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 …
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 …
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Flying Solo to Summer Events
I'm sure your calendar looks a lot like mine over the summer months - weddings, graduations, graduation parties, barbecues, family reunions. There's a pretty good chance if your husband is a full-time …
Three Fun Overnights for Kids on Shift Days
If you were to pull out a calendar and mark off all the days during your kids' summer vacation that shift days fall on, the number would climb quickly. When we plan family outings, more often than not …
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What Every Firefighter Should Know About Their Spouse – A Working Mom’s Rebuttal
A few years ago, Fire Engineering published an article by Anne Gagliano titled, “What Every Firefighter’s Spouse Should Know.” The first time I read this article, when I was a brand new fire wife, I …
Grill Night Sides – Ranch Bacon Potatoes
We are continuing this week with our grilling sides theme, this week focusing on grilled side dishes to go along with your meat. Because how much fun is it to have to run in and out of the kitchen …
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