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Enter to win a $75 gift card to The Vintage Pearl!

November 22, 2013 · 89 Comments
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The holidays are nearing — can you believe Christmas is in less than 5 weeks? In between now and the end of the year are multiple holidays, ones that gather our communities for thanksgiving and merriment and hope. If you’re looking for hostess gift for a party you’ve been invited to, or if you’re looking for a sentimental gift, today’s feature & giveaway from our sponsor The Vintage Pearl is perfect for you :)

Erin has designed a line of items that are lovely for gifting the little lady or friend or mother in your life. Erin and her team even have gifts for men as well as keepsakes (check, check).

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Enjoy the feature, and be sure to enter to win a super generous gift card from TVP, just in time for the holidays, at the end of this post.

GET TO KNOW ERIN OF THE VINTAGE PEARL //

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I’m a stay at home Mom of four kids – Caleb is 12, Jonah is 10, Tessa is 9 and Eden is 5. I grew up playing competitive soccer and met my husband in college, and now I coach our high school’s girls team. I create handstamped jewelry that is designed to be simple yet meaningful. Our jewelry is inspired by life, love, faith, friendship and family. Many of our designs are created from scratch by us — our sketches become stamps and charms are molded by hand, making them totally unique to us! We are located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

I began TVP in 2007, hand stamping on my kitchen counter while at home with my kids. It began as a creative outlet, which turned into a hobby I loved, that unintentionally turned into a business.

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My favorite piece changes often, but I’m currently loving our new vintage spoon charm necklaces — we took old spoons and turned them into charms and stamp initials on them. They are so beautiful and fun, a piece that everyone notices when wearing it! You can see our four different styles here: one, two, three, four.

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I’m so proud of our team raising over $230,000 for Oklahoma disaster relief after the big Moore tornado last May! Wanting to help as much as possible we first began the fundraiser by donating 100% of each Love for Oklahoma necklace, thinking we MIGHT sell 1,000 necklaces. We ended up selling thousands of necklaces (to our surprise!) and our amazing team members volunteered to stay late, work weekends and donate their time to get them done — we have a pretty amazing team!

It’s A LOT of work, but if you love it and have a passion for it then stick with it. When you start to feel overwhelmed then hire part time help, and delegate to them the tasks you enjoy the least so that you can continue to do what you love. For me, that was customer service :)

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THE GIVEAWAY //

Erin has generously offered to one Gussy Sews ready a $75 gift card to her shop, The Vintage Pearl. Follow the rafflecopter prompts below to enter to win.

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Use promo code GUSSY15 for 15% off your order now through Friday, Nov 29th, click here to shop The Vintage Pearl. Good luck, we hope you win!

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  1. Kara says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:30 am

    I’ve been shopping at TVP for about 3 years now. I absolutely love all of their beautiful jewelry. Right now I’m coveting the vintage spoon necklaces! They remind me so much of my grandmothers house when I was growing up

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  2. Melissa says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:30 am

    I’ve been a vintage pearl fan for years and have one of her beautiful necklaces for my two boys.

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  3. Denise says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:36 am

    I have a couple of TVP necklaces! LOVE THEM!

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  4. Kristin Smith says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:38 am

    There are so many things that I love from TVP…I just ordered and got the Christmas Tree ornament….but I have always loved their chunky spinner ring….would put my kids names on it! :)

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  5. Chanda M says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:45 am

    Huge TVP fan!! :)

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  6. Sarah Bekius says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:53 am

    Love all the stuff!!

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  7. ozella zehner says

    November 22, 2013 at 4:10 am

    Love the vintage pearl, the blot and shop! My favorite everyday necklace!

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  8. Cynthia Stuckey says

    November 22, 2013 at 4:15 am

    Beautiful Shop! Thanks for introducing us.

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  9. Diane says

    November 22, 2013 at 4:23 am

    Love those vintage spoon necklaces! SO happy to have a TVP in Houston now!!

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  10. Danielle says

    November 22, 2013 at 4:36 am

    I am making it a personal goal to make all of my Christmas gifts this year…or buying handmade items! :)

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  11. Beth says

    November 22, 2013 at 4:43 am

    Love The Vintage Pearl, I’ve got to look at those Christmas ornaments. :)

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  12. Mara Yager says

    November 22, 2013 at 4:45 am

    I like the Southern Belle necklace! TY very much!

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  13. Robyn says

    November 22, 2013 at 5:11 am

    Love these!!!

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  14. Hannah J says

    November 22, 2013 at 5:14 am

    My sweet friend had twins last Christmas and her little boy died. . .she is having an awful time going into the holiday season (obviously) and I would love to get her the Dainty Names necklace with both kids’ names on it.

