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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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Currently…

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Jolie / 0 Comment

Currently, I am winding down my first year back in the classroom full-time. I forgot what a whirlwind that can be. Currently, I am thinking of things I want to ...

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Tuesday Ten: I’m Not Sure I Still Know How to Write Complete Sentences Edition

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Jolie / 0 Comment

I keep thinking I’ll write a new post. I come over to tell you all about all the things (or at least write them down for my own recollection), and nothing...

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On Gifts: End of School, Or Otherwise

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Jolie / 2 Comments

I saw a Facebook post this week from a mom who was so disgusted that a parent of another child sent an end of the year treat to school. Whether it was typical &...

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A Bit of a Recap

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Y’all, what a summer. It has been a whirlwind of emotions, coordination at the new house, plans that changed, changed back, and changed again. It’s ...

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Summer Fun Printable

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

It’s the boy’s last day of school today. We couldn’t bid farewell to our classroom friends without a fun little parting gift, of course! We gr...

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Quick Pickles

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

Last week, I tried my hand at homemade pickles. I promised I’d share them if they were delicious, and they were a hit over Fourth of July weekend! So, as ...

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Wordless Wednesday: Naked S’mores Edition

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

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All’s Well That Ends Well

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

The last day of swim lessons is a fun day. The kids wear their life jackets and play with balls, noodles, or their choice of water toys. They get their certific...

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‘Merica

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Celebrate with a cupcake (or three), some dirt, and some pyrotechnics!  If you want to make something cute to eat, that works too.

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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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