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{feature & giveaway :: Mint Julep Monograms}

September 13, 2010 ·
Filed Under: giveaway, shop feature


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Blog friends — today, on this fine Monday morning, I’ve got a monogram shop feature & giveaway for you. I know… Amazing! Perfect. All things wonderful ;] Some times Monday’s can be “blah” days, but not when we have monograms to gawk at…

Hillary and I first laid eyes on each other at Blissom in Nashville in February {see, blog conferences are cool!}. We sat at the same table during a panel and I was mesmerized by her southern accent, her sweet personality, and the little baby bump she carried :]

Hillary’s sweet baby girl was born in July and I can’t even imagine all the monogrammed goodness that baby has.

Get to know the designer:

As a true Southern gal, Hillary has always appreciated a good monogram. She has combined her love of cute gifts and personalized items to create Mint Julep Monograms– an online monogrammed boutique to customize a special gift for you or a loved one. She offers original gift ideas for baby, teacher, that perfect present and all holiday needs. She may or may not be drinking Mint Juleps while monogramming (okay- most likely not, but wouldn’t that be lovely?).

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I browsed Hillary’s shop and below are some of my favorite items. But there are tons more — check them out yourself?

{fun frilly apron — child}

{nap roll with blanket}

{hampton striped bib}

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The Giveaway:

enter to win $30 shop credit with Mint Julep Monograms

To Enter:

Visit Hillary’s shop and comment with your favorite item{s}.

For Extra Entries:

Be sure to leave an extra entry for each…

  • tweet it:
    I {heart} Mint Julep Monograms by @TheOtherMama {yeow!}. Enter to win $30 credit on @GussySews’ blog: http://bit.ly/cFOdnm
  • facebook it
  • “Like” their Facebook fan page
  • follow Hillary on twitter (@TheOtherMama)
  • follow me on twitter (@GussySews)
  • follow Hillary’s blog
  • follow my blog


This giveaway is open to US residents only and ends on Wednesday {9/15} evening.

A special thanks to Hillary for offering this fabulous giveaway to the Gussy community.

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Comments

  1. Kellyn says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:08 am

    I LOVE the bloomers! My sister is having a little girl and I could see her scooting around with those one! Super cute!

  2. Kellyn says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:09 am

    I follow you on Twitter FritzFactz

  3. Kellyn says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:09 am

    I follow The Other Mama on Twitter

  4. Kelly says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:10 am

    Love all the stuff – market totes, shopper bag, and the tshirts! too muich to chhose from!!

  5. Kelly says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:11 am

    i follow your blog

  6. Kelly says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:12 am

    i now follow Hiillary’s blog also!

  7. Jingle says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:14 am

    I absolutely LOVE the mini market tote! It is so adorable and useful!

  8. Jingle says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:15 am

    I like their facebook page!

  9. Jingle says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:16 am

    I follow Hillary on Twitter! (@JustJingle)

  10. Jingle says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:16 am

    I follow you on Twitter!

  11. Jingle says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:16 am

    I follow your blog!

  12. Jennifer says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:16 am

    The bird top and short set is my favorite! But I also love the kitchen towels — I need some new ones!

  13. Jennifer says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:17 am

    And I tweeted. @TalesOfAPeanut http://twitter.com/TalesOfAPeanut/status/24391156250

  14. Jennifer says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:17 am

    And I like her facebook page!

  15. Jennifer says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:17 am

    And I follow Hilary on twitter!

  16. Jennifer says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:18 am

    And I follow Hilary’s blog!

  17. Jennifer says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:18 am

    And I follow your blog!

  18. DrayaAnn says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:21 am

    Who doesn’t need a super hero cape!!! SO cute!

  19. DrayaAnn says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:21 am

    I’m a follower of Gussy too!

