Jessika and I met. There we were: editor + editor. But our roles are so different! How can we share the same job title? Language breaks down all the time, but never more so when we decide to use the same word for reasonably different things. editor=what? At Oh My Handmade Goodness, Jess is the kind of editor who curates themes. She decides that this will be Oh My University … [Read more...] about editing: fear not the red pen!
Grandma Olsson's Ginger Cookies
Every year growing up, when December rolled around, there would be a scurry in the house. Not the one to collect gifts and wrap them. Or the one to make sure that the colour-y lights were up. It was the one to be absolutely positive that the molasses would pour, the heavy syrup wasn't crystallized, and that the cloves were ready in the cupboard. Every year, no matter where we … [Read more...] about Grandma Olsson's Ginger Cookies
Lori + Sarah's awesome mini-retreat planner
One weekend in early June, Sarah and I zoomed off to Jasper with stacks of workbooks, craft plans, and a bag of mini-smores. Perfect for our first mini-retreat! Here's how it all began. Sarah is a committed mom. She loves her kids and doesn't take much time away from them. However. . . her husband had been away for a few weekends in a row, and promised her a break when he had a … [Read more...] about Lori + Sarah's awesome mini-retreat planner
writing as a pie-making party
Image credit: Homemade Pie art print by Jenna Park of Sweet Fine Day I belong to a garden club. We meet, we share stories and plants, and we try to make our town a better place. A few years ago, wanting to dovetail into a greater town plan to revitalize our gorgeous, unique, and underused riverfront, we starting making pies. Pies for the riverfront! Hurrah! In late summer, … [Read more...] about writing as a pie-making party
