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11 May, 2019

Weekend reading: May 11 edition

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading

Is it possible to live truly plastic-free? https://t.co/IAcyIBHLhY pic.twitter.com/t1Kv0LjSOj — The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) 11 May 2019 Airpods are a tragedy, vice.com Outsourced parenting: from toilet training to baby stylists, usatoday.com When you should (and shouldn’t) check your email, fastcompany.com What Does CBD Do? Mostly, It’s Just Expensive, slate.com It’s Time to Break Up […]

07 May, 2019

More about mushrooms

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Misc. life

Last week I shared a quick recipe for mushrooms on toast. I deeply regret not running out and shoring up my mushroom supply because I have a serious craving at the moment. That post got me thinking more about mushrooms. You probably didn’t know this about me but I really like mushrooms. Like really really. […]

04 May, 2019

Weekend reading: May 4 edition

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading

Need some decluttering inspiration? @MissFish shares tips and ideas in the latest blog post! https://t.co/poDMjHR2Si pic.twitter.com/F0MUFyLXe3 — terra20 (@exploreterra20) 1 May 2019 Your Questions About Food and Climate Change, Answered, nytimes.com Trader Joe’s to cut 1 million pounds of single-use plastic, fastcompany.com Instagram launches Canadian test urging more focus on photos, less on ‘likes’, cbc.ca […]


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  • Renee: I just saw one yesterday on a small patch of grassy land near the Mann Ave 417 exit near Lees Station, Ottawa, ON. I had no idea they came in black!

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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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