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Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

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{new product + discount code}

May 20, 2010 · 25 Comments
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Nothing like working the Sweat Shop for a major shop re-stock! Yeow! Gussy events like this are sooo exciting for me especially because it’s been unusually long since I have stocked the shop. However! Look at all I have made! There are 17 new items in nearly every category. Sew cute… To save 15% off… [Read More]

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{group giveaway :: May sponsors}

May 19, 2010 ·
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This giveaway is now closed! Sponsor group giveaway — 9 shops Each month Gussy sponsors have the opportunity to participate in a mid-month group giveaway promotion. The giveaway will run through Sunday {5/23} and a winner will be announced Monday morning. That’s right, one winner will win wares from all 9 shops. Here are the… [Read More]

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{custom order sale + new products coming}

May 18, 2010 · 7 Comments
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— Gus has brought back custom orders — And to celebrate how easy it is to order we’re having a custom order sale*! All orders $40 – $100 will receive 10% off; all orders $100+ will receive 15% off. *sale ends 5/21 *** The shop is being re-stocked right now! Thursday morning you’ll find a… [Read More]

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{SURPRISE! Gussy weekend}

May 18, 2010 · 38 Comments
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I’m absolutely positive the LORD blessed me with the most perfect husband! Friday evening came and our adventurous, “yay for Gussy” surprise weekend started. Zack took me to Outback Steakhouse and we relished over a weekend of NO WORK. Drinks, appetizers, steak, seafood — yum! We had a great date. Saturday morning I woke up… [Read More]

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{How I quit my day job.}

May 17, 2010 · 136 Comments
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Earlier this year I started dreaming of making Gussy my full-time job. I knew that one day I didn’t want to work two jobs anymore, I just wanted to be Gussy girl. It’s no wonder that people want to know, Gus, how did you do it? Because c’mon, it is a dream for so many… [Read More]

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{Psalm 118:24-29}

May 16, 2010 · 8 Comments
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This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. O LORD, save us; O LORD, grant us success. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. The LORD is God, and he has made his light… [Read More]

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{While Gus is away…}

May 15, 2010 · 6 Comments
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While I’m away this weekend… Please be sure to give yourself a BIG HUG for me, for all the encouragement & inspiration you’ve passed along my way Make sure you’re signed up to receive my Gussy newsletter. I’ve got a few planned to mail out next week and you don’t want to miss them! Enjoy… [Read More]

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{Featured Artist: Made Mary}

May 14, 2010 ·
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This giveaway is now closed! Here at Gussy has a lot to say {and sew} we love to look at all things beautiful. Beautiful projects, beautiful colors, beautiful stories about finding joy and inner creativity. Today is week #22 of my series on Featured Artists, which is a bi-monthly event showcasing fun and sassy handmade… [Read More]

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{24 hours to go!}

May 13, 2010 · 14 Comments
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Guess how many days… Then it’s time for a surprise weekend planned by Zack in celebration of it all. Once 5pm hits on Friday, I’ll be offline {and loving every moment of it} until Monday morning. Then it’s time to work as the exclusive Gussy girl ;] If you come back tomorrow, I’ve got “little… [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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