07 Jan, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy
I was walking home on my way from a community association meeting last night when I realized that many of my neighbors had already put their Christmas trees out by the curb. I suddenly remembered my idea from last year. It was time. I got the car, drove around the block, and slowwwwly pulled up beside one […]
06 Jan, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Stealth poetry
Remember when I fastened a poem to the back of our front door? It’s part of my goal to keep poetry in our hearts and minds. Well, Emma requested a new poem for the door and I’ve printed one out. It’s posted below. Say it loud with your kids, then whisper it softly. Read it […]
02 Jan, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Easy ways to make kids happy|Misc. life|Ottawa
A quick follow up to the last time I posted… On December 31st I took Sarah to the emergency dentist (there’s apparently always one on call somewhere in the city). He took some x-rays and took a long look at her bruised gums. It looks like won’t lose any teeth or need a root canal. […]
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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