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12 Aug, 2010

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Posted by: andrea tomkins In: My media (sideblog archive)

There’s a great piece online at Newsweek.com by Claudia Kalb called “A is for Apple.” It’s about a new Sesame Street initiative which has been designed to help lower-income families eat healthier on a budget. Some of it may surprise you.

03 Aug, 2010

Know More Do More: dance your face off

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Know More Do More

This was this weeks KMDM activity: Have a dance-off in the kitchen after dinner tonight. Increased physical fitness and active living opportunities have positive effects on academic performance. As I mentioned last week, I have no doubt that this is true. I know from personal experience that kids (and puppies!) who are physically active sleep […]

05 Jul, 2010

Know More Do More Monday: hydration

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Know More Do More

The KMDM activity we drew last week was about the stuff we drink: Stop the pop! And drink more water. Flavour it with lemon or a sprig of mint. Cola adds extra calories to our diets. Studies show that drinking large amounts of cola may contribute to obesity. I was struck by the word “may” […]


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  • alex: For a classic Canadian treat for valentine day , try a BeaverTail (a fried dough pastry) there its yummy
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  • Bernie: I freeze ball sizes of bread dough for beavertails each winter season.Easy to thaw, roll out and fry. Best winter treat!
  • Jen_nifer: I feel very much the same about my SUP. Floating with snacks is fantastic! When I go on water with some current, I make sure that I paddle into the cu
  • sam: Great article. This is very insightful. Thanks for sharing
  • Renee: I just saw one yesterday on a small patch of grassy land near the Mann Ave 417 exit near Lees Station, Ottawa, ON. I had no idea they came in black!

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My name is Andrea and I live in Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Sunny who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. During the day I work as a freelance writer. 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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