  20. Roberta says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:30 am

    My favortie is the red toile shopper because it would go so well here at the Love Shack ;)

  21. Roberta says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:32 am

    yes…I’m a follower of Gussy ;)

  22. Ashley says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:36 am

    I love the sassy little aprons! My daughter needs one!

  23. Ashley says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:36 am

    I follow your blog.

  24. jenn says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:38 am

    I love it all! I think Mari really needs the sippy cup…but the velco can wraps would be GREAT stocking stuffers! :)

  25. Cristy says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:39 am

    LOVE: the market bags, the coffee cup, & the sippy cups… I would have a very hard time choosing!

  26. Jesica says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:42 am

    LOVE the polka dot market tote! So cute!

  27. Jesica says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:43 am

    And, I follow your blog!

  28. Lauren says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:44 am

    I love the market totes!

  29. Lauren says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:45 am

    I follow you on twitter!

  30. Lauren says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:45 am

    I follow your blog!

  31. Bekah says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:47 am

    I love the football scarf! It would be so perfect for fall games.

  32. Bekah says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:49 am

    I follow you on twitter. @kufb50
    kufb50 at gmail dot com

  33. Bekah says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:49 am

    I follow Hillary on twitter. @kufb50
    kufb50 at gmail dot com

  34. Bekah says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:50 am

    I tweeted! http://twitter.com/kufb50/status/24393867445
    kufb50 at gmail dot com

  35. heidi says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:57 am

    how cute, I love the baby bloomers!!!

  36. Courtney says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:57 am

    I tweeted it!!

  37. Courtney says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:58 am

    I facebooked it!

  38. Joanna says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:59 am

    I LOVE the traveling cosmetic bag.

  39. Shaina says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:00 am

    I LOVE the market totes!

  40. Amanda K. says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:00 am

    Great giveaway! I love the baby bloomers. So precious!

  41. Courtney says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:02 am

    I also liked her facebook page

  42. Courtney says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:03 am

    I love the football scarf and the frilly apron!

  43. Joanna says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:03 am

    tweet!

  44. Skye says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:03 am

    OOH, i love the mini market tote. perfect for grocery shopping! :D

  45. Courtney says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:04 am

    I follow Hilary’s blog!

  46. Skye says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:06 am

    tweet tweet! :D

  47. Skye says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:06 am

    Followed her blog!

  48. Skye says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:06 am

    Liked her on FB!

  49. Skye says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:07 am

    Already follow your blog!

  50. Courtney says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:07 am

    I follow you on twitter!

  51. Courtney says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:07 am

    I follow Hilary’s blog too!

  52. Southern Gal says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:10 am

    I love the market totes…all of them. And the baby bloomers and all the baby items. (I have a granddaughter who would look smashing in all of that!) Thanks.

  53. Southern Gal says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:11 am

    I follow your blog.

  54. Skye says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:11 am

    Followed her on twitter!

  55. Skye says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:12 am

    and finally! i already follow Gussy on twitter! (everyone should… )

  56. jenelle says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:35 am

    i follow your blog! :)

  57. Jessica says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:37 am

    I love the fun frilly aprons!!

  58. Stephanie says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:38 am

    The market totes are fantastic!

  59. Angie H says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:46 am

    Wow! The market totes are calling my name!

  60. amy says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:47 am

    I like the flower market tote. I’ve been seeing similar totes around and they are so cute!

  61. Emily says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:52 am

    I love the aprons!! So cute with all the ruffles! :)

  62. Emily says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:53 am

    I follow Gussy!

  63. Shannon Vytlas says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:55 am

    I love the brown medium market tote. This would be perfect for all my trips to the flea markets and farmers markets.

  64. Pamela says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:58 am

    I love the damask hostess apron and the Merci backpack. I am feeling European today!!! Love the beautiful items.
    beehope3 at gmail dot com

  65. Amanda D. says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:58 am

    I love those collapsable totes, LOVE them for grocery shopping.

