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2016/kindergarten/parenting/teaching/tips

Back to School | Back to Cool

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Jolie / 1 Comment

(Do you remember that commercial? No? Just me? Okay, then.) Well, the boy and I have officially survived our first week of school–and by survived, I mean ...

#buildingthegrayhouse/#mailthatmatters/Christmas/Purpose Box/Santa/stock show/The Charming Moose/tips/Type 1 Diabetes

A Little Light Housekeeping

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

+ Oh, remember the time we went to see Santa? In December? Yeah, about that. Look how cute he is. Craziest part of that trip was realizing that he’ll be i...

2015/Baby Gray/organization/t-ball/team mom/tips/tricks

How to Survive a Dugout Full of T-Ballers

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

I’m pretty sure you can take the teacher out of the classroom, but you can’t actually take the teacher out of her. Classroom management was my thing...

Baby Gray/car/drive/Lily Jade Co/reviews/road trip/tips/travel/tricks

Happy Kids, Happy Car

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 11 Comments

Lily Jade sent me a Baby Bag to review; all opinions are my own. I wouldn’t share it if I didn’t love it!  I like to think of my son as well-tr...

Aunt Carrie/friends/kindness/love/pay it forward/Rules to Live By/tips

Rules to Live By

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Yesterday when I posted our photo saying we always stop at neighborhood lemonade stands, a friend replied, “What a good rule to live by!” Yes, yes i...

coupons/hotel/money saving/tips/travel/tricks

Hotel, Motel, Holiday Inn

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

I’m not the most easy going traveler (shocker, I know). I prefer to stay in a hotel (no motel here) that’s at least decent. I’ve actually left...

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Nailed It!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

If there’s one thing I’m not, it’s a nail gal. I had acrylic (gel, something) nails for most of high school and part of college, but now IR...

2014/Recipes/tips/travel

Take-to-Make

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

I’ve posted before about take-to-make preparation and packing. I’m most comfortable with my kitchen stuff, so I try to recreate that as much as poss...

chicken/homemade/kitchen/Recipes/tips/tricks

A Little Variation

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Some dishes are made to be prepared the same way every single time. They’re the best one way and one way only (Grammie/Aunt Cookie’s potatoes fall u...

2013/Aggies/art/Baby Gray/baking/Christmas/crafts/Elf on the Shelf/Halloween/Johnny Football/preschool/Teddy/tips/tricks/writing

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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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?” 

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.
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