For most families, mid-August marks the end of summer vacation for school aged kids. School supplies have been bought and labeled. The first day of school outfits have been bought and eagerly await the first day of school on a hanger in the closest. With all the anticipation of a new year also comes the dread of the end of long summer days and nights spent outside with no care of bedtimes. Getting back into the school routine can be tough for not only the kids, but parents too. Our school ... continue reading...
Carving Out YOU Time
One of the hardest parts of living the firelife is the unpredictable nature of the schedule. Plans can change in the blink of an eye. One of the most aggravating instances for me is when I've made plans with friends or set up a hair appointment to treat myself and then I have to cancel because of a shift or a volunteer call. Learning how to prepare for these last minute changes have helped make all the difference in carving out time for me and my sanity. Making time for me is important to not ... continue reading...
Shift Night Meals – Loaded Chicken Caesar Salad
One of my favorite things to make for dinner on shift nights - a nice big salad! My firefighter doesn't mind a small side salad along with his dinner, but the idea of a big bowl of greens and veggies isn't quite his cup of tea. I take every opportunity I can, especially in the summer, to treat myself on shift nights. One of my favorites is a combination I like to call my loaded chicken caesar salad. Loaded Chicken Caesar Salad one package caesar salad kit 1 boneless skinless chicken ... continue reading...
Summer Dessert – Blueberry Crisp
One of my favorite memories of summer at my grandma's house was watching her whip up a batch of her amazing apple crisp. She'd peel the apples and mix together the topping, never fast enough for my little appetite. Now that I have a home and family of my own crisps are a summer staple dessert for us. I love them because you can use just about any berry, apples, or peaches - whatever suits your tastes. The most requested version in our house is blueberry, only pulling ahead of apple by just ... continue reading...
Understanding the Difference Between Burnout and Depression
Burnout is something that happens to everyone at some point. I'm battling it right now. Overload, overwhelm, stressed the hell out, we have a lot of ways of describing it and that was keeping it more chill than I would describe it. It's not just something our firefighters get or those in stressful professions. We all have crazy things in our life and we wives are also trying to help our stressed out firefighter with their stress. A lot of people who are "burned out" show signs of ... continue reading...
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