The best kind of shopping

If you follow me on Twitter you probably already saw a few tweets go by about my visit to the new WE Store at the Rideau Centre the other day. I may have gushed a little bit: At the media launch of the new WE store @CFRideauCentre. Wow wow wow! Purchases are life changing& help families in … Continue reading →

About that reusable container program at Bulk Barn

I had the chance to try out the new reusable container program at Bulk Barn this past weekend. I first heard about it about a month ago. The cashier popped a flyer about it in my bag and I was intrigued, for a few reasons: 1) We use an awful lot of plastic when we visit Bulk Barn and it would … Continue reading →

A peek inside the new Rideau Centre location of terra20 (plus a giveaway!)

terra20 is a Fishbowl patron but my opinions and love of sustainably-made and planet-friendly products are my own! I have some good news for fans of terra20 AND for the folks who may not have had the time to discover them yet. They just opened a brand new location at the Rideau Centre, right … Continue reading →

Brewing cappuccinos like a BOSS

Our espresso machine was given to us as a gift from my inlaws and for many years, it was truly the gift that kept on giving. Sadly, it was beginning to show its age and was dying a slow death. It was time for a replacement unit so we started to research a new one. Coffee making is a science. I'm … Continue reading →

Shop local, Shop the Neighbourhood

Last year I was part of a really cool initiative called Shop the Neighbourhood. The idea behind it is to encourage people to shop locally, which I love, because I truly believe that independent stores are the backbone of our community and help make it a great place to live. I'm very happy to … Continue reading →

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The best kind of shopping

About that reusable container program at Bulk Barn

A peek inside the new Rideau Centre location of terra20 (plus a giveaway!)

Brewing cappuccinos like a BOSS

Shop local, Shop the Neighbourhood