And just like that, Christmas is here! Our tree is And just like that, Christmas is here! Our tree is up, the Santa hats are out and the first doors on our advent calendars are open.

I love this time of year. It is my favourite. And it’s one of the few times still full of magic even as an adult. I’m going to be soaking up every minute of joy the next few weeks bring and I hope December is full of moments of joy for you too.

Happy December! 🎄
AD | Christmas has arrived at @thelexiconbracknell AD | Christmas has arrived at @thelexiconbracknell and there’s so much to entertain the whole family whilst you do your Christmas shopping! 

Visit The Lexicon Glow Room for a magical light experience that will dazzle you with 20,000 LEDs. It feels like the room goes on forever! Then, take a dip in the Light Pool, a magical ball pool with golden balls to be found and prizes to be won!

If that wasn’t all, have a photo in the giant Christmas bauble ‘sparkling selfie station’ and follow the Twinkle Trail, spotting baubles in shop windows to collect the clues and enter to win fabulous prizes this Christmas. Plus, share your sparkling selfie station pictures, tagging #thelexiconbracknell or email them to marketing@thelexiconbracknell.com and you will automatically be entered in a competition for the chance to win a restaurant gift card too. 

There are also special performances from local choirs, bands and singers and even the chance to meet Bluey, Hey Duggee and Chase from Paw Patrol! You can be sure that a trip to The Lexicon will have something for everyone over the festive season this year. We loved our visit to The Lexicon last weekend and know we’ll be back again before Christmas!

Find out more on @thelexiconbracknell website.

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AD - Press Trip | What a lovely evening that was! AD - Press Trip | What a lovely evening that was! We had our first Glow Marwell experience tonight - and we loved it. It may even be the best light trail we have been to.

We spent well over two hours at @marwellzoo, enjoying the light installations, indulging in the food stalls and cafe, toasting marshmallows and even meeting Father Christmas! 

Glow Marwell was such a nice way to kick off the festive season - and it’s on all the way through December! If you’re looking for a really nice festive activity the whole family can enjoy, this could definitely be it!
AD | Are you looking for gifts for the grandparent AD | Are you looking for gifts for the grandparents this year? @famileo_uk is a wonderful gift, giving the recipient a personalised gazette of family news regularly throughout the year - and it costs from just £5.99 a month. 

Multiple family members can use the same subscription, all posting messages to be added to one gazette - and sharing the cost of the subscription too! It’s great for parents, siblings and children to all share their news with grandparents each week, fortnight or month. 

We’ve been sending my dad Family gazettes for a while now and he absolutely loves them. It means we tell him all the little things that are happening and not just the big news you remember to mention in phone calls. The children get to upload their own messages to their grandad and it’s definitely made them feel closer, building a stronger relationship despite living far apart.

Find out more about Family over on the blog - link in bio - and buy a subscription for your nearest and dearest this Christmas. It’s a gift they will definitely love to receive.
Two weeks of Fred & George! I won’t be doing the Two weeks of Fred & George! I won’t be doing these updates every week but I like having somewhere to put all these photos!

They’re now three months old, super loving and happy, making biscuits and purring constantly.

They stay in ‘their’ room overnight but explore the house during the day, getting more confident as time passes. They even got to the point of relaxing on the sofa with us last night.

Fred & George are now very much part of our family and I can’t imagine them not being there now - even at 7am when they’re miaowing at the door for breakfast!
AD | Stuck for screen-free entertainment that your AD | Stuck for screen-free entertainment that your kids will love? Claim your FREE Banjo Robinson activity pack today!
 
Reading for pleasure is a key indicator of a child’s future success, but if your child doesn’t love to read, what can you do? We know it’s not always easy keeping kids entertained and away from screens, so we’ve partnered with the award-winning @banjorobinson to gift you a FREE activity pack, worth £9.99.

Here’s a little look at the Banjo Robinson subscription - Troy loves it! Travelling to world with Banjo is so much fun! You can read our full review over on the blog and claim your free activity pack too - link in profile.
A whole week of Fred & George. We weren’t meant A whole week of Fred & George.

We weren’t meant to get more cats just yet but sometimes the universe sends you things when you don’t expect them.

These little guys needed a home and a family to love them. And we had a home and a lot of love to give. We still miss Leia but this pair are definitely helping make me feel whole again.

They are both used to us now, and love us. They’re less nervous, give us cuddles and let us pick them up. They’re still living in our spare room but starting to explore the rest of the house under supervision. 

They play fight constant. Love toys, especially a crinkly feather thing on a string attached to a stick, and love being up high. They are an awesome pair and we are so glad to have them.

