Have you had a chance to snoop through our Father’s Day Gift Guide? If not, we’re sharing a few of our favourite shots to help you get inspired with your Father’s Day shopping! When you see something you think he'd like, head on over to our online Father's Day Shop or your local Chapters or Indigo store.
Charley Boorman has written us an exclusve letter discussing his new adventure book set in Canada, Extreme Frontiers. From Newfoundland to the Yukon, follow Boorman as he shares his adventures exploring our beautiful, rugged country. Re-live his incredible days fishing for lobster in the Maritimes, kayaking on a Manitoba wilderness river and enjoying some basic training with the RCMP. Ride along as he takes you on a fast-paced, greatly entertaining Canadian adventure, complete with Canada's national bug- the mosquito!
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Hello Indigo customers,
There is so much to learn from travelling – the people you meet, the food you taste and the cultures you immerse yourself in. I think it’s so important to understand and learn about the world, we’re part of it! I love meeting people and experiencing new cultures - and there are so many rich cultures around the world that I am yet to encounter.
I have been fortunate enough to travel to some of the most fantastic locations around the world but a lot of these places I’ve had to rush through, racing to get to one place or another. I thought it was time to slow down, take a deep breath and really explore one…
We have a very special treat on the Indigo Blog today. One of my favourite colleagues (and seat mates) Leanne Smye, agreed to do this interesting and information Q&A with Karen Le Billon, author of French Kids Eat Everything (And Yours Can, Too). As a hardworking Mother of two boys, I couldn’t think of a better choice to read LeBillon’s book and ask her questions. Thanks Leanne!
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As a Mum of two young boys I found the story of Karen Le Billon's family's food journey to be so timely and relatable. That it was couched in Le Billion’s move to France, made it that more interesting for me. The "10 French Food Rules" described in French Kids Eat Everything (And Yours Can, Too) are so simple and easy to understand, yet somehow revolutionary for North Americans! These basic principles are really wonderful advice for adults, as well as children. You have to teach yourself to understand before you can teach others (kids).
LS: You describe the culture shock of moving from Vancouver to France and the reality versus the dream of living there regarding the differences in child-rearing, friendships and romantic relationships. Did you actually find the change more…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and for anyone in need of a little last-minute inspiration we’ve rounded up a list of ten great gifts we think mom will love!
See something you think she’ll like? Use our ‘Find It In Store’ feature (located on the right-hand side of all item pages) to quickly and easily check the stock at your local Chapters or Indigo store.
Still stumped? Tweet #IndigoGiftSOS and our team of gift-giving experts will deliver personalized recommendations until Mother’s Day.
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and for anyone in need of a little last-minute inspiration we’ve rounded up a list of ten great gifts we think mom will love!
1. All Butter Shortbread Cookies $7.00 | 2. Straw Tote $45.00 | 3. Leopard Print Scarf $35.00 | 4. Heavenly Cream Tea $15.00 | 5. Pink Botanicals Journal $16.00 | 6. Quilted Glass Candle $35.00 | 7. Fleur de Sel Caramels $55.00 | 8. 100 Unforgettable Dresses $38.00 | 9. Elizabeth The Queen: The Life Of A Modern Monarch $34.00 | 10. Web Of Angels $22.00
See something you think she’ll like? Use our "Find It In Store" feature (located on the right-hand side of all…
