I’m really happy to welcome Ten Thousand Villages to the Fishbowl family. Not only are they one of my favourite shops in Westboro Village but I really admire what they do.

On formalizing loans to your kids, budget-wise Mother’s Day gift ideas and the hidden meaning behind Mark Zuckerberg’s hoodies.

With Mothers day fast approaching it just wouldn’t be right if I didn’t write something about it.  Do you mama’s out there REALLY enjoy mother’s day??HERE IS WHAT I HATE………………..Mother’s day always seems to be fake to me – like…

Mother’s Day Gift Guide:

1. Bathing Suit – Old Navy ($29.94)

2. Le Clos Jordanne Pinot Noir – LCBO ($30)

3. HBC Signature Cashmere Travel Set – The Bay ($174.99)

4. “Mom” Heart Pendant – Tiffany ($330)

5. Nokia Lumia 800 – Telus ($529.99)

6. Hear…

Weddings have significant financial implications for guests. Here’s a formula for wedding gifts and tips on how to graciously decline invitations.

Sarah is 11! Come see what we did, and also get some great birthday party ideas for Ottawa kids: scooter recommendations, a review of Funhaven parties, and meercat cake!

Today is Sarah’s 11th birthday party. It going to be at Funhaven (!) and she is pretty darn excited. As for me, I am still sick with a weird cold and have completely lost my voice. Not a great way to be during a children’s birthday party, …

A bit about lucky stars: a perfect gift to make for a very special someone.

I’m lucky to have Leg0!  That’s what my daughter wrote on her St. Patrick’s Lucky Wall display at school. We have come to the half way point of the Today’s Parent and Lego Duplo’s 30 Days of Play Challenge!  Where has th…

Fishbowl patron Tradex is hosting this little giveaway.
As we approach the RRSP contribution deadline for the 2011 tax year of February 29 (this date is due to leap year – usually it’s March 1!), Tradex thought it’d be fun to offer the “gi…

Last minute luxe Valentine’s Day gifts for her.

1. YSL Cuff ($395 via Net-A-Porter)

2. Godiva Chocolates

3. YSL Necklace ($695 via Net-A-Porter)

4. Balenciaga Sleeveless Leather Jacket ($999 via Holt Renfrew)

5. Solange Azagury-Partridge Lip Ring …

You know how much your kids look forward to Valentine’s Day… The classroom parties, the cards, the chocolates and a chance to tell everyone how much they love like them. Did you know that there are heartful ways to…

Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and if you’re like me you’re scrambling to find some little gifts to show the ones you love just how much they mean to you. You could always go the chocolates, roses or lingerie route,…

Surprise! She’s a beauty… comfy grip, light, and all shiny brown and black. But the best part is her inner beauty. She focuses in an instant, operates in candlelight, and captures live action in high definition. Hubby sensed my disappointment wi…

I’m really excited about this giveaway for a mini-heart canvas from Ottawa artist Alison Fowler. Check it out!

A Facebook friend of mine, we’ll call him Darren because that’s his name, posted this on his status yesterday.  Too funny.  His wife immediately countered that he was in the doghouse and his sister followed by posting the link to the JC Penny Doghous…

Like I mentioned last week, my birthday was recently and I was paid some attention for which I was/am grateful.Now I would like to talk about one of my gifts—a notebook. And not just any notebook, a “gilt-edged” notebook.I know that means the e…

Have you met the Maplelea Girls yet? If not, you are in for a treat. The Maplelea Girls are all bright, caring, energetic girls from different provinces and territories who think Canada is one terrific country! Canadian Girls   .   Real Adventures

A bit about Christmas 2010.

 "to mefrom meI love you so much xoxoxthis is what you do, which maybe you have never done before , you play santa, you give yourself a gift, you write yourself a love letter, you choose something that fits, that…