards are an awesome addition to a homemade meal. Each has a blank space on the back allowing you to write a personal note and let your officer know you are thinking of them throughout the day.
LifePlanner | Planner Stickers | Compliment Cards | Highlighter Pack | Metallic Quote Clutch
When I’m making dinner for just myself, the last thing I want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. Starting dinner the CrockPot before I head to work in the morning means all I have to do it open it up and serve at the end of the day. I usually make big portions so leftovers can go be turned into lunches that Drew can take with him to work.
There are a couple of features of this specific CrockPot that made me choose it instead of one of the more standard models. This is the Single Hand Cook and Carry CrockPot, which means I just need to lock the lid down and I can carry it where ever I want with just one hand. With a law enforcement work schedule if I’m headed to a party or potluck the odds that I’m going by myself is high and keeping a hand free to carry other things is always a bonus.
The timer allows me to start a meal in the morning and leave it on high for a certain amount of time. Meals that cook quickly will automatically switch over to warm so nothing burns. Curious about what kinds of CrockPot meals I like to cook? You can check our some of my favorites in my CrockPot Recipe section.
Interested in other Police Wife Life posts? Check out my pick for best blackout shades for night workers!
Disclaimer: I received product samples to help facilitate the creation of this guide. All thoughts, opinions and writing are my own.
With the new house it was definitely time for upgrading our window coverings. In our old home the master bedroom faced North and a few fabric blackout shades were fairly effective at keeping the home dark most of the day. Additionally at the time Drew was working swing shift, so total darkness was not really necessary to ensure he had a good night sleep.
In the new house our master bedroom faces west. During the mid afternoon the sun coming throughout the windows is BRUTAL. From about 11 am on, the sun streams directly through the front window into headboard. Imagine trying to sleep with all that going on. Right after moving into the new house Drew’s shift moved from swings to graves. One of the top things that make being married to a police officer challenging is learning how to balance his unorthodox work hours against my regular 9 to 5.
Our inverse working schedules mean we rarely see each other as is and when we do see each other we want to be able to spend that time enjoying one another’s company. Finding a blackout shade that would help Drew sleep better on the days he works means that he is better rested on days off and we are able to do more as a couple.
Old blackout shades
When I first learned about Comfortex I was fascinated by their ColorLux line that blends easily into popular paint colors. I want our bedroom to be a relaxing refuge, not windows covered with multiple layers of curtains that don’t appear to fit in the decor of the room. Once I started talking with one of the Comfortex sales team I learned that I could get not only blackout shades that match our paint colors but also ones that would block out 99% of the sun!
Comfortex SlumberShades are constructed with blackout cellular fabric and specially designed sidetracks lock the shade into place while absorbing additional incoming light. Each shade is custom ordered with the color you prefer and cut to fit your window perfectly.
The best part is that they are super easy to install. Just remove the old window coverings and use a drill to place the mounting brackets into the top of the window frame. The SlumberShade locks in with a click and tracks need to be lined up in the middle of the frame. You can see the full installation video below, it really is that easy!
Now that we’ve had these installed for a few weeks, I love them even more. I love being able to sleep in on the weekends with the additional darkness and for Drew, SlumberShades have made a world of difference in his ability to sleep soundly during the day.
For workers on night shift or graves, these are by far the best blackout shades you can have in your home!
Interested in learning more about Comfortex SlumberShades and requesting a color swatch set? Use my custom link and let Comfortex know you read my review: http://info.comfortex.com/rocky-mountain-bliss .
Disclosure: I received a product sample from Comfortex to facilitate this review. All opinions and writing are my own.
Looking for other Police Wife Life tips? Check out my post on explaining how conceal carrying works.
When someone you spend a lot of time with has a concealed carry permit and chooses to carry, it’s important to understand the reasoning and the safety around that decision. People who choose to concealed carry aren’t only doing it for their own safety, but for those around them as well. You are as active a participant in your partner concealed carrying as they are.
When Drew and I first started dating, he shared with me that if we were together, I should expect that he would be carrying a firearm unless we were out drinking. As a police officer, Drew has received training so I’ve never felt worried or uncomfortable about this choice but I know that there are plenty of people who concealed carry who might not have that level of training.
