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Daily Mail
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Savvy shopper reveals little-known hack to reduce Shein shipping times by WEEKS
A savvy woman has uncovered a game-changing hack on Shein that could save shoppers weeks of waiting for their next summer order. Natalie Southern, from the UK, took to TikTok to spill the tea on her latest discovery, and one said she 'saved their life'. The content creator revealed the little-known secret behind Shein's quickship feature, calling it a 'life hack for the girlies.' Taking to her TikTok, Natalie claimed that she found the 'Shein secret of the century', in the now viral clip, which racked up over 197,000 views. She said: 'Please tell me I'm not the only one who had just released this on Shein - quickship, who knew that if you wanted your goods from Shein there was a section where you could order from quickship.' Explaining the feature, she added: 'Your goods come in a number of days rather than a number of weeks.' Shocked by her discovery the content creator, who has over 3,000 followers, added: 'I didn't.' According to Natalie, the trick lies in the search bar under the quickship option, which only shows items that are ready to ship from local warehouses. The best part of the feature is that it ensures items are delivered to the customer's door in as little as three to five working days. Shoppers will find a variety of items available under quickship, including clearance deals, with clothes that have been reduced by up to 70 percent. Hundreds of fellow Shein fans flooded the comment section and thanked Natalie for the tip, with some admitting they'd been put off by long delivery times in the past. One person said: 'I didn't know this!' To which Natalie replied: 'Me either Stephanie!' Another added: 'You have saved my life.' Someone else said: 'Literally about to make an order! Thank you. I had no clue this was a thing.' A fourth added: 'I wasn't aware of this feature. However, once you press complete it gives you an option 'quick ship/ urgent ship'.' Someone else claimed: 'It's when someone in the country has ordered it and returned it. Instead of sending [it] back to China or wherever, they keep it in the UK for someone else.' It comes after Shein faced backlash after it was revealed factory workers making clothing are toiling through 75-hour weeks and earning less than 1p per garment. Although the fashion giant's bargains, such as dresses for under a fiver, often prove irresistible to Western shoppers, they may think twice after seeing the labour conditions for workers in Guangzhou. The city in south China is home to more than 5,000 factories - many of which supply to the fast fashion retailer - where labourers are paid as little as 12 yen an hour, the equivalent of 6p. According to a BBC report, staff routinely work in excess of 12 hours a day, seven days a week, in contravention of labour laws, and leave the textile hubs as late as 10pm and beyond. One woman interviewed said some 80 per cent of the labourers in the area work for Shein, which last year identified two cases of child labour in its supply chain. Scrutiny over the company has been growing as it nears a £50billion market debut on the London Stock Exchange. It made a £1.5billion profit last year but its ultra-cheap prices – including £5 dresses – have raised eyebrows. After previous criticism for mistreating workers, Shein has insisted checks on factories have increased and that it takes action against dodgy suppliers. In a recent sustainability report, it said there were two instances of child labour last year. Viewers took to the comment section to share their thoughts on the hack - and to thank Natalie for sharing it However, it's clear that it hasn't stopped shoppers from adding countless £3 bodysuits and £7 mini-skirts to their baskets. In an interview with the national broadcaster, one worker revealed that they get paid around 2 yen - less than one pence - per garment. 'It depends on how difficult the item is,' she explained. 'Something simple like a T-Shirt is one to two yen per piece and I can make around a dozen in an hour. 'We earn so little. How is that enough? The cost of living is now so high.' Thousands of labourers commute into the city's textile hub - dubbed 'Shein village' - where they can pick up jobs advertised on a bulletin board, along with a clothing item exhibiting the stitching expected of them. While it appears the fast-fashion giant isn't the only one buying from the factories, it's clear it's a powerful presence that much of the workforce supplies to. One of the women the BBC spoke with had been working for Shein since they started - and says they will get 'stronger and better'. And it's clear that many who work in the city are more than used to the loaded work schedule. 'This is what we Chinese need to sacrifice for our country's development,' one labourer expressed, remarking on the culture of long hours and minimal days off. 'If there are 31 days in a month, I will work 31 days,' another added. Workers are used to eating their lunch amid a twenty minute break, and the BBC said you could even see people offering haircuts while others tucked in. Industrious work ethics are routine in Guangzhou, but, speaking to the outlet, David Hatchfeld of consumer group Public Eye said Shein is 'opaque' when it comes to transparency of working conditions in its supply chain. 