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{let’s go on a walk ~ journey with me to Gidioni’s home + family in Tanzania.}

May 8, 2012 · 25 Comments
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if you’ve clicked over here from facebook or instagram or twitter you may have noticed i’m in africa right now {soooo crazy cool!}. with my husband. and a group of bloggers, including my real life friend nester, and a giant bottle of anti-malaria pills. we’re here with compassion international — MY FIRST TRIP traveling with… [Read More]

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{letting your dirty feet rub against the dirty feet of your neighbor.}

May 7, 2012 · 80 Comments
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This post was written while in Tanzania, Africa. My husband and I were invited to travel with Compassion International to share from a personal experience the wonders of their child sponsorship programs. Compassion exists as a ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. Each… [Read More]

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{let my purpose be stitched up by Him.}

May 6, 2012 · 62 Comments
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are you inspired to help? click here to sponsor a child. ♥ i knew i would feel something intense; we hadn’t even arrived yet. in fact, i hadn’t even left the country. our team was meeting in detroit, and as soon as the last person arrived {ahem, shaun} it suddenly became official. forget the passport… [Read More]

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{i’m ready to experience africa.}

May 3, 2012 · 42 Comments
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my blog is going to turn into even more of a journal of my heart pretty quickly. we have one more morning here in minneapolis before we start our travels to africa. detroit, amsterdam, kilimanjaro. that’s our route. did you know — i’m going to be blogging the entire time we’re in africa? oh yes,… [Read More]

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{learning how to rest + reflecting on what this means.}

May 1, 2012 · 18 Comments
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a few weeks ago i headed outside to our backyard with bauer, a book, and a hot cup of coffee. the air was chilly but the sun was piping hot, so it was the perfect combination of chilly + warm that i love about the spring season. if i remember correctly, zack was out of… [Read More]

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{weekly Gussy shop update}

April 30, 2012 · 5 Comments
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hooray — it’s time to show off {tee hehe} two more items that are new to the Gussy shop: victorian tangerine + pink floweret market totes! this tote is a smaller version of our tote/diaper bag. but it’s just as cute — includes our signature ruffle, and measures 11.5″ x 15″ {horizontal} with two gray… [Read More]

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{free shipping friday!}

April 27, 2012 · 2 Comments
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yeow — HAPPY FRIDAY! i mentioned on monday that i would be doing Gussy Sews shop updates every monday. but guess what? we have A TON of new product and that would take months to get through everything we have here in the studio :) which means this: i have more NEW product to show… [Read More]

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{preparing for Tanzania + what is my purpose in this life?}

April 26, 2012 · 76 Comments
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6 shots for our upcoming trip to Tanzania {yeowwwww!} my man ♥ i adore him look at this gorgeous driveway! seeking rest ~ walking bauer around the lakes zack and i went to the doctor’s tuesday morning to get our shots for our upcoming trip to Tanzania. that’s in Africa, which i learned of recently… [Read More]

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{fun photos from snap!, a handmade conference}

April 25, 2012 · 30 Comments
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well, i’m home from snap! and am already implementing a few things i learned. maybe not all the stuff on SEO, because let’s be real, that’s a BIG topic to implement ;D but fun things, inspiring things, restful things ~ i’ve already started on them and i’m sew happy. snap! took place near salt lake… [Read More]

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{a Gussy Sews shop SALE, plus 12 *new* items!}

April 24, 2012 · 5 Comments
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yesterday when i shared with you our new tote/diaper bag {in our SIGNATURE tote bag style!} i had no clue how many of you would love this print combo. i am so excited!!! pssst! we have just 2 bags left before it sells out! in the meantime… i have 12 more *new* items to share… [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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