  66. Amanda D. says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:59 am

    Also tweeted, @primandpropah

  67. Amanda D. says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    Also followed Hillary on Twitter! Holla!

  68. Amanda D. says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    I have followed Gussy for sometime now! @primandpropah

  69. Amanda D. says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:01 pm

    And also follow the Gussy blog!

  70. Amanda D. says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    And I “liked” Hillary on Facebook!

  71. Valerie says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    I really like the sippy cups, mini backpack, and the hostess apron!

  72. Valerie says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    I follow you on twitter: valceratops

  73. Valerie says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    I follow your blog, I subscribe in google reader.

  74. rebecca says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    love the halloween tote bags!

  75. rebecca says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    i follow you:)

  76. Sarah M says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    I love any of the sizes of Market Bags…too cute!
    Sarah M

  77. Ashley Gurski says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    i would buy either the fleece throw or the hostess apron!

  78. Ashley Gurski says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    i follow your blog

  79. Teresa says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    My favorite is the Medium Damask Market Tote. Cute!

  80. Teresa says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:22 pm

    I follow your blog!

  81. Ashley Gurski says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    i added “The other Momma” to my google feed

  82. Sarah M says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    I also already follow yoru blog via Google Reader!
    Sarah M

  83. Bekah says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    I *love* the damask and polka dot market totes!!

  84. lisap says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    I have actually been looking for somethig like the damask market basket! I absolutely love it!!

  85. Bekah says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:38 pm

    I follow you!

  86. Katie says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:42 pm

    I love the Damask Market Tote

  87. susan r says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:43 pm

    The Shopper Tote Bags
    susanerios at hotmail.com

  88. susan r says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    I follow this blog!
    susanerios at hotmail.com

  89. Washington Woman says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:55 pm

    I love the market totes!

  90. Washington Woman says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    I follow you on Twitter

  91. Washington Woman says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    I follow your blog

  92. Kelly says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    LOVE love love the Luna B tees. My son would look so cute in one.

  93. Kelly says

    September 13, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    I follow u and Theothermama

  94. jess says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:28 pm

    oooo…i love love LOVE the personalized onesies and t’s!!!

  95. jess says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    i follow you on twitter

  96. jess says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    i follow theothermama on twitter

  97. jess says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    i follow mint julep on twitter

  98. jess says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    i follow your blog

  99. jess says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    and hillary’s blog :)

  100. FoxyMomma says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    cute shop!! i like the Nap Roll with Blanket in camo for my son!

    jessicacotten@gmail.com

  101. Sarah P. says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    I love the nap roll! What a cute idea :)

  102. FoxyMomma says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    i tweeted! ;-)

    http://twitter.com/jessicaecotten/status/24406164764
    jessicacotten@gmail.com

  103. FoxyMomma says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    i like their fb page

    jessicacotten@gmail.com

  104. FoxyMomma says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    i follow hillary on twitter

    @jessicaecotten
    jessicacotten@gmail.com

  105. FoxyMomma says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    i follow you on twitter

    @jessicaecotten
    jessicacotten@gmail.com

  106. FoxyMomma says

    September 13, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    i follow your blog

    jessicacotten@gmail.com

  107. Christy says

    September 13, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    My favorite is the velcro can wraps..

    m.chphotography@hotmail.com

  108. Christy says

    September 13, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    I am a gussy follower

  109. Katie says

    September 13, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    I want one of the bags for myself. I keep buying her stuff for others.

  110. Katie says

    September 13, 2010 at 2:40 pm

    I follow her blog.

  111. Katie says

    September 13, 2010 at 2:41 pm

    I found out about the give away on fb!

  112. Jennifer says

    September 13, 2010 at 2:59 pm

    I like the minky pillowcase for my daughter.

  113. suburban Prep says

    September 13, 2010 at 3:11 pm

    I love the Toile Shopper Tote Bags

  114. carrie says

    September 13, 2010 at 3:18 pm

    i love all of hillary’s stuff!