Thank you @millbrook_rspca @rspca_official for trusting us with ‘Lonestar and Starfish’. We could not love them more. 

#catsofinstagram #catstagram #catsofig #catsofinsta #catlovers #adoptdontshop #rspcarescuecat #kittensofinstagram #kittens_of_instagram
[AD - Press Trip] I’ve just finished writing abo [AD - Press Trip] I’ve just finished writing about our half term break at @pottersresort and it’s over on the blog if you want to go have a read.

I wanted to put some of my favourite photos on the grid too as the kids did so many fun activities - they had THE best time. 

Giant swing, segways, climbing, archery, laser clays… there was so much to do that we couldn’t fit it all in - we need another trip!
And there ends our October half term - well, apart And there ends our October half term - well, apart from Troy who has a bonus week off!

This half term has been pretty lovely. Troy had his school residential the first weekend and then we had a really lovely few days in Norfolk before heading home and picking up two new members of our family - Fred and George. 11 week old rescue kittens who have pretty much stolen our hearts.

It’s been so nice to have a chunk of quality time with this pair and now I’m looking forward to the Christmas holidays. These two are the best company and I really do live for the school holidays. 

How has your half term been?
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5 Destinations for Family Ski Holidays | AD

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Skiing has always been such a popular holiday choice among my family and my friends. You might not have thought of taking your kids skiing, but I can promise you it’s a trip you’ll all talk about fondly for years to come.  A week in the mountains makes memories that you’ll treasure for a lifetime, and you’ll come back so much more energised than after a simple fly-and-flop holiday on the beach.

Why go on a family ski holiday?

As well as making memories, ski holidays are a great way of spending time together as a family whilst also having adult time thanks to the child care available across many ski resorts. With ski schools, kids clubs and so much to entertain all ages, they are a fantastic choice for your next family vacation.

Family ski holidays with childcare

When you go skiing with children, many of the family friendly resorts offer family skiing packages that include childcare services, meaning that every member of the family can have a chance to have quality time together but also time doing the things they want to do – a nice dinner as a couple of getting out on the slopes that are too big for the children to attempt. 

There are childcare options for all ages from 3 months through to teens, with options that work for all families. Kids club, creche, ski school and with in house and private options available too. There are many choices so you can get bespoke childcare that is perfect for your children, at times that work for you all. 

If you haven’t taken your tribe to the Alps before, all the options and extras can be a bit confusing, so I’d recommend talking it through with a specialist like SNO to help guide you through booking the right trip for your various ages, abilities and budget. It’s not rocket science but, if you get it right, you’ll completely fall in love with skiing together.

Where to go on a family ski holiday

It can be hard to choose with ski hotels or luxury ski resorts to choose when planning your next family skiing holiday. There are so many popular ski resorts, different types of accomodation – often with the most beautiful ski chalets – and so many different countries with ski areas that you’ll love to explore and experience.

Here are our top five destinations for family ski holidays:

Val d’Isere, France

One half of the Espace Killy ski area in the French Alps, right near the Italian border, Val d’Isere is a beautiful traditional chocolate box village with over 300km of ski slopes. It offers a timeless experience, with classic food, bars, shops and one of the largest ski areas in the world. It’s a great place for beginners, non skiers and families to ski, with catered chalets and fantastic nightlife. Val d’Isere is famed for it’s après ski.

La Rosiere, France

Another resort perfect for families and beginners is La Rosiere, a quiet French resort that gives you the chance to ski in both France and Italy with one lift pass. Featuring over 30 green and blue pistes, it’s a great place for new skiers to learn to ski. With great restaurants and bars as well as wonderful views, it’s a really lovely place to spend time as a family whilst learning to ski. 

La Plagne, France

This large ski area has accomodation you can ski right in and out of! With 425km of slopes across different types of terrain, it’s a fabulous all round ski area and one of Europe’s best ski resorts that is super popular with families. 

Champoluc, Italy

A traditional Italian village, Champoluc is lovely and quiet but with jaw dropping sights of the Italian, French and Swiss Alps all from one beautiful place. Giving access to over 180km of piste, ski holidays in Champoluc will always be ones to remember. 

Les Arcs, France

Another beautiful resort with accomodation you can ski right in and out of, Les Arcs is one of the best ski destinations in France – and maybe even the whole world. One of the biggest ski areas in the world, you’ll be met with tree-lined runs and wild, white-knuckle off-piste but also a ‘ski tranquille’ zone for beginners along with gentle gradients for anyone to perfect their ski style.

There are so many beautiful places to ski across the world that it’s hard ti pick just five however, all of those above are easily reached from the UK and perfect options for family ski holidays, with ski options for all experience levels. 

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