The first annual Fishbowl Patron gift guide!

I've asked all of my lovely blog patrons to give me some ideas for Christmas gifts. Read on for some fantastic gift ideas, and please support local businesses this holiday season! Thank you! - AliCat Art Studio - Original art for Christmas? Yes please! All three pieces below are acrylic on … Continue reading →

Ottawa Giveaway alert: Date Night and a gift from SewnNatural

I came across local crafter Jennifer C. awhile back during the writing of an article for SavvyMom and I've been admiring her Etsy store ever since. It's full of charming eco-friendly handmade items: toys, organic baby bedding, home decor and more. Her work has been featured in Canadian Family … Continue reading →

The 2011 edition of the Fishbowl Christmas Countdown Calendar

a.k.a. The Family Advent Calendar a.k.a. 25 days of Christmas Oh man. I'm not ready for this: For those of you who aren't in the know, many moons ago I started a new tradition with my family. Instead of buying a chocolate advent calendar I decided to surprise the girls with one … Continue reading →

Another holiday giveaway! Toshiba Thrive Tablet review and giveaway

Christmas came early here at Casa Fishbowl. A few weeks ago the good folks at Toshiba Canada sent me a 10” Thrive Tablet. The plan was, if I liked it, I would agree to a giveaway. And here I am! Liking it! But first I want to tell you what I like (and, er, don’t like) about it… just in case … Continue reading →

Something fun for the blowhard in your life

Today's Ottawa edition of SavvyMom features a few of my favourite Christmas DIY crafty gift-making classes for kids that are off-site (a.k.a. Not At Home). One of the activities that deserves special mention is glassblowing. (How's THAT for something totally different?) Glassblowing, like … Continue reading →

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The first annual Fishbowl Patron gift guide!

Ottawa Giveaway alert: Date Night and a gift from SewnNatural

The 2011 edition of the Fishbowl Christmas Countdown Calendar

Another holiday giveaway! Toshiba Thrive Tablet review and giveaway

Something fun for the blowhard in your life