27 Mar, 2008
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|File under crafty|Misc. life
Emma has been begging me to hang up a large square of “chalkboard” oil cloth that our friend Marla sent to us awhile back. I have to admit, it’s pretty tempting to hang it on a wall somewhere, but I personally prefer to roll it out and then put it away again when we’re done. […]
24 Mar, 2008
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|File under crafty
This is probably one of the easiest and most satisfying crafts we’ve done lately. First, check out the results: I am still amazed at how well these turned out. 1) First, the shells. Wash out a few egg shells and let them dry. 2) Make the nests. This part was the most fun. It will keep […]
22 Mar, 2008
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Easy ways to make kids happy|Ottawa|Photography
First up, the Ottawa Home & Garden Show. (Am I the only one who can’t deal with the hard sell? It was alternately inspiring and extremely uncomfortable.) Next, lunch at the Heart & Crown on Preston. Emma got the best deal, a giant piece of battered fish abed a pile of fries, all for six bucks. Sarah […]
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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