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Summer Routine

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Jolie / 0 Comment

(This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting our site!) I love the low-key summer vibes around our home. Music on the speakers most of the day,...

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A Very Merry Christmas to You!

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Jolie / 0 Comment

Wishing you and yours a merry Christmas! We hope your 2020 winds up well and finds you happy and healthy. May your 2021 be filled with blessings, laughter, and ...

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Back to School: Honor Your Teacher

Posted on August 17, 2020 by Jolie / 0 Comment

Back to school around here means I start thinking of ways we can honor our teachers. This year, especially, I feel like they’re going above and beyond for...

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Just Add Water

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Jolie / 0 Comment

This post contains affiliate links for items; I may receive a commission when you shop via these links. Thank you for supporting our site. We moved into this ho...

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Hays’ Type One-Derful Journey

Posted on October 17, 2019 by Jolie / 0 Comment

Shortly after the boy left the hospital with a diagnosis of Type One Diabetes, he began writing a book. (Remember, he was five at that time.) He wanted to share...

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Treat Yo’ Teach(er)

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Jolie / 1 Comment

Last year, I shared our teacher questionnaire that we had our teachers (and the nurse) fill out at the beginning of the school year. This was such a helpful too...

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Full Circle Faith

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Jolie / 0 Comment

I shared on social media a few weeks ago that we had taken a step in a new direction regarding our impending adoption. View this post on Instagram   So, th...

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Giving Good Gifts: Teacher Edition

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Jolie / 1 Comment

Every year around Christmas, I realize I don’t know my child’s teachers as well as I would like and that makes gift-giving a little harder than it s...

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Summer Checklist (Sanity Saver!)

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Jolie / 0 Comment

As much as I love lazy summer days and the spontaneity of it all, I also crave a little structure. (I know, you’re surprised, aren’t you?) I started...

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Weep with Those Who Weep

Posted on June 10, 2018 by Jolie / 1 Comment

Today is our twelfth wedding anniversary, and in anniversaries past, I have come to this space to profess my undying love for my husband as well as my appreciat...

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Hi, I’m Jolie…

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Wife to Josh, mama to Hays (7), hopeful adoptive mama, and Jesus lover. I founded Purpose Box in July of 2014. I'm all about open sunroofs and coffee dates. Welcome to my space; have a click around. I hope you feel loved, encouraged, and empowered.

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Baseball this Saturday looks a little different th Baseball this Saturday looks a little different than most lately. Once a year, my favorite pitcher heads back to the mound for an inning or two. Always one of the best days—seeing him get to do a little more of what he loves.
Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” 

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Fun weekend at the field—didn’t come out on to Fun weekend at the field—didn’t come out on top this time, but every outing is an opportunity to win or learn.
We started watching “That 90s Show” this week, We started watching “That 90s Show” this week, and I don’t know how old Kitty is supposed to be, but I am certainly running on the same wavelength with her. 😂😂😂

She believes in having all the snacks for all the kids, “I’m getting all the -itos!” 

She knows the kids and talks to them through each of the different phases and stages. 

She makes the corny jokes, believes the best, and loves all the kids as her own. 

This is the kind of home I want to have as we walk through the teen years and beyond. The home with the snacks. The easy place. The hang out. Glad we get to walk through it all together.
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