This Saturday, Indigo is hosting a special event with the #1 bestselling illustrator of Animal Kingdom and Tropical World, Millie Marotta. You can join in as she colours from her newest colouring book, Curious Creatures: A Coloring Book Adventure. And while you're there, you can save 40% off select colouring books and accessories, all in celebration of #NationalColouringDay! Can't wait that long? Pass the time by printing out and colouring in these #MillieMarotta masterpieces.

Now that spring has finally arrived, I am counting down the days until summer. Not only do I get to enjoy a couple of months off work with the kids, but I also plan to cross off some titles on my must-read book list. Nothing screams 'summer' more than lounging on the patio with a fresh cup of coffee and a good book! 

In anticipation of summer reading, the RogersBuzz team has compiled a list of their favourite beach reads to share with you. From books that have inspired TV series and feature films to romance novels and suspenseful stories, you're sure to find something to help inspire your next book selection. Personally, I think I'm leaning towards @RogersSarahM's suggestion: Revenge Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger. She had me at 'Prada.' Check out the full list of favourite beach books on RedBoard.

Si vous cherchez des livres en français à ajouter à votre liste de lecture estivale, vous trouverez des suggestions sur le site FilRouge. Cet été, @RogersElise vous propose Anna Karénine de Tolstoï dont l'adaptation cinématographique était très connue l'année dernière. Je ne l'ai jamais lu mais c'est sur ma liste, bien sûr.

What about you? Which books do you plan on reading this summer? If you're like me and like to get away for the weekend, an ereader would be perfect for bringing hundreds of books along without weighing down your luggage. Hence the reason why I am so excited to share with you the Summer Reading Contest on RedBoard and FilRouge. They are giving away one Kindle Paperwhite 3G (approximate value of $199.99) and one Sony Xperia ZL smartphone (approximate value of $624.99)!

To be eligible to win, all you have to do is visit RedBoard or FilRouge and tell them your favourite novel to read in the summer. There is a limit of one entry per person and it must not exceed 100 words. The winner will be selected at random. This contest ends at noon on Monday, April 15, 2013 so be sure to enter soon. Click here for full contest details and rules.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. Any opinions in this post are my own.

This year at Hallmark Canada, they have expanded their line of recordable gifts to help families press pause and record special messages for loved ones. From recordable cards and picture frames to recordable storybooks and iPad apps, there are so many ways to personalize your Christmas wishes. One of my favourite Hallmark gift ideas is Jingle the Husky Pup with Storybook. As you or your child reads the story, Jingle will respond to select sentences as indicated in red font. And now, you can include Jingle's Magic Christmas Recordable Storybook which also works with Jingle the Interactive Story Buddy (2012 buddies or newer). You can also purchase a Jingle All the Way DVD for $9.95 for more interactive fun.

My daughter started piano lessons this summer with one of the neighbours as her teacher. His mother had held on to various children's books that she has cherished from her kids' childhood and recently shared a bunch of Peter and Jane Ladybird books for my kids to read. Don't they bring back memories?

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