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  15. jill says

    November 22, 2013 at 5:30 am

    I love the vintage pearl….. I have the most beautiful ornament that goes on our tree every year. Would love to buy a necklace for my friend!

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  16. Michaela says

    November 22, 2013 at 5:51 am

    TVP is my absolute favorite! I recommend to every new mom I know to get keepsakes from TVP!

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  17. Amanda McCellon says

    November 22, 2013 at 6:10 am

    I love the vintage color charms. I’m newly married – so I would love an M for my new last name. Very simple, but elegant!

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  18. Carrie says

    November 22, 2013 at 6:24 am

    Awesome giveaway! Thank you!!

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  19. Angela King says

    November 22, 2013 at 6:27 am

    The vintage spoon necklaces are totally adorable but that Love on a tree trunk ornament is screaming ME! ME! ME!

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  20. Crystal says

    November 22, 2013 at 6:31 am

    Beautiful shop and pieces. Thank you😊

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  21. Chandra says

    November 22, 2013 at 6:43 am

    Beautiful shop! I love so many of the pieces!!

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  22. Noelle says

    November 22, 2013 at 6:47 am

    LOVE the state necklace!

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  23. Carmen says

    November 22, 2013 at 6:58 am

    Love the spoon necklaces! Thanks for the introduction.

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  24. Donna says

    November 22, 2013 at 7:08 am

    I love TVP!! I have several pieces of their jewelry! I would be thrilled to win a gift card!!

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  25. Charlie Hammond says

    November 22, 2013 at 7:13 am

    I love all the vintage necklaces! I think the vintage world one is my favorite, though!

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  26. Cheryl Armstrong says

    November 22, 2013 at 7:15 am

    Her pieces are gorgeous!

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  27. Sarah says

    November 22, 2013 at 7:34 am

    I think the vintage “peas in a pod” necklace is just so, so sweet! I’ve always enjoyed browsing TVP’s pages :)

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  28. Meredith says

    November 22, 2013 at 7:39 am

    I have my eye on the men’s leather cuff for my husband! I love that it can be personalized.

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  29. Kelly D says

    November 22, 2013 at 7:50 am

    I like the golden circle of love bracelet on their site.

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  30. Laura says

    November 22, 2013 at 7:51 am

    I LOVE the love notes necklace…such a sweet way to celebrate your little ones before they grow up. I can’t wait until my little guy draws me a picture!

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  31. Lee says

    November 22, 2013 at 7:54 am

    I love the arrowhead charm necklace!

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  32. Suzanne says

    November 22, 2013 at 7:56 am

    Hmm it says Pear Tree, but I’m going to assume it was TVP! My current favorite is the circles of love-one gold one silver. On the silver, I’d like it to say “The days are long, but the years are short.” (Yes it fits!) and on the smaller one the names of my children. I also like the infinity necklace, and the messy nest! So many great choices!

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  33. Tabitha Myers says

    November 22, 2013 at 8:08 am

    I love the items from the Vintage Pearl! I would love to win this to get a necklace and ornament for our tree this year. Such pretty things.

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  34. H says

    November 22, 2013 at 8:18 am

    I love the spoon necklace… GET IN MY WARDROBE!

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  35. Tonya S. says

    November 22, 2013 at 8:18 am

    I love the sterling silver cuff!!

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  36. Maureen S says

    November 22, 2013 at 8:24 am

    Those gold teardrop earrings have stolen my heart. I’m in love:)

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  37. Sara says

    November 22, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Love, love, the Vintage Pearl!!!

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  38. Emily Kaz says

    November 22, 2013 at 9:24 am

    I like the chunky spinner ring.

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  39. DeidreSH says

    November 22, 2013 at 9:37 am

    loving the spoon necklaces!

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  40. Michelle Underwood says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:02 am

    My favorite thing right now at The Vintage Pearl is: http://thevintagepearl.com/vintage-locket.html. It is beautiful!

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  41. Meg says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:11 am

    My favorite is the rectangle drops necklace :)

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  42. LINDA says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:14 am

    HI, LOVE THE VINTAGE TREE ORNAMENT!
    THANKS FOR A GREAT GIVEAWAY!

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  43. Mariah says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I am in love with that ornament!

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  44. Mindy says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:40 am

    I would get the Family Christmas Tree Ornament! :)

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  45. Lauren says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:44 am

    LOve the Simple and Stones necklace

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  46. Susan Jeffries says

    November 22, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Thank you for the introduction to this sweet shop! I am loving the leather, gold and pearl initial bracelet and I would have to get the ballerina necklace for my dancer daughter. Very beautiful creations! Blessings! Susan

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  47. Cynthia G says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:04 am

    TVP necklaces! LOVE THEM

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  48. Helen says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:05 am

    My fav is the sealed with love necklace.

