New giveaway: Family Adventures at the NAC

Before I get into the details of this post may I pontificate for a moment about children and the arts? Regular Fishbowl readers will know how important I believe it is to introduce young children to the arts. I've written about our visits to the National Gallery before, as well as other … Continue reading →

Fall Sunday in a few pics

First, the annual pilgrimage to Saunder's Farm: Then, the annual Choosing of the Pumpkins, which took place here: Which was followed by Sunday dinner at my in-laws and resulted in two very tired children and two pooped parents who later zoned out in front of a … Continue reading →

Santa. Parade. Ottawa. (New info for 2009!)

Mark your calendars because the date of the Ottawa Help Santa Toy Parade has been announced. This year it's going to be on December 5th, 2009 ! I know it's early yet but I am TOTALLY EXCITED. Did you know that the Ottawa Santa Claus parade is celebrating its 40th anniversary? Please note, … Continue reading →

Exotic butterflies in Ottawa? You betcha!

If you've been reading along here at the Fishbowl for any length of time you'll know that I really enjoy our family traditions: summertime camping adventures, feeding the birds, making our own pizza for movie night, birthday cakes and breakfast in bed, half-birthday celebrations ... I could go … Continue reading →

A visit to the Carp Fair

I haven't been to every fair around Ottawa (there are lots), but I think it's safe to say that the Carp Fair is one of the best ones around. It has certainly become our new favourite. We skipped the Ex this year and went here instead. And I'm glad we did. The Carp Fair is a great way to see … Continue reading →

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New giveaway: Family Adventures at the NAC

Fall Sunday in a few pics

Santa. Parade. Ottawa. (New info for 2009!)

Exotic butterflies in Ottawa? You betcha!

A visit to the Carp Fair