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Daily Mirror
a day 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
2 days 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.
Daily Record
09-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
NatWest, Santander and Barclays customers issued alert over upcoming changes
A social media finance expert has warned customers of NatWest, Santander and Barclays about upcoming changes to their accounts - and advised on how to best prepare Significant changes are on the way for customers of three major high street banks, with a social media finance guru issuing an alert. Caroline Butler took to TikTok to inform NatWest, Santander, and Barclays customers about imminent changes that could impact their banking experience. "A lot of changes are going down, which you probably don't know about," she stressed in her video. "This is all happening this month and people aren't sufficiently kept in the loop by banks. "So make sure you know what's going on with your bank - check emails, log into your bank and just make sure you're not missing out on anything." Caroline went on to detail the updates and provided tips to help customers navigate any potential financial snags, reports Yorkshire Live. NatWest Revealing details about NatWest, Caroline noted that the bank is taking over Sainsbury's Bank's savings and credit card loans. "If you have any of those to do with Sainsbury's, things are going to change for you," she warned. According to NatWest's online statement: "As of May 1, 2025, NatWest became the legal owners of certain personal loans, credit cards and savings accounts. There are no immediate changes to how customers use and access their account(s). "We're continuing to work closely with Sainsbury's Bank to make sure the transfer is as safe and as smooth as possible for customers." Barclays Caroline has sounded the alarm for Barclays customers, saying that the bank is "slashing the rate" of its Rainy Day Saver accounts - a drop from 5.12 per cent to 4.61 per cent. She cautioned savers: "This means if you've got savings in there you're going to be losing some money." Barclays itself has made it official on their website, noting: "Interest rates on the Rainy Day Saver are banded. This means you'll earn 4.61 per cent AER/4.52 per cent gross p.a. interest on the first £5,000 of your balance, and 1.00 per cent AER/gross p.a. on your additional balance over £5,000." Santander Turning her attention to Santander, Caroline highlighted that from May 12, the bank will be phasing out its text alert service. She underscored the need for customers who rely on these alerts for financial management to find alternatives. "So if you rely on those alerts for managing your money, then you need to be mindful of that," she advised. "You'll need to switch to their app or start using mobile banking." Santander's own online guidance confirms this change, stating: "If you've registered for some alerts on a Personal current account or savings account, from May 12, 2025, we'll stop sending them. We're doing this because you can get a more detailed view of your account activity with Mobile or Online Banking." In response to Caroline's insights, one TikTok user expressed gratitude, commenting: "Thank you Caroline. As always, love your informative vids." Another individual remarked on further changes: "Santander are also cutting down to a three day week at my local branch." Meanwhile, a third individual asserted: "Nationwide are lowering a lot of interest rates on savings accounts." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
BBC News
08-02-2025
- Lifestyle
- BBC News
Norfolk content creator Caroline Butler on the thrill of bargains
A self-confessed bargain hunter said the "thrill of the thrift" led to her giving up her regular job and becoming a full-time social media creator. Caroline Butler, from south Norfolk, documents her love of charity shops online under the social media handle said "incredible bargains" found in the diverse world of thrifting could range from pink heels to a Butler, a former social media manager and copywriter, said combining the use of social media with her passion was helping her to "reach out to so many different people". She quit her job last week having acquired 20 years' worth of experience using social media followed Ms Butler beginning to "explore other avenues" after being furloughed from a previous job during the first Covid-19 lockdown in led to her dabbling in TikTok and "channelling something I was passionate about".Ms Butler said from a young age she had always been a "savvy shopper", explaining: "It was my foundation, I was brought up to be careful with the pennies." Inspired by people showing off their purchases in "shopping haul" videos, she once decided to put on "a bit of a show" with her latest B&M attracted "quite a few likes", leading her to focus on acquiring high quality goods at "mega cheap" prices from charity it was not just bargains that Ms Butler wanted to promote."My focus was about thrifting, but [also] incorporating female empowerment, giving women a voice and connecting with the people who follow me," she said."I've spoken about smear tests, going to hospital for potential skin cancer, breast cancer and saving money."I know a lot of people who follow me don't have stacks of money, so I want to help them." Although she did resell some of her purchases, it was not her main goal. By her own admission, Ms Butler was a "selective hoarder"."If I buy a coat, I'll wear that and then the next year I might re-donate it and buy something else," she explained."The difference [from online sellers] is I enjoy going to charity shops, I never know what I'm going to get. "You can find the most weird and random things, it's part of the thrill of the thrift."You can find a didgeridoo and a pink pair of patent heeled shoes in the same shop."I'll have a rumble and find things I never knew I needed or wanted, and that's why I love it." She has since amassed 165,000 followers on TikTok and almost 10,000 on Butler said she wanted to use her platform to support the domestic violence support group Dawn's New added: "I get so many women, saying how I have actively helped them as I talk about difficult issues." Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