'It's not unusual but it's clear that it's illegal and it violates basic human rights,' he said of the long hours. It's an extreme form of exploitation that happens. It needs to be visible.' FEMAIL has reached out to Shein for comment, but the retailer told the BBC that it is 'committed to ensuring the fair and dignified treatment of all workers within its supply chain'. It also said it's 'investing tens of millions of dollars in strengthening governance and compliance' and was 'striving to set the highest standards for pay.' Social media is rife with videos of workers busying away at sewing machines before packaging an item into Shein's recognisable plastic bag, branded with the logo. Workers can be seen busying away at the stations, dozens of packages piled up beside them.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
People Are Sharing The "Life Hacks" That Actually Worked For Them, And Some Of These Are Pretty Genius
Sometimes the littlest things can make your daily routine *so* much easier. Reddit user ActuallyInFamous recently asked, "What is a life hack that actually has worked for you?" Here are the most helpful responses everyone should try at least once: 1."Not looking at my clock, watch, phone, or anything when I'm going to bed. Even as much as I want to, when I can't fall asleep, I resist. Seeing what time it is and panicking about it helps no one. Works like a charm for my sleep." —u/spect3r 2."Be nice first — until they give you a reason not to be nice." —u/Rich_Associate_1525 3."If it's on your mind, handle it right away. Don't lie in bed thinking, 'Aw man, I should have done so and so or this and that.' This goes for the dishes, eating cake, and taking your dream vacation. If at all possible, try to have fewer 'what-ifs' in life." —u/Artistic-Fee-9938 4."Having a place for the important things and putting them there when I am through with them." —u/Legal-Ad8308 5."No more than two lights on per person. No lights on as long as the sun is up and out." —u/Straight_Physics_894 6."Folding matching sheets, duvet cover, and pillow cases inside a pillow case, after washing them. Then I don't have to hunt for all the bits of the matching sets when I change the bedding." —u/Relative_Dimensions 7."I keep a running Microsoft Word document for all work notes. Today's are on top. Super easy to refer back to. I start a new file about once a year." —u/celebrate6393 8."If you can do it in two minutes, do it now." —u/Own-Reflection-8182 9."The sugar craving is the same craving for water, somewhat. If you're having a sweet tooth, try a glass of water; odds are you are dehydrated." —u/OllieOllieOakTree 10."Before leaving a table at a restaurant, a hotel room, your plane seat, the backseat of an Uber, etc., take an extra moment to turn around and look at where you were. You'd be surprised at what you forgot to take with you." —u/Trixareforkidsok 11."Clean the kitchen and wash dishes while I'm cooking. It is frustrating trying to clean a dirty kitchen after you've eaten. You're full, tired, and don't want to do anything. It's better to clean as you cook." —u/GrandpubaAlmighty 12."Wearing a goofy grin on my face whenever I can. It turns out to be a great mood brightener. That being said, 'don't put it down, put it away' is absolutely brilliant." —u/StressCanBeGood 13."I fold the laundry as I take it out of the dryer. I'm more likely to put it away right away as opposed to living out of the basket of unfolded laundry." —u/YuhMothaWasAHamsta 14."No eating in my room. The dishes end up staying there until they're well past disgusting." —u/DazB1ane 15."I used to snooze a lot, and then I decided I would start getting up immediately after the clock goes off, not read my phone or anything, just get up. I get more sleep and I have more energy throughout the day." —u/Delicious-Click9254 16."Putting the sun visors down and against the windshield will actually help defog/defrost it faster." —u/Bitter-Researcher389 17."Getting the breakfast table ready the night before so I have a little more time in the morning, and just have to add the things that could spoil. I would do this right after dinner, and it always made me happy in the morning when I had to take my daughter to school and had a lot to do. I even had a tray with all the items that didn't need to be kept in the fridge, so I'd just have to take it out of the kitchen closet, plus the items from the fridge. The breakfast table was complete in 30 seconds every morning, which is a very relaxing way to start the day." —u/[deleted] 18."Quitting alcohol." —u/Better-Guava1923 19."Learn to sew by hand. You don't need to be that skilled. Sew on the loose button, mend the torn seam, and patch it up generally. A younger friend of mine took her coat to a dry cleaners and they said, 'Do you want us to tighten the buttons for you?' She said yes. I think she thought it was a courtesy thing, and it was £3 per button. There were eight buttons, six on the coat and two on the cuffs. I told her next time I would do the buttons for her." —u/Fabulous-Wolf-4401 20."If you have to do something unpleasant, do it properly so that you only have to do it once." —u/Blaskowitzs 21."Make your bed in the morning. That way, even if you do nothing all day, you will have accomplished something." —u/Theo-Wookshire What's your best life hack? Share yours in the comments!
