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Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Make supermarket savings on staple items by shopping in certain aisle
A thrifty shopper has explained how you can get more for your money using her 'genius supermarket hack' in one particular aisle next time you do your weekly shop With the cost of our weekly supermarket shop seemingly going up and up, a thrifty shopper has revealed a "genius hack" she claims will save you money next time you are at the checkout. Caroline Butler took to TikTok to outline her money saving advice, explaining which aisle you should head to if you want to cut costs. "This is one of the best supermarket hacks to save you money and I don't think many people know about it," she began in a video. Caroline headed to the seasoning section in her local Tesco, where she pointed out that at "£1 a pop", the various herbs and spices might not seem particularly expensive. However, there's a way of reducing your expenditure on those important ingredients. Caroline continued, noting basil, garlic salt and tarragon as examples. "If you look at the 'per 10g' price, they are actually quite pricey," she said, pointing out that the latter costs £1.43 per 10g. "Look here at the bay leaves - they are £3.33 per 10g," she added, before detailing her trick. "Instead go to the world food aisle, where you find cinnamon sticks for 13p per 10g - as opposed to in the other aisle where they are 83p per 10g!" In another example, Caroline noted that a large packet of garam masala in the world food aisle is sold by Tesco at 11.7p per 10g, while in the seasoning section it will set you back 26.3g per 10g. The same applies to turmeric at 11.7p per 10g in packets found amongst the world foods, while its counterpart in the seasoning section costs almost double the price at 22.2p per 10g. Caroline closed with a fourth and final example. "Chilli powder is 11.7p per 10g but in the other aisle it is £20 per kg [20p per 10g]!" "I get that these little [seasoning] pots are easy to store, but keep the old pots you have," she urged. "Then refill them with those cheaper bags from the world food aisle." Agreeing with the advice, one TikTok user penned in response: "I buy spices from the Asian section and fill little jars or empty jam jars." A second praised: "Very good tip, thank you." Whilst a third added: "That's a jolly good tip! And earning cashback on all your shopping too is another tip." Others, however, stressed the importance of convenience over value for money. "If you don't use much it don't last they go stale so false economy, I prefer the smaller pots to stack in my cupboard," one individual explained. Another TikTok user detailed another alternative: "In my town we have a loose shop selling everything and you can buy as little or as much as you want and take your own containers." Whilst someone else concurred: "I get all my herbs and spices from the international grocer. Always much much cheaper."
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mirror
'I'm almost 50 and I still get ID'd - my methods may surprise you'
A woman has admitted the seven things that keep her youthful, and some of them are simple and you may already know, but she credits other, perhaps more niche, tactics A woman has shared that she may be 50 at her next birthday, but she looks more youthful than ever, thanks to several secrets. Caroline Butler, who posts on Instagram at @ shared that she's "never had botox," has never "had any fillers," nor has she had any "aesthetic surgery". Caroline even boasted that she didn't even have a filter on the video, proving how she certainly doesn't look her age. "In fact, I sometimes get asked for ID when I buy wine in the likes of Tesco," she shared, saying that she was going to share her "secrets" for "staying youthful". 1. She barely drinks alcohol First, Caroline said that she "very rarely" drinks alcohol, saying she's "pretty much teetotal the majority of the time". According to Drink Aware, when you drink, the dehydrating (or 'diuretic') effect of alcohol means your skin loses fluid and nutrients that are vital for healthy-looking skin. This can make your skin look wrinkled, dull and grey, or bloated and puffy. Dehydrated skin may also be more prone to some types of eczema. Limiting the amount of alcohol you drink and having plenty of water or soft drinks between alcoholic drinks can help avoid dehydration. 