Can you get fit with a video game? You be the judge.

The first thing I did this morning, after dragging myself out of bed, is limp to the bathroom and take an Advil. I’m sitting here, in The Kingdom of Aching Muscles, feeling rather sore and craving a second coffee. I used to be the kind of person who goes to the gym but I haven’t been that … Continue reading →

Checking out Ottawa’s Funatorium Explorium

When I was first approached about the Funatorium Explorium I couldn't wrap my head around the idea at first. I'll spare you similar kinds of wonderings and describe it as it really is: two giant halls in Ottawa's CE Centre (which is near the airport) filled with all kinds of things for families … Continue reading →

Review & sneak peek at Funhaven Ottawa (a review you will definitely want to read!)

I'm falling behind on my advent posts! This activity was not especially Christmassy but it could not be helped. When I received an invitation to attend a special pre-opening event at Ottawa's newest indoor arcade/fun zone I had to accept. I knew the girls would love it. The girls had no idea … Continue reading →

The 100 club (a.k.a. my S.A.D plan)

This is a continuation of yesterday's post, written as I bask in the glow of my Litebook. ;) Before I go much further I would like to clarify that here at Casa Fishbowl we stress the importance of healthy bodies, not skinny bodies. We appreciate that good health comes in all shapes and sizes, … Continue reading →

To ring, or not to ring

Where do you stand on bike bell usage? The girls are fairly competent bike riders now (remember our bike ride to Quebec?). It's always been a dream of mine to be the parent of a family who goes on long rambling bike rides together. The sad reality is that bike rides around Ottawa are still … Continue reading →

a peek inside the fishbowl

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Can you get fit with a video game? You be the judge.

Checking out Ottawa’s Funatorium Explorium

Review & sneak peek at Funhaven Ottawa (a review you will definitely want to read!)

The 100 club (a.k.a. my S.A.D plan)

To ring, or not to ring