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Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

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The joy is what remains

April 7, 2021 · 7 Comments
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I’m writing to you in the evening which generally is not when I write, but tonight IT IS when I’m writing. Normally at this time of day I have very little comprehendible thoughts. Let’s see what I’m able to put together… The day is coming to an end for our four young children. They’re being… [Read More]

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Thirteen thoughts in March…

March 24, 2021 · 10 Comments
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Feeling very, very grateful for some of the personal changes I’ve made since November of last year, which I’ve mentioned briefly. Here’s what’s been transformative for my mental health: vitamins, caffeine awareness, an increase of sleep, and “doing” something when I feel my anxiety flare. Last month I added to the mix, “step back from… [Read More]

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An update on my reading list!

March 16, 2021 · 9 Comments
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Back in January I shared a list of books already on my bookshelf that I hope to read this year. I’m happy to share I’ve read three of them, which brings my reading total for the year to seven books! Of course there are many books I don’t own that I want to read (I… [Read More]

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Winter walks in Michigan

March 10, 2021 · 5 Comments
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Before winter “officially” ends for the season I wanted to share these photos from a family walk we took one morning. Zack had been out of town for a whole week and we missed him dearly, so our next full day back together as a family we loaded our basket of winter gear and went… [Read More]

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A homeschool resource as you prepare to celebrate spring

February 22, 2021 · Leave a Comment
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Hi, friends! Well, we jumped back into homeschool this morning, at precisely 9:37am, after taking a week off for “mid-winter break”. Before we gathered at the table to learn we feasted on bacon, eggs and buttermilk pancakes. I definitely know how to lure them in ;) But in all seriousness, sometimes “having something to look… [Read More]

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Four things for Friday!

February 19, 2021 · 5 Comments
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Yippee, it’s Friday! What are your plans this weekend? Here are four fun things to share with you… 1. COMMUNITY // Three blogs I’ve enjoyed reading as of late: Household Theology, The Gospel Coalition, and Give Them Beauty. Enrichment abounds! 2. BOOKS // I recently finished The Dutch House (loved it sooo much!) and am… [Read More]

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A time-lapse of our homeschool lesson

February 11, 2021 · 5 Comments
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butterfly (similar) & dinosaur prints / vertical poster kit / see my houseplant tour Have you ever wondered what our home is like during our school lessons? ;) This is the quiet version. Here’s a 29 second time lapse of teaching my second grader and first grader. My third child (Marigold) makes an appearance, and… [Read More]

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How do you play during the winter?

February 9, 2021 · 11 Comments
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We recently spent a few nights in Petoskey, MI visiting family. A huge snowstorm blew in just as we were arriving. This left us with feet and feet of fresh snow to play in for the next few days. With all the sparkly winter wonder around outside, we stayed warm inside by cooking meals &… [Read More]

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Hello, February! Here are five things to share with you.

February 1, 2021 · 5 Comments
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What did you do over the weekend? We spent a lot of time at home (hey, what’s new?). One morning we woke to a fresh layer of snow, it was quite the delight. The kids looooove when it snows, and any time the wind blew snow off the roof they all shrieked, “it’s a snow… [Read More]

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“Will you embroider my sister’s home?”

January 27, 2021 · 11 Comments
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Once upon a time there was a young woman named Jordan who was in need of a special gift. Jordan asked me, “Will you embroider my sister and brother-in-law’s home? This would make the perfect Christmas gift as they recently bought it and are so excited to live there.” Jordan sent me a few photos,… [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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