Top tips to have a happy and safe Christmas
Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year, but for some, it can be stressful and expensive, especially when children are involved.
Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year, but for some, it can be stressful and expensive, especially when children are involved.
To help ease some of those stresses, here are some of our top tips for a happy and sustainable and child friendly Christmas:
Shop locally and in charity shops, or you could even spend some family time making gifts with the kids
If you have time, shop around - even a 'massive reduction' doesn't mean you can't buy the same item at a lower price elsewhere
Be wary of offers that seem 'too good to be true'. A sign might read ‘80% off’ from a distance, but a closer look might reveal the words 'up to'
We want children and young people to be safe so make sure you buy from a trusted and reputable seller - this will help you avoid being ripped off and ending up with gifts that are potentially dangerous! Report anything that doesn’t seem right to trading standards on 0808 223 1133 or go to https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/tradingstandards.
And finally, it’s very easy these days to compare your Christmas with someone else thanks to social media. Try to forget about expectations and focus on the unique happiness you find in your day, with your children and with whoever you may be sharing the day with.