‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year’, apparently – sometimes it can feel like the most worrying time too! Between the shopping trips, the festive events and the high expectations, Christmas can be a stressful time - even for the most zen people out there. So, we’ve put together five tips for a stress-free season! Walking in a winter wonderland You will be surprised how much difference a winter walk can make to your mood! There’s research-galore which proves that physical activity produces endorphins, which reduce stress levels. So, when those pesky Christmas lights refuse to untangle, a festive...

One of the coolest and most colourful spots in Scandinavia, Copenhagen is a fantastic holiday destination for the whole family. There’s nowhere better to experience the Danish culture than in the capital itself! Copenhagen has been the centre of the country for more than 600 years. The city prides itself on blending the past, the present and future at every turn! Copenhagen sits on the east coast of the country, just across the water from Sweden. Like much of Scandinavia, the city has an oceanic climate – this essentially means that the winter months are cold and snowy, whilst the...

Sometimes all it takes to relieve the stresses of everyday life and strengthen family bonds is a winter family getaway. Taking a short trip away with the family is a perfect way to kick the winter blues and have some fun!    Shrewsbury, Shropshire Shrewsbury is almost entirely looped by the River Severn, which makes it feel like the setting from a fairy tale. Add that to the 650 old buildings that are grade listed and you’ll fall in love with the quaintness of this old English town, nine miles from the Welsh border. There’s a great balance of independent shops...

The turn of the new year is a fresh start for the whole family, and what better way to celebrate new beginnings than with a new holiday destination! The whole world is the oyster for your family but it’s quite a big one, so we thought it would be helpful to highlight our five places to add to your holiday list!  Lapland, Iceland If you’re anything like we were as kids, your little ones probably spent a lot of the lead up to Christmas staring out the window, waiting for snow! They might not have got the Crosby-White Christmas they...

Making holidays gifts with your little helpers is a really good way of spreading Christmas cheer! Not only are they great for having some special festive fun with the little ones, but the person receiving them feel ho-so special too! Here are our five incredible DIY holiday gifts! Photo tree decorations This is the possibly the quickest personalised Christmas gift to make, and it looks amazing! You can put your friends and family on your tree, or one somebody else’s with this DIY gift. What you’ll need: Printed copies of photographs with your loved ones Some round thin pieces of...