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 […]
05 Aug, 2014
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Easy ways to make kids happy|Ottawa
We were itching for something to do with the kids in Ottawa and we wanted it to be free, or very close to it, so we decided to ignore our recent experience(s) with mosquito-infested hikes and find a new trail to try, this time closer to home. Mark did a bit of research and we settled […]
30 Dec, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: My media (sideblog archive)
There’s a giant list of free (FREE!) things to do with kids (indoors AND outdoors) on the Capital Parent website. You may want to check it out if you’re looking for something to do this week! :) Share the post “Ottawa parents: may I direct your attention” FacebookTwitterGoogle+PinterestLinkedInE-mailReddit
07 Sep, 2013
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Oh! Things!
A bit about the PC Plus loyalty program, and some tips and tricks for anyone who’d like to shave some money off their grocery bill.
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 (23) and Sarah (21). 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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