12 Dec, 2007
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Oh! Things!
Dani’s post about Christmas gift ideas got me thinking. I’m wondering, what are the best gifts Santa bought for your kids? The no-fail fun ones that are played with the most? Curious parents want to know! (Seriously, by contributing to this list you might give another mom a great idea for a last-minute gift – so speak up […]
Okay, maybe hate is a strong word. Perhaps I should rename this post Toys to Which I Have a Very Strong Aversion and Would Never Buy. The Canadian Toy Testing Council has released their annual top toy list. They are also urging parents to be vigilant about labels and potential safety hazards. (Check out the article […]
22 Jun, 2007
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Oh! Things!
On Father’s Day we found ourselves at Toys R Us. To be perfectly honest, it’s not my favourite place to be, no matter what day it is. There is so much crap at that store it gives me a headache. I get a much better feeling at Mrs. Tiggywinkle’s or PlayValue on Carling, where there […]
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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