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Category: Elf on the Shelf

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Christmastime is Here Again

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

+ So, Teddy Elf is doing minimal work this year. Maybe he has a lot going on. Maybe he moved recently and is still out of sorts. Maybe it’s just a lot of ...

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Teddy Tuesday

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Teddy Elf is back, and he’s been bringing fun and cheer to share! He’s brought gift lists to shop for children who don’t have gifts, treats to...

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Thursday Thirteen

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Yeah, I made that up. It’s not a thing. When my computer has been crashed, and I have a lot of catching up to do, it seems the best route to take, though....

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Tuesday Ten: Chrismastime is Coming!

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

1.  I am a firm “no Christmas until after Thanksgiving” kind of girl. As a matter of fact, one of my very favorite days is Chrismasday, the Sunday a...

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She Thinks She’s All That Because She’s So Popular

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Actual words spoken by one of the girls I used to babysit. Words to live by. Really, though, check out what was most popular for The Gray Matters in 2013. ...

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Elf-Capades!

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

My goodness. This has been the strangest holiday season I can remember. Matter of fact, this pretty much sums it up. For a family that is pretty much never sick...

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The Teddy Chronicles

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Teddy Elf has been so fun to have around. It’s work to make sure he’s moved and make sure he has the supplies needed each day, but it’s worth ...

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Tuesday Ten on Ten

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

I’ve kind of taken a shine to the ol’ Tuesday Ten! 1. We’re having so much fun with Teddy the elf! Baby Gray love, love, loved his shopping li...

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Monday Love

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Nothing beats a productive day, and I love my Mondays for just that reason! It is often my most productive day because it helps us set the week off in the right...

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Ready, Teddy?

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 6 Comments

What a crazy week! Our home has been riddled with sickness, and our Christmas goodies have been stuck in storage. I finally had a chance to sneak over today and...

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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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