26 Oct, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Easy ways to make kids happy|travel talk
First, the annual pilgrimage to Saunder’s Farm: Then, the annual Choosing of the Pumpkins, which took place here: Which was followed by Sunday dinner at my in-laws and resulted in two very tired children and two pooped parents who later zoned out in front of a Parks and Recreation marathon. Today’s to do includes: Laundry. Halloween […]
24 Oct, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Westboro|Easy ways to make kids happy|Oh! Things!
Sarah had TWO birthday parties to attend today. And yesterday, weary and ill, I took Sarah down to Westboro Village to shop for gifts. I was feeling mentally drained even before I started. And I had a devil of a time figuring out what to buy as birthday gifts. Don’t kids have everything nowadays? These little girls […]
23 Oct, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Ottawa|Yaktivism
Mark your calendars because the date of the Ottawa Help Santa Toy Parade has been announced. This year it’s going to be on December 5th, 2009 ! I know it’s early yet but I am TOTALLY EXCITED. Did you know that the Ottawa Santa Claus parade is celebrating its 40th anniversary? Please note, there are […]
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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