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		<title>2012 Cottage Life Photo Contest</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 19:09:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lora Kee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We want your shots! Enter up to five of your very best photos. View your photos and other entries in the web gallery, and share your pics with friends and family. Contest opens May 4, 2012 CLOSES SEPTEMBER 10, 2012 DIGITAL ENTRIES ONLY Categories: ACTION! Any high-energy action shots taken at the cottage LIFE AT [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>We want your shots!</h4>
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<li>Enter up to five of your very best photos.</li>
<li>View your photos and other entries in the web gallery, and share your pics with friends and family.</li>
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<p>Contest opens May 4, 2012 CLOSES SEPTEMBER 10, 2012</p>
<h4>DIGITAL ENTRIES ONLY</h4>
<p>Categories:</p>
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<li>ACTION! Any high-energy action shots taken at the cottage </li>
<li>LIFE AT THE COTTAGE Where friends, family, pets, and the cottage itself are the stars </li>
<li>LANDSCAPES &amp; NATURE Pictures of cottage country’s plants, animals, and scenery </li>
<li>PHOTOS BY KIDS Images of cottage life shot by kids aged 15 years and under</li>
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<p>Each winner gets a fantastic prize package from Nikon and Lowepro, and has their photo published in the Winter 2012/2013 issue of Cottage Life!</p>
<h4>Prizes</h4>
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<td><img class="alignleft" title="Grand Prize" src="http://cdn.cottagelife.com.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2012/05/Grandprize.jpg" alt="Grand prize" width="150" /><br /><strong><br />Grand Prize: </strong>Nikon 1 V1 Two-lens zoom kit (plus accessories)<strong>,</strong> with an approximate retail value of $1,080 CDN, as well as a Lowepro Photo Sport Sling 100 AW camera bag, with an approximate retail value of $119 CDN.</p>
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<p>One grand prize to be won.</p>
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<p><strong>First Prize:</strong> Nikon COOLPIX P510 camera, with an approximate retail value of $450 CDN, as well as a Lowepro Adventura 120 camera bag, with an approximate retail value of $32 CDN.</p>
<p>Four first prizes to be won.</p>
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<p><strong>Second Prize:</strong> Nikon COOLPIX S4300 camera with an approximate retail value of $180 CDN, as well as a Lowepro Rezo 30 camera bag with an approximate retail value of $21 CDN.</p>
<p>Four second prizes to be won.</p>
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<p><strong>Third Prize:</strong> Nikon COOLPIX S30 camera, with an approximate retail value of $120 CDN, as well as a Lowepro Geneva 30 camera bag with an approximate retail value of $18 CDN.</p>
<p>Four third prizes to be won.</p>
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		<title>The Muskoka Roastery &#8220;Win Free Coffee for 1 Year&#8221; Contest</title>
		<link>http://cottagelife.com/47910/contests/the-muskoka-roastery-win-free-coffee-for-1-year-contest</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 20:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lora Kee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Muskoka Roastery Coffee Company&#8217;s portfolio of 100% certified, handcrafted coffee covers every taste, from dark roast Black Bear to the popular Muskoka Maple. Enter for a chance to win Free Coffee for 1 year, perfect for a long trip down to the dock.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Muskoka Roastery Coffee Company&#8217;s portfolio of 100% certified, handcrafted coffee covers every taste, from dark roast Black Bear to the popular Muskoka Maple. Enter for a chance to win Free Coffee for 1 year, perfect for a long trip down to the dock.</p>
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		<title>Cottage Life 25th Anniversary Contest</title>
		<link>http://cottagelife.com/47590/contests/cottage-life-25th-anniversary-contest</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 19:33:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lora Kee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cottage Life is always looking to improve our connection with our readers. Please answer the below questions to help us better connect with you now and in the future and for a chance to win a one of a kind Cottage Life Langford Canoe.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cottage Life is always looking to improve our connection with our readers. Please answer the below questions to help us better connect with you now and in the future and for a chance to win a one of a kind Cottage Life Langford Canoe.</p>
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		<title>Grill Like a Pro Contest</title>
		<link>http://cottagelife.com/47328/contests/grill-like-a-pro-contest</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Meagan Hamel</dc:creator>
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		<title>What&#8217;s your recess style?</title>
		<link>http://cottagelife.com/48148/contests/whats-your-recess-style</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lora Kee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Win gear for your next recess adventure! Tell us about your recess style for a chance to win one of two $500 Keen prize packs. Each prize pack includes a pair of Trailhead Hiking Boots, 1 pair of Waterfront Sandals, 1 bag, and 1 pair of socks.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Win gear for your next recess adventure! Tell us about your recess style for a chance to win one of two $500 Keen prize packs. Each prize pack includes a pair of Trailhead Hiking Boots, 1 pair of Waterfront Sandals, 1 bag, and 1 pair of socks.</p>
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		<title>Cottage Life Summer Reads contest</title>
		<link>http://cottagelife.com/46821/contests/cottage-life-summer-reads-contest</link>
		<comments>http://cottagelife.com/46821/contests/cottage-life-summer-reads-contest#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:15:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lora Kee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What’s better than an afternoon at the cottage spent in a hammock with a good book? In our opinion, nothing! That’s why we’ve teamed up with Harper Collins Canada to bring you a reading list for your summer at the cottage. Enter to win all five books on our reading list. We’ll draw a winner [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s better than an afternoon at the cottage spent in a hammock with a good book? In our opinion, nothing! That’s why we’ve teamed up with Harper Collins Canada to bring you a reading list for your summer at the cottage.</p>
<p>Enter to win all five books on our reading list. We’ll draw a winner every month starting April 30th to receive all our picks for summer reading. Check back throughout the summer for our thoughts on the books, discussion with the authors, and more chances to win!</p>
<p><a  href="http://cottagelife.com/47077/entertaining/activities/summer-reads-before-i-go-to-sleep">Read an interview with the author and book review for our first book, <em>Before I Go to Sleep</em> by SJ Watson.</a></p>
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		<title>Make Your Lake Great Contest</title>
		<link>http://cottagelife.com/45542/contests/foca-make-your-lake-great-contest</link>
		<comments>http://cottagelife.com/45542/contests/foca-make-your-lake-great-contest#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lora Kee</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Simply answer the following questions and tell other members of your lake association to do the same and your lake could win! The more entrants from your Lake Association cottagers, the better chance of your lake winning.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Simply answer the following questions and tell other members of your lake association to do the same and your lake could win!</p>
<p>The more entrants from your Lake Association cottagers, the better chance of your lake winning.</p>
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