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We're a little animal crazy around here. In between sampling the delights coming out of the Test Kitchen and putting a magazine together, you'll find editors sharing stories about and pictures of their non-human family members.

Meet just one of our four-legged friends. Piper is the adorable pug who belongs to our contributing art director, Chris Bond. Chris loves the one-year-old's strong will.. "Her personality is huge," he says, "and we appreciate the fact that she completely has her own!"

Is your pet this cute?

And now we'd like you to tell us about your pets! Canadian Living is introducing a new feature to the magazine called My Pet. Here's all you need to do: Send us a photo of your pet and tell us his or her name and age, as well as something unique that you love about him or her. Please also tell us your name and where you live. You can email us at myfavouritepet@canadianliving.com.

If your pet is featured, we'll send you a Canadian Living cookbook as a thank-you.

We look forward to oohing and aahing over your little critters!

Canadian Living makes going green easy!

Of late, the weather has been warmer, the days are getting longer, the sun has been shining and I'm starting to look out for signs of budding crocuses and tulips – spring must be just around the corner. Spring is always such a refreshing time for me – a time when I come out of hibernation and make some small changes to my life. I eat healthier, get more exercise, clean out my house and explore the outdoors. For all those who tend to do the same, now's the perfect time to find motivation to go green. I guarantee you'll get a fresher and lighter start to this exciting season.

Canadian Living's April 2009 issue hit newsstands just this past Monday, and for those of you who avidly read CL know that April is our annual green issue. Though I love all the issues, I obviously really love the green issue. The April issue is the perfect companion for you new, greener lifestyle. Among many great pieces, there's great advice on green decor and outdoor design, green beauty companies the style editors love, easy tips on how to green your home, a how-to on navigating the liquor store when you're in search of organic wine and a humorous account of a family who tries to give up shopping for 30 days.

On another note, I have a little secret for my regular readers. In honour of spring, and of course Earth Day (which is April 22), I'll be encouraging you to go green even more. Over the next five weeks (up until Earth Day) I'll be having lots of exciting green-themed giveaways and contests, so be on the lookout. You'll have to be a subscriber to the blog to participate, so get a head start and sign up to receive my blog to your e-mail inbox. I'll announce the first giveaway on Friday!