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ATM/money/Wordless Wednesday

Wordless Wednesday: The Time My Money Got Stuck in the ATM Edition

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

balance/food/money

Too Much of a Good Thing

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

… is still too much. While I tend to be an extremist and perfectionist in a few areas, I really, honestly believe that in most aspects, balance and modera...

baby food/Baby Gray/grocery store/money/saving

More Bang for Your Buck

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

So, since Baby Gray’s arrival, I have been grocery shopping a little smarter than I used to, which is absolutely necessary when your not-quite-nine-month-...

freezer/money/planning/Recipes/saving/shopping

It’s a Plan, Stan

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

I mentioned in yesterday’s post that I only go to the grocery store once a week. I started meal planning a few years ago, and it’s made a HUGE diffe...

free/money/swagbucks

Makin’ Some ‘Bucks!

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

I saw on a friend’s blog that she signed up for Swagbucks… So, I did, too! You can earn points toward free stuff… Here is my referral link. Us...

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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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Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” 

IYKYK
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.
Happy 2023! ✨ New year, same me. No word. No b Happy 2023! ✨

New year, same me.

No word. No big goals or check boxes to tick. Grateful that His mercies are new each morning and I can change and grow anytime I find something I’d like to shift or work on. 

January 1st isn’t anything magical. If you didn’t start today, start tomorrow. Small steps make the biggest impact. Things don’t have to be all or nothing. Want to start something? Just start. 

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
‭‭Lamentations‬ ‭3‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Hope your 2023 is filled with health and happiness!
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