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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Irish Examiner
Saturday with Stacey Solomon: Joe's roast potatoes are always a crowd pleaser
05.30 I'm an early riser. I get up at around 5 or 6 o'clock. The first thing I do is feed our dogs, Peanut and Teddy, and take them on their walk. Then it's letting the chickens and ducks out, plus watering the plants and vegetables in the garden. I'll have breakfast — I can't wait for brunch as I'm starving as soon as I get up! I'll eat anything I can get my hands on. That's usually porridge, eggs, or toast. After that, the kids are up and getting them ready for the day begins. 08.00 I exercise on a Saturday before we start taking kids to their clubs. I always drag myself into doing it but feel so much better when I'm done. Saturday is club day for the kids, so, like lots of parents, me and my husband Joe are pretty much taxi drivers for our kids and their hobbies. Our youngest son Rex has tennis, our daughters Rose and Belle have dance, and my 13-year-old Leighton has football. 12.00 I'll usually have lunch between 12 and 1 o'clock and I genuinely love a salad so whatever I've got in the fridge goes into it with some kind of protein like chicken, fish, or prawns. 13.30 Stacey Solomon. Picture: Ulla Nyeman for Primark By the time we get everyone back from their clubs, it's time to get the kids their lunch. I usually make a 'mouldy veg soup' which is tastier than it sounds. It's basically all the veggies at the bottom of the fridge which need to be eaten before the week ahead. I put it all in a pot with a bit of stock and make a big batch of it for everyone. 14.30 If the weather's good, we love being out in the garden all day. That could be making a fire together, going on the zip line, fishing in the duck pond or chopping wood for the fire. We just try to be outdoors the whole day. I absolutely love being in the garden — we're growing loads of vegetables and now have a beehive at Pickle Cottage which I'm so excited about. I always spend my weekends low key but I also have a busy social life. I just bring my social life to the house — our house is always filled with friends and family coming over. We love eating at home and both me and Joe love cooking. All our family come to our house every single Sunday for a roast — Joe's roast potatoes are always a crowd pleaser — and we often host Friday night dinners at ours as well. 19.00 The little ones will go to bed at about 7 or 8 o'clock and that's when we try to have some downtime. Joe will go to the gym and I'll sit and watch Friends or something I've seen a thousand million times before. Rewatching a series like that just helps me to switch off. Then after the kids go to sleep, me and Joe will try to catch up on whatever we're watching together. At the moment, that's MobLand with Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren. It comes out every Sunday, but we watch a week behind on Saturdays because we're too tired to watch at the end of the weekend. 20.00 Stacey Solomon. Picture: Ulla Nyeman for Primark I don't go to many events — I'm a real home girl. There's maybe a handful of award ceremonies that might be on at the weekend, but if there's any opportunity to stay at home, I will. A lot of my work is filming up and down the country, so I love getting to have nights in with the family. I'm not a big drinker — I'm more likely to have tea on a Saturday night than wine. I'm not in my spontaneous era right now — our Saturdays are pretty much planned out for us with all the kids' activities. And, quite frankly, because we've got five kids, animals to care for and a garden to tend to, there's not much else we can fit in. I think when I'm retired and everyone's moved out, I'll see where the day takes me. 21.00 Before bed it's my beauty routine, then something to relax... that's usually reading a book, listening to a podcast or sleep stories which I love. Joe always laughs at me because I go to bed between the hours of 8 and 10 o'clock. 22.00 I really can't stay up past 10 o'clock... I just can't! So, by the time I've crawled into the bed that's it — I'm that person who is asleep within five seconds of their head hitting the pillow. Joe often says he'll be chatting away to me and two minutes later I'm snoring. I've got one of those rings that tells you how much you sleep. I get between seven and nine hours a night and I fall asleep within six to 10 minutes. I literally can't help but fall asleep. It's one of my biggest talents actually... Stacey Solomon is a TV presenter, author, mum of five and ambassador for Primark. The new Stacey Solomon kidswear collection is available in stores nationwide now. Read More Saturday with Leona Forde: We are spoiled rotten with the phenomenal writers we have here
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
Stacey Solomon's hair brand launches ‘incredible' new anti-frizz hair oil
