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{2 week update: Shredding}

May 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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I’d like to quote my mom here.As she would say when something awesome happened… Awwwwwww, SNAP!!! Most of you know that I’ve been following Jillian Michael’s 30 Day Shred program for, oh, two weeks now. In just one week I saw some amazing results and was proud to announce that I lost a total of… [Read More]

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{the surprise… REVEALED!}

May 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Recently, my friend Sarah’s husband contacted me about making something special for her for their two year anniversary. He really liked this wallet and wanted a purse to coordinate. Actually, I’m almost positive he said something like, Can you make a purse? And Gussy just knew how to sew up something special for Sarah that… [Read More]

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{new RUFFLE GUS wallets}

May 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Recently I blogged about what’s next for my Etsy shop.I mentioned three things: -waterproof make-up bags-clutches-more wallets GUSSY IS HERE WITH NEWS!I have 3 waterproof make-up bags listed and 3 matching wallets. Matching? Yes! Matching. And they are so cute. And, in celebration of Memorial weekend, I’m offering 15% off on all orders this weekend… [Read More]

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{no title. shredding is taking all things from me, literally}

May 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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I’d like to write this post with a little letter that resembles a 7th grade love note: Dear Jillian, Although your popular workout, 30 Day Shred, has proved to be so full of results, tonight we aren’t on good terms. I truly had a wonderful day with hubbs. We relaxed at the house for the… [Read More]

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{Oh Gus, you’re becoming a changed woman}

May 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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HAPPY WEEKEND!!! It’s hardly Noon and already it’s been a glorious day! First, hubby and I slept in until 9:30. When I woke, I almost started laughing because while it felt like it was nearing 11 a.m. it was half past nine. AMAZING! See what happens when you have to wake at 7 a.m. during… [Read More]

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{final Gussy’d Up bag}

May 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Here is the final make-up bag I have made: ****************Gussy’d Up — pink stripe

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{Gussy’d Up — make-up bags}

May 22, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Ohhhh, man! Gus is tired. What a day!!! I made three Gussy’d Up make-up bags and started three wallets… but now that I am exhausted it’s time to Shred, eat dinner, and hang with my hubby :) Here are two of the three Gussy’d Up bags.They turned out amazingly well and I’m super happy to… [Read More]

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{ohhh, ahhh…}

May 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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new Mini-Gus — pears with yellow **************** Tell your friends :)

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{Da-Da-Diaper Bag!}

May 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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I just completed my third diaper bag! I am down to two custom orders now, which is a great feeling. I think at one point I was working on 14! That is an insane amount. Just two, now :)Happy Gus! ****************** ****************** My first diaper bag: ****************** My second diaper bag: ****************** Wondering what’s next?As… [Read More]

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{Farmer’s Market Finds}

May 21, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Summer is sooooo close to hitting here in Michigan. Have you enjoyed beautiful weather yet? I sure hope so. When the weather is lovely it is really hard for me to have a bad day. I mean, some times my mornings are a little rough… but that aside, life is great. The windows are open… [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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