Welcome to a new patron: the Museum of Nature

I'm so pleased to be writing about the Museum of Nature today. They are a long-standing member of the Ottawa community, and I'm very proud that they've chosen to come on board with me! Is it weird to love a museum, or a building? The place has been a big part of our lives ever since the girls … Continue reading →

The sound of a backyard hubbub, one that is a tiny bit restful

Someone left a bird bath by the curb this morning so I filched it. I'm still waiting for someone to come take a sip. I have been having a mini work/life-related freakout today, complete with Spazmatic Eye Twitch. Standing out there, pouring water in the thing (and yes, that's a cork in the … Continue reading →

Supersecretspecial giveaway

The next issue of the Extra Helping will feature a really neat giveaway for subscribers only. If you love Westboro as much as I do, I bet you will love this little prize. It's adorable and cool and useful. You will love it. Are you a subscriber? If not, it's not too late to sign up. You can do … Continue reading →

A bit about the decayed, crumbling, and badly battered Broadview P.S., right here in Ottawa

Aerial view of Broadview Public School and Nepean High School by Rob Huntley I'm not sure if I mentioned it here on the blog but I was quoted in the most recent issue of MoneySense Magazine. The article was about Canada's best places to live and I was pretty much representing Ottawa, which … Continue reading →

A visit to foodie heaven

I have so much to write about today that I hardly know where to begin. Awhile ago I was contacted by the fine folks at She's Connected, who asked me if I'd be interested in connecting with the Chicken Farmers of Canada and possibly attending the upcoming Celebrity Chefs of Canada event at the … Continue reading →

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Welcome to a new patron: the Museum of Nature

The sound of a backyard hubbub, one that is a tiny bit restful

Supersecretspecial giveaway

A bit about the decayed, crumbling, and badly battered Broadview P.S., right here in Ottawa

A visit to foodie heaven