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The Sun
20 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
Aldi's £3 buy keep pesky flies out of your home all summer – and it smells amazing too
ALDI is selling a £3 product that will keep flies out of your home all summer long, and make your house smell amazing. Summer is finally here, and according to the Met Office, it's set to be a scorcher. 2 2 However, although there are so many positives to summer, from warm weather to longer days, it also has its downsides, such as the emergence of irritating pests. House flies can be an incredible annoyance at this time of year, as they sneak in through open doors and windows. Chasing them around with rolled-up newspapers and makeshift fly swatters can seem an endless task, and can ruin your summer's evening. However, according to experts, a quick and easy way to get rid of them is to plant pest-repelling herbs in the garden. Although lavender is one of the most beloved scents for humans, flies can't stand the scent of it. Therefore, if you plant the fragrant flower near the entrance to your home or on the windowsill, it will act as a barrier against flies. Plus, lavender also attracts bees, which will give your garden a wildlife boost. Anyone wanting to try out this simple hack won't have to fork out much, as Aldi is launching a lavender plant for just £3.79. The bargain bloom will be available at stores across the UK from June 12, so flower fans had better set their alarms to be in with the chance of snagging the product. Another plant that flies hate the scent of is cooking staple basil. Tips and Tricks to Keep Your Garden Pest-Free Purchasing a pot and placing it on the windowsill will keep the insects at bay. Plus, you can pull of a leaf or two and add it to pastas, pizzas or salads to enhance their flavour. Mint is another plant that flies can't stand due to its sharp refreshing scent. Plus, it works great as an addition to summer cocktails such as mojitos. IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. How to Care for Lavender To get the most out of your lavender, plant it in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Once it's settled in, it won't need much watering – in fact, it prefers to stay on the dry side. French lavender typically flowers from late spring into early autumn, with a peak bloom period between May and September. Some varieties, like Lavandula stoechas "Papillon" and "Tiara", are known for their continuous flowering from late spring to early autumn. After French lavender flowers, you should trim the spent flower stalks to encourage more blooms and keep the plant compact. You can also prune the plant back in late summer or early spring to rejuvenate it and prevent it from becoming woody.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
What's not to love? Dakota Johnson stars as a matchmaker caught in a love triangle with Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans in the new movie, Materialists
It's been hailed as the movie that will revive the box office rom-com. With superhero franchises dominating cinema for the past decade or two, the golden age of the Nineties and Noughties romantic comedy that made Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and Jennifer Lopez household names was missing, and the romance genre has largely been reserved for streamers. But Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, is building so much buzz on social media, it could draw audiences back into cinemas in huge numbers. Between the combined star power of three of Hollywood's biggest players, a not-your-average love storyline, and the credentials of the film's Academy Award-nominated director Celine Song, Materialists has all the ingredients to become an instant classic. So jump in the girls' group chat, or schedule a date night, and get your ticket for the cinema when Materialists opens Australia-wide on June 12. Dakota Johnson dazzles as the leading lady in this smart modern romance, playing a New York matchmaker who ends up torn between a perfect-on-paper love interest and her imperfect ex. Her performance as the ambitious Lucy, navigating the Manhattan dating scene for her clients while wrestling with her own definition of love, is being applauded as one of her best roles to date, following Johnson's roles in the Fifty Shades franchise, as well as The Peanut Butter Falcon and Black Mass. With nine successful matches for her clients, Lucy approaches finding love through calculation. But her own values are thrown into upheaval when she meets a 'unicorn' love interest who ticks all of her boxes, at the same time the ex-boyfriend she left behind walks back into her life. Marvel star Chris Evans plays Lucy's college sweetheart and struggling actor John, while, star of The Last of Us and The Mandalorian Pedro Pascal plays the final piece in the love triangle as magnetic billionaire Harry. With acclaimed filmmaker Celine Song at the helm, cinema goers can rest assured the film will delve deeper than the average fluffy rom com romp. The film has been praised as holding a mirror up to society's values when seeking someone to spend their lives with. So many people on the dating scene show up with a superficial checklist of their dream match. But the film explores whether someone's height, job, and bank balance has any real importance in a lasting partnership built on true love. How often the expectations of dating— superficial, materialistic— are so at odds with what we know love is meant to be— unconditional, forever. 'The math is never going to work when it comes to love, and the contradiction of that is what's at the heart of the film,' Song says. 'The film is meant to be about this impossible, contradictory, mysterious thing.' Song was nominated for two Oscars for her debut feature Past Lives, including Best Motion Picture, which she wrote and directed. Like Past Lives, Song drew from her own experience for the premise of Materialists. The storyline is based on Song's time working at a prestigious New York matchmaking service while trying to get her break as a playwright. Song would help Manhattan's private equity managers and business elite find love with an eligible match who ticked off all the items on an often lengthy and demanding checklist. 