2. She doesn't smoke Caroline shared that she doesn't smoke, and she "has never smoked". According to Action on Smoking and Health, several studies have found that smoking is an independent risk factor for premature facial wrinkling and facial ageing, and the more a person smokes, the greater the risk. 3. She's a vegetarian According to Hans Place, it's "impossible" to say people eating a plant-based diet look younger, as there are so many other factors at play. However, there may be more collagen-boosting properties in a diet like this, which could mean the person looks more youthful. But, Caroline shared: "I'm a vegetarian and I have been for the majority of my life," as she credits this, in part, to her youthful appearance. 4. She wears SPF Caroline shared that she wears "factor 50 or factor 100" on her face every single day, "no matter what the weather". It's well known that sun cream can help you look younger by preventing premature ageing caused by sun damage, protecting your skin from harmful UV rays, which are a major contributor to wrinkles, sunspots, and loss of elasticity. 5. She never sunbathes UV rays can be harmful, so Caroline thinks avoiding the sun means that she has a more youthful appearance than those who love sunbathing. 6. She's a big believer in positivity Caroline said: "I'm a big believer in positivity, and I believe that if you keep a positive mindset, then it makes you more youthful". 7. She doesn't have children "Finally, I chose not to have children, and I currently don't have a boyfriend or a partner," she shared, admitting at the end of the video that she's "probably inherited some pretty good genes" as well. In the comments of the video, many complimented her, saying things like: "Wow, you really look like you're 30," and "Wow, you look amazing". Others shared: "It's the kids that did it. I've aged SO FAST in the last decade," and "No children and no partner, that'll do it! You look amazing. I aged 80 years after meeting my husband and having our son". One woman said that "50 is not old, it is a youthful age these days," which many were pleased to read.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- BBC News
'Set yourself goals' - Devon amputee South West Coast Path walker
A Devon woman who walked the South West Coast Path with a prosthesis after losing her husband and her leg in a motorbike crash, has said she had to decide "what do I want from life?"Caroline credits the 630-mile (1,014km) walk with helping her recovery from both the heartbreak and major surgery on her leg and a friend mentioned he wanted to complete the whole route, Caroline said she was spurred on to do it too and having an objective was said: "You have to have a plan, and... set yourself goals, which is what I did with the coast path." Caroline says she spent the first year after the crash in 2008 grieving for the loss of her husband Simon, before beginning to focus on her own said: "...for the kids as well, losing their dad was the worst case scenario. I needed to pick myself up for the sake of them and for the sake of myself and my recovery."She underwent osseointegration surgery in 2015, where a titanium implant was attached to her femur to enable her to walk longer distances. Caroline said she had taken a walk with a friend when she found out about the South West Coast Path."He was saying he had always wanted to do all of the coast path and I was like - I can do that - and so the idea was set."Caroline completed the walk in sections throughout says being outdoors helped her recovery: "Just the sea, and the fields and the woods and the animals and it's just the whole feel of getting back, just being free really, I think." Caroline lives with her daughter Jess El Araj on a 17-acre ranch in West Devon, where she breeds said: "She could have just given up completely and gone "this is it, what's the point" but she didn't. She went completely the opposite way and went "I can do it" and she has. She's gone above and beyond what anyone thought was possible." Caroline said she has come to accept what has happened because she said "if you're forever looking back, how can you move forward."She added: "I think you need to decide, what do I want from life? Do I want to continue with life or do I just want to stay in this moment forever? "And for me I wanted to continue and it was hard and I'm not going to pretend that it wasn't. But if you want to continue you have to have a plan, and think about how are you going to do this, set yourself goals, which is what I did with the coast path. "I started with little pieces and looked at 630 miles and this is my ultimate goal, and I got there."
