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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I was quoted £240 for my daughter's birthday cake so DIY-ed it for a fraction of the cost with M&S and Temu buys
A MUM who was quoted a staggering £240 to make a 4th birthday cake for her daughter has been praised after showing how she did it herself for just £55. Pamela explained that she wanted a Trolls-themed cake to mark her little girl Mila turning four, so got a quote from a professional baker near her. 3 Pamela took to TikTok to share how she turned these M&S cakes into a Trolls-themed masterpiece Credit: TikTok / @rarapammy 3 The cake cost her just £55, while she'd been quoted £240 by a professional cake maker Credit: TikTok / @rarapammy 3 Others said the cake probably tasted better being from M&S than it would if a pro had made it Credit: Getty But when it came back at £240, she decided to try and DIY it. And the results were better than she could have ever imagined, as she She used three cakes from Marks & Spencer to create the tiered design - the Under the Rainbow cake, the Rainbow layer cake and a Vanilla sprinkle gift cake. She then stacked them on top of each other - with the rainbow-striped cake at the bottom, followed by the rainbow layer cake and topped off with the gift cake. Read more Mum Hack stories Pamela placed the finished cake on a pink board from Amazon, and added loads of Trolls decorations to complete it. She added Trolls figurines from Temu, and used a gorgeous cake topper she'd had made from Etsy, which featured some of the film's famous characters and 'Mila, 4' on it. "Oops I did it again! Thank you Marks and Spencer, I didn't have to pay £240 for the cake I was quoted," she captioned the TikTok snaps. The comments section was immediately filled with people saying how impressed they were by Pamela's skills, and bombarding her with questions about her creation. Most read in Fabulous "How much did it come to?" one asked. With Pamela replying: "£40ish for the cakes and about £15 for all the Trolls bits!" The simple chocolate cake recipe using only TWO ingredients - it's sweet and you won't even need to put it in the oven "Did you have to put anything in the cakes to support them?" another questioned. "No - I didn't - I literally just piled them on top of each other - next time I think I will, it would be really simple to do!" "LOVE THIS SUPERMUM!!" one wrote. "This issss soo smart!!" another raved. "Wow, this is a GAME changer! So impressive!" a third insisted. "Omg that's amazing, well done you!" someone else said. Time-saving mum hacks Morning Routine Nighttime Preparation: Set out clothes for yourself and the kids, pack lunches, and organise backpacks before bed. Effortless Breakfasts: Keep simple, healthy breakfast options on hand, such as overnight oats, smoothie packs, or pre-made breakfast burritos. Meal Planning Weekly Meal Prep: Dedicate time each week to plan your meals to eliminate daily decision-making. Bulk Cooking: Prepare larger quantities and freeze portions for future use. Hands-Off Cooking: Make use of slow cookers or Instant Pots for easy, unattended meal prep. Ready-to-Use Veggies: Purchase pre-chopped vegetables or chop them all at once to save time during the week. Household Chores Daily Laundry: Do a load of laundry every day to prevent a buildup of dirty clothes. Continuous Cleaning: Encourage kids to clean up after themselves and perform small cleaning tasks throughout the day. Efficient Multitasking: Fold laundry while watching TV or listen to audiobooks/podcasts while cleaning. Organisation Family Command Centre: Set up a central hub with a calendar, to-do lists, and important documents. Daily Decluttering: Spend a few minutes each day decluttering to maintain an organised home. Organised Storage: Use bins and baskets to keep items neat and easy to locate. Kid Management Prepared Activity Bags: Have bags packed with essentials for various activities (e.g., swimming, sports). Routine Visuals: Implement visual charts to help kids follow their routines independently. Task Delegation: Assign age-appropriate chores to children to foster responsibility and reduce your workload. "Babe I literally do this every birthday and my kids think I'm a literal genius to top it all off!" another added. "Wicked idea & it looks good!" someone else said. "Everything from M&S tastes nice too," another added. "It looks AMAZING! Well done!" someone else commented. While others insisted that Pamela's cake probably tastes better than professional ones too. "Cakes made by bakers are horrible," one said. "I've always paid a fortune for them and they are dry and they use cheap quality ingredients. This is a GAME changer! Impressed TikTok commenter "I go to M&S for all my kids cakes now.. they 100% taste nice than any baker!" "Bet it tasted lovely too, I find most cake makers cakes actually don't taste as nice as they look," another said. With a "wedding/celebration cake baker" weighing in: "I make sure all my cakes taste good and use real ingredients. "I've seen and tasted some shocking cakes, faux ingredients and it devalues our skills which is what you pay for. "I've also stacked an M&S cake due to budget constraints." Reflecting on her savvy hack, Pamela told Fabulous Online: "Honestly, if I can do it, anyone can! "I love finding easy solutions for busy working mums that don't cost a fortune."
