With Christmas around the corner, you may be wondering how you and your family will stay entertained over the holiday season. This may be particularly true if you’ll have guests visiting for Christmas or New Years. Luckily, we’ve got the lowdown on all the best local events so you and your guests can #GetChristmassy this year. Here’s what’s on in Liverpool: Christmas on the Park Chavasse Park is one of the best places to go if you’re looking for some good, old-fashioned family fun. You’ll find a Bavarian House Bar with hot chocolate and mulled wine, a crepe house, a German swing grill, and more. Keep the kids entertained with the Santa family roller coaster, Santa’s planes, Santa’s train, elf swings, helter skelter, and more. Christmas Choirs Love to belt out a Christmas tune or two? Open Culture and Liverpool ONE are currently looking for performers to help make Christmas…

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Can you believe we’re almost through the year? 2017 has just flown by and I’m excited about what 2018 is going to hold. I have been thinking about the best travel destinations to visit in 2018 and decided to share a curated list to get you inspired for your next trip overseas. Read on to learn my top picks for traveling in the new year: 1. Explore Russia Russia has so much to offer the traveller – there you will find a language that’s likely to be new to you, beautiful cities with exceptional architecture, a rich and interesting history, and delicious food. There’s plenty of great ways to explore Russia – whether you decide to travel independently, take a tour, or even go on a wonderful Russian River Cruise. No matter where you go in Russia, I’m sure you’ll find yourself somewhere that’s extremely photogenic and drowned in intruiging history, but…

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I love taking a roadtrip: it’s a great way to explore your own country while having the complete freedom to choose where you go and where you stop along the way. With other means of transport such flying and trains, you’re at the mercy of premade schedules, however on a roadtrip you can decide every last detail, including when you leave and how many stops you take along the way. It’s also a much easier way to travel especially with young children as you can fit many of their comforts in the boot of your car. I try to take a few roadtrips each year, but every time before I set off I like to perform some basic checks on my car to ensure I’ll arrive safely. Here are 4 things you should check before every road trip #CarSafetyChecklist: 1. Tyres As the part of your car that is in contact…

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There’s no right or wrong way to spend your weekend, but there are ways that will help you de-stress in a positive manner more than others. Plan ahead, so you don’t feel talked into engaging in activities that you don’t feel like doing when your days off roll around. Be selfish and put yourself first when determining what ideas will be best for you at the time. This is even more important for the holidays. If you love to socialize at Christmas, then a Christmas Murder Mystery Party could be just what you need. But there’s also nothing Scrooge about staying in the warmth and watching the snowfall. Remember that you work hard during the week and deserve the opportunity to be picky about how you spend your time away from work. Keep in mind that participating in unproductive and destructive behaviours will only make you feel worse when Monday…

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Jet away Whether you are going to sunny Spain or chilly Canada, every suitcase should contain the same base essentials. You should always try and keep your luggage to a minimum to save money and to reduce the loss if your case goes missing. And for that reason, things like cameras, tablets and phones are not on this list – purely because you should keep those in your hand luggage, and with you. Chargers For all those electronics in your hand luggage, you need to keep them charged. If your camera takes batteries, pre-equip them with rechargeable ones and bring along a battery charger – with an adaptable plug if needed. Memory Card There is a distinct possibility that you’re going to fill up the one currently sitting in your camera, so bring along a spare just in case that happens. Also, make sure you have a proper case for…

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As a businesswoman, you interact with all kinds of people, tackle difficult tasks and generally fend for yourself, so why not travel solo too? Traveling by yourself as a woman may be something that a lot of people shy away from, but it can be an incredibly empowering adventure that will translate well into your everyday business world. In an article by Time Magazine, Kristin Newman, a TV writer and author of a travel memoir, boasts about her many years traveling alone and says that by allowing yourself to trust your instincts, traveling solo can be “such a powerful thing to give yourself as a woman.” Still not convinced? Let’s take a look at a few more reasons you should embark on a trip alone. 1. It Builds Confidence You probably already know that when traveling, you never know what situations you’ll get into or obstacles you will have to face.…

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Managing your money can be stressful- particularly if you’re trying to pay off debt, you find it difficult to save, or you want to get started with investing. Unfortunately, most people aren’t taught financial literacy in school, and instead need to figure it out as adults- often when they’ve already made some poor financial choices. Here are some top tips to help you sort out your finances: Learn some self control If  you’re lucky, you may have been taught self control as a kid. If not, it’s time to learn it now. The sooner you learn to deal with delayed gratification, the easier you’ll find to keep your finances sorted. Sure, you can immediately use credit to purchase an item when you want it, but it’s much better to wait until you’ve got the cash ready to go. There are plenty of benefits of using credit cards, such as building…

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Far too many of us don’t take the holiday entitlement we are owed and the truth of the matter is that combining a busy workload with raising a family can take its toll on your mind and body if you don’t take a break. If you need to recharge your batteries and have the chance to put your mind and body back in shape by being re-energized, one of the best ways of doing that would be by taking a vacation. Here are some pointers on the obvious and hidden benefits of taking a vacation, such as getting your stress levels down, how it could help you enjoy a stronger relationship, maybe get a pay rise, and improve your odds of living longer. Dial down the stress It is estimated that only about 25% of Americans take their full allocation of paid vacation days and there are believed to be…

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It’s always good to get out of your comfort zone. You’ll find that stepping out of this safe zone helps you to build self-confidence and benefit from taking risks. Plus, you might discover a whole new side of yourself that you didn’t realize you had! One of the best ways to push past your comfort zone is to go traveling. However, simply heading on a beach vacation with your family won’t really challenge you; you need to go on trips that you know will force you out of it. Why not try one of these following ideas? Pixabay Bungee Jumping In New Zealand There’s nothing more thrilling than some extreme challenges, and they will certainly push everyone out of their comfort zone! Even the most confident of person will probably break into a sweat when they think about dropping over the edge of a cliff on a bungee jump! But…

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