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Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

Snapshots from Winter

This is August.

Thirteen Thoughts in July…

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

{Oh, just a couple of life updates…}

January 24, 2013 · 32 Comments
Filed Under: for fun, Los Angeles, the pup

Oh my, this week started out intense and it has! not! let! up! :) With Zack working in the film production/media field, every once-in-a-while he works super long days + all weekend. And so was the case for us this week, starting on Saturday of last week. Both weekend days he headed to the office… [Read More]

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{Introducing a totally new design to Gussy Sews…}

January 22, 2013 · 31 Comments
Filed Under: Gussy, new product

For years I’ve been dreaming about working with fabric: mixing prints, colors, perfecting our signature ruffle, trying new techniques, adding new designs, shopping for materials online + in person… The list goes on. It’s fun to reflect on the last few years, what I’ve learned — what the business has learned, that sort of thing…. [Read More]

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{A peek into our nursery…}

January 21, 2013 · 25 Comments
Filed Under: baby, baby things

NURSERY ART: You Belong With Me c/o Livy Love Designs, Elephant print c/o Mandipidy, Do Small Things With Great Love c/o Pen & Paint, customized/embroidered maternity silhouette, Mrs. Pate Makes, “loved” embroidered hoop c/o Home For Hire, stenciled/wooden art c/o Little Penelope Lane, Be Still & Know c/o Pen & Paint itty bitty onsies, handmade… [Read More]

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{Baby Bump — 33 week update}

January 20, 2013 · 12 Comments
Filed Under: baby, what I wore

outfit details: top, Forever 21. jeans, Motherhood Maternity. gray tank, Target maternity. boots, Payless. When I see my profile I can hardly believe that baby belly is on ME! It’s so surreal. Most of the time the view I see is either looking down at my belly or facing a mirror, but hardly do I… [Read More]

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{Noteworthy Links —blogging advice, pops of color, learn how to embroider + sponsor links/discount codes}

January 19, 2013 · 6 Comments
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100% cotton embroidery pattern — complete kit by Clementine Patterns NOTEWORTHY LINKS FROM THE PAST WEEK: + a tour of MadeByGirl’s apartment + blogging advice from Casey Wiegand, via Julie Ann Art + 6 ways to add pops of color to your littles wardrobe, via Babble + the daily docket 2.0, via Simple Mom +… [Read More]

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{Baby Bundle Giveaway — $550+ in prizes, including Baby Bjorn, Baby Be Blessed, The Vintage Honey + more!}

January 18, 2013 · 17 Comments
Filed Under: for fun, giveaway

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Marie-Paul, Torrie + Megan, who’ve each won a bundle! We’ve sent you each an email, please refer to that for details on claiming your prizes. xoxo Well Gussy Sews friends, today is a special day! For the last couple of months I have been gathering items in serious… [Read More]

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{Feeling full is….}

January 16, 2013 · 14 Comments
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Yesterday morning I opened my eyes and already the day seemed so full. I hadn’t even gotten out of bed yet, but the days fullness — I could feel it in my bones. The night before Zack walked into our bedroom and said like, “Look at this home. There are little messes everywhere and I… [Read More]

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{A new theory on using a calendar + 3 of my best tips.}

January 15, 2013 · 18 Comments
Filed Under: blog & handmade advice

Even though I work from home full-time I’ve realized something so important, it’s literally “do this, or fail”: I absolutely must follow a calendar. An average day easily includes both blog + shop work, and without a schedule via my calendar I would get nothing done. And it’s not because I’m not bored with my… [Read More]

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{Do you need an excuse to show up to your neighbors house? Announcing (in)RL, your new favorite [local] conference.}

January 14, 2013 · 6 Comments
Filed Under: Faith, friends

My friends over at (in)courage are hosting their second annual girls weekend // no need to actually get on an airplane to see these girlfriends // wanna meet new friends that already live in your neighborhood, you just don’t know it? // the perfect excuse to hang out with friends, eat chocolate + cry together… [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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