If you’re ever looking for something to do one night after dinner may I kindly suggest you check out Remic Rapids along the Ottawa River Parkway. It’s right on the bike path, but is also easily accessible by car. It’s a lovely little place, especially while the sun is setting. The water is shallow (although […]
27 May, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy
Do you want to know when I tend to watch YouTube the most? When I need to brush someone’s hair. Many of the videos clock in at around 5 minutes. It is the perfect distraction while combing out the tangles. We have a roster of videos that we watch over and over. Some are short, […]
21 May, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Easy ways to make kids happy|Ottawa|Publishing/writing/career stuff
The other day I got an advance sneak peek at the newly renovated/restored/rebuilt/re-engineered Canadian Museum of Nature. The whole place smells like a coat of paint. I was there along with hordes of media, many of who seemed to be as excited as I was to be there. It’s hilarious, really, to see a […]
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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