09 Jun, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Westboro|Easy ways to make kids happy|Ottawa
Like many of my Westboro-area neighbours we are kinda proud of Westfest. Our chests puff out a little when talk comes around to this little neighborhood festival that grew. It’s become our own summertime tradition. It draws massive crowds, big acts, and best of all, it’s free. The girls always marvel at the fact that it’s at […]
07 Jun, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Know More Do More
Piper’s cone came off today and we finally got veterinary permission to go for a long romp. Thank god. Just in time! This was our KMDM activity this week: Take advantage of the Ottawa River and the Rideau Canal. Kids who are physically active are less likely to become depressed. Ottawans, YOU KNOW HOW LUCKY […]
31 May, 2010
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Archive of playground games|- Know More Do More
This week’s activity was a doozy, and I was wholly unprepared: Organize a scavenger hunt in your neighbourhood and recruit a few families to participate. 83% of youth in Canada report that their neighbourhood is safe for younger children to play outside. I’m wondering, if the majority of Canadians surveyed think that their neighborhoods are safe, […]
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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