Sarah is 11

Last week was Birthday Week here at Casa Fishbowl! Sadly it also coincided with The Week of the Plague, so I was feeling pretty miserable the whole time. Oh well. I like to use this space to describe each birthday as it happens. It's more for my own scrapbooky kinda benefit, but if you want to … Continue reading →

Our big wooly egg

My intention was to create a big wooly Easter egg; an AVIAN PINATA of Fine Nesting Materials for our feathered friends. Sadly, it didn't turn out looking very Eastery or even very egg-shaped. No matter, because the birds have been at it already. See! Head over to read the whole piece at … Continue reading →

Cheep, er, CHEAP fun in Ottawa

CBC radio aired a sweet little piece in which I revealed one of my family's favourite activities here in Ottawa. Can you guess what it is? :) You can listen to the segment right here. Thanks CBC, for letting me share this little gem with … Continue reading →

An immersive new exhibition at the Museum of Nature: Whales Tohora

My family and I were invited to attend a members-only preview of the new Whales Tohora exhibition at the Canadian Museum of Nature last week. We were pretty excited about this opportunity. We are big time nature buffs here at Casa Fishbowl and were looking forward to seeing what all the excitement … Continue reading →

Birthday party ideas for kids in Ottawa

Do you host your children's birthday parties at home, or offsite somewhere? There are pros and cons to each, aren't there? Offsite birthday parties can be pricey but can also be a sanity saver. Having a kid's party at home can be really special, but then again, who likes to have cake and ice cream … Continue reading →

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Sarah is 11

Our big wooly egg

Cheep, er, CHEAP fun in Ottawa

An immersive new exhibition at the Museum of Nature: Whales Tohora

Birthday party ideas for kids in Ottawa