21 Jul, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|Ottawa|Publishing/writing/career stuff
I like the idea of giving my kids an unforgettable experience instead of a toy. My most recent piece for SavvyMom was about Pinto Valley Ranch. The girls flipped when I told them where we were going. They went to YMCA horse camp last summer, and Pinto Valley Ranch is where the horsey part of their day […]
20 Jul, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Easy ways to make kids happy
We parents are quick to sign our kids for swimming lessons and soccer, hockey and gymnastics. Sure, some kids branch out into pottery and karate, but I wanted to share with you a little something that the eldest has been up to. Mark’s parents are members of Hylands Golf Club and last summer they signed Emma up […]
19 Jul, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Know More Do More
The KMDM activity for this past week was: Cook extra chicken, turkey or roast beef for dinner and use leftovers as sandwich fillings for lunch. Deli meats are highly processed and usually high in sodium. I’ve been on High Sodium Alert lately, and I have to say, it is shocking to see how much sodium […]
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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