09 Jul, 2014
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Home/reno|Recipes and Food
Everyone already knows that if you have little kids at home and you’re looking for an activity that might inspire healthy eating and a green thumb, the answer might lie in planting a garden. Green beans are a good thing to plant because they grow so fast. I planted some bean seeds on a whim, […]
08 Jul, 2014
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Westboro|Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews
I’ve written about Westboro’s the Village Quire before, but to summarize (a) the Village Quire is a Fishbowl patron and (b) my go-to place to buy cards, stationary, and wee gifties of all kinds. Three cheers for shopping local! The store is celebrating an anniversary this year, and YOU are invited to the party. The Village […]
Yes. I spent (almost) an entire day on and around Preston Street this past weekend. It was time well spent. It’s changed so much over the past decade; the transformation is pretty amazing. And did you know that once the sun goes down there’s a totally different vibe? When’s the last time you’ve been to Little Italy?
My name is Andrea and I live in Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Sunny who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. During the day I work as a freelance writer. I am a longtime Ottawa blogger and I've occupied this little corner of the WWW since 1999. The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal, all rolled into one. I'm passionate about healthy living, arts and culture, travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.
If you're so inclined, you can read more about me here.
I've deactivated the commenting function as well as my contact form so if you want to get in touch, please drop me a line at quietfish@gmail.com. Thank you!
