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2013/Baby Gray/grief/Mr. Gray/tips/tricks/writing

Worth Writing About

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 4 Comments

Every now and again, I wonder why I write. [The search function on the site is apparently not working correctly; I had plans for a screen shot of all the posts ...

2013/baking/cupcakes/Recipes/tips/tricks

A Sprinkle of This! A Sprinkle of That!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

I posted this photo on Instagram and Facebook yesterday, so sorry if it’s a repeat for you, but people loved the idea! When I am doing sprinkles on cupcak...

anniversary/Aunt B/New Orleans/products/salve/Sephora/Smith's lip/tips

Keepin’ Up with the Smith’s

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

(Yes, that needs an apostrophe.)  Mr. Gray and I went to New Orleans on an anniversary trip a while back. While it wasn’t my favorite city in the wor...

2013/Christmas/gifts/grandparents/lists/parenting/preschool/shopping/tips/toddler/wishlist

So Tell Me What You Want (What You Really, Really Want)

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

You sang that title, didn’t you?  It seems like summer is just winding down, but I’m already in full-on Christmas shopping mode. Granted, I lik...

carpet/cleaning/gross/tips

Magic Carpet, Indeed

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 2 Comments

We have a mystery spot on the carpet in our bedroom. I don’t really know where it came from, but what I do know is that when I shampooed the carpet, the s...

Baby Gray/home/Mr. Gray/road trip/tips

The Point of Return

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

When gone for a long weekend, there are a few tell-tale ways to know we’re home–especially if it’s been a road trip. 1. Gear at the door. I st...

#WeHaveItAllTogether/2013/ideas/tips/tricks

Wordless Wednesday: The Time I Cleaned Up a Spill with a Diaper Edition

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

(Did I mention it was a “no food or drinks” area?)

breakfast/cooking/dinner/lunch/meal plan/Recipes/tips

Do Plan

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

People ask all the time how I manage to only go to the grocery store once a week. They usually follow it up with, “Do you still plan your meals for the we...

dinner/meal plan/Mr. Gray/pancakes/Recipes/tips

You Can Thank Me Later

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Mid-morning yesterday, I read that it was National Blueberry Pancake Day. Mr. Gray loves blueberry pancakes, so I adjusted our dinner menu a little to allow for...

cleaning/gross/hair/home/tips

Squee-gee, Thanks!

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 4 Comments

I cannot believe I’m about to share this photo.   Here’s the thing. My hair is everywhere: it burns up vacuum motors, clogs drains, and sticks ...

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