23 Jun, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy
Back in April Sarah got a real junior-scientist model microscope for her birthday, along with a small wooden case of prepared slides, a pack of blanks, and some thin squares of glass used to keep specimens flat and in place. We asked Emma to collect some pond water during a recent field trip so we […]
15 Jun, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|- Westboro|Easy ways to make kids happy|Misc. life
Oh, the weekend was indeed a busy one. Friday: Dinner at a friend’s followed by a sampling of the Westfest music scene. (Sometimes Westfest means waiting patiently for something to begin):
11 Jun, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Easy ways to make kids happy
Mothercraft’s 2nd annual Touch-a-Truck event gives kids young and old the opportunity to get up close and personal with vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Touch-a-Truck will take place on Father’s Day at Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’ll be over 30 vehicles for kids to explore, arts and crafts, food (c/o Busters), 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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