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What the OMHG Community Taught Me This Summer

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This summer I learned the most important lessons from the most unexpected and surprising place-the amazing women (and occasional brave man) of the Oh My Handmade community and allowing myself to be a part of the weekly #OMHG chats. My learning came from people I might never have connected with if it hadn’t been for Jessika taking charge of my twitter account for five minutes … [Read more...] about What the OMHG Community Taught Me This Summer

Living La Vida Local: Farmer's Market Seafood Chowder

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What makes a home more than just a house? Beyond the people, the stories, and the love, the heart of a home is the food. When I buy handmade I do it with the intention of supporting people doing what they love, building a vibrant economy, and knowing the stories behind the objects I fill my life with. There is nothing more handmade or more valuable then food grown, harvested, … [Read more...] about Living La Vida Local: Farmer's Market Seafood Chowder

#PassionProjects: Join the Handmade Marathon!

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A marathon? Yep, that's 26.2 miles (or 42 kms for me here in Canada) Might sound crazy, but I am going to run one. A big one. The New York City Marathon to be exact - on November 4, 2012. The race is paid for, apartment rented in Brooklyn, flight purchased. Now all that's left to do is train and RUN! If you have never been involved in a running community, it is a great support … [Read more...] about #PassionProjects: Join the Handmade Marathon!

Cultivating Both Online and Offscreen Communities

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I love this month's theme because community is something I have been yearning for ever since I sold my retail store Rare Device last February. Like Lisa, I am building a new resource for creative freelancers and small business owners. It's called Makeshift Society and I picked up the keys to a nice little storefront in San Francisco just a couple weeks ago! I wanted to talk … [Read more...] about Cultivating Both Online and Offscreen Communities

Building Community: East Coast Momma Collective

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In March I received an email asking if Anointment would like to participate in a one-day fair showcasing 'mom powered pursuits'. The premise was simple: there would be no direct competition (only one vendor of a specific product) and you had to be a mom and make your own product or service to participate. The fair was to take place in Halifax which is located 250 km from where … [Read more...] about Building Community: East Coast Momma Collective