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Maggie Whitley

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{It’s your choice.}

September 12, 2012 · 38 Comments
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For a very long time, maybe a little longer than I’d care to admit, I thought that if I made a plan and stuck to it, life would turn out just as I wanted.  I kept thinking that if I just worked harder or was more determined I could change things.  Needless to say, my… [Read More]

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{The 2012 Holiday Gift Guide… coming soon!}

September 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment
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We are building the 2012 Holiday Gift Guide and are so excited over the current list of participating shops! We wanted to send a quick call to anyone considering this years HGG — we’re extending the deadline through tonight, Tuesday, September 11th. We’d love to hear from you if you’re interested in participating in our… [Read More]

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{Home sweet home.)

September 10, 2012 · 33 Comments
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Over the weekend Zack + I found our apartment. And we moved in. And we are sooooooo happy! Friday was the 7th and all good things seem to happen to us on or around the 7th… after all it is the day we were married (in June). I’m beyond excited to finish unpacking, get my… [Read More]

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{Baby Bump — 14 week update}

September 8, 2012 · 29 Comments
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skirt: Old Navy | tank: Target | sandals: Old Navy | sunglasses: Forever 21 Oh goodness, what a week it’s been. Zack took these photos on Monday before we headed to a Labor Day BBQ with these friends and then we spent allllllllllllll week looking for the camera cord so I could share them on… [Read More]

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{“Mama + Biz Owner” — Using this tip to work around the slow times, part III.}

September 6, 2012 · 11 Comments
Filed Under: blog & handmade advice, shop feature

Have you met the ladies behind Vintage Honey? They are incredibly enthusiastic + creative, and my guess is you’re going to finish reading their “Mama + Biz Owner” story feeling super revitalized with your own handmade shop. Owning and maintaining a shop is no easy task, life constantly changes as families grow + evolve, but… [Read More]

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{A brunch date, a photo of our baby + a prayer request.}

September 5, 2012 · 49 Comments
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Zack + I went to the cutest breakfast place this morning to snag some grub + gabbing before I dropped him off at work. And now I’m sitting at a coffee shop, the same coffee shop we sat at together a couple of days ago when we first got to Santa Monica.I tell ya… God… [Read More]

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{Hello from Los Angeles, California!}

September 4, 2012 · 29 Comments
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So… we’ve had an insanely busy last few weeks, which included getting our family ready for our cross-country move from Minnesota to California. Wrapping up jobs, hosting a giant garage sale {and the Lord blessed us greater than we could have imagined!!!}, moving all product to Cambria’s home so there are no delays shipping product… [Read More]

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{“Mama + Biz Owner” — Starting a business out of necessity, part II.}

August 30, 2012 · 26 Comments
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Last Friday I introduced a new series called “Mama + Biz Owner” and I have loved reading your comments and seeing the interaction on Twitter or Facebook. Sometimes it seems so impossible to make all of it work, raising children but wanting to work a few {or a lot} of hours each week. But one… [Read More]

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{Yarn Ball Bunting // DIY}

August 29, 2012 · 7 Comments
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With summer winding down I find myself nesting in full force as I prepare for my favorite time of year. Being able to create an impact in your decor based off things you love, can do yourself and really use over and over are great… especially if they can be done on the cheap. Being… [Read More]

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{My favorite eats, treats + local shops in Minneapolis.}

August 27, 2012 · 14 Comments
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Nearly three years ago to this day Zack + I moved to Minneapolis from Detroit. Right now we’re on the road, driving to Santa Monica to start yet another family adventure. I’m sure I’ve already cried this morning, as we left the city. Probably twice. From September 2010 to August 2012 we called Minneapolis “home”,… [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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