joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living
This giveaway is now closed. The winner is comment #120, Denise — YAY Denise! Please check your email :) Seems like just yesterday we were celebrating one year of indie biz, and now two years have gone by? Amazing. Really, this is a celebration of YOU! Because YOU support Gussy Sews we have something to… [Read More]
Last week I shared over on The Small Things Blog everything I carry inside my Gussy tote and today I invite you to click over + take a peek. Or snoop. Or stare — whatever you wanna call it :) Warning: this may look like a lot, but the truth is I could fit even… [Read More]
*NEW* tote/diaper bags — so fresh, perfect for spring + summer! *NEW* camera strap slipcovers — do you prefer a ruffle or sans ruffle on your strap?! *NEW* nook/kindle cases — we have a case for 9 different eReader types! {click to see them} * * * It’s Monday, and don’t you think for a… [Read More]
I went to Tanzania last week to help others, but really I think they helped me the most. Here’s what I mean… * * * Thursday night after dinner Shaun asked us what we thought would be the hardest part about going back home. My answer? “I don’t know how to go home after spending… [Read More]
WOW, you guys. I’m in Tanzania, Africa right now — traveling with Compassion International — and this is the perfect prompt to be sharing about shoes while I’m traveling abroad! Wanna link up with us? See the end of this post for instructions on how to link up with us // how to receive our… [Read More]
A little girl reached for my pink sunglasses and put them on so quickly that I knew deep in our hearts we were sisters. In one swoosh the glasses were on and so was her sass. I think when you’re a fun, spunky girl you gravitate towards other fun, spunky girls. Because that’s clearly what… [Read More]
if you’ve clicked over here from facebook or instagram or twitter you may have noticed i’m in africa right now {soooo crazy cool!}. with my husband. and a group of bloggers, including my real life friend nester, and a giant bottle of anti-malaria pills. we’re here with compassion international — MY FIRST TRIP traveling with… [Read More]
This post was written while in Tanzania, Africa. My husband and I were invited to travel with Compassion International to share from a personal experience the wonders of their child sponsorship programs. Compassion exists as a ministry that releases children from spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enables them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. Each… [Read More]
are you inspired to help? click here to sponsor a child. ♥ i knew i would feel something intense; we hadn’t even arrived yet. in fact, i hadn’t even left the country. our team was meeting in detroit, and as soon as the last person arrived {ahem, shaun} it suddenly became official. forget the passport… [Read More]
