06 Sep, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Recipes and Food
Once the cooler weather hits, I start craving things like this: If you’re not the kind of person who likes sweet treats (but not rolling out crust) you can try this recipe that involves ready-made tart shells. OR you can try this recipe for butter tart squares. Do you have a favourite butter tart recipe? […]
04 Sep, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Giveaways and product reviews|Oh! Things!|travel talk
We’ve been camping for years, ever since the girls were wee, and as much as I love camping there is one thing I absolutely dread: packing. It’s my job to pack up the supplies and coolers (although my kids are responsible for packing their own clothing) and it’s my husband’s job to pack it all […]
02 Sep, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Challenge me, challenge you|Misc. life|Ottawa
Someone here at Casa Fishbowl is starting ninth grade tomorrow. I am pretty excited for her. The parent orientation day took place back in January so I’ve had a few months to get accustomed to the idea. There was a tour of the building, and lots of great information to bring home and consider. The […]
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.
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