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I wanted to share some Father’s Day ideas with you in case you’re doing some last-minute shopping. These are gadgets we actually own, that I think the dad in your life might like too!
I would be remiss if I didn’t give top spot to his favourite toy: the Xbox 360.

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02 May, 2013

The tragedy of fast fashion

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Oh! Things!| Yaktivism

Some musings about the recent tragedy in Bangladesh. Will it change your shopping habits? Why or why not?

A bit about garbage collection in Ottawa and our Kitchen Cone. (Our secret to kitchen composting success!)

19 Apr, 2013

Fishbowl Reno post #56 - the breakfast bar!

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Home/reno| Oh! Things!| Ottawa

Show and tell time! Here’s a bit more information about our lovely breakfast bar made by naCoille Studio.


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Thank you for visiting! My name is Andrea and I live in the Westboro area of Ottawa with my husband Mark and our two daughters Emma (14) and Sarah (12). I've been blogging since 1999, which makes me either a total dinosaur or a veteran of the Canadian blog scene, I'm not sure which! The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal, all rolled into one. I am the Managing Editor of Capital Parent Newspaper but also make my living doing a bunch of other fun things. I'm passionate about healthy living, arts and culture, family travel, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa for parents and kids. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.

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