26 Sep, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Fishbowl patrons|Ottawa
Looking for a unique toy in Ottawa? I bet Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s has something for you. What’s more, Tiggy’s is a family-owned store that has been a member of the Ottawa community since 1977.
20 Sep, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Westboro|Fishbowl patrons
I am thrilled to introduce a new patron to the Fishbowl family this week. The Ottawa Gymnastics Centre (OGC) is the oldest operating not-for-profit gymnastics organization in Canada and has been part of the Ottawa community since 1960. It’s been part of my family’s life for many years. We love what they do there, and how […]
20 Aug, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Ottawa|Recipes and Food
A bit about our dinner at Baja Burger Shack at Britannia Beach!
21 Jun, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Fishbowl patrons
PercyVites provides a fun and unique new way to entertain and delight while managing party details. Read on!
25 Mar, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|File under crafty|parenting
We’ve booked our youngest daughter’s birthday party at Funhaven again this year and have been busy handing out the party invitations. They’re so neat (her idea, not mine!) and I wanted to share it with you: It’s crazy easy to pull this together: 1) Write or print the details of the party on a small […]
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 offspring: Emma (24) and Sarah (22). 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, travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.
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