01 Nov, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|parenting
When I was a kid I remember collecting Halloween candy in giant pillowcases, making my own costumes (that is, unless you count the time time I wore this costume … although mine was Snow White!), and I remember the candy. Back then people were still handing out the odd apple and handfuls of loose peanuts. I don’t think chips were very common. […]
30 Oct, 2009
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: - Ottawa for kids|Giveaways and product reviews
Before I get into the details of this post may I pontificate for a moment about children and the arts? Regular Fishbowl readers will know how important I believe it is to introduce young children to the arts. I’ve written about our visits to the National Gallery before, as well as other galleries here in […]
The federal government has approved the swine-flu vaccine and our country’s largest-ever immunization campaign is ready to go. (Here’s a CBC piece about vaccinations rolling out on Monday for priority groups.) I have to admit, I’m not sure if I’m going to get it. I am pretty sure I will, but have to be honest […]
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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