Unfinished Nutcracker Advent Calendar + Books — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, November 22, 2017

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Advent is about slowing down, spending time together, and focusing on the love and anticipation of Christmas. So this year, I teamed up w...

Hello and Goodbye with Alaska Airlines — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, November 13, 2017

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November is a month centered around family and giving thanks. A month to remember what is important, to hold each other tight. Alaska Airl...

get foxy with Cricut's EasyPress! — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, September 29, 2017

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Everywhere we go, Matilda asks if she can carry my bag. So, I knew just what I wanted to make for this partnership with Cricut reviewin...

Easy Fall Felt Garland with the Cricut Maker — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, September 15, 2017

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I could not be happier that I partnered with Cricut to play around with their new machine, the  Maker ! In my last post for them, you ...

Cricut Maker Review + Animal Mask DIY — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, August 21, 2017

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This post is in partnership with Cricut and includes affiliate links. This means that Cricut not only gave me the Maker, but I can earn a...

Embrace the Day with Parabo Press — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, August 18, 2017

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One big lesson I want my children to hold throughout their lives is to embrace the day. Life can be unexpected, predictable, hard, kind, ...

Pretzel Shirt with Cricut — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, August 16, 2017

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Cricut sent me the Bright Pad to play around with and let you know what I thought. Although this is part of a partnership between Cricu...

4th of July with Oriental Trading Company — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, June 26, 2017

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You know I love to celebrate the every day, and holidays are no exception. These are the memories that our children will carry with them ...

literary luau: a spring break adventure — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, April 19, 2017

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Spring comes to us a little later than most of the U.S. March and April can seem to last forever as the snow continues to fall and the te...

modern space and simply framed — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, April 17, 2017

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My kids (Parker, 6 at the time, and Matilda, 4) came to me just before Christmas with the grand idea to share a room. They were giddy wit...

spy games: a 7th birthday party — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, April 5, 2017

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Seven year olds are the best in so many ways. Their personalities are really starting to take shape and their imaginations are vivid. My ...

Random Acts of Kindness with Oriental Trading Co. — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, February 17, 2017

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The world needs more kindness, always. BUT, I am posting about random acts of kindness today because it is on the calendar as a day to ce...

smile forward — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, January 27, 2017

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Some of you may know that I am heading to Altitude Summit in Palm Springs, and that I am attending under the title of Social Media Direc...

popcorn surprise with Oriental Trading Co. — by Cloudy Day Gray on Thursday, January 19, 2017

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Do you remember when you were little and you could find actual toys in the bottom of cereal or cracker jack boxes? The marketing totally ...

holiday cards with minted — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, December 28, 2016

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We have a family tradition of cleaning on New Year's Eve. As much as I love the holiday season and all that it brings, I need that fr...

new year confetti with oriental trading — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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I was thrilled to partner with Oriental Trading Company for this festive New Year's Eve post! They sent me everything I needed to t...

time management + jord watch giveaway — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, November 4, 2016

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Time management is something that I struggle with daily. I have so many priorities, so many goals, and so many different things pulling m...

halloween felting with hello maypole — by Cloudy Day Gray on Monday, October 3, 2016

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I love simple garlands. I love them even more when they are made of felt balls. I was so impressed when I went with a friend to visit Aud...

camping with hide-a-boo — by Cloudy Day Gray on Friday, September 23, 2016

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Now that fall is officially here, like a mother bear, I am preparing for hibernation. Ha! It sounds funny, but it is true. If you live in...

5 reasons to play dress-up with oriental trading — by Cloudy Day Gray on Wednesday, September 21, 2016

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My kids love playing dress-up and right now is the best time to shop for Halloween costumes to add to your collection of outfits! As a k...