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Kids are funny. If a parent ever suggested that their kids set up a pretend golf course they’d scoff at the suggestion. But give them some colourful paper, a couple of putters, some golf balls (and free run of the basement) they might come up with the idea all by themselves. Our basement mini-golf had […]

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25 Jul, 2009

Finger fairies

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|File under crafty

This is Sarah’s own invention. I just adore it. To make: Sarah used a type of Bellflower we have growing around here. It’s a rather invasive perennial that’s all over our yard and the greater neighborhood. (I’m willing to bet this would work with similarly-shaped flowers just as well.) Tear a small piece off the top of […]

… isn’t tea at all. I’m experimenting with moss transplanting. This is my first stab at it: I might try to kick start my own batch. Did you know that you can whirl up moss in a blender along with some buttermilk and then spread the mixture onto whatever surface you want to become mossy? – Although Sarah’s official […]


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  • alex: For a classic Canadian treat for valentine day , try a BeaverTail (a fried dough pastry) there its yummy
  • Juliet Luiz: I was at this park today and saw the foundation and historical sign which got me curious and let me to your blog post! Great information:) too bad t
  • Rowyn Tape: Hello, I was sitting at Easter dinner with my grandmother and she was telling me this story. She is Herbert Lytles daughter who eventually bought the
  • Bernie: I freeze ball sizes of bread dough for beavertails each winter season.Easy to thaw, roll out and fry. Best winter treat!
  • Jen_nifer: I feel very much the same about my SUP. Floating with snacks is fantastic! When I go on water with some current, I make sure that I paddle into the cu
  • sam: Great article. This is very insightful. Thanks for sharing
  • Renee: I just saw one yesterday on a small patch of grassy land near the Mann Ave 417 exit near Lees Station, Ottawa, ON. I had no idea they came in black!

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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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