16 May, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy
Mark and I have emerged unscathed. I think this has been the easiest party to host so far. As I mentioned previously, the theme of Emma’s party was “favourite things.” I’m particularly proud of the invite we created for this one. Emma and I wanted something which would highlight a few of Emma’s favourite things […]
14 May, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Recipes and Food
Emma’s tenth birthday is on Friday and she’s invited three friends for a sleepover. We’ve deemed this one a “favourite things” party. We’ll be serving spaghetti for dinner (with Nana’s special sauce of course) and root beer floats, followed by popcorn and a special movie (she chose Howl’s Moving Castle). And then of course, there’s the cake (golden) […]
10 Apr, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Recipes and Food
Sarah’s birthday went off without a hitch. Here’s the cake I made: I like to call it: Springtime in Ottawa. Tulips behind a picket fence, worms half-hidden under loose dirt, and grass mixed with frost. (A common sight around these parts.) The party itself was a little crazy. Our place is pretty small, and when it gets […]
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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