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Posted by Josée in Weekly Updates on June 8th, 2012
On Friday, the Goethe Institut Ottawa presents a free screening of It’s a Jungle Out There; Support a great cause, get some exercise as a family, and enjoy some good eats at the annual CHEO BBQ 2012: http://www.cheobbq.com (June 9) The annual Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Annual Teddy Bear’s Picnic takes place on Sunday in …
Continue reading This Week: June 7 to 13, 2012
Posted by Josée in Weekly Updates on May 31st, 2012
This week in Ottawa:
The Orleans Festival takes place from Friday to Sunday; The Taiwan Sublime photo exhibit runs from June 1 to 29 at the Orleans branch of the Ottawa Public Libary; Capital Vélo Fest takes place on Saturday and Sunday and includes a bicycle rodeo, the Tour la nuit nighttime ride, and Vélo …
Continue reading This Week: May 31 to June 6, 2012
Posted by Josée in Off-Topic on May 28th, 2012
You may have noticed that I’ve taken on some new challenges recently. (I blogged about them here and here.) One of the side effects of launching a new business venture is that old hobbies sometimes fall by the wayside, even the ones that are near and dear to us. I haven’t felt like I’ve been doing …
Continue reading Thank You!
Posted by Josée in Weekly Updates on May 24th, 2012
This week in Ottawa:
Thursday is Taiwan Movie Night at the Ottawa Public Library’s Main Branch; The Taiwan Sublime Photo Exhibit continues at the Stittsville and Blackburn Hamlet branches of the Ottawa Public Library; The Ottawa Dressage Festival takes place Friday through Sunday at the Nepean National Equestrian Park – admission and parking are …
Continue reading This Week: May 24 to 30, 2012
Posted by Josée in Weekly Updates on May 17th, 2012
This week in Ottawa:
The Taiwan Sublime Photo Exhibit continues at the Stittsville and Blackburn Hamlet branches of the Ottawa Public Library; Enjoy free admission to the Museum of Nature on Friday in honour of International Museums Day; The Currency Museum’s special exhibit, ComODDITY, will take place Friday through Monday; Participating Cineplex Theatres are offering …
Continue reading This Week: May 17 to 23, 2012
Posted by Josée in Contests, For Grown-ups on May 14th, 2012
Last year I blogged about a new bicycle festival that took place in June - Capital Vélo Fest. I’m pleased to say that last year’s event was such a great success, this year’s festival has been expanded to a full weekend of fun!
Capital Vélo Fest 2012 will take place on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd, …
Continue reading Win 2 entries to Capital Vélo Fest’s “Tour la nuit”!
Posted by Josée in Weekly Updates on May 10th, 2012
This week in Ottawa:
The Taiwan Sublime Photo Exhibit continues at the Stittsville and Blackburn Hamlet branches of the Ottawa Public Library; The Currency Museum celebrates International Museums Day with special presentations on Saturday and Sunday; Chinatown Remixed takes place on Saturday; Participating Cineplex Theatres are offering family favourites for $2.50/person – this Saturday’s …
Continue reading This Week: May 10 to 16, 2012
Posted by Josée in Contests on May 7th, 2012
Last year, I added the Ottawa International Children’s Festival to my exclusive Not frugal but worth it! category after B.G. and I attended a terrific performance. This year’s Festival will take place from May 30th to June 3rd, and the lineup of shows and activities is, as always, impressive - I was trying to pick …
Continue reading Win tickets to see Rumpelstiltskin at the International Children’s Festival!
Posted by Josée in Weekly Updates on May 3rd, 2012
This week in Ottawa:
The Taiwan Sublime Photo Exhibit continues at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library; The Tulip Festival kicks off on Friday! Participating Cineplex Theatres are offering family favourites for $2.50/person – this Saturday’s movie is Short Circuit; Jane’s Walk takes place on Saturday and Sunday (if you’ve never participated, I highly …
Continue reading This Week: May 3 to 9, 2012
Posted by Josée in Uncategorized on May 1st, 2012
I”m back! And I have a fantastic contest to start out the month. The Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation has provided Frugal Fun Ottawa with a Basic Household Membership to give away! This is a fantastic prize that will keep you and the kids busy with unlimited admission to not one, not two, but …
Continue reading Contest: 3 Museums, 1 Card!
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frugalfish...? I wanted to have a bit of fun with this blog, so I've titled it frugalfish. I blog mostly about free and frugal Ottawa events and activities, with some asides about downtown living, my kids, four five-year old B.G. and two-year old Bonhomme, and whatever else comes to mind!
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