Category Archives: Ottawa Fun
And the winner of NAC tickets is …
I used random.org to have one of the names be virtually pulled out of a hat and the winner is … Pam! Congrats Pam! You now have two tickets to the NAC’s production of Mozart’s Final Piano Concerto — Beyond … Continue reading
Filed under Living, Ottawa Fun
According to plan
I had a great day planned out for yesterday. It’s been 7 months since I’ve returned to Canada from Australia and in all that time, I still haven’t had a playdate with just me, my 14-month-old son, my sister-in-law and … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Living, Ottawa Fun, Tales
Awesome autumn daytrip
Pssst! Got kids? Then you won’t want to miss out on this awesome autumn roadtrip. It’s an easy daytrip — or an overnighter, if you please – so pack up some roadtrip snacks and get the kids ready! Pick up a copy of … Continue reading
Filed under Activities, Family, Family, Living, Ottawa Fun, Travel
My own personal BOLO
As I drove home from Blog Out Loud Ottawa, I had the summer wind whipping through the car and the music on high. And something strange happened; I started to cry. But it wasn’t a bad cry. It was a … Continue reading
Filed under Blogs, Internet Love, Living, Media, Observations, Ottawa Fun
Out of the mouths of babes.
Me: So … did you hear Mommy on the radio yesterday? 6-year-old Daughter: Well, yes I did. But I didn’t recognize your voice. Me: Yes, people can sound different on the radio. I think it’s because of the microphones. 6-year-old … Continue reading
Filed under Blogs, Family, Living, Media, Observations, Ottawa Fun, Radio, Tales
All In A Day
Okay, now it’s my turn to panic! All In A Day called (you know, CBC’s afternoon radio show) and asked if I would come in to be interviewed on the show to talk about Blog Out Loud Ottawa. I love … Continue reading
Filed under Blogs, Living, Media, Ottawa Fun, Radio
Sweet Spot
Looking for a sweet spot to just hang out and have a coffee? Or perhaps you’d like a coffee but your partner for the afternoon would rather a cold beer? Well, hello Raw Sugar cafe! In the way that Ottawa … Continue reading
Filed under Fitness & Food, Internet Love, Living, Ottawa Fun, Shopping
The 40-year-old virgin (gets laid)
He can surf, play cricket and kick a footie. But, softball? That’s just not part of an Australian boy’s childhood. And yet, this year, at the friendly urging of a mate, my husband joined a softball team. To them, this group of … Continue reading
Filed under Family, Fitness & Food, Learning, Living, Observations, Ottawa Fun, Tales
Staycation? Um, no thanks.
I keep hearing about the popularity of the “staycation.” The idea is that because of tightened family budgets, we’re choosing to stay home instead of travel on our vacation time. I don’t know about you, but if I have to … Continue reading
Filed under Activities, Budget, Family, Family, Living, Ottawa Fun, Travel
