Shop the Neighbourhood went down on Saturday. (I wrote about it right here if you need the backstory.) It was a WHIRLWIND. Although I was the Ottawa representative of the campaign I was assigned to cover Westboro. And so, on Saturday morning, I laced up my sneakers and walked down to the village. I saw, I […]
30 Jun, 2015
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Westboro|Recipes and Food
I’ve made this recipe for “sushi salad” I found on the Canadian Family website a few times. I think I need to start making it every week: Sidebar: I’ve been craving sushi for the last couple of weeks. I’ve been by the Naked Fish Sushi place in Westboro THREE TIMES, only to find a “sorry […]
25 Jun, 2015
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|- Westboro|Ottawa
Movies on the Beach is one of the most fun things to do during the summer in Ottawa. It’s hosted by Majic 100 (who have renamed it Friday Night Flicks by the way) and it’s free! We’ve been to the one at Westboro Beach a few times, so if you’re planning on going, here’s what […]
I am working on a new issue of the Extra Helping and it’s almost ready to go. If you like to eat, you might really like this one. And no, it’s not about dog food. :) (Not sure what I’m talking about? Go/read/signup right here.) Share the post “Westies take note!” FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInE-mailReddit
08 Jul, 2014
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Westboro|Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews
I’ve written about Westboro’s the Village Quire before, but to summarize (a) the Village Quire is a Fishbowl patron and (b) my go-to place to buy cards, stationary, and wee gifties of all kinds. Three cheers for shopping local! The store is celebrating an anniversary this year, and YOU are invited to the party. The Village […]
My name is Andrea and I live in the Westboro area of Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Piper who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. We also have two human daughters: Emma (20) and Sarah (18). During the day I work as a writer at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. 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, family travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa for families. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.
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