Hey There, Working Mama
You were MADE to be a mom but driven to also share your gifts in leaving the world a better place. And, just because you’re married to a “hero” (I know, giant love-hate with that. Respect for the profession but let me remind you that EVERYONE is a hero when they work aligned with their true god-given identity. But being married to a profession that is worshipped societally as hero’s, can sometimes make you feel less than. Don’t go there.
It IS harder to wrangle kids on the fire schedule and get a foot hold with your life mission as well. Here are some of our best resources to help you thru that.
Fire Family Freezer Cooking
The challenge has been thrown down. My husband was giving me those looks all summer when someone said "what's for dinner?" Our crazy spring schedule is still in the recent uncomfortably hungry memories. This fall we will NOT be left without dinner options. I...
Work That Works
The "sweet spot" is when this "life formula" adds up: Committed Marriage + Physical Health + Mental Health + Happy Family Life + Your Work Is also Your Passion (+ your personal cup of tea hobby and interest) = The Sweet Spot Of course that never adds up perfectly. ...
Creative Work Options for Fire Families
You’re likely to spend 40 years of your life in some form of employment. And, those will be the best hours of each of your days that you spend doing “work”. No matter how much you love your work, once you have children, you realize your most important title in life...
It’s a New Year of Hope Working Mama!
{In 2015, I left a 22 year career in a M-F 8-5 job that I didn't hate but was constantly tearing my heart in two directions. I am so blessed to be in a season where I can be home more for my 4 kids and still be contributing all my purpose and talents in a way that...
A Fresh Outlook On The Approaching Winter
Many wonder and ask me....how is firefighter husband doing and what does he think about all of this we have going on at Firefighter Wife? He is of course my biggest fan and also sacrifices so that we can spend time on this effort in the name of encouraging fire...
Busy or Prioritized?
"There is no one busy in this world, it's always about priorities. You will always find time for the things you feel important." People always say to me they don't know how I do it. 4 (busy active years) kids in hockey, soccer, scouts (I'm the leader), full time...
Worst Day of the Year for Working Moms
Before I even start, let me clarify. All mom's work like mad. But in this case, I'm using the term "working moms" to refer to mom's who work outside the home.The worst day of the year for me is the first day of summer vacation. It's not because I'm dreading having...
10 Things I Learned in One Year as a Fire Wife Blogger
This weekend marks exactly one year since I took over running this website and posted my introductory post here. Since then we've grown by over 10,000 fans on our Facebook page and 1200 members in our Private Wives group. Most importantly, I've learned a lot of life...
No Glitter, All Heart: A Firefighter Wife’s View of FDIC
I've missed the buzz of the excitement post FDIC, but honestly I was reeling from all the wonderful contacts and follow ups after the show. If I had to sum it up in a couple short words, it would be: No Glitter. All Heart. What's up with the glitter? You may...
Forty is Fabulous
Today I turned 40. My heart is overflowing and broken and on fire all at the same time. And I think this is exactly where I need to be. It's overflowing because I have 4 healthy, gorgeous children and a marriage that is forever. Because my parents are healthy and...