Straying from her usual children's writing style, Madeline dives into daily life with her husband and two children, outlining her artistry, cooking, and design skills in this tell-all and how-to mashup. Being the wife of a law enforcement officer (or LEO) for two years, schedule coordination and money-saving strategies undeniably come with the territory. As a self-proclaimed DIY extraordinaire and master at thrifting, Madeline shares tips and tricks to help manage the LEO family lifestyle. How to build a beautifully lived-in home (without breaking the bank!), quick and easy pre-shift meals, simple gardens, dealing with feral children, and some unhinged LEO wife advice included. Not included: A newly thrifted vase for the fresh cut flowers, or the multitude of calendars it takes to run a LEO household.
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Madeline Joined: Jan-12-2026 |
Madeline Tran is the wife of a law enforcement officer and mother to two school-aged children. She is an author and illustrator, artist, and decorative painter with two published children's books (currently available on Amazon). She is a dog mom, hockey mom, and a Yorktown, VA native.