23 Nov, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Easy ways to make kids happy|Photography
A mini-hike along Sarsaparilla Trail on Sunday turned out to be all about local wildlife. You know what I love? The girls have learned that if they’re quiet and keep their eyes peeled they might be able to spot something cool. It’s the ultimate Where’s Waldo! These are some of the things we saw on […]
22 Nov, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Giveaways and product reviews
Before I launch into this post I’d like to welcome a new Fishbowl sponsor… The National Arts Centre! The NAC is the epicentre of Ottawa’s arts and culture scene. Music, dance, theatre – you’ll find it all here. Did you know that the NAC is the only multidisciplinary, bilingual performing arts centre in North America? And […]
I have written about our family junk food “strategy” before. It’s not exactly written in stone, but to summarize: 1) We have minimal junk at home – no chips or pop or candy or chocolate or ice cream or bags of cookies are kept in the cupboards on a permanent basis. 2) I do the grocery […]
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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