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  49. Marissa says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:08 am

    I love all of it! Tough decisions!:)

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  50. Cara Howard says

    November 22, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I absolutely LOVE the adorable and dainty initial stud earrings. SO sweet!!!

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  51. Bridget Heiple Reich says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    I love the heart on my wrist bracelet

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  52. Elizabeth says

    November 22, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    I have never seen TVP before, but what unique designs! I love the spoon necklaces and those with children’s names/initials! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  53. Rebecca Orr says

    November 22, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    The southern belle is so pretty! I love that style. Thanks for the chance!

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  54. Debbie says

    November 22, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Love tvp–have been admiring the shop for a while! Would love a necklace with my kids names :-)

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  55. Sharon says

    November 22, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    The owl necklace is very cute! thanks for the contest

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  56. Ekta Kaur says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    What beautiful pieces and I love the name of her business…Vintage Pearl.

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  57. margaret g says

    November 22, 2013 at 3:47 pm

    The owl necklace is adorable!

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  58. Katy @ Lolly Linens says

    November 22, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    I am loving the penguins!

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  59. Priscilla says

    November 22, 2013 at 4:30 pm

    I like the vintage earth charm necklace!

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  60. Cheryl V says

    November 22, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    I love the ornaments and necklaces

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  61. Shawna says

    November 22, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Love the ornaments! Esp the vintage chevron ornament!

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  62. Becky Ensinger says

    November 22, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    I’d love to win!

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  63. Genelle says

    November 22, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    I love the Vintage Pearl! Thanks to you both for a great giveaway!

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  64. Elizabeth says

    November 23, 2013 at 6:32 am

    I like the Chunky Message Ring from The Vintage Pearl.

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  65. suzanne says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:22 am

    I love the lovebirds necklace!

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  66. Ashley says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:30 am

    Thank you for introducing me to The Vintage Pearl! I have been looking to find something to celeectate the birth of my daughter and three generations of women and I found just the thing!!

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  67. Kelly says

    November 23, 2013 at 8:08 am

    I would live a necklace with my boys names

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  68. April was in CT now CA says

    November 23, 2013 at 9:46 am

    The tree trunk ornament is SO cute!!!

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  69. Lisa says

    November 23, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    I have three creative pieces from TVP that I adore. ;) But would love to be able to gift a few this Christmas season!

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  70. Erin says

    November 23, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    There are so many nice things from the Vintage Pearl. I would be grateful to have any of them.

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  71. tawnya says

    November 23, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    Those spoons!

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  72. MelodyJ says

    November 23, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    I like Chunky Message Cuff.

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  73. sarah r. says

    November 23, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    i’ve been eying up vintage pearl things for years!

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  74. Jessica W says

    November 23, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    I love their new jewelry dishes the best

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  75. Debbie Jackson says

    November 23, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    Love the chunky spinner ring.

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  76. brittney patton says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:15 pm

    I love the vintage she flies with her own wings necklace or the vintage love birds necklace or bold love or your love is my anchor. I also love the chunky spinner ring as it also comes in my size! I’ve followed the vintage Pearl for a while now and secretly wished for some of the goodies. I’m so excited for this giveaway and the chance to be able to possibly be able to get something now!

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  77. Jennifer E says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    I love the new paper bead necklaces. You can’t go wrong with any items in their shop.

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  78. Karina familia says

    November 23, 2013 at 7:44 pm

    I absolutely adore the southern belle necklace, it has to be my fav! i’m glad I stumbled upon this site :)

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  79. eva scott says

    November 24, 2013 at 4:21 am

    i love the birthstone rings!

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  80. Niki says

    November 24, 2013 at 7:07 am

    I’m dying for one of the peas in a pod necklaces!

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  81. Katy says

    November 24, 2013 at 9:15 am

    I love the spoon necklaces!

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  82. Bethany Holtet says

    November 24, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I love the secret love message heart necklace.

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  83. Laurie says

    November 24, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    I love the “love you infinity” necklace.

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  84. The Clines says

    November 24, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Am I allowed to say I love EVERYTHING?

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  85. Mal says

    November 24, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    The Christmas tree with kid names on it is very sweet

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  86. Lesley says

    November 25, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    I love the spoon necklaces for me. And the Christmas ornaments are super cute.

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  87. Leigh says

    November 25, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    I adore the new spoon necklaces and I love the I heart faces necklace!

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  88. Sara S. says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    I have the Mama bird necklace and I absolutely love it!

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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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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! 🤣👏🏻💓
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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.

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Just a few cheery memories from my week! How about you?
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What are you reading this year? Currently?

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

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