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Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

This is August.

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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

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Summer Days in July

Baby Josiah is Here!

Four things for Friday!

February 19, 2021 · 5 Comments
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Yippee, it’s Friday! What are your plans this weekend? Here are four fun things to share with you… 1. COMMUNITY // Three blogs I’ve enjoyed reading as of late: Household Theology, The Gospel Coalition, and Give Them Beauty. Enrichment abounds! 2. BOOKS // I recently finished The Dutch House (loved it sooo much!) and am… [Read More]

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A time-lapse of our homeschool lesson

February 11, 2021 · 5 Comments
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butterfly (similar) & dinosaur prints / vertical poster kit / see my houseplant tour Have you ever wondered what our home is like during our school lessons? ;) This is the quiet version. Here’s a 29 second time lapse of teaching my second grader and first grader. My third child (Marigold) makes an appearance, and… [Read More]

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How do you play during the winter?

February 9, 2021 · 11 Comments
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We recently spent a few nights in Petoskey, MI visiting family. A huge snowstorm blew in just as we were arriving. This left us with feet and feet of fresh snow to play in for the next few days. With all the sparkly winter wonder around outside, we stayed warm inside by cooking meals &… [Read More]

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Hello, February! Here are five things to share with you.

February 1, 2021 · 5 Comments
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What did you do over the weekend? We spent a lot of time at home (hey, what’s new?). One morning we woke to a fresh layer of snow, it was quite the delight. The kids looooove when it snows, and any time the wind blew snow off the roof they all shrieked, “it’s a snow… [Read More]

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“Will you embroider my sister’s home?”

January 27, 2021 · 11 Comments
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Once upon a time there was a young woman named Jordan who was in need of a special gift. Jordan asked me, “Will you embroider my sister and brother-in-law’s home? This would make the perfect Christmas gift as they recently bought it and are so excited to live there.” Jordan sent me a few photos,… [Read More]

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On writing regular letters.

January 19, 2021 · 7 Comments
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Last year, near the end of August, I realized there were about 20 weeks left in the year. It was the perfect opportunity to make a fun activity out of sending one letter a week through December to spread a little joy. I know, I know… letter writing has really fallen to the wayside. It’s… [Read More]

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The books I hope to read this year.

January 12, 2021 · 15 Comments
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We are 11 days into the new year, and so far I’ve done an excellent job of sharing :) Let me explain below… Just last week we boxed up the last of our Christmas decor, including our tree and allllll the ornaments. My husband and I received some really nice books as gifts so I… [Read More]

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Merry Christmas! Plus, adding a little warmth to my home.

December 21, 2020 · 8 Comments
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It’s a little crazy that Christmas is Friday, can you believe it? Even though this year has been unlike anything else we’ve ever experienced, there is still the relief of Hope, which is the one thing that keeps me going most days… in all honesty. I’m sitting at a little table in my kitchen to… [Read More]

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Life around here!

December 15, 2020 · 9 Comments
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What has kept you and your home busy as of late? For us, it’s this… The sound of Julia Robert’s calming voice is playing in the background of our playroom. Yesterday we finished another read aloud, Charlotte’s Web, so today my children are watching the movie. Knowing in-detail the lessons they are learning, along with… [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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