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Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

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Thirteen Thoughts in July…

That Evening Wind

Valentine’s Day Cards Your Kids Will Love

Morning Whispers

The Books I Read in 2024

Thirteen Thoughts in December…

The Warmth of Motherhood

Our Seventh Year Homeschooling: What’s Different, and What’s the Same

Introducing: the Glory and Mountains shop

Summer Days in July

Baby Josiah is Here!

{now that i work from home, that means…}

October 12, 2011 · 23 Comments
Filed Under: for fun, the pup, Zack

…we could get a puppy! Last October, almost 1 year ago already {gosh that went by fast}, we adopted Mister Bauer. We were waiting for a house with a yard, and a job where I was working from home, and then we could adopt a pup. I remember that special Saturday, the day Zack and… [Read More]

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{offering up gratitude // it’s been nearly 3 years.}

October 11, 2011 · 21 Comments
Filed Under: for fun, sewing, the pup, Zack

Source: etsy.com via Gussy on Pinterest Yesterday was one of those days where once I woke up, the buzz of life was already roaring. {thank goodness for coffee!} I woke up first at 4am and of course did a little happy dance once I saw that it was ONLY 4am and I could get three… [Read More]

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{on speaking at Blog Sugar — yeow!}

October 10, 2011 · 24 Comments
Filed Under: blog/craft events, friends

here are some photos from my quicky trip to California, which was a couple weeks ago already! hanging with my pals in Long Beach — Ruthanne, Lindsey, Jeannett, Mique, Jess breakfast at Long Beach Cafe with Jeannett and Lindsey visiting Seal Beach ♥ me + rachel, at lunch in Seal Beach // photo from rachel… [Read More]

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{7 pretty things on Sunday + a dash of self-confidence}

October 9, 2011 · 48 Comments
Filed Under: 7 pretty things, inspiration

Source: brassyapple.blogspot.com via Gussy on Pinterest Source: thebusybudgetingmama.com via Gussy on Pinterest Source: flickr.com via Gussy on Pinterest Source: adventuresofabettycrockerwannabe.blogspot.com via Gussy on Pinterest Source: us.mg5.mail.yahoo.com via Gussy on Pinterest Source: seeminglygreek.com via Gussy on Pinterest Source: aisletoaloha.blogspot.com via Gussy on Pinterest What a gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous day it is!!!! I think by now, us… [Read More]

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{sponsor feature + giveaway: Barn Owl Primitives}

October 7, 2011 ·
Filed Under: giveaway, shop feature

This giveaway is now closed. Today’s sponsored feature & giveaway is from Kristi of Barn Owl Primitives. Reading through her interview, which is more like having a 1-on-1 conversation with Kristi, gave me goosebumps. The words she uses and the encouragement she shares and her story and wisdom and heart for handmade is exactly what… [Read More]

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{Inspiration Workshop! — FALL}

October 6, 2011 · 15 Comments
Filed Under: Inspiration Workshop!, our home, seasons, the pup

Just last weekend our yard was full of pine tree “stuff”, but our handy dandy yardman came by and picked things up! {hello, mister landlord!} And while he was picking things up, Bauer was outside playing in the piles and nearly making a mess ;] It’s crazy how quickly it cooled off here in Minneapolis,… [Read More]

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{join us each Thursday for the Inspiration Workshop!}

October 5, 2011 · 3 Comments
Filed Under: blog/craft events, for fun, Inspiration Workshop!

Back in May I announced a new weekly linky party that I’d be hosting on my blog called Inspiration Workshop! The idea behind this was two-fold: to encourage others that creativity & inspiration can be found anywhere {and by anyone}, and to continue building up the Gussy Sews community. Really, it’s amazing ~ the fellowship… [Read More]

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{we are all so loved. // flying on the wings of the Eagle.}

October 4, 2011 · 41 Comments
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A week ago I was traveling home from Blog Sugar via airplane, from Los Angeles to Minneapolis, and during my flight I took these photos. There I was, in row 34, CLICK! CLICK! CLICK!, snapping pictures and reminding myself that I was a brave girl. I was feeling so proud of myself for letting go… [Read More]

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{7 pretty things on Sunday}

October 2, 2011 · 39 Comments
Filed Under: 7 pretty things, seasons

photo credit photo credit Source: lehiwrights.blogspot.com via Gussy on Pinterest Source: smallbirdblog.wordpress.com via Gussy on Pinterest Source: sueswink.tumblr.com via Gussy on Pinterest photo credit Zack and I had such a fun day yesterday. Some times I feel like a nutso because I can easily get in a “I don’t like this // I don’t like… [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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