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20 Nov, 2009

Skip the mall!

Posted by andrea in: My media (sideblog archive)

Four local mom-friendly businesses are hosting an open house on Saturday November 28, 2009. If you’re looking for something special - either for yourself or as a Christmas gift - this might just be the place to find it. Click over here for the details.

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My name is Andrea and I live in the Westboro area of Ottawa with my husband Mark and our two daughters Emma (10) and Sarah (8). I work as a freelance writer, web content manager, and family photographer. I've been blogging in one form or another since 1999. I have a passion for words (on their own or strung together), the arts, great design, healthy living, family travel, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa for parents and kids. The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal ... all rolled into one.

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