13 Apr, 2008
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy
Birthday celebrations tend to stretch out over the course of a few days here at casa Fishbowl. It’s Sunday, and it’s still going strong. Friday, Mark arrived home with a bouquet of balloons: Friday was the actual day of her birthday so Sarah got to open her gifts. Emma got her a Webkinz mouse. […]
24 Mar, 2008
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|File under crafty
This is probably one of the easiest and most satisfying crafts we’ve done lately. First, check out the results: I am still amazed at how well these turned out. 1) First, the shells. Wash out a few egg shells and let them dry. 2) Make the nests. This part was the most fun. It will keep […]
11 Mar, 2008
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Easy ways to make kids happy|File under crafty|Photography
Here are the results of today’s creativity THUS FAR. First up, Emma and Sarah’s cupcakes (er, at least the ones that made it home): And here is the project I tried out, DIY felt fortune cookies (!): Pretty nifty huh? They’re also very easy for kids to make. I originally got the idea from here […]
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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