nye party hats — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, December 30, 2015

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Yep, you got it! I have another fun and easy eHow post for New Year's Eve! Make your own chalkboard hats that you can write resoluti...

easy party poppers for the new year — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, December 28, 2015

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I have been so excited to show you these fun party poppers I made for eHow. Hop on over to their site for the full post !

Merry Merry — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, December 23, 2015

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We are happy to celebrate Christmas this year with family by our side. The little ones running around, laughing and playing, in anticipat...

the first snow — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, December 21, 2015

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This weekend we were excited to wake up to the first snow of the season. The kids came running in and jumped onto our bed giggling over t...

naughty or nice — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, December 18, 2015

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Last year, Matilda didn't get to meet Santa because she was sick and we weren't able to make it to NYC. But this year made up for...

secret santa with cricut — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, December 16, 2015

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This post is sponsored by Cricut and contains affiliate links. I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links....

ugly holiday tin makeover — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, December 14, 2015

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We all have some ugly holiday tins that sit around and pass between relatives or neighbors. So why not make them beautiful, something to ...

congrats — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, December 11, 2015

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I feel in love with both of these books a while back. And have been holding onto them for just the right friend to announce her pregnancy...

plan rudolph — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, December 9, 2015

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The commercials get me every year. You know, the ones where someone gives the perfect gift, which of course is a puppy! And just like tha...

baby hog — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, December 7, 2015

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My latest niece was born a month ago and we are gearing up to meet her over the Christmas holiday. Babies are the absolute best. I rememb...

fun with refinery29 gift curator — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, December 4, 2015

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What is more fun than wrapping the perfect gift? Finding it, of course! I love gift guides. I love the modern layouts that people create...

advent calendar with lights — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, December 2, 2015

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Using the extra lights I made for the Merry Mag Holiday Garland , it was easy to make an advent calendar! Especially with my Cricut Expl...

christmas light garland for Merry Mag — by Cloudy Day Gray on Tuesday, December 1, 2015

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Today, I am thrilled to be sharing this project in collaboration with Melissa of The Sweet Escape and a group of top notch creative blog...

in thanks and giving — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, November 27, 2015

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The year that Matilda was in the hospital for Thanksgiving represents a shift in my understanding of the holiday itself. What once was ab...

tree hunting in ugly christmas sweaters — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, November 25, 2015

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We love heading out into the forest to find the perfect tree . Sure, I was hoping for snow this year, but the day's sky was the perfe...

on-time holiday cards — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, November 20, 2015

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Okay, so I am the first to admit that I am not the best at sending holiday cards on time. But who decides what is on time? Shouldn't ...

marbled turkey craft — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, November 11, 2015

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Projects that are simple, cost effective, and have room for a little error are my kind of projects! I have been wanting to play around wi...

exciting news! — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, November 9, 2015

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Every single day Matilda reminds me of what is important in life. She puts her coat and boots on and heads outside to play rain or shine....

"to the moon" decoration banner diy — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, November 6, 2015

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We needed something to hang above Matilda's bed, I wanted it to be something meaningful and unique to her, so I chose the phrase ...

three year transplant-iversary — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, November 4, 2015

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We celebrated Matilda's three year transplant-iversary quietly this year. The kids were still recovering from the excitement of Hallo...

halloween 2015 — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, November 2, 2015

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Halloween 2015 might go down as one of the very best. We went to a play date earlier in the day and had so much fun watching the kids pla...

working from home — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, October 28, 2015

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I often get ahead of myself with crazy dreams and lofty goals. I make big plans and really enjoy daydreaming how things could play out. T...

feeling normal after transplant — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, October 23, 2015

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The last few years have been so challenging for so many reasons. I have been balancing such highs and lows, all while wondering if life w...

plaid bunny costume from pajamas — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, October 21, 2015

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Since Matilda decided that she didn't want to be a ghost anymore, I thought it would be fun to turn the tables on her bunny idea. In...

glow-in-the-dark halloween ghosts — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, October 19, 2015

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Simple Halloween decorations are my favorite. I remember making simple fabric ghosts like these with my mom as a child to decorate her cl...

pumpkin picking — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, October 16, 2015

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Of course, October has been changed for me . The leaves falling from the trees remind me of all the days spent looking down at Central Pa...

doing good and having fun — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, October 14, 2015

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We have been focusing on a challenge to give, live, and love with intent each and every day. My friend Mari  and I got together over an A...

DIY ghost costume — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, October 12, 2015

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So, Matilda has been talking about being a ghost for this Halloween since last Halloween. She would put a blanket over her head and walk ...

eucalyptus for my mom — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, October 9, 2015

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My mom has always kept eucalyptus in her home. It would be tucked in ceramic vases, strewn over the fireplace mantle, or placed front an...

antidepressants — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, October 7, 2015

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Remember when I told you guys that I was struggling with depression ? Well, now I want to let you all know that I am doing really well. I...

organ donor enrollment day — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, October 5, 2015

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Tuesday, October 6th is Organ Donor Enrollment Day, so I hope that you take a moment and talk with your family and friends about what org...

confetti pumpkins — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, October 2, 2015

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Matilda and I went to the farmer's market today on a mission to find white pumpkins. It all started when Matilda found my box of co...

teeth stories — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, September 28, 2015

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We have been taking Matilda to a dentist and talking about teeth concerns since they started popping up yellow. We have shared on the bl...

keepsake — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, September 25, 2015

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This project was made in partnership with Sprout by HP . Thank you for supporting my sponsors. For me, keepsakes open up a part of my m...

mighty matilda turns three — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, September 21, 2015

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Today is Matilda's 3rd birthday! When thinking of birthday themes I like to focus on two things, what does my child love right now an...

visionary journal - chasing big dreams — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, September 18, 2015

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Big transitions can cause setbacks in a lot of ways, but once the excuses started rolling in I lost track of my goals. This summer I gain...

lessons on expectations — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, September 14, 2015

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The biggest lesson that Matilda has taught me is to let go of expectations and find something good in every situation. And really, isn...

encyclopedia brown + free download — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, September 11, 2015

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Tyler started to read the Encyclopedia Brown books out-loud while the kids play as a way of cutting back on screen time. Before we knew ...

summer moments — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, September 7, 2015

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This summer embodied such a shift for our family. A shift from an old, mice-filled rental house , to our own home filled with hope and w...

migraines and mammograms — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, September 4, 2015

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Over the last few weeks I haven't been able to write or photograph as much as I like. Doctor appointment and medical issues have swal...

coLAB kindess — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, August 31, 2015

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When something is done in kindness, it is intentional, it is thoughtful, and it is meant to be full of joy. Above everything else in li...