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There are some people that always seem to have all their ducks in a row and seem perpetually organized, but those of us who are not need a little help. Here are some great ideas how to become and stay organized this winter and ever after:

1) First things first, before you can organize you must purge; clothes that don't fit, items in your home you don't like, broken items you will never fix and

When old man winter finally eases up and the winter temperatures start to climb it's the perfect time to get outside. Indoor games, crafts and movie nights can lessen the effects of cabin fever but nothing quells it like getting out of the house. Your outdoor adventure need not take you far and wide, it can be a back yard affair.

Getting dressed
Before you head out the door it is important to

Welcome Yummy Mummy Club members! We're so excited to have you with us because by being here, you're also telling us that buying Canadian is important to you too! That means a lot to us.

This month, the Yummy Mummy Club and Buy Canadian First are giving away a $1,000 shopping spree to one very lucky mummy. Read the full contest details here.

If you're here for a clue to complete your

For Shelley-Ann Brown , February 2010 will always be the month when her history changed forever! The young black woman from Pickering, Ontario, was part of the team that won an Olympic silver in the bobsledding event. She is one of the first Canadian black women to win a medal at the Winter Olympics.

February is Heart Month. It's a good time to reflect on our diet, our exercise, our lifestyle and focus on how to stay healthy and heart savvy. 

The Heart and Stroke Foundation website has great information about healthy eating, recipes , working out , eliminating trans fats and more. 

But being heart smart doesn't mean completely depriving yourself of the treats like chocolate that you (and I)

Answer: Canadians watching the Olympics!

We are all wearing a lot of red and white, I suspect. We're waving flags, cheering and yelling at the television (unless you are really lucky and are watching it in person!). 

Have you picked up any souvenirs yet? This is my son's first Winter Olympics, so it's even more exciting that they are being held right here in Canada. I have to find something to buy

The 2010 Winter Olympic Games are on! Go Canada Go!

Did you know that the majority of souvenirs produced for various events are not even Made in Canada? They are produced mainly in overseas countries where they can be mass produced for really low costs. This doesn't really appeal to me, does it to you?

I love handmade items because they are true originals, which adds to the charm and beauty of

The heart; an organ that tirelessly beats within our chests circulating our blood and delivering oxygen to our cells. But it is so much more. It is embedded into our modern culture; a symbol representing love, charity and the soul. Through the ages the symbolism of the heart has been seen in several ancient cultures like the Celts, Egyptians, Buddhists and Catholics.

We can even get an

I thought that I would bring some heat to your cold, cold hearts this February  with the hottest new fashion trends for Spring 2010! Here at Buy Canadian First, I was thrilled to find Magazines Canada. They carry every sort of Canadian magazine imaginable, often in both official languages, including hot trend magazines like LouLou, Clin d'Oeil, Elle Canada, Flare, Fashion and More. 

Elle Canada 

Gilles Vigneault chantait : « Mon pays ce n'est pas un pays, c'est l'hiver ». Si vous habitez la belle province, vous pouvez difficilement échapper au froid de canard et aux bordées de neige. Ainsi, pour ne pas rager de novembre à avril, trouvez les aspects positifs de la saison blanche.

Moi, je réussis à conserver le sourire en m'emmitouflant et en bougeant. Le week-end, j'essaie de pratiquer un