Hair brand REHAB, of which Stacey Solomon is a long-time fan and business partner, has just launched a new collection for protecting your hair in summer – and it's already a hit with shoppers It's not just your skin that needs protecting from the sun in summer; your hair does too – and REHAB has launched a new travel-friendly hair oil that does exactly that, while also "stopping frizz", say shoppers. REHAB – which counts Stacey Solomon as not only a fan but a business partner too – has just launched its new Sunshine Spritz UV Protection Hair Oil, debuting with a 20% discount, taking it down from its usual price of £26 to £20.80. This oil features a blend of strand-smoothing oils but octocrylene to protect against UV rays, plus it comes in REHAB's trademark single-use capsules, which are perfect for travelling, enabling you to take as few or as many as you need. Sunshine Spritz Hair Oil may have only just launched but it has already racked up a high number of positive reviews from happy shoppers, with almost all of them five star ones. "As with every single other Rehab product I have purchased, this new oil is gorgeous," one loyal fan wrote. "Am currently using it now in 95 degree heat. Protecting my hair and stopping the frizz. I love it." "This was so amazing! My hair felt so soft and the smell of the oil is wonderful. I think its my favourite," another agreed. A third customer wrote how they though it was "probably the best frizzy relaxer [they've] used so far" and that it "smells great", although did explain how "the first time I used this I used it all over, but now I don't put it in my roots. It can make your hair look greasy." This is good advice to follow when using any hair oil, as most don't need to be applied over the whole length of the hair. As part of REHAB's new Sunshine Spritz range, there's also a product to protect another delicate part of your body from the sun: your lips. SPF Lip Oil, usually £16 but currently £12.80, has a glossy finish and contains SPF 15 to add shine while it shields. Shoppers can also save even more when they buy the two products together in the UV Hair Oil & SPF Lip Oil Bundle for £31.50 instead of the usual £42. If you prefer sun protection for your hair in a spray instead, Pantene has just launched its Pro-V Sunkiss Glow Hair Spray, £12, which contains ingredients to defend against UV, salt and chlorine – all things that can damage your hair – or your hair's colour – when on holiday. Similarly, Kérastase sells its Soleil Huile Sirene Treatment, currently on sale for £26.15, which is specially formulated for sun-exposed locks. Join our Shopping & Deals WhatsApp for the best bargains and fashion news WHATSAPP: Get the best deals and exclusive discount codes straight to your phone via our WhatsApp group. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. Some of these articles will contain affiliate links where we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from them. 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. If you're curious, you can read our .
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I'll not settle until I find it' cry cleaning fans as Zoflora releases brand new summer scent that ‘smells divine'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CLEANING fans are going wild for a brand-new Zolfora scent in time for summer - insisting that they "won't settle" until they find it in stores. Zoflora has an army of devoted cleaning fanatics who have cupboards full of their products. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Shoppers are rushing to pick up Zoflora's new Golden Sands scent Credit: ZOFLORA 2 It can be picked up in Home Bargains stores Credit: Getty The disinfectant giant is loved by top celebs including Mrs Hinch and Stacey Solomon. It is renowned for creating top cleaning products with gorgeous fragrances - and they're latest creation is no different. Shoppers have been rushing to get hold of the brand's new limited edition summer scent. The new Golden Sands fragrance has been described as a radiant, sun-kissed scent that fills homes with a gorgeous blend of sunshine and fruity tones. It has top notes of watermelon and apple, on a base of coconut and vanilla blossom, which Zoflora experts say is "perfect for summer". Some cleaning fanatics have said it smells "just like a holiday and summer by the sea in a bottle". While another gushed that the scent reminded them of the Algarve Beach in Portugal. However, the exciting brand-new addition can only be picked up in one store. It is exclusively available in store and online at Home Bargains, and shoppers have been rushing to their local branch to pick some up. Many have already taken to social media to express their excitement over the launch as they praised the "divine" scent. I tried Zoflora's new carpet cleaner - it works in just 30 seconds and leaves your home smelling super fresh (1) One person said: "OMG this sounds absolutely lush! Can't wait to get my hands on it!" Another added: "Aw, wow, this sounds gorgeous". Someone else wrote: "I want this in my life". A fourth posted: "Oh my gosh! Now this excites me! I'll not settle until I find it While a fifth chimed in: "Oh yes! This sounds amazing. Can't wait to try". And a user shared: "On the hunt for this one". It comes after Zoflora's 100-year-old cleaning product made a surprise return to shelves last year - and sent shoppers into a frenzy. Die-hard Zoflora users will remember one of their original scents Sweet Pea, which "smells like a summer in a bottle". Zoflora first created the floral fragrance over 100 years ago, and the nostalgic and comforting scent is beloved by life-long fans.
