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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The 3 beach hacks every mum needs this summer & how to keep your belongings safe when heading into the pool
SUMMER is officially here, and for mums, that often means navigating the beautiful chaos of beach days - juggling bags, snacks, sun cream, and eager little ones ready to splash. While a day by the sea is pure joy, keeping essentials safe and hassle-free can be a real challenge, especially when you're trying to take a refreshing dip. 3 3 But one brilliant mum has shared some game-changing beach hacks that every parent needs this summer. Ollie, known as @ on TikTok, recently went viral with a video simply captioned: "Beach hacks every mum needs this summer!" She kicks off her genius tips by tackling that universal parent struggle: applying sun cream to a child's face without it stinging their eyes. Her solution? Give your child two spoons and have them cover their eyes with them while you spray on the sun cream. Simple, yet incredibly effective - no more tears from stinging eyes. Next, Ollie revealed a clever trick for securing your belongings. Tired of sandals going astray? She demonstrated how to use a plastic cable tie, looping it through her flip-flops and then securely fastening them to the sunbed. She applied the same smart thinking to her sunglasses, placing them safely in their case before using another cable tie to attach the case firmly to the back of the sunbed. The video has gained 206.1k views and 19 comments after two days of being shared. One wrote: 'Awesome summer hacks for the pool.' Stacey Solomon shows off hack she swears by to make packing for holiday much easier - & you can nab it from Ikea for £6 Airport costs If you're planning to drop someone off at a UK airport this summer, prepare for a shock. New research from the RAC reveals that airport drop-off charges have surged by up to 33% in the past year, with over half of UK airports either raising or introducing these fees. This stands in stark contrast to most major EU airports, where dropping off passengers close to the terminal remains completely free. Since last summer, eleven out of 20 UK airports analysed by the RAC have increased their "kiss and fly" charges - the fees levied for the most convenient drop-off spots. 3 For instance, Belfast City, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Heathrow, Liverpool John Lennon, Newcastle, and Southampton all saw their fees jump by £1. Leeds Bradford and Glasgow added 50p to their charges. The changes aren't just about increases either; some airports have introduced new fees entirely. Cardiff, which previously had no charge, now levies a £3 fee, while Luton, which had no "kiss and fly" area last summer due to a car park fire, now charges £5. London City remains the sole UK airport in the analysis that still offers free drop-offs directly outside its terminal. While prices were frozen at Aberdeen, Belfast International, Bournemouth, East Midlands, Manchester, and Stansted, the overall trend paints a clear picture. The RAC's findings highlight a significant difference compared to Europe, where eight of the 10 busiest EU airports, including major hubs like Paris Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt, and Madrid, charge nothing for drop-offs. This means a quick goodbye at many UK airports now comes with a much higher price tag. Holiday packing tips Jemma Solomon, aka The Label Lady has got 5 packing tips to help you get organised for your next holiday. 1. Write a list Think about all the essentials you need to take with you; suncream, medicine, a few games for the kids, beach towels, and write everything in one list, which you can tick off as you add it to your suitcase. Or for complete ease, try Google's AI app - Gemini - which will create a list for you and help you not over pack. 2. Involve your kids Jemma said: 'My girls are getting older, they're 11 and nine, and they enjoy helping to pack. So I send them a list, and say 'this is what you need' and they follow the list. 'And then I give them a rucksack each - and say to them 'you can have whatever you want in there as long as it's not liquid', and they can take that on the plane. And that's their 'home away from home' items.' 3. Try a hack or two She said: "I think they all work, but for different reasons - and you've just got to pick the right one for your trip. "Rolling your clothes is really good to stop your clothes from getting creases. And if you're trying to get a lot of items into your case, it's a space saver. 'Packing cubes are great - for example, I'm going on holiday with my three kids and we're all using the same suitcase for our clothes. "These handy compartments let you separate your clothes, toiletries and tech into designated cubes, maximising luggage space by keeping your items compressed and neatly stacked. "I love taking them abroad with the family and it means my kids can easily take charge of their own items once we've arrived." 4. Decant beauty products Do you really need to take full-size bottles of shampoo and conditioner with you? The beauty industry has evolved so much, you can now buy shampoo bars or sheets - which are much lighter and smaller. Or, if you'll be popping to the shops when you're abroad, consider buying some items when you arrive. 5. Get organised before you come home Jemma said: 'When you repack on holiday [before coming home], the trick is to separate clean from dirty clothes. 'Also pack it in some form of order - so lights, darks, colours for items that need washing, or if you wash your clothes by person in the household, piles for each person. "Then you can put it straight into the washing machine. Do it straight away, don't leave it."
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mother reveals genius sun protection hack everyone should use this summer
A mother has revealed her 'perfect' hack to ensuring children - and adults - are well-protected from the sun at the beach this summer. Alina Zaytseva, from Florida, US, is a content creator on TikTok who regularly shares 'mom' tips and tricks with her 69,000 followers, ranging from baking, to crafts, to DIY home improvements. In a recent video, uploaded to her TikTok page @alimomlife, she demonstrated four tried-and-tested hacks to guarantee a hassle-free experience at the beach on hot days. To avoid stubborn sand on feet whilst leaving the beach, Alina suggested generously sprinkling the interior of a sock with talcum powder, before tying a knot at the end to keep the product inside. She proceeded to use the coated sock to effectively dust off the sand from her feet in a matter of seconds. Alternatively, the mother brandished a plastic carrier bag and carried it to the sea, where she filled it with seawater to pour onto her feet to remove the sand, before quickly slipping into slider sandals. Her third hack involves protecting the charging port on her smartphone from water and sand by sticking a band-aid plaster across the bottom to seal the open space. Finally, Alina suggested using an everyday tool many will have in their make-up bags to help cover each area of the body in suncream: a thick blusher brush. The mother demonstrated the hack on her toddler - an age group known to be wriggly and restless when having SPF applied - who barely made a fuss as she massaged the product on his face, the back of his neck and ears using the brush. Impressed viewers flocked flocked to the comments to praise each technique, though it appeared the make-up brush hack proved to be a hit. One person wrote, 'Perfect,' while another said, 'So easy to put it on this way,' as a third added, 'Amazing tips for summer time.' It comes an one mother shared her 'best' method for keeping fine jewellery tangle-free whilst on holiday. Impressed viewers flocked flocked to the comments to praise each hack, though it appeared the make-up brush hack proved to be a hit Sana, from New York, demonstrated on TikTok how she used a plastic straw to prevent her necklace tangling. The mother simply threaded one end of the necklace through the straw, before fastening it to the clasp and inserting the tube seamlessly into her jewellery bag. In another clip, Sana shared a second useful tip in keeping pairs of earrings together in luggage, perfect for holidaymakers who are short on either space or extra jewellery boxes or bags. Using a regular cotton pad, she pierced the pad with the earring, before turning it over and fastening the back of the earring on the reverse side.
