Eye creams are moisturising products which can help with a number of concerns including fine lines, wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles. For a number of years, I have switched between the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright eye cream and the Origins Ginzing Refreshing eye cream. However, they are super expensive, with Ole Henriksen’s one retailing for […]
How to grow hydrangea flowers that are ‘bigger than a basketball’
Hydrangeas should produce big and abundant flowers each year, but it can be disheartening to see lacklustre or few blooms growing on this beautiful plant. If gardeners are seeing no results with their hydrangeas then they are likely doing something wrong, but there are three simple steps to try to get thriving hydrangea flowers. Rochelle […]
One fluid can make your towels smell good – and it’s not vinegar
If your towels come out of the washing machine not smelling how you want them to, add a liquid that you’ve probably never considered to the washing machine. People take to social media every day to say their towels smell “funky” and they don’t know “how to get rid of it [the smell].” So, what […]
Mum dies after travelling to Turkey for surgery she hoped would ‘help’
A British mother of two has tragically passed away following cosmetic surgery in Turkey, which she believed would be life-changing. Kaydell Brown, a 38-year-old hairdresser from Sheffield, spent £5,400 on a Brazilian butt lift, tummy tuck, and breast enhancement. Her sister Leanne, aged 40, who was set to undergo the same procedures, has fiercely criticised […]
How to unlock supermarket trolley using no coin trick
In the UK, accessing a supermarket trolley can be a challenge without a £1 coin or special key. This frustration is compounded by the increasing reliance on contactless payments like Apple Pay, which often leaves shoppers without the necessary change for a trolley. Now, an ingenious tip shared by an Instagram user @lookinsidemygarden who has […]
How to remove limescale from toilet for good without bleach or scrubbing
Limescale, also known as calcium carbonate, is a common mineral deposit that forms on surfaces where hard water evaporates. You may experience limescale challenges in your toilet if you have a hard water supply at your home. When water with high mineral content evaporates, it leaves behind mineral deposits that accumulate over time in specific […]
I tried BIAB on my weak nails and they’re longer than ever – I’d never go back to gel
After having gel and acrylic nails for numerous years, at the beginning of 2024 I decided to try builder gel, also known as BIAB, and I’d never go back. Whilst builder gel has been around for a number of years, it has only been in the last few that it’s become extremely popular. With extremely […]
Make homemade chilli ‘perfect’ by adding one cheap ingredient
There are so many ways to cook chilli; in a slow cooker, oven, on the stove and even in an air fryer. But it’s often not the cooking method that affects the flavour. The taste of this delicious dinner staple depends largely on the blend of spices used to infuse the base of tomatoes and […]
‘Silverfish infestations peak in August – here’s the only remedy that got rid of them’
In the middle of the night, when I popped to the bathroom, I saw a fright – a silverfish! These silver insects look like they belong in a horror movie, not living in my bathroom. What’s worse, the flooring in the bathroom is grey, so I cringed with the thought of how long they could […]
How to make scones fast with Jamie Oliver’s easy recipe – no oven needed
Air fryers are taking kitchens by storm, elevating a wide array of dishes from the mundane to the marvellous with perfectly cooked jacket potatoes and mouth-watering chicken curries. Not just a nifty gadget for speedy culinary delights, the air fryer is your ticket to healthier eating, say goodbye to oil-sodden fried eggs and hello to […]