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09 Nov, 2010

Giveaway alert: tickets to Flaunt!

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Giveaways and product reviews

I have been graciously given tickets to attend the first annual Flaunt event on Wednesday, November 17 at Lago Bar & Grill. Flaunt is showcasing products and services of a variety of women in business from the Ottawa area. It’s about shopping, mingling-slash-networking, and (let’s be frank) getting an opportunity to ditch our sensible shoes. Flaunt is organized by […]

A not-so-scary giveaway for Saunders Farm!

08 Oct, 2010

Giveaway alert: WIGGLES

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Giveaways and product reviews

Ohhh, how I remember the Wiggles. The girls loved the Wiggles. Heck, I did too. I found the songs pretty catchy, I’d often catch myself singing Hot Potato or Fruit Salad (YUMMY YUMMY) when I was in the kitchen (or worse, at work!). As far as children’s entertainers go, they are pretty good. And I always […]


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  • Renee: I just saw one yesterday on a small patch of grassy land near the Mann Ave 417 exit near Lees Station, Ottawa, ON. I had no idea they came in black!

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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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