  115. carrie says

    September 13, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    i already “like” mint julep on FB!

  116. carrie says

    September 13, 2010 at 3:19 pm

    i follow hillary’s blog too!

  117. Ashley says

    September 13, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    I love the Fleece Throw!

  118. sy says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:13 pm

    i love the Cosmetic Bag Set.
    songyueyu at gmail

  119. Liz says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    I like the cape!

  120. Liz says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    I follow you on twitter!

  121. Liz says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:16 pm

    I follow Hilary on twitter!

  122. sy says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:32 pm

    i tweeted:http://twitter.com/syytta/status/24419465963

  123. Kari says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    I absolutely LOVE the market totes!

  124. sy says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    i like their Facebook fan page

  125. Kari says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    I tweeted (@slugbugblue)

  126. sy says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    i follow you on twitter (@GussySews)

  127. Kari says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    I follow YOU on twitter

  128. sy says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    i follow your blog

  129. sy says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    i follow Hillary on twitter (@TheOtherMama)

  130. Kari says

    September 13, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    I follow Hilary on Twitter

  131. Cassie C says

    September 13, 2010 at 7:39 pm

    Oh my goodness! The pink medium tote is calling my name! I can see my future students returning their library books in it!

    Thanks Hillary and Gussy for the fabulous giveaway!

  132. Cassie C says

    September 13, 2010 at 7:40 pm

    I am now a happy liker of Mint Julep on facebook!

  133. Johanna says

    September 13, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    So cute! Love those bloomers.

  134. Johanna says

    September 13, 2010 at 8:07 pm

    Already like you on FB!

    • Johanna says

      September 13, 2010 at 8:08 pm

      I meant follow you on Twitter. Dur.

  135. Stephanie C. says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    I love the Black Damask Overnight Duffle Bag.

  136. Stephanie C. says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    follow your blog

  137. Stephanie C. says

    September 13, 2010 at 10:40 pm

    follow you on twitter

  138. alison says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:01 pm

    I think my favorite is the red toile tote bag. There’s just something about toile….

  139. Diana says

    September 13, 2010 at 11:50 pm

    What a cute shop! I love the different market totes in all the various sizes.

  140. Shandell says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:01 am

    loooove the hostess apron

  141. Shandell says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:05 am

    following The Other Mama on twitter {@ShanLeAnn}

  142. Shandell says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:06 am

    already follow Gussy Sews {@ShanLeAnn}

  143. Shandell says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:07 am

    follow Hillary’s blog

  144. Shandell says

    September 14, 2010 at 12:07 am

    follow your blog!

  145. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:31 am

    Loving the mini market tote – perfect for carrying around all of my “stuff”!

  146. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:31 am

    Follow you on Twitter – @thesweetpetunia

  147. Jacky {The Sweetest Petunia} says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:32 am

    blog follower!

  148. Kristen says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:36 am

    All of the Market Totes are beautiful!
    kristen_ng04@yahoo.com

  149. Kristen says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:37 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway – @kris10mary.
    (kristen_ng04@yahoo.com)

  150. Kristen says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:37 am

    I follow you on Twitter – @kris10mary.
    (kristen_ng04@yahoo.com)

  151. Kristen says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:38 am

    I follow Hillary on Twitter – @kris10mary.
    (kristen_ng04@yahoo.com)

  152. Kristen says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:38 am

    I also follow your blog.
    (kristen_ng04@yahoo.com)

  153. Kara says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:40 am

    I like the fleece throw and the linen hand towels! Her stuff is wonderful..if I had children I would deffinetly want some of the kid stuff.. :)

  154. Kara says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:43 am

    I just added the comment to my facebook page..

  155. Kara says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:44 am

    I just “liked” Mint Julep Monograms on Facebook..

  156. Kara says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:47 am

    I’m now following your blog. :)

  157. Kara says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:48 am

    I’m now a follower on Hillary’s blog..

