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Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

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{How I quit my day job.}

May 17, 2010 · 136 Comments
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Earlier this year I started dreaming of making Gussy my full-time job. I knew that one day I didn’t want to work two jobs anymore, I just wanted to be Gussy girl. It’s no wonder that people want to know, Gus, how did you do it? Because c’mon, it is a dream for so many… [Read More]

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{Psalm 118:24-29}

May 16, 2010 · 8 Comments
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This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. O LORD, save us; O LORD, grant us success. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. The LORD is God, and he has made his light… [Read More]

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{While Gus is away…}

May 15, 2010 · 6 Comments
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While I’m away this weekend… Please be sure to give yourself a BIG HUG for me, for all the encouragement & inspiration you’ve passed along my way Make sure you’re signed up to receive my Gussy newsletter. I’ve got a few planned to mail out next week and you don’t want to miss them! Enjoy… [Read More]

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{Featured Artist: Made Mary}

May 14, 2010 ·
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This giveaway is now closed! Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful projects, beautiful colors, beautiful stories about finding joy and inner creativity. Today is week #22 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade… [Read More]

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{24 hours to go!}

May 13, 2010 · 14 Comments
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Guess how many days… Then it’s time for a surprise weekend planned by Zack in celebration of it all. Once 5pm hits on Friday, I’ll be offline {and loving every moment of it} until Monday morning. Then it’s time to work as the exclusive Gussy girl ;] If you come back tomorrow, I’ve got “little… [Read More]

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{busy little Gussy bee}

May 13, 2010 · 15 Comments
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Yesterday I took a half-day at the day job to finish up my vacation time. Half-way through my day sewing I blew a fuse so our internet router reset and I couldn’t figure it out. And trust me, I tried :] But I believe that was God’s way of helping me finish my work for… [Read More]

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{decorating for the celebration}

May 12, 2010 · 24 Comments
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I know {from all your comments via Twitter} that so many of you are just achin’ to know who won the impromptu Gussy clutch/wristlet giveaway last night. Her name is Angie H. and she wrote, I love them! I would love to have a clutch! Angie, please check your email for a little note from… [Read More]

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{an impromptu giveaway}

May 11, 2010 ·
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Yeow! They’re baaaaack… Back in the shop! These wristlet clutches are so cute and have multiple uses: toss in a larger bag, take on a quick trip out — or an evening out with your man! Limited quantities, so hurry. Let’s do something fun! Leave a comment to enter yourself to win a clutch of… [Read More]

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{OBaby!}

May 11, 2010 · 20 Comments
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Remember this photo? You may remember it by the number of cupcakes sitting on the table compared to the number of people sitting at the table… Allison @ O My Family and I had met for coffee, cupcakes and chatting. I handed off a Gussy laptop bag and she was going to go home and… [Read More]

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{preparing for next Monday}

May 10, 2010 · 25 Comments
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This weekend I couldn’t help but reflect on how this week will be my last week of working a traditional day job. I’m going to let that soak in for a minute… OH MY GOSH, IT COULD ALSO BE MY LAST WEEK EVER WORKING FOR SOMEONE ELSE!!! I can’t help but feel emotional about it… [Read More]

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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 and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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