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Goldendoodle Has 'Arch Enemy' Cousin Over To Stay, Hysterics Over Response
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A goldendoodle from Florida has become an internet sensation after a video of him reaction to an unexpected guest staying over for the night went viral on TikTok. The hilarious clip, shared in June under the username @loganmakenzee, shows the dog sitting stiffly upright in his doggy armchair, eyes locked on the front door where his cousin is standing up staring at him. "When your arch enemy of a cousin comes to stay the night" reads layover text on the clip. The caption says: "It's giving bratty sister vibes." If you suspect that your dog dislikes a particular canine, you might be right. Experts at VetStreet say that, just like we sometimes can't stand other people, dogs can also feel the same way about other pups. But how do dogs decide who they like and who they don't? It is mostly in the smell. With a nose that can smell up to 100,000 times better than humans', canines can pick up all sorts of olfactory clues that signal something they either like or dislike. And the other dog doesn't even need to be close for your pup to make this decision, because they can do it from a long distance, too. Another reason your dog may not like another specific canine is because of past experiences, with either the pup in question or a very similar pup. In fact, dogs that smell, look, or move in a similar way can all be a trigger. And, last but not least, your pup may just be hyper-protective of you. Maybe your dog doesn't just hate all other pups; it just doesn't want you to be near any of them. Stock image: Two poodles are about to start a fight in the yard. Stock image: Two poodles are about to start a fight in the yard. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 2.6 million views and more than 281,000 likes on the platform. One user, Apg8113, commented: "I can't explain it but they both look so human it's weird." Ty posted: "She refuses to leave her throne until her court date. She's suing her parents for upholstering the chair with her fur." Caroline added: "The little one looks like the annoying little villain cousin if this were a cartoon." Newsweek reached out to @loganmakenzee for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Still trying to get Mammy home' – RTE's Des Cahill hops on Donegal bandwagon as wife roars them on at Croke Park
DUB Des Cahill will still have a strong rooting interest in this year's All-Ireland football final due to his wife Caroline being from Donegal. And if there was any doubt as to whether he'd fully embrace hopping on the bandwagon, the below photo from 2 Look-alike son Paul is also firmly behind Jim McGuinness' men Credit: @sportsdes 2 They demolished Meath by 3-26 to 0-15 on Sunday The former Sunday Game host captioned it: "Still trying to get the Mammy home..!! "Donegal were excellent, but fair play to Meath - they've given their supporters a summer to remember!" Twelve months since Jim McGuinness admitted that his side 'ran out of steam' in their bid to reach the All-Ireland SFC final, Donegal delivered the goods as they charged towards a first showpiece since 2014 like a freight train. In the wake of Read More On GAA But having seen his team hit 3-13 after the change of ends at a packed The Royals have already tasted unlikely Championship victories over Dublin, Kerry But Robbie Brennan's superb first season at the helm was brought to an end in chastening fashion. Even at half-time, things looked ominous for Meath as they trailed by 0-13 to 0-8. With a Sam Maguire decider Most read in GAA Football Murphy made way just moments after kicking his side into an eight-point lead. By then, the Ulster champions had also bagged the first of three second-half goals. Donegal can now look forward to a first All-Ireland final appearance since the defeat to the Kingdom 11 years ago. McGuinness' side played five games in 99 days to reach that stage then. 'Easiest interview I've ever had' jokes RTE GAA host after pundits go back and forth before Meath vs Donegal It has taken them twice as many outings in the same number of days to do it again. Every facet of Donegal's output was impressive here. Singling out just one of their awesome attackers would do a disservice to the others. At the back, high standards were set by the colossal contributions of Brendan McCole and Finnbarr Roarty. On a day when Paddy McBrearty came off the bench and kicked 0-3, McGuinness noted that the strength of his panel has been a key factor in taking Donegal a step further than in 2024. McGUINNESS VIEW He said: "We didn't know at that stage the rule changes that were coming down the line and the physical demands of the rule changes, but certainly we knew that we needed people to come in and give us more depth and strengthen. "We knew we had to be stronger and it would build its own energy within the group because it'd be more competitive and people want to play naturally, so I think we did see that today. "We were able to make those changes the whole way through the game and going in to play Kerry in an All-Ireland final, you're going to need every man that you've got. "That's a huge challenge and they're so confident about what they do. "There's a rite of passage there almost in terms of winning All-Irelands, so that's the first thing we're going to have to meet head on. "But certainly it'll not be 15 players, it'll be every single player that can get onto the pitch that'll be needed."
