The importance of Family Time (a guest post)

Hello Fishies! I'm doing something new at the Fishbowl this week. I've asked each of my amazing Fishbowl patrons to write a post on a topic that is important to the parenting community. This one is by Mark Saunders, Director of Fun at Saunders Farm. - What is the number one thing … Continue reading →

Discovering nature: We’re all in this together (a guest post)

Hello Fishies! I'm doing something new at the Fishbowl this week. I've asked each of my amazing Fishbowl patrons to write a post on a topic that is important to the parenting community. This one is by Pamela Kirk, Science Educator at the Canadian Museum of Nature. - When I'm asked to … Continue reading →

Family Day weekend recap (a few words but mostly photos)

Despite the subarctic temperatures and lack of skiing/skating/outdoor activities I declare our Valentine's/Family Day weekend a big success. It began, of course, with a PD day on Friday. I worked while the girls lolled around and binge-watched a string of Veronica Mars episodes. Valentine's … Continue reading →

Dear family, here are a few things to do in Ottawa this weekend

THIS lucky girl has been invited on a wee getaway to Mt. Tremblant this weekend courtesy of Ford Canada. A few local bloggy peeps will be meeting at Campbell Ford and driving to Hôtel Quintessence on Lake Tremblant for a bit of an adventure. (Translation: driving skills and delicious meals … Continue reading →

A bit about our stay at the Fairmont Chateau Montebello

Around this time last year we decided to start a 52-week money-saving jar. You can read more about that here, but to summarize, we socked away an increasing sum of money every week with a goal in mind: a two-night getaway to Fairmont Chateau Montebello over the holiday season. The idea was to … Continue reading →

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The importance of Family Time (a guest post)

Discovering nature: We’re all in this together (a guest post)

Family Day weekend recap (a few words but mostly photos)

Dear family, here are a few things to do in Ottawa this weekend

A bit about our stay at the Fairmont Chateau Montebello