Christmas is finally just a few days away. By now, most of us have put up our twinkling trees, watched a few classic holiday movies and started munching on mince pies. But, what about the Christmas shopping? If you’ve still got stockings to fill, we’re here to help with some last minute gift ideas for the perfect presents. Last minute gifts don’t have to lack in thought. In fact, we’ve got a range of physical gifts and experience days for Christmas that could make your present the best of the lot. Get your gifts delivered in time Before we get into some gift ideas, we want to make sure you…

We’ve all received, and probably given, gifts that call on our poker face skills. Finding good Christmas gifts can be tricky, particularly if you’re shopping for someone with discerning tastes. Unsurprisingly, more than half of us have received unwanted gifts, according to a survey by Finder.com. Whether it’s a loud jumper from your gran or a helmet from Dad for the bicycle you sold two years ago, some Christmas presents just don’t hit the mark. These well-meaning gifts can be expensive too; the average unsuitable gift costs £47.10 and we receive an average of three every year. As a nation, we’re thought to be spending more than £5 billion every…

Did you know that there are 800,000 young carers in the UK today? At secondary school age, these children look after at least one relative with disability, illness or mental health condition – sometimes spending up to 30 hours a week on care. Meet Young Carer, Ian Ian, age 16, from London is just one. Since the age of 13, he’s been a full-time carer for his mum, who suffered a posterior circulation stroke, and his younger brother, who has autism. Every day, and without hesitation, Ian manages household chores from cooking meals to cleaning and tending to his brother, on top of his busy school schedule. “I’m very proud…

Every day, more people, businesses and industries are doing their bit for the planet. As you plan your Christmas shopping this year, you can give a gift that’s friendlier on the environment too. And making a gesture to protect the natural world isn’t as hard as you might think; Red Letter Days has hundreds of great sustainable gifts – and they don’t compromise on fun. Our pledge to protect the environment We take sustainability seriously. That’s why we’re the first experience provider in the UK to offset 100% of our carbon footprint – including customers’ travel. In total, our impact equals the emissions generated by driving from Land’s End to…