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October is a demanding month, chock full of seasonal activities and to-do lists! I think its Nature's way of distracting us from the coming SNOW! We have Thanksgiving and Hallowe'en to think about, both of which call for at least a bit of pre-planning. Family get-togethers, big meals, making or choosing costumes, buying candy, decorating the house for Fall ... it's a good thing that we have 31 days in this month!
October also means the coming of cooler weather, garden and yard duties, leaf raking and bagging and bulb planting. Then inside, there is the pulling out of "woolies", the removal and storing of air conditioners and fans, the sealing of windows and doors against drafts. Wow, Summer holidays are really over! *sniffs*
It may be getting colder, but my family isn't ready to put the canoe away and stay onshore every weekend yet! Our new blogger, Beth McKay-Smith, from Northern Ontario, and her family, like to take it outside in the Fall, too. Beth will have some Autumn camping tales to share this month, as well as some insights into Thanksgiving with the in-laws and lining the kids' stomachs before they go out for Hallowe'en! You can win cool things by reading and commenting on Beth's posts this month!
Drea has some delightful perspectives into October and buying Canadian first in Manitoba to share with us, as always. Drea will also be giving you the opportunity, each week, to win something wonderful from some of our Buy Canadian First members!
Which brings me to our contest! All month, you can win new prizes from our wonderful Buy Canadian First members! It is so easy to enter! Just leave a comment on each of three weekly blog posts for your chance to win! Next Monday morning we will pick this week's winner and then start all over again with a new prize for that week! I think that you will love what Shoal Lake , El Peto and Martin Munchies have for you!
We really do love your comments and we pay attention to what you are interested in! That's why you can look forward, for example, to an upcoming review of the iPad and a wonderful, Canadian, alternative! We would also be thrilled to hear about your experiences in buying Canadian first! We know you East and West coasters have stories to share!
You can comment on Facebook and Twitter , too! How is your October shaping up? Did anyone Run for the Cure? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Are you celebrating Oktoberfest or going trick or treating this year? We'd love to hear about it!
:: images courtesy of Buy Canadian First members
