WHY MORE UK HOMES ARE INSTALLING AIR CONDITIONING | NOT JUST BECAUSE OF HEATWAVES

 For a long time, air conditioning in the UK was viewed as unnecessary, something reserved for offices, hotels, or holidays abroad. But that perception is changing rapidly, and not just because summers are getting warmer.

FORGET “VIBE CODING” | HERE’S FIVE CAR CULTURE WORDS THAT SHOULD BE IN THE DICTIONARY

 Like it or not, “vibe coding” - the act of using AI to create apps without the need for coding knowledge- was recently, officially, added to the Collins Dictionary. Whether or not that actually means anything is entirely up for debate, but you could argue that this signals yet another step forward (or backwards) for the English language, as we adopt more and more internet slang into our everyday interactions.

EASY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FOR KIDS | FESTIVE PIPE CLEANER BRACELETS

Nila loves making gifts, all year round, if I’m being honest, but for us, nothing says Christmas quite like her creating little handmade presents for her friends. There is something so special about children taking the time to make something themselves, especially during the festive season.

WHAT I’M READING | CHRISTMAS DAY | MIKAYLA DAVIDS

Sometimes I come across a short story on kindle unlimited , around 100 pages and they are the perfect book to get me out of a reading slump.My A game when it comes to reading over the last few months have not been up to scratch.

  

NINTENDO SWITCH GAMES WE ARE LOVING THIS CHRISTMAS | FAMILY FRIENDLY FAVOURITES

Christmas time, especially, is one of our favourite times to reconnect. It’s such a shame we don’t manage it as much as I would like throughout the year, but there is something about the magic of the festive season that naturally brings families together.

HOLIDAY INSPIRATION THAT SURPASSES EVERY EXPECTATION

Going on holiday is one of the greatest luxuries in life. It gives you the chance to completely switch off, see completely new things, and engross yourself in new cultures. It’s a moment when you can step away from the everyday, reconnect with what truly matters, and embrace experiences that leave a lasting imprint long after you’ve returned home - you’ll never forget the views you see from a walking holiday or the first time you skydive over the Great Barrier Reef. 

CHRISTMAS CRAFTING WITH KIDS | HOT CHOCOLATE MUG DECORATION KITS FROM BAKER ROSS

The weekends right now are made for Christmas crafting, and these Hot Chocolate Christmas Mugs Decoration Kits from Baker Ross look good enough to eat! There’s something about sitting around the kitchen table, Christmas music playing in the background, a warm cup of coffee in hand, and watching Nila busy creating her little master pieces.