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I was quoted £240 for my daughter's birthday cake so DIY-ed it for a fraction of the cost with M&S and Temu buys
She also got an adorable cake topper from Temu to personalise the creation CAKE MAKE I was quoted £240 for my daughter's birthday cake so DIY-ed it for a fraction of the cost with M&S and Temu buys Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUM who was quoted a staggering £240 to make a 4th birthday cake for her daughter has been praised after showing how she did it herself for just £55. Pamela explained that she wanted a Trolls-themed cake to mark her little girl Mila turning four, so got a quote from a professional baker near her. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Pamela took to TikTok to share how she turned these M&S cakes into a Trolls-themed masterpiece Credit: TikTok / @rarapammy 3 The cake cost her just £55, while she'd been quoted £240 by a professional cake maker Credit: TikTok / @rarapammy 3 Others said the cake probably tasted better being from M&S than it would if a pro had made it Credit: Getty But when it came back at £240, she decided to try and DIY it. And the results were better than she could have ever imagined, as she took to TikTok to share the finished cake. She used three cakes from Marks & Spencer to create the tiered design - the Under the Rainbow cake, the Rainbow layer cake and a Vanilla sprinkle gift cake. She then stacked them on top of each other - with the rainbow-striped cake at the bottom, followed by the rainbow layer cake and topped off with the gift cake. Pamela placed the finished cake on a pink board from Amazon, and added loads of Trolls decorations to complete it. She added Trolls figurines from Temu, and used a gorgeous cake topper she'd had made from Etsy, which featured some of the film's famous characters and 'Mila, 4' on it. "Oops I did it again! Thank you Marks and Spencer, I didn't have to pay £240 for the cake I was quoted," she captioned the TikTok snaps. The comments section was immediately filled with people saying how impressed they were by Pamela's skills, and bombarding her with questions about her creation. "How much did it come to?" one asked. With Pamela replying: "£40ish for the cakes and about £15 for all the Trolls bits!" The simple chocolate cake recipe using only TWO ingredients - it's sweet and you won't even need to put it in the oven "Did you have to put anything in the cakes to support them?" another questioned. "No - I didn't - I literally just piled them on top of each other - next time I think I will, it would be really simple to do!" "LOVE THIS SUPERMUM!!" one wrote. "This issss soo smart!!" another raved. "Wow, this is a GAME changer! So impressive!" a third insisted. "Omg that's amazing, well done you!" someone else said. Time-saving mum hacks Morning Routine Nighttime Preparation: Set out clothes for yourself and the kids, pack lunches, and organise backpacks before bed. Effortless Breakfasts: Keep simple, healthy breakfast options on hand, such as overnight oats, smoothie packs, or pre-made breakfast burritos. Meal Planning Weekly Meal Prep: Dedicate time each week to plan your meals to eliminate daily decision-making. Bulk Cooking: Prepare larger quantities and freeze portions for future use. Hands-Off Cooking: Make use of slow cookers or Instant Pots for easy, unattended meal prep. Ready-to-Use Veggies: Purchase pre-chopped vegetables or chop them all at once to save time during the week. Household Chores Daily Laundry: Do a load of laundry every day to prevent a buildup of dirty clothes. Continuous Cleaning: Encourage kids to clean up after themselves and perform small cleaning tasks throughout the day. Efficient Multitasking: Fold laundry while watching TV or listen to audiobooks/podcasts while cleaning. Organisation Family Command Centre: Set up a central hub with a calendar, to-do lists, and important documents. Daily Decluttering: Spend a few minutes each day decluttering to maintain an organised home. Organised Storage: Use bins and baskets to keep items neat and easy to locate. Kid Management Prepared Activity Bags: Have bags packed with essentials for various activities (e.g., swimming, sports). Routine Visuals: Implement visual charts to help kids follow their routines independently. Task Delegation: Assign age-appropriate chores to children to foster responsibility and reduce your workload. "Babe I literally do this every birthday and my kids think I'm a literal genius to top it