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Every child needs a good midday meal to keep up their energy and help them to process all the new information they're learning at school. The question is, do you prepare a packed lunch, or do you rely on school dinners to give them the nutrition they require? © Africa Studio / Adobe Stock More than 2.35 million school children across the UK are entitled to free school meals including ...

Climate change is a complex problem that every individual must strive to solve. Making simple lifestyle changes can improve our carbon footprint, while influencing the attitudes and behaviours of those around us. © malp / Adobe Stock You’ve probably heard the term "carbon footprint" a lot in relation to climate change. It's a way of measuring greenhouse gas emissions; these are gases ...

For many of us, joining the "new year, new me" fitness regime happens every January. We start our exercise routine with great vigour but within a few weeks, it's already fallen by the wayside. Sound familiar? Then you're one of the 80% of Brits who never succeed with new year resolutions! © Dirima / Shutterstock.com While the top resolution is eating a healthier diet (something 71% of...

Turning a spare room into a home office is something more people are planning to do in 2022. While 50% of British employees are currently working from home for at least some of the time, research by YouGov suggests the figure is likely to rise to 60% over the next few weeks. The number of remote workers in the UK was only 37% in 2019, so this represents a big increase. Four-fifths of company...

Eating more healthily is the most common New Year's resolution, with 71% of respondents in a survey saying they plan to improve their diet after Christmas. The top five resolutions are health-related, according to surveys, with 65% of people aiming to exercise more, 54% planning on losing weight, 21% giving up smoking and 15% cutting out alcohol. Whether you're after a complete overhaul, or ...

The Christmas holiday has just begun for thousands of school children all over Britain, so parents can plan some fun family winter activities to keep everyone entertained. Even if the temperatures drop, being outdoors has great mental and physical benefits. © Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Everyone's wondering if we're going to have a white Christmas this year. The Met Office says sn...

One of the best parts of Christmas is the delicious food, and if you’ve got a sweet tooth (like me), you’ll be especially looking forward to the desserts! When it comes to Christmas party fare, us Brits know our stuff. © Anna_Pustynnikova / Shutterstock.com After last year, I think we’re all planning to pull out all the stops to make this year’s festivities the best ever. If you want ...

Celebrating Christmas with the kids means a fair share of presents from family members, as well as from Santa himself. When you think about the magnitude of Christmas Day: Father Christmas gives presents to children all over the world, so it's easy to see why "Santa's Little Helpers" are so important to this mammoth task! So, how exactly do parents liaise with Santa and his elves to ensure e...

It isn't cheap to buy Christmas cards, but apart from saving money (something many of us need to do in the current climate), there are plenty of reasons why you might prefer to make your own. For starters, it adds a personal touch that shows the recipients you've made a special effort for them. © Oksana_Slepko / Shutterstock.com   Benefits of handmade cards If you're new to cra...

Christmas is nearly here - and while it's a time of good cheer, it's also a time when lots of extra rubbish is generated from the festive celebrations! While nobody wants to be a Scrooge, think about all the extra waste generated by Christmas cards, gift wrap, excess food and Christmas trees. If you're keen to carry on with your environmental efforts over the festive period, take heed of our...