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Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

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Summer Days in July

{this Gus is tiiiiiiired}

June 9, 2010 · 22 Comments
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Does anyone else have a hard time getting up when they’re oh-so mega tired? Ahhhhhh. Last night I told Zack I’d get up with him at 6:15 {and if my mom is reading this she probably knows where this story is headed…} And of course 6:15 came and I just quietly kept my eyes closed… [Read More]

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{rain, sewing & coffee}

June 8, 2010 · 17 Comments
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It’s a dreary, rainy, cloudy day here in Minneapolis. I’m up to my ears in orders — organizing them into little to-do lists, sewing away and also sipping coffee :] The cool air is coming into the living room while I iron… it feels lovely. The radio is playing oldies… [photo credit]*** What are you… [Read More]

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{pretties for your hair}

June 6, 2010 · 14 Comments
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Now that summer is {almost} officially here it’s time to accessories the locks. Now that I don’t have to wear a faux fur-lined parka anymore {which covers up my locks}, I mean… I love cute hair clips and headbands, and since I recently cut my hair {*cough* this morning *cough*} it’s definitely time for some… [Read More]

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{picnic in the park}

June 5, 2010 · 9 Comments
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Yesterday I met the lovely Allison and handsome OBaby at the Minneapolis Sculpture Park for a picnic lunch. The weather was warm, the sky a little overcast, and you know we enjoyed chatting over sparkling juice, sandwiches and brownies. I’m learning really fast how important it is to have little friend dates throughout the week…. [Read More]

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{i heart my sponsors}

June 4, 2010 · 19 Comments
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Take a look to the right sidebar. See all those beautiful buttons? Those are Gussy sponsors, and they are blogs and handmade shops just overflowing with the most sassy + beautiful items. My sponsors help make this blog go ’round. They work hard to be here. Did you know that I only have sponsors that… [Read More]

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{yellow balloons + recap of 1st wedding anny (06.07.09)}

June 3, 2010 · 23 Comments
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I’m not sure what it is about balloons… But lately they are making me so happy! Balloons are so carefree & fun… They are so happy and full of celebratory-ness. And here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew}, we sure like to celebrate! :] *** The week has gone by fast. {What… [Read More]

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{ruffles for your hair}

June 2, 2010 · 25 Comments
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New to the shop: ruffles for your hair! 3 styles: blue, purple or green floral all darling, and *just $12* They are for sale as long as I can keep them “in the shop” and not shove them in my bathroom drawer.

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{I am a girl :: The Girl with Glasses theme song}

June 2, 2010 · 11 Comments
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I think I may have found the most darling video ever: What do you think? So cute, right?! *** PS. The winner of the Ellia C. Naturals giveaway is Erin. Her positive comment was, I got to spend the morning with my husband before he left for work! PSS. I’m working on a new product…… [Read More]

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{riding bikes}

June 1, 2010 · 22 Comments
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Howdy! I mean, hello :] How was your weekend? I hope it was lovely and filled with people you love. This was another “first” for me and Zack — spending Memorial Day away from family. We made it through by planning lots of fun things over the weekend. I think our favorite day was yesterday…. [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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