26 Nov, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|parenting
We love music, but I have to confess… we’re not very musically inclined here at the Fishbowl. We do, however, appreciate musical skillz and recognize the value of kids learning about music, and possibly picking it up as a hobby. But as much as I love music I have to admit that I value quiet nearly as much. How to […]
24 Nov, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Stealth poetry|Easy ways to make kids happy|parenting|Yaktivism
You know what I have always found extremely interesting? As parents, we have some say in what kind of kids we raise. It is the ultimate social science experiment! Of course it doesn’t always work out that way. i.e. A professional athlete can drag their kid around to as many practices, sporting events, and triathlons […]
22 Nov, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Giveaways and product reviews
Before I launch into this post I’d like to welcome a new Fishbowl sponsor… The National Arts Centre! The NAC is the epicentre of Ottawa’s arts and culture scene. Music, dance, theatre – you’ll find it all here. Did you know that the NAC is the only multidisciplinary, bilingual performing arts centre in North America? And […]
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.
If you're so inclined, you can read more about me here.
I've deactivated the commenting function as well as my contact form so if you want to get in touch, please drop me a line at quietfish@gmail.com. Thank you!
