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So this is how I’ve been staying comfy outside the home. Comfort is so important when you’re pregnant. It’s possible to find great and affordable made in Canada and Made in USA clothes you’ll be able to wear throughout your pregnancy. I’ve been doing it since the start!

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I’ve written about my love of Kicking Horse Coffee before but I wanted to share with you how I make my perfect cup of coffee using almond milk and agave nectar.

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Products made in the USA are available in many of the stores you already frequent. As I make my way though the store directory, I am finding all kinds of hidden gems in typical stores that are American made. Buying more products made in the USA is just the beginning. The more we know about the implications of our actions, the better armed we are to become ethical consumers. Start by checking labels, asking more questions and educating yourself.

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I love kids stuff. I can’t even believe the options parents can choose from today that just didn’t exist when we were kids. I must confess, I’m even a little jealous. When I was putting these 2 segments together for BT Winnipeg, I really wanted to include stuff that the kid in me (and most [...]

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As far as consumer goods are concerned, I won’t lie and tell you it’s easy to only buy locally made, some products are really hard to find but believe me, once you start seeking out to buy Canadian or American intentionally, you will not be able shop like you used to ever again. As a Canadian, I still throw in a lot of made in the USA stuff simply because between our two countries, we manufacture more than enough of what I need and I never have to settle on anything “just because”.

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As I sat in my car today, driving to the office, it occurred to me that I was surrounded by – and wearing almost exclusively – made in Canada and made in USA goods. Unlike a lot of people out there, I actually practice what I… rant and rave about ;) Here are some of the different brands I buy. Most of these companies are on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as well. You can follow my made in Canada Twitter list here and my made in USA Twitter list here both of which I update on a daily basis.

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If you’re reading this and you’re in Ottawa, tune in tomorrow to /A\ Morning News around 8:30 AM. I’ll be on to talk about and feature Canadian-made products… or tools (get it?) to keep you organized, to keep you motivated, to keep you moving, to keep you happy, to keep you comfortable and to keep you healthy.

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So when you are out, walking around in the cold, but under a bright sun, bring wth you one of these Canadian comfort drinks. You’ll be happy you did and you can thank me later. Coffee from Kicking Horse Coffee, Teas from DavidsTea and Hot Chocolate from Saxon for chapters.indigo – all made in Canada (from imported ingredients).

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