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Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

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That Evening Wind

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The Warmth of Motherhood

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{happy friday}

October 30, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! In celebration of the harvest season, cooler air, red, yellow and orange leaves Let’s have a GUSSY giveaway! One lucky winner will receive this pouch, shown below. *** To enter, please leave one comment with your plans for the weekend. I’ll start {except I’m excluded from the prize!}: Zack and… [Read More]

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{little whales + inspiration}

October 29, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Handmade toys are so adorable. I love these little whales, along with the light blue and gray fabrics used to make them: *** Ishmael’s Whale Group, by florenceforrest When it’s time for me to have a little Gussy baby I can only imagine all the wonderful toys and decorations that will be available to drool… [Read More]

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{custom order for B}

October 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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I completed another custom order {for a repeat customer, woot!} *** Ruffle wallet with 10 credit/debit card slots, two pockets,and a zipper coin pocket on the back. Are you thinking of a custom order with Gussy?Please, please consider the upcoming holiday and that I’ve already got my little notebookjust full {!!!} of orders. If you’d… [Read More]

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{new Ruffle Gus wallets}

October 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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::Happy Tuesday::{new items listed in my shop} it’s OK… let your curious eyes wonder *** PS. do you follow me on Twitter? If not, you might want to! Yesterday, L. won $10-off any in-stock item for correctly answering a Gussy trivia question! :){I like to be a random Gussy.}

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{stay tuned!}

October 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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{a tale of five pictures}

October 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Zack and I got married one year and 4 months ago. I have cherished my wedding bouquet ever since because it was the most beautiful bouquet I ever laid eyes on. I remember my mom, on the day of our wedding, saying, Honey, would you like to see your bouquet? Gosh, it was gorgeous. White… [Read More]

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{a hodge-podge post}

October 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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So soothing… …to look at. I love the colors of this nesting set; I love the lines that draw your eyes to the center of the bowl. I also love to be in the kitchen, making yummy things to eat. What makes cooking even more fun is to have colorful, helpful gadgets or bowls to… [Read More]

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{a cleaning story}

October 24, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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UPDATE: I’m so silly. Last night I added some items from my Store to my Etsy shop. Click here, here, or here to see them. ————– I am so ridiculous. {Don’t you even laugh.} Yesterday evening I came home from work and instantly remembered we had toilet issues that morning. Don’t worry… this isn’t a… [Read More]

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{4 memories of summer}

October 23, 2009 · Leave a Comment
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Mmmmmm. Summer days are so great! The warmth, the relaxation, the birds chirping and the adventures. Now that winter is approaching, I must find a way to keep myself warm while living in “The Frozen Tundra.” May I present to you: Top 4 memories of summer *** Mint Chocolate Chip Ice-Cream —There is an ice-cream… [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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