The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
‘I'll not settle until I find it' cry cleaning fans as Zoflora releases brand new summer scent that ‘smells divine'
CLEANING fans are going wild for a brand-new Zolfora scent in time for summer - insisting that they "won't settle" until they find it in stores. Zoflora has an army of devoted cleaning fanatics who have cupboards full of their products. 2 The disinfectant giant is loved by top celebs including Mrs Hinch and Stacey Solomon. It is renowned for creating top cleaning products with gorgeous fragrances - and they're latest creation is no different. Shoppers have been rushing to get hold of the brand's new limited edition summer scent. The new Golden Sands fragrance has been described as a radiant, sun-kissed scent that fills homes with a gorgeous blend of sunshine and fruity tones. It has top notes of watermelon and apple, on a base of coconut and vanilla blossom, which Zoflora experts say is "perfect for summer". Some cleaning fanatics have said it smells "just like a holiday and summer by the sea in a bottle". While another gushed that the scent reminded them of the Algarve Beach in Portugal. However, the exciting brand-new addition can only be picked up in one store. It is exclusively available in store and online at Home Bargains, and shoppers have been rushing to their local branch to pick some up. Many have already taken to social media to express their excitement over the launch as they praised the "divine" scent. I tried Zoflora's new carpet cleaner - it works in just 30 seconds and leaves your home smelling super fresh (1) One person said: "OMG this sounds absolutely lush! Can't wait to get my hands on it!" Another added: "Aw, wow, this sounds gorgeous". Someone else wrote: "I want this in my life". A fourth posted: "Oh my gosh! Now this excites me! I'll not settle until I find it While a fifth chimed in: "Oh yes! This sounds amazing. Can't wait to try". And a user shared: "On the hunt for this one". It comes after Zoflora's 100-year-old cleaning product made a surprise return to shelves last year - and sent shoppers into a frenzy. Die-hard Zoflora users will remember one of their original scents Sweet Pea, which "smells like a summer in a bottle". Zoflora first created the floral fragrance over 100 years ago, and the nostalgic and comforting scent is beloved by life-long fans. Cleaning hacks and tips Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro: How to clean your washing machine in a few easy steps Keep on top of cleaning your oven regularly Clean your shower to ensure it's always sparkling How to clean your microwave using cheap household items Here's how to get rid of that nasty limescale in your kettle You're cleaning your carpet all wrong - here's how to get it spotless again in no time Unblock a toilet without a plunger Clean your fabric or leather sofa in a few easy steps If you haven't cleaned your mattress in ages, here's how Steps to cleaning your dishwasher to leave it looking brand new This is how to clean mirrors and windows without streaking Keep your toilet clean in four easy steps Give your TV screen a once-over Did you know your Venetian, Roman, vertical, or roller blinds also need cleaning? Deep-clean your fridge in five simple steps
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I'll not settle until I find it' cry cleaning fans as Zoflora releases brand new summer scent that ‘smells divine'
CLEANING fans are going wild for a brand-new Zolfora scent in time for summer - insisting that they "won't settle" until they find it in stores. Zoflora has an army of devoted cleaning fanatics who have cupboards full of their products. Advertisement 2 Shoppers are rushing to pick up Zoflora's new Golden Sands scent Credit: ZOFLORA 2 It can be picked up in Home Bargains stores Credit: Getty The disinfectant giant is loved by top celebs including Mrs Hinch and Stacey Solomon. It is renowned for creating top cleaning products with gorgeous fragrances - and they're latest creation is no different. Shoppers have been rushing to get hold of the brand's new limited edition summer scent. The new Golden Sands fragrance has been described as a radiant, sun-kissed scent that fills homes with a gorgeous blend of sunshine and fruity tones. Advertisement It has top notes of watermelon and apple, on a base of coconut and vanilla blossom, which Zoflora experts say is "perfect for summer". Some cleaning fanatics have said it smells "just like a holiday and summer by the sea in a bottle". While another gushed that the scent reminded them of the Algarve Beach in Portugal. However, the exciting brand-new addition can only be picked up in one store. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous It is exclusively available in store and online at Home Bargains, and shoppers have been rushing to their local branch to pick some up. Many have already taken to social media to express their excitement over the launch as they praised the "divine" scent. I tried Zoflora's new carpet cleaner - it works in just 30 seconds and leaves your home smelling super fresh (1) One person said: "OMG this sounds absolutely lush! Can't wait to get my hands on it!" Another added: "Aw, wow, this sounds gorgeous". Advertisement Someone else wrote: "I want this in my life". A fourth posted: "Oh my gosh! Now this excites me! I'll not settle until I find it While a fifth chimed in: "Oh yes! This sounds amazing. Can't wait to try". Advertisement And a user shared: "On the hunt for this one". It comes after Zoflora's Read more on the Irish Sun Die-hard Zoflora users will remember one of their original scents Sweet Pea, which "smells like a summer in a bottle". Zoflora first created the floral fragrance over 100 years ago, and the nostalgic and comforting scent is beloved by life-long fans. Advertisement Cleaning hacks and tips Here are some tips to help you clean your home like a pro: How to clean your washing machine in a few easy steps Keep on top of cleaning your oven regularly Clean your shower to ensure it's always sparkling How to clean your microwave using cheap household items Here's how to get rid of that nasty limescale in your kettle You're cleaning your carpet all wrong - here's how to get it spotless again in no time Unblock a toilet without a plunger Clean your fabric or leather sofa in a few easy steps If you haven't Steps to cleaning your dishwasher to leave it looking brand new This is how to clean mirrors and windows without streaking Keep your toilet clean in four easy steps Give your TV screen a once-over Did you know your Venetian, Roman, vertical, or roller blinds also need cleaning? Deep-clean your fridge in five simple steps
