23 Aug, 2017
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews
It’s not QUITE September yet, but it’s on the horizon. Surely I am not the only person who feels a surge of excitement and energy this time of year. There’s something about it that signals change and renewal. For me, it’s a stronger feeling than New Year’s in terms of resolutions, and for many of […]
26 Aug, 2016
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews
As much as we have enjoyed our summer, I have to admit that we are all getting pretty excited about going back to school here at Casa Fishbowl. The girls are looking forward to seeing their friends and I am looking forward to my old routines again. I am happy to say that one of […]
20 Jun, 2016
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews
terra20 is a Fishbowl patron but my opinions and love of sustainably-made and planet-friendly products are my own! I have some good news for fans of terra20 AND for the folks who may not have had the time to discover them yet. They just opened a brand new location at the Rideau Centre, right across […]
27 Aug, 2015
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews
We have a winner! Congratulations Tanya! I don’t pack my kids’ lunches anymore. I stopped doing it as soon as they were old enough to open the mayonnaise jar and cut their sandwiches in half. It may have been second or third grade, I’m not sure, but I will say this: this decision was a win/win situation […]
28 Nov, 2014
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Fishbowl patrons|Giveaways and product reviews
This giveaway is over and we have a winner! Thanks for your entries everyone! Regular readers have already heard all about terra20; they’re a Fishbowl patron and also happen to be one of my favourite places to shop in Ottawa. To summarize: terra20’s mission is to encourage a healthier, sustainable lifestyle. Check out their holiday flyer. It’s […]
My name is Andrea and I live in the Westboro area of Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Piper who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. We also have two human offspring: Emma (24) and Sarah (22). During the day I work as a writer at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. 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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