  158. Melissa B. says

    September 14, 2010 at 8:21 am

    I love the Medium Damask Market Tote

  159. Melissa B. says

    September 14, 2010 at 8:21 am

    I am a follower of your blog

  160. Melissa B. says

    September 14, 2010 at 8:22 am

    I follow you on twitter

  161. Katie @ Making This Home says

    September 14, 2010 at 8:52 am

    may I please give this to my soon-to-be-a-mamma-SIL? Thanks so much ladies!~

  162. Katy P says

    September 14, 2010 at 9:04 am

    My favorite is the Customized Children’s Clothing- Pleated Sleeve shirt!

  163. Katy P says

    September 14, 2010 at 9:06 am

    Following you on Twitter. @presprizes

  164. Katy P says

    September 14, 2010 at 9:06 am

    Following Hillary on Twitter. @presprizes

  165. Joanna says

    September 14, 2010 at 9:31 am

    I follow hilary on twitter.

  166. Joanna says

    September 14, 2010 at 9:31 am

    I follow your blog.

  167. Joanna says

    September 14, 2010 at 9:34 am

    I follow you on twitter.

  168. Courtenay says

    September 14, 2010 at 10:25 am

    In LOVE with Hilary’s Large Houndstooth Market Tote & Linen Guest Towels- Large Hemstitched. So so cute!

  169. Amy C says

    September 14, 2010 at 11:17 am

    I like the small market tote with cover.

  170. Amy C says

    September 14, 2010 at 11:17 am

    I follow your blog!

  171. Danielle says

    September 14, 2010 at 11:35 am

    I like the market totes.
    – Danielle
    other-option AT hotmail DOT com

  172. Danielle says

    September 14, 2010 at 11:36 am

    I follow your blog.
    – Danielle
    other-option AT hotmail DOT com

  173. Nicole-Lynn says

    September 14, 2010 at 3:43 pm

    What a generous giveaway! I went to her site and love the Medium Damask Market Tote! How fun it would be to take it to the farmer’s market every weekend!

    My fiance and I are on a budget saving for our wedding and on our first home so winning this fun giveaway would be so nice!

    Seasidesmitten@aol.com

  174. Nicole-Lynn says

    September 14, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    I already follow you!

    Seasidesmitten@aol.com

  175. Nicole-Lynn says

    September 14, 2010 at 3:46 pm

    I follow Hillary’s blog via email.

    Seasidesmitten@aol.com

  176. Mellisa says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    I love the large market tote – looks cute and functional!

  177. Mellisa says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    like mint julep on facebook

  178. Mellisa says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    Follow the other mama on twitter @mellisarock

  179. Mellisa says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:34 pm

    follow you on twitter @mellisarock

  180. Mellisa says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    follow your blog – e-mail subscription

  181. Mellisa says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    signed up for e-mail subscription to Hillary’s blog! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  182. Tara says

    September 14, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    Love the custom hooded towel!

  183. lisap says

    September 14, 2010 at 6:25 pm

    I follow your blog, Maggie!

  184. Kristin McLendon says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    How to choose just one? We are expecting our first child in March so I would definitely go with something for the new infant–just don’t know blue or pink yet!

  185. Oh My Darling says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:38 pm

    Love the snack square!

  186. Oh My Darling says

    September 14, 2010 at 7:38 pm

    Follow you on twitter @ohmydarlingblog

  187. Celeste says

    September 14, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    the Merci backpack (:

  188. Celeste says

    September 14, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    I follow you on twitter @celeste_w

  189. Celeste says

    September 14, 2010 at 10:48 pm

    and – I follow your blog

  190. Celeste says

    September 14, 2010 at 10:49 pm

    and – I am now also following Hillary’s blog

  191. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    September 15, 2010 at 12:58 am

    I love the Toile shopper tote bags! So cute! I have a soft spot for Toile.