all off!" another added. "Wicked idea & it looks good!" someone else said. "Everything from M&S tastes nice too," another added. "It looks AMAZING! Well done!" someone else commented. While others insisted that Pamela's cake probably tastes better than professional ones too. "Cakes made by bakers are horrible," one said. "I've always paid a fortune for them and they are dry and they use cheap quality ingredients. This is a GAME changer! Impressed TikTok commenter "I go to M&S for all my kids cakes now.. they 100% taste nice than any baker!" "Bet it tasted lovely too, I find most cake makers cakes actually don't taste as nice as they look," another said. With a "wedding/celebration cake baker" weighing in: "I make sure all my cakes taste good and use real ingredients. "I've seen and tasted some shocking cakes, faux ingredients and it devalues our skills which is what you pay for. "I've also stacked an M&S cake due to budget constraints." Reflecting on her savvy hack, Pamela told Fabulous Online: "Honestly, if I can do it, anyone can! "I love finding easy solutions for busy working mums that don't cost a fortune."
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
I was quoted £240 for my daughter's birthday cake so DIY-ed it for a fraction of the cost with M&S and Temu buys
A MUM who was quoted a staggering £240 to make a 4th birthday cake for her daughter has been praised after showing how she did it herself for just £55. Pamela explained that she wanted a Trolls-themed cake to mark her little girl Mila turning four, so got a quote from a professional baker near her. 3 3 3 But when it came back at £240, she decided to try and DIY it. And the results were better than she could have ever imagined, as she took to TikTok to share the finished cake. She used three cakes from Marks & Spencer to create the tiered design - the Under the Rainbow cake, the Rainbow layer cake and a Vanilla sprinkle gift cake. She then stacked them on top of each other - with the rainbow-striped cake at the bottom, followed by the rainbow layer cake and topped off with the gift cake. Pamela placed the finished cake on a pink board from Amazon, and added loads of Trolls decorations to complete it. She added Trolls figurines from Temu, and used a gorgeous cake topper she'd had made from Etsy, which featured some of the film's famous characters and 'Mila, 4' on it. "Oops I did it again! Thank you Marks and Spencer, I didn't have to pay £240 for the cake I was quoted," she captioned the TikTok snaps. The comments section was immediately filled with people saying how impressed they were by Pamela's skills, and bombarding her with questions about her creation. "How much did it come to?" one asked. With Pamela replying: " £40ish for the cakes and about £15 for all the Trolls bits!" The simple chocolate cake recipe using only TWO ingredients - it's sweet and you won't even need to put it in the oven "Did you have to put anything in the cakes to support them?" another questioned. "No - I didn't - I literally just piled them on top of each other - next time I think I will, it would be really simple to do!" "LOVE THIS SUPERMUM!!" one wrote. "This issss soo smart!!" another raved. "Wow, this is a GAME changer! So impressive!" a third insisted. "Omg that's amazing, well done you!" someone else said. Time-saving mum hacks Morning Routine Nighttime Preparation: Set out clothes for yourself and the kids, pack lunches, and organise backpacks before bed. Effortless Breakfasts: Keep simple, healthy breakfast options on hand, such as overnight oats, smoothie packs, or pre-made breakfast burritos. Meal Planning Weekly Meal Prep: Dedicate time each week to plan your meals to eliminate daily decision-making. Bulk Cooking: Prepare larger quantities and freeze portions for future use. Hands-Off Cooking: Make use of slow cookers or Instant Pots for easy, unattended meal prep. Ready-to-Use Veggies: Purchase pre-chopped vegetables or chop them all at once to save time during the week. Household Chores Daily Laundry: Do a load of laundry every day to prevent a buildup of dirty clothes. Continuous Cleaning: Encourage kids to clean up after themselves and perform small cleaning tasks throughout the day. Efficient Multitasking: Fold laundry while watching TV or listen to audiobooks/podcasts while cleaning. Organisation Family Command Centre: Set up a central hub with a calendar, to-do lists, and important documents. Daily Decluttering: Spend a few minutes each day decluttering to maintain an organised