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Why Skill-Based Gifts Are the Christmas Trend That Actually Lasts

Discover why skill-based Christmas gifts are becoming more popular than traditional presents. With rising festive waste and unwanted toys, FindTutors encourages giving experiences that inspire lifelong learning, creativity, and emotional wellbeing for children and adults alike.

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Santa Claus Delivers First Ever Christmas Message to the World

Santa Claus has delivered his first ever global Christmas address from his Post Office in Finnish Lapland. His first official Christmas message details the festive wishes he receives in the letters that are written by many children and adults all over the world - this year’s top Christmas wishes were health, happiness and love.

Santa Claus’ first Christmas message was informed by...

Five Ideas to (Permanently!) End the Carnage That Is Elf on a Shelf

Uh-oh, he’s back... If your household participates in the craze that is Elf on the Shelf, December typically means 24 nights of brainstorming ways you can wreak havoc on your own home, allowing your children to believe that the naughty elf and his Christmas magic is responsible.

Elf on the Shelf is a brilliant concept first thought of by award-winning writer Carol Aebersold , but...

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STOCKING THRILLERS: SAVE ON YOUR FESTIVE STREAMING WITH 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS FILMS

STOCKING THRILLERS: SAVE ON YOUR FESTIVE STREAMING WITH 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS FILMS FROM USWITCH

With Christmas fast approaching, millions of Brits will be busy planning their festive viewing.

The growth of streaming services, and arrival of new platforms like Paramount Plus, means picking out your favourite yuletide movies can be tough without taking out extra subscriptions....

Using your Child's Car Seat Wrong Could Land You £500 Fine

Experts Say You Could Be Using Your Child's Car Seat Wrong

Kat Gemmell, Car Safety Technologist at Silver Cross sorts fact from fiction when it comes to car safety
Google searches for “best family christmas getaways” up 200% year on year as families prepare for holiday trips

It’s almost the Christmas holidays, which for many means it’s time to get on the road...

Eight tips to get the little ones sleep well on Christmas Eve

Experts reveal eight tips to get the little ones sleep well on Christmas Eve

With Christmas just around the corner, little ones around the world are counting down the days until Santa and his elves pays them a visit. However, the excitement can come at a cost when the kids struggle to sleep as they wait for the big day ahead.

Sleep experts Bed Kingdom have highlighted some tips and...

Cyber Experts Warn Families and Individuals about Online Threats Set to Shape 2023

So that we can better prepare, McAfee offers its forecast for the year ahead, which predicts a rise in disinformation, artificial intelligence in the mainstream and scams continuing to evolve

McAfee , a global leader in online protection, has considered what the 2023 online threat landscape may look like, highlighting its top predictions, as well as advice on how families and individuals can...

Military families are benefitting from £3,400 of childcare support

More than 5,500 children of military personnel are benefitting from wraparound childcare as part of a wider commitment to service families

More than 5,500 children of military personnel are now enrolled in the Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme, which gives service families funded childcare worth around £3,400.

The scheme was rolled out across the UK at the start of the autumn term...

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Trading Standards gives advice on how to ensure toys are safe this Christmas

To help ensure that the toys you are buying this Christmas are safe Trading Standards has released two short videos.

The videos, about toy safety and buying electrical goods , feature Holly Traynor from the Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service and she gives her top tips and advice on what to look for and what to avoid.

Trading Standards advises that if you are buying new...

Christmas celebrations at SouthGate Bath

Christmas has officially landed at SouthGate Bath with the announcement of its seasonal celebrations and the switch on of its festive lights.

Every weekend until Christmas, festive characters will be popping up at the centre to sprinkle some Christmas magic.

This includes visits from Santa himself, along with Mrs Claus, dressed in their Nordic Lapland style with blue robes...

Roblox Advent Calendar

Roblox Blind Multipack (Advent Calendar), £29.99srp, available now

Make the holiday season even more exciting with the 24 door Roblox Advent Calendar. Countdown to Christmas by opening up a door each day to find new holiday-themed Roblox characters and accessories! Mix and match parts to build your own unique Roblox character. Deck out your figures with the included accessories. Each package...