The Sun
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I'm a stinky girl, my 25p hack will keep you smelling fresh all summer long even on the sweatiest of days
SOMETIME no matter how much deodorant and perfume you put on, the summer heat can leave you feeling sweaty and stinky. But thanks to a budget-friendly hack, you can stay as fresh as ever in the hot weather. 2 TikTok user Laura Valentina (@laauravalentina) showed her followers the DIY technique she swears by that leaves her smelling and feeling refreshed in the heat. And for anyone pinching pennies, don't worry because all you need is two kitchen ingredients. "I live by this life hack," Laura told her followers before going on to describe herself as a "stinky girl". She revealed that her mum taught her to use two household items to combat the summer sweats. These secret ingredients are lime and baking soda, neither of which will break the bank. You can pick up a lime for just 24p from Sainsbury's, while baking soda will set you back 59p. And since you only need a miniscule amount of baking soda, this hack will only total around 25p each time you try it out. In the clip, which amassed 1.2 million views, Laura began by slicing her lime in half and dipping it in baking soda. She waited for it to start sizzling, showing her audience the bubbles that formed. The TikToker described the hack as "the best and better than any soap you will ever find". She advised her followers to use it "to get rid of any stink", revealing that she rubs it on her armpits and "everywhere else". According to Laura, this process helps to "get rid of any stench" but also has other beauty benefits. "It also exfoliates with the little grains of baking soda and for all of my stink girls, it will really help you get rid of that stink," she explained. Laura pointed out that it not only eliminates smells but also leaves you smelling like citrus afterwards. Her followers shared their thoughts on the natural hack in the comments section. Top beauty trends for 2025 Hayley Walker, Beauty Expert at Justmylook spoke exclusively to Fabulous about the big beauty trends for 2025. Haircare Hair gloss treatments are a must-have as beauty enthusiasts love the salon-quality shine and enhanced colour delivered by the trending treatment. Hair glosses are multifunctional, as they nourish the hair while offering a vibrant, healthy-looking finish, combining 2025's core trends. This treatment is perfect for those seeking an affordable, at-home glow-up. 2025 will focus on skin repairing and texture-enhancing treatments. Skincare Rejuran treatment, a celebrity-endorsed procedure, will see a rise in demand this year as many seek to enhance their skin's appearance. The procedure entails injecting polynucleotides derived from salmon DNA to enhance skin texture and elasticity. 'Rejuvenation is expected to dominate 2025 skincare trends as many seek to achieve a flawless, youthful complexion. Skincare will also include back-to-basic products for a simplified routine. Ginseng cleansing oil and panthenol cream are among the trending products for 2025. The cleansing oil is excellent for dissolving make-up and impurities without clogging pores and is enriched with nourishing properties to leave the skin feeling and looking refreshed and radiant. Make-up Make-up trends will follow suit to achieve youthful and radiant looks. Under-eye brighteners will be sought-after products for delivering coverage while enhancing natural radiance. This beauty tool will complement natural beauty while improving and brightening dull skin. Make-up looks will be bigger and bolder in 2025 with cluster lashes expected to surge this year. These lashes bring the glam to glamorous looks as they deliver dramatic volume to enhance everyday or special occasion looks. Peel-off lip stains circulated the beauty industry in 2024 and are expected to dominate in 2025. The growing popularity of this product is due to its ability to provide long-lasting, transfer-proof colour to lips, enhancing a natural aesthetic. Additionally, cherry-coded aesthetics are expected to be everywhere this year as the deep, rich hue can be achieved using peel-off lip stains or bold lip looks for a dramatic effect. Nails 2025 will be another year of countless, show-stopping nail trends. Goddess Nails and Aura Nails deserve an honourable mention as these designs channel an ethereal, celestial aesthetic for bold, self-expressing nails. "It also helps to lighten your underarms," pointed out another fan of the trick. "I use key limes and it has officially replaced my deodorant," said another viewer. "The smell is from the bacteria. The lime and baking soda is a great for killing the bacteria and neutralizing the pH," commented a third person. Another TikTok user said they "definitely will use" the homemade hack. "OMG, I've been doing this since [childhood] and I don't have dark spots under my armpits as well," shared another follower.
News.com.au
19-06-2025
- General
- News.com.au
‘Feels illegal': Shopper's supermarket hack to save cash
The supermarket grape debate has been reignited after a video went viral of a shopper showing off her produce bag 'hack' that allows you to buy as many grapes as you need, not just the quantity in the pre-portioned bags. In the short clip, Holly Moffatt is seen lifting grapes out of their original packaging and transferring a smaller amount into a brown mushroom paper bag. 'Feels illegal but actually it's a life hack. See this bag of grapes? You can take the grapes out and put them in a separate bag 'cause you just want a few. You don't want the whole bag,' she explained. 'I know it feels wrong but trust me, it tastes SO right,' she