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Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Lisa Leonard}

January 25, 2011 · 17 Comments
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Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. Coming up: more stories of encouragement, inspiration and how-to to get you through… [Read More]

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{a winner & a weekend update}

January 24, 2011 · 16 Comments
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I believe I have a winner to announce from last Friday :] The winner of the monogrammed cards & necklace is… Jessica P.! {check your email, girl!} Did you just love Julia’s Poppies, or what?! I love FA posts — they’re so fun to find & share with you. * Zack and I had a… [Read More]

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{group giveaway :: January sponsors}

January 24, 2011 ·
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This giveaway is now closed. Each month, sponsors have the opportunity to highlight their shop by participating in a group feature/giveaway post. Gussy Sews sponsors are all things amazing and wonderful to work with — a big THANK YOU to each of them for supporting this blog & my dreams. Below is a group giveaway… [Read More]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Plumfield Shop}

January 23, 2011 · 13 Comments
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Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. Coming up: many more stories of encouragement, inspiration and how-to. * Bio: My… [Read More]

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{5 more sleeps until…}

January 22, 2011 · 32 Comments
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BLISSDOM! It’s almost time to go!!! I got my hair did, I picked out my nail polish color, and I think I know what I’m wearing. I’m READY to meet you, to spend time with friends, to hug & chat & laugh & stay up late. And drink lots of coffee in the morning *wink*…. [Read More]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Oh, Sweet Joy!}

January 22, 2011 · 21 Comments
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Editors note: It has been 8 months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve put together a {Quit Your Day Job} mini-series. Coming up: many more stories of encouragement, inspiration and how-to. * Bio: I’m… [Read More]

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{featured artist :: Julia’s Poppies}

January 21, 2011 ·
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This giveaway is now closed. Here at Gussy Sews we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful items that reflect childhood, love, and a joyful spirit; beautiful items that we can share with others. Today is week #35 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade… [Read More]

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{a couple things to share: letters & winners}

January 20, 2011 · 13 Comments
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First off — I’ve been loving all the pen pal cards/letters that have shown up in my PO Box. If you write me, I’ll write you one back! Promise :] Last week I received a few dozen and yesterday there were 11 more! Bauer and I like to read them together — he thinks they… [Read More]

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{Quit Your Day Job, featuring Lisa From Scratch}

January 20, 2011 · 21 Comments
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Editors note: It has been 8 lovely months since I quit my day job to work on Gussy Sews full time — and to help celebrate the anniversary of this little dream of mine, I’ve got a handful of artists lined up over the next week or so to share their “I quit my day… [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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