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17 Jun, 2010

I’ve got a big favour to ask

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Challenge me, challenge you|Ottawa|Yaktivism

Oh, friends. I’m going to ask you for something big. Please read all the way to the end. :) A few months ago I was asked whether I would like to be on the Board of Directors of the new Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Charitable Foundation. I had heard about YSB and the services they offer, but […]

14 Jun, 2010

Know More Do More Monday: reading labels

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Know More Do More

This is the KMDM activity we did this past week: Read the nutritional panel and ingredients of every grocery store product for the week. Did you know that the vast majority packaged products contain crap that isn’t very good for you?  Once again I must re-iterate that this tip was one of my own. The […]

07 Jun, 2010

Know More Do More Mondays: enjoying the scenery

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Know More Do More

Piper’s cone came off today and we finally got veterinary permission to go for a long romp. Thank god. Just in time! This was our KMDM activity this week: Take advantage of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. Kids who are physically active are less likely to become depressed. Ottawans, YOU KNOW HOW LUCKY […]


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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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