home. Organised Storage: Use bins and baskets to keep items neat and easy to locate. Kid Management Prepared Activity Bags: Have bags packed with essentials for various activities (e.g., swimming, sports). Routine Visuals: Implement visual charts to help kids follow their routines independently. Task Delegation: Assign age-appropriate chores to children to foster responsibility and reduce your workload. "Babe I literally do this every birthday and my kids think I'm a literal genius to top it all off!" another added. "Wicked idea & it looks good!" someone else said. "Everything from M&S tastes nice too," another added. "It looks AMAZING! Well done!" someone else commented. While others insisted that Pamela's cake probably tastes better than professional ones too. "Cakes made by bakers are horrible," one said. "I've always paid a fortune for them and they are dry and they use cheap quality ingredients. "I go to M&S for all my kids cakes now.. they 100% taste nice than any baker!" "Bet it tasted lovely too, I find most cake makers cakes actually don't taste as nice as they look," another said. With a "wedding/celebration cake baker" weighing in: "I make sure all my cakes taste good and use real ingredients. "I've seen and tasted some shocking cakes, faux ingredients and it devalues our skills which is what you pay for. "I've also stacked an M&S cake due to budget constraints."
Tatler Asia
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
From Barbie to Labubu: a history of iconic collectable dolls that shaped generations
2. Raggedy Ann Above Raggedy Ann (Photo: Prisencolinensinainciusol / Wikimedia Commons) Created by Johnny Gruelle, Raggedy Ann was less about fashion and more about values. Barbie wasn't the first feminist doll icon, after all. Raggedy Ann promoted kindness, loyalty and resilience. She debuted in 1915 and came with her own series of wholesome, sometimes gently preachy books. Her popularity endured for nearly a century thanks to her unthreatening design and 'let's talk about our feelings' energy. While they don't command toy shelves anymore, Raggedy Ann's impact is still hand-stitched into the fabric of American nostalgia. 3. Barbie (1959) Above Barbie is probably the most famous of all iconic collectable dolls. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Barbie has been a teenage fashion model, a surgeon, an astronaut and President. She's worn plastic heels and cultural expectations in equal measure. Since 1959, she's embodied both empowerment and controversy—a dream girl and a feminist battlefield in six-inch platforms. She's still selling faster than you can say 'Dreamhouse', thanks to that Greta Gerwig film. 4. Trolls (1959) Above Trolls (Photo: Meg Jenson / Unsplash) Originally carved by a Danish woodcutter as a lucky charm, Troll dolls exploded into global fame in the 1960s and again in the '90s. They had a kind of kitschy renaissance with neon hair and jewel belly buttons. Equal parts adorable and creepy, these stubby-limbed creatures captured hearts with their chaotic charm and 'so-ugly-it's-cute' energy. Today, they're back with a glitter-soaked vengeance thanks to DreamWorks' musical franchise, but vintage collectors still seek the classic, beady-eyed originals with hair like a windstorm in Ibiza. 5. Blythe Dolls (1972) Above Blythe Dolls (Photo: Kathy B / Wikimedia Commons) Launched in 1972 and relaunched in the 2000s, Blythe dolls were initially considered too weird. They have oversized heads, colour-changing eyes and an eerie stare, but the art and fashion world fell hard for these iconic collectable dolls. These days, they're styled like miniature Vogue editorials and sold for thousands. Think of them as the Anna Wintour of dolls—intimidating but iconic. 6. Cabbage Patch Kids (1982) Before there were TikTok drops and sneaker raffles, there were toy store stampedes for Cabbage Patch Kids. Debuting in the early 1980s with their soft cloth bodies, pudgy faces and adoption certificates, these iconic collectable dolls ignited an unmatched consumer craze. Every child wanted their own oddly adorable baby with a unique name and birth story. Part wholesome, part headline-making mania, Cabbage Patch Kids weren't just a toy; they were a social phenomenon. 7. American Girl Dolls (1986) These 18-inch iconic collectable dolls brought context to the playroom. With detailed historical backstories and accessory sets that cost more than your rent, American Girl Dolls taught kids about abolition, immigration, war and suffrage, one embroidered bonnet at a time. They're now as beloved by grown women on eBay as they once were by nine-year-olds in prairie dresses. 