  192. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    September 15, 2010 at 12:58 am

    Tweeted!

  193. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    September 15, 2010 at 12:59 am

    I follow Gus Gus on Twitter!

  194. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    September 15, 2010 at 12:59 am

    I follow your blog!

  195. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    September 15, 2010 at 1:01 am

    I follow The Other Mama on twitter now!

  196. Jenni Carlisle says

    September 15, 2010 at 3:28 am

    Gee my knee, I definitely cannot just pick one! I love the basket with damask, love love love the frilly apron child size & adult for me and the mini, and the yummy hand towels!

  197. Jenni Carlisle says

    September 15, 2010 at 3:29 am

    Mint Julep FB fan

  198. Jenni Carlisle says

    September 15, 2010 at 3:29 am

    following Hillary on Twitter

  199. Jenni Carlisle says

    September 15, 2010 at 3:29 am

    following YOU on Twitter, of course

  200. Jenni Carlisle says

    September 15, 2010 at 3:30 am

    following Hillary’s blog

  201. Jenni Carlisle says

    September 15, 2010 at 3:30 am

    Following Gussy’s blog, always…anywhere

  202. Jenni Carlisle says

    September 15, 2010 at 3:31 am

    tweeted

    @jennilynncar

    http://twitter.com/jennilynncar/status/24552646820

  203. Kiki_Dawn says

    September 15, 2010 at 11:23 am

    I love the Infant Hooded Towel and the Fleece Throw!

  204. Kiki_Dawn says

    September 15, 2010 at 11:26 am

    Following Hillary on twitter
    @kiki_dawn

  205. Kiki_Dawn says

    September 15, 2010 at 11:27 am

    Following you on twitter!
    @kiki_dawn

  206. Kiki_Dawn says

    September 15, 2010 at 11:27 am

    Following your blog :)

  207. Emily says

    September 15, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    I love the market totes!

  208. Emily says

    September 15, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    I’m following your blog, too. Thanks for doing the giveaway!

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Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in metro-Detroit. She has been writing online since 2008.
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Reflecting on this today 💓🕊 When I reflect o Reflecting on this today 💓🕊 When I reflect on the moments I’ve felt my mind spinning, my emotions swirly, it’s almost always when I’m not feasting on the word of God. Not that reading scripture is the cure for anxiety —no! Rather, it’s hard to worry when we’re worshipping.
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#womenintheword #wearethehomemakers #scripture #dailyintheword #titus2woman #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #anxiety #anxietyawareness
Current backyard status: stunning in wonder ❄️ Current backyard status: stunning in wonder ❄️✨
A quiet night: the furnace is running, the tea is A quiet night: the furnace is running, the tea is hot, and the whisper of a page turning. ♨️☕️📖 // We are breaking from school this week, my plan is to read a lot, walk a lot, and rest a lot. How about you?

#mothersofinstagram #tea #winterreading #hygge
I fought every internal comment I could think of a I fought every internal comment I could think of and took my kiddos for a looooong walk today before dinner. ❄️✨ There’s just so much work required to raise children! I’m feeling like a tired lady. But sunshine & fresh air are good companions to keep around. 

We came home and I made “the best dinner ever”. Max specifically announced, “it’s so great you’re launching new meals to the world”. LOL— kids! 🤣👏🏻💓
How about a little Wednesday night introduction? 😘Social media sure has changed over the years and we don’t always SEE who we’re following or remember WHY we’re following certain accounts. 

So, hello! As you can gather, my name is Maggie ;) 

I started writing online (almost 13 years ago) to share the handmade products I was sewing. My shop was called Gussy Sews. ✂️👛I love the community that has grown from sewing & sharing online.

Let’s FFW to today: Zack and I live in Michigan and have four young children (2 boys & 2 girls). I slowly left the handmade industry and walked right into homemaking, homeschooling, and encouraging women through writing. 💕📝

Motherhood has been very hard on me. (And not just because of how close in age our four children are.) It’s been hard for me because I fought for years to accept that *it’s supposed to be hard*. 

