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{weekly Gussy shop update — Limited Edition Africa fabric}

August 6, 2012 by Gussy Sews

Back in May, Zack + I traveled to Tanzania, Africa with Compassion International. I remember so many vivid moments from our trip, just like it was yesterday instead of exactly three months ago. Whenever I smell charcoal burning, or hear a group of children singing, or think about eating pineapple, rice or chicken, I think [...]

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{What you can find in sharing your troubles.}

July 6, 2012 by Gussy Sews

I had an exciting opportunity to be a guest on Simple Mom’s podcast channel the other morning. It was amazing + fun, and I’ll be sure to share the link once it’s live. But in the meantime, the podcast reminded me of a few things I’ve had on my mind. To backtrack a bit, one [...]

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{lessons learned from my friends in Tanzania…}

May 13, 2012 by Gussy Sews

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 [...]

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{Inspiration Workshop! — shoes}

May 10, 2012 by Gussy Sews

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 [...]

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{what I found at the market.}

May 9, 2012 by Gussy Sews

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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 [...]

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