Reno update #22 – that proverbial chicken

Guess what? A large part of our home is being torn off on Friday May 3! The garage and our back porch are going to be the first parts to go. We are moving out sometime between May 14 and 25th. Don't ask me about this fluid move-out date (and don't ask how it's going to affect the booking of the … Continue reading →

What can you make out of a large cardboard box?

Answer: lots of things! You can make a house or a hideaway. Use a box cutter and add windows (with shutters!) and a mail slot. Make it extra comfy with the addition of some pillows and blankets. A rocket ship A lemonade stand or a carnival booth (here's a site that sells plans for one!) A … Continue reading →

The Ultimate Ottawa bucket list

This post had been rolling around in my head for awhile but then when I saw this Globe and Mail article about a bucket list for kids I knew I had to finally finish it. I always thought it'd be kind of cool to create a collection of "must see must do" things in the Ottawa area - not just for … Continue reading →

Welcoming a new patron: Help We’ve Got Kids

I appreciate it when companies make my life easier in a way that make sense to me. That's why I'm very pleased to welcome a new patron to the Fishbowl, it's a website, nay, a mini-social media empire (!) called Help We've Got Kids. HWGK is a comprehensive directory focused solely on families, … Continue reading →

Weathering

When it's grey and wintery it's best to carry thoughts of Spring around with … Continue reading →

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Reno update #22 – that proverbial chicken

What can you make out of a large cardboard box?

The Ultimate Ottawa bucket list

Welcoming a new patron: Help We’ve Got Kids

Weathering