Fri-yay giveaway to my favourite neighbourhood toy store, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s

Who else is scouting out ideas for Christmas? I live in Westboro, and one of the things I really like to do is walk over to the main street and poke my head in the shops and see what's shaking. I tend to spend a *lot* of time at Mrs. Tiggywinkle's*. There's always something fun and new in … Continue reading →

Celebrating Summer Solstice in Ottawa (and a giveaway!)

I was talking to someone today about how SOME people say that Ottawa is boring. Urgh. I hate those people. Folks, if you think Ottawa is boring, YOU are boring. There is so much great stuff going on, and so much of it is free. All you need to know, is how to find out about it. :) So, in the … Continue reading →

Ottawa giveaway alert! Spring into fun with Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s!

We have a winner! Was it you? Scroll to the end of the comments. You know what's great about Spring in Ottawa - aside from the sunny warm weather of course - is the multitudes of people who suddenly appear outdoors. It's kind of amazing. The winter layers disappear and we are walking, biking, … Continue reading →

Gifts for people who have everything, part 4: DINNER.

In this mini-series about gifts for people who have everything I've written about mittens, giftie things that make the world a better place from Me to We, and air plants. Today, I am putting forth an idea that I KNOW everyone would like but wouldn't immediately consider to be a Christmas gift: … Continue reading →

A lucky giveaway from our favourite neighbourhood toy store

It's Friday the 13th! Are you the superstitious type? I'm not EXACTLY superstitious but I would not like to break a mirror today. I'm also extra mindful of black cats and will avoid walking under ladders at the moment. ;) I figure this is the best day to let you know about Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's* … Continue reading →

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Fri-yay giveaway to my favourite neighbourhood toy store, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s

Celebrating Summer Solstice in Ottawa (and a giveaway!)

Ottawa giveaway alert! Spring into fun with Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s!

Gifts for people who have everything, part 4: DINNER.

A lucky giveaway from our favourite neighbourhood toy store