8. Bratz (2001) Bratz dolls burst onto the scene in the early 2000s like a glitter bomb with attitude—huge heads, heavy makeup and a wardrobe straight off a Y2K music video. They were the antithesis of Barbie: unapologetically edgy, ethnically diverse and dressed for the club at age 13. Bratz threw traditional beauty out the window and replaced it with street style and smudged eyeliner. Though these iconic collectable dolls were accused of being 'bad influences', they're now embraced by fashion kids and drag queens alike. 9. Sonny Angel (2005) If Kewpie had a trendy Gen Z nibling, it'd be Sonny Angel. These tiny, wide-eyed baby boys wear nothing but elaborate headgear: strawberries, hamburgers, snowmen—you name it. Designed in Japan by Toru Soeya, they were made to 'bring healing' and quickly became surprise must-haves. Sonny Angels are now a collectable phenomenon and a favourite among aesthetic girlies who like their serotonin in miniature form. 10. Monster High (2010) If Bratz were the rebel teens of the doll world, Monster High was their gothic, undead cousin who listened to My Chemical Romance and drank iced lattes in a haunted cafeteria. Launched in 2010, Monster High reimagined the children of classic monsters—Draculaura, Frankie Stein and Clawdeen Wolf—as stylish, self-aware high schoolers navigating teen life with fangs, bolts and killer heels. Every doll had a backstory, a punny name and a look that was equal parts horror movie and haute couture. It was the first mainstream doll line to centre freakiness as fabulousness—and kids ate it up. 11. Noodoll (2009) Born in London with Taiwanese roots, Noodolls are kawaii-style plushies with names like Ricecarrot and Ricemonster. They're the therapy plushies of the design world. Now regaining momentum after the Labubu brouhaha, Noodolls are a soft power staple for millennials who grew up and now need something soft to cry into at their WFH desk. 12. Labubu (2015) Part goblin, part woodland spirit, Labubu was created by Hong Kong-based artist Kasing Lung and produced by POP MART. With snaggle teeth, devilish eyes and twisted whimsy, Labubu dolls look like they've crawled out of a haunted Lisa Frank sketchbook, and Gen Z is obsessed. Ultra-coveted and often sold out, these iconic collectable dolls have become part of the new wave of 'designer toys' that blur the line between doll and fine art. See more: The rise of Labubu: Why are people obsessed with this plush toy accessory?
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Part of UTA TRAX Red Line closes for maintenance work
SALT LAKE CITY () — Passengers taking the UTA TRAX Red Line this summer should expect to see significant delays as maintenance work begins between downtown Salt Lake and the University of Utah. Starting today, May 24, there were will be no Red Line service between Courthouse and University Medical Center stations, with the closure lasting through August 17. The work is part of UTA's TRAX Forward program to improve the TRAX system throughout the valley. During the closure, all Red Line trains will reroute at Courthouse Station onto the Blue Line to go to Salt Lake Central Station. There will be temporary service on the Red Line July 3-5 for events at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Extra buses will be used during the closure to service areas within the closure. If you plan on taking a bus, UTA advises passengers to transfer at Gallivan Plaza Station for either Route 1, Route 2, or Route 4. UTA advises passengers and residents of delays of up to 45 minutes with construction happening 24/7 during the closure. Work being done includes replacing the interlocking systems, overhead wires, guard rails, and track connections. Here is a full list of stations affected by the Red Line closure: Courthouse Library Trolley 900 East Stadium University South Campus Fort Douglas University Medical Center Regular service is expected to resume on Monday, August 18. 3-year-old girl run over, killed in Costco parking lot in southern Idaho 6 Utah cities ranked among the best 250 places to live in the U.S. — and Salt Lake didn't make the cut Part of UTA TRAX Red Line closes for maintenance work $1 movies at Regal Cinemas this summer: 'Trolls,' 'Sonic the Hedgehog,' more Trump's ban on Harvard foreign students may come at a hefty price to the economy Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