I mean, how do you effectively teach another person to know and love the Lord? Bc that’s how I think of motherhood: a calling to nurture others by studying the One who nurtures me. So I gotta make the first move: study the Bible and seek Him first. As my friend Autumn reminded me, vulnerability births transformation. 

(I’ve had to be really vulnerable!)

So, yes motherhood has fully transformed me. But even more so, Christ has fully transformed me. My list of “all that He’s done for me” is off to a beautifully long start.

Something else I want you to know about me: I stalled for years before acknowledging I have anxiety and depression. It’s hard to talk about this because of course this isn’t forever “my hardship”, but rather because acknowledging this means to heal I have to work through some really difficult things. ✨

But my friend Jesus walks alongside me. He’s already done a mighty work in my heart, including helping me process my anger in healthier ways. I’ve also adopted a heart for sisterhood, mothering, and Titus 2 mentorship.

Sometimes our greatest losses are our greatest gains? That’s what I’m clinging to!

How about you? Tell me something about yourself so I can get to know you on a deeper heart level. 🖤🖤
How do you play in the winter? // We had a really How do you play in the winter? // We had a really great time visiting family in northern Michigan. On my blog I share a few ways we played outside, plus I describe a memorable childhood game ❄️☃️. Did you play it as a kiddo?
We had gotten a bit lazy with our rhythms: screens We had gotten a bit lazy with our rhythms: screens in the morning (HGTV), playtime before lessons, and not enough quiet time after lunch. This made for a really, ummm, unenjoyable learning experience. 

But today! Today we reset the rhythm, and we have had a much happier home & time learning together. 👏🏻
Visit my stories for a quick message from ME — t Visit my stories for a quick message from ME — think outside the box in terms of how you view the definition of “motherhood” 💓😘 (also: look at my little friend, she’s sooooo snuggly)
It’s another cold, winter day. ❄️Today I hop It’s another cold, winter day. ❄️Today I hope to bundle up for another family nature walk, knowing the fresh air sweeps out any & all frustration, inviting inspiration inside. ✨That’s something we all need more of.
seriously LOL: I’ve found the secret to calming seriously LOL: I’ve found the secret to calming the Laundry Beast (as a family of 6). Who wants the inside scoop? ✔️🧺👏🏻
Another batch of “fun mail” is headed out tomo Another batch of “fun mail” is headed out tomorrow :) small celebrations like this are very life giving! PS. thinking of starting a zoom book club — I need more sisterhood in my life. 👏🏻📖
The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are turning. The tea is calm. 🖤☕️🧺📖
Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his ful Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his full costume and laser blaster and of course the Buzz action figure he flys around 🌟💚💙💨someone has discovered a superhero crush! #joyinmotherhood #slowmornings #surprisedbymotherhood // Landon @ 2.5yo
Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to read this year. Plus my reading goal for the year. And a few practicals ways I fit in reading as a mama of four young children & homeschooling them. Basically, all the good stuff ☺️💓📖 #maggiewhitleydotcom #readersofinstagram #read #readmorebooks
It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the fu It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the furniture as we took the tree down Tuesday midday. Def one of my fav things to do.🎄👋🏻 We made it through our first week back to school since mid-December! It was rough to begin but ended with high fives. ⭐️✏️This morning I zoomed with a mama friend and I’m impressed with the many topics we covered. Sisterhood is sooooo necessary! ☕️👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼

Just a few cheery memories from my week! How about you?
Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activiti Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activities. I finished my last book moments before 2020 ended, which brought my started list to a close. Small joys add up to big joys ;)

What are you reading this year? Currently?

How many books are you planning to read? What’s your goal?

I’ll share what’s on my list for 2021 soon as I received some nice titles at Christmas. 📖✨🤍
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