03 Aug, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Know More Do More
This was this weeks KMDM activity: Have a dance-off in the kitchen after dinner tonight. Increased physical fitness and active living opportunities have positive effects on academic performance. As I mentioned last week, I have no doubt that this is true. I know from personal experience that kids (and puppies!) who are physically active sleep […]
Some time ago I came up with a handy dandy summer survival motto for my mom-self: One Thing Every Day. The Things I’m referring to are activities I do with the girls. The idea here is that I do at least ONE THING with the girls every day – big or small – and the rest of the time […]
21 Jul, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Ottawa|Publishing/writing/career stuff
I like the idea of giving my kids an unforgettable experience instead of a toy. My most recent piece for SavvyMom was about Pinto Valley Ranch. The girls flipped when I told them where we were going. They went to YMCA horse camp last summer, and Pinto Valley Ranch is where the horsey part of their day […]
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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