ABOUT
Hey there!
Welcome to Homemade Heather!
I’m Heather, a creative from Canada who’s been sharing crafts, printables, and recipes here for over 16 years. What began as a little space to share mom life has blossomed into a full-time blogging adventure with thousands of posts featuring easy crafts, free printables, and delicious recipes.
This blog has been such an essential part of supporting my little fam jam, and I couldn’t be more grateful to have you along for the ride! It all started when my twin boys were born, and I was on maternity leave from my job as a Program Coordinator with the Boys and Girls Club. I began sharing all the fun projects we created together at home—like a do-it-yourself trundle bed, this printable Grinch game, and these candy cane brownie cake pops!
Blogging quickly became the perfect outlet for my passion for all things creative, photography, and teaching. Seven years later, I decided to make the leap, retiring from my job to blog full-time. Since 2008, Homemade Heather has grown right alongside my boys.
After living in the beautiful Okanagan Valley for most of my life, you can find me hiking the local trails, wine touring at nearby vineyards, or camping with friends and family in the wilderness. Now, I get to enjoy it all with my favorite person—my partner in life, Martin. He’s also a cooking enthusiast, and together, we created my second site, Campfire Foodie, where we share our favorite camping recipes!
What To Expect
- Fun food for entertaining: Easy, festive ideas to give your gatherings a little extra sparkle, with some holiday favorites sprinkled in!
- Family-friendly recipes: Most dishes are picky-eater-approved or can be easily tweaked to keep everyone happy at the table.
- Easy, creative ideas for crafts: Inspiration for getting creative with the kids!
- Free printables for every occasion: If you can’t find the printable you need, I’m happy to create it!
You Won’t Find
- A lack of inspiration: From crafts to printables to recipes, there’s something here for everyone.
- Complicated dishes: No mile-long ingredient lists or hours in the kitchen—just simple, quick, and tasty recipes the whole family will love!
My Blogging Journey
Since launching this site in 2008, I’ve been lucky enough to participate in some unforgettable events:
- Snap Conference (Salt Lake City, 2015 & 2019): A place to connect with brands and form lasting friendships with fellow bloggers.
- Alt Summit (Palm Springs): A creative conference where I had the honor of hosting a Canadian Blogger Meetup.
- Tastemaker Conference: (Chicago & Vegas) I’ve been attending this food blogging event since 2023, hosting a Canadian meetup with fellow blogger Oscar from I Hacked Diabetes.
I’ve also been a guest on a number of podcasts about blogging:
- The Introverted Influencer – Winning Blogging Strategy for 2023
- Creatives on Fire – Blog Rebrand and Niche Sites
- The Smart Influencer Podcast – Weathering the Storm, Lessons From a 16 Year Blogging Veteran
Education
- Associate Degree in Geography, University of Northern British Columbia, Prince George, BC
- Certificate in Healthy Child Development, Langara College, Vancouver, BC
- Certificate in Recreational Leisure Development, Langara College, Vancouver, BC
- Certified Education Assistant, Okanagan College, Kelowna, BC
Professional Career
- 2001-2015: Program Coordinator, planning and implementing recreational programs for children with the YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, and the City of Kelowna.
- 2015-2019: Part-time Certified Education Assistant with the School District of Kelowna, supporting children with special needs.
- 2015-present: Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Homemade Heather, earning full-time income from the blog since 2015 and rebranding from “Twin Dragonfly Designs” to Homemade Heather in 2019.
Brand Partnerships
I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with some amazing brands across Canada and the US, including:
Featured In
Homemade Heather has been featured in a number of publications, including:
Thanks so much for being here,
xo Heather
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