'I feel like I learned more in those six months about people than I learned from any other period of my life,' Song says. 'The things that are in the movie came from the truth I learned: that there is a very funny, very dark objectification of each other's humanity, and therefore a very real commodification of each other, as we go through this thing that we call dating. But it's supposed to be in pursuit of love.' 'The whole idea was about trying to get as big a value as you can in your market— I was acting like I was a stock market trader,' Song recalls. 'It shouldn't actually have anything to do with who we're getting buried with, but the way that everybody was talking about what kind of a partner they wanted was as if they're talking about a car or a house they want to buy. The language is exactly the same. I was so stuck on the dissonance of it.' Song examines all of this as Lucy interviews clients and their potential matches, then wavers over the clash of chemistry versus math in her own love life. Materialists opens in cinemas on Thursday, June 12. To see it first, visit the website to find a special preview screening on Wednesday, June 11, near you.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
Stanley launches its summer collection, Messa Rose, featuring 3 new shades
Stanley is preparing for summer with its new Messa Rose collection. Inspired by the vibrant colors you see all summer, you can choose from a polished rose gold tumbler, a blue corn paisley and a conch floral paisley. A variety of products come in these new colors, including the classic Quenchers, IceFlow water bottles, wine tumblers, can coolers and flasks. Stanley Club members receive free shipping on all US orders now through June 12. You can join the club for free and start earning points that you can apply to future purchases. Customers who aren't club members can still get free shipping on orders of $75 or more. Stanley's classic Quencher now comes in a blue corn paisley that gives wild West vibes. The 40-ounce cup will keep you hydrated, and your drinks will stay cold for hours. The comfort grip handle makes the cup easy to hold, even when it's completely full. It's also dishwasher-safe and comes with a reusable straw. A Quencher ProTour tumbler comes with a flip straw instead of the usual reusable straw. The flip straw makes it easier to store your Stanley and sip from it only when you need to. Part of the Messa Rose collection, you can now get the cup in rose gold or blue corn. Choose the IceFlow bottle when you want a more classic water bottle design. It's a stainless-steel bottle with a flip straw and an easy-carry handle. Hydrate faster with the wider drink opening on the new spout. The bottle comes in the same rose gold that makes up part of the Messa Rose collection. Keep your canned drinks colder for longer and avoid can sweat when you use an Everyday Slim Can Cooler Cup. It comes in blue corn paisley or a conch floral pattern. You can slip thin cans into the cooler, and they'll stay cold for hours. The cup doubles as a small tumbler when you put on the included lid and use the reusable straw. Wine lovers can get Stanley's Reserve Wine Tumbler in a gorgeous polished rose gold. Complete with a splash-proof lid and a silicone base, you never have to worry about spilling your drinks. The stainless-steel the tumbler is made from helps keeps drinks insulated, so if you're drinking cold white wine, it stays that way for hours. Pack your lunch or leftovers in Stanley's Adventure Fresh-To-Table Food Bowl and ensure it stays safe and delicious no matter where you're going. The bowl has the same insulation all of Stanley's cups come with, so your food will stay cold or hot longer. The clip-on lid makes it leakproof, and when you're done using the bowl, just throw it in the dishwasher. For more deals, visit No matter what you're drinking, Stanley's Adventure Pre-Party Flask will keep it safe and discreet. The small flask packs a punch thanks to the leakproof design and insulated inside layer. The flask comes in conch floral, giving you the cowboy vibe you're looking for this summer.
GSM Arena
7 days ago
- Business
- GSM Arena
Infinix GT 30 Pro launched in India
As promised, Infinix launched the GT 30 Pro gaming smartphone in India today. The Infinix GT 30 Pro will be available in Dark Flare (with RGB LED lights) and Blade White (with white LED lights) colors in India with two memory options - 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB, priced at INR24,999 ($290/€255) and INR26,999 ($315/€275), respectively. Both models will go on sale in India starting June 12 through offline stores and Flipkart. Those purchasing the GT 30 Pro from Flipkart on the first day of sale will receive a discount of INR2,000 ($25/€20). Infinix is selling the GT Gaming Kit (includes a MagCase and MagCharge Cooler) separately for INR1,199 ($14/€12). The Infinix GT 30 Pro is powered by the Dimensity 8350 SoC and runs Android 15-based XOS 15 out of the box. Infinix has promised two years of Android version upgrades and three years of security updates for the GT 30 Pro. Infinix GT 30 Pro The gaming smartphone is built around a 6.78" 144Hz 1,224p AMOLED display with a fingerprint scanner underneath and a centered punch-hole for the 13MP camera. Around the back is the 108MP primary camera, joined by an 8MP ultrawide unit. There are also customizable LEDs on the rear. Fueling the Infinix GT 30 Pro is a 5,500 mAh battery (5,200 mAh in some regions), which supports 45W wired, 30W wireless, 10W reverse wired, and 5W reverse wireless charging. The smartphone also supports bypass charging. Other highlights of the Infinix GT 30 Pro include stereo speakers, customizable shoulder triggers, IP64 rating, and 120FPS gaming support in BGMI. We'll begin our Infinix GT 30 Pro review soon. In the meantime, you can read our first impressions of the GT 30 Pro here.
