Spending more time at home and beginning to run out of things to do? Enjoy a scroll of these planet-friendly ideas to make the most of time indoors and keep you and your family entertained.

As the days get colder, shorter and it’s dark by dinner time there’s no better place to be than warm and cosy at home. Though spending more time indoors, especially when you have little ones, can begin to feel as dull as the weather. Looking for inspiration? You are in the right spot. Here are some easy, eco-friendly ways to have fun while keeping cosy at home, sweet home.

1. Get Crafting

Time to get creative! With a little imagination, you can do a bit of your own upcycling whether with tired furniture, clothes or even old bottles. Have a look around the house and see what you can find. All you need to spruce up tired furniture is some fresh paints and a bit of rearranging. Adding a vase of fresh flowers to that old chest of drawers for example? Speaking of vases- about those bottles. Painting old milk or wine bottles and popping one or two of your favourite blooms is a great eco-friendly way to bring a bright splash of nature into your favourite room. Roll up those sleeves and get crafting.

2. Did someone say ‘Duvet Day’?

Cold weather calls for marathon movie days… Whether it’s watching your favourite Disney flicks (hoping the little mermaid is on that list) or getting into the festive spirit with Christmas classics – a fluffy duvet is essential. Duvet days are one of the greatest joys of winter. Keep them eco-friendly with a thermoregulating, bamboo duvet like Panda’s dreamy Cloud. The natural, breathable fabric will keep everyone oh-so-cosy and is perfect for snuggling all year round. For extra brownie points whip up some delicious vegan snacks and enjoy a cosy day together of sofa-surfing all wrapped up and comfy.

4. Picture Perfect

While most of our snaps are stored in the cloud or on social media these days, cosy days at home are great for getting out the old photo albums! From laughing at baby photos, cringe haircuts to reminiscing about the good old days, reflecting on memories are the perfect way to enjoy spending the colder days indoors. Celebrating special moments and the wonderful people in our lives is not only a planet-friendly way to enjoy time at home, but it is also great for giving us a warm glow of gratitude for all we have.

5. The big clean

Keeping our planet as clean as possible is a big challenge that we all need to work together on. Though the home is a good place to start. Doing some research into easy eco-friendly switches on your favourite products can make a big difference. From eco-friendly bedding like bamboo pillows, mattresses, and toppers to cleaning products like washing liquid, there are lots of small swaps that can help keep your home and the environment healthy. Even making an effort to use less water, washing on a lower heat, or snuggling up with blankets instead of turning up the heating can help take better care of our world. Over tea and those baked cakes, make a list of ways to be more eco-friendly at home and enjoy spending time together while making our planet smile.

With the precious winter months we get to spend at home, these eco-friendly ideas will help make the world a better place while making the most of your time together. One cosy day at a time.

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With rising energy costs and higher energy bills forecasted for UK households this year, we are all looking for ways to stay warm at home without reaching for the thermostat. Get set for a snuggly winter with these top tips to stay cosy as the weather cools. 

If there’s one thing to look forward to as the temperature drops, it’s getting stuck into cosy nights at home. However, with the rising energy costs, you may wonder how to stay warm at home without the heating bill going through the roof (pardon the pun). The snuggly news is that there are plenty of ways to turn up the heat without touching the heating – even if you have a cold house! Pop on the kettle and enjoy a scroll of these wonderful Winter warmers to keep cosy all season.

3. Wear more layers

You have full permission to create a beautiful, cosy Winter wardrobe. This need not be expensive – get out those warm, baggy jumpers, tights, gloves and knits! Dressing for Winter is a great defence against the cold. And yes, it is perfectly acceptable to be in your snuggliest PJs by 4pm in the Winter. Part of the joy of the season is slowing down and retreating at home. Keeping an extra jumper on, or even popping on your dressing gown and warm socks, can help you stay snug on the sofa and keep energy costs down while enjoying the best of Netflix!

4. Exercise for staying warm

While it’s tempting to move less during the Winter months, staying active could help keep you toasty. Exercise boosts your blood flow which can keep you warm long after your workout. Whether it’s an early morning stroll or yoga class at home, trying to move as much as you can throughout the day can prevent you from feeling cold. It can also give your immune system a healthy boost, although don’t overdo it. And make sure you fill up on some of Winter’s delicious comfort food post-work-out. Hearty soups, delicious casseroles, and lovely roast dinners. You’ve earned it.

Spending more time at home is part of what makes this season so special. The ongoing energy crisis need not mean you have to put up with being cold. These simple tips will help you to stay warm, keep the bills down and embrace the joy of a cosy winter.

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Happy Snuggling!

Of all the ways to spend the festive season, nothing beats snuggling into bed and watching a marathon of Christmas movies. Because let’s face it, it’s cold out there! While we all have our favourites, there’s always room for inspiration to festive up your flick list.

We have done our research to help get you well and truly in the mood for a very merry Christmas. Put away those phones and close the laptops, overworking can lead to burnout and never compete with the joy that these Christmas treasures will bring.

Grab some egg nog, pop yourself up on a good pillow and get ready. In no particular order, here are our hand-picked fave Christmas movies to indulge in this season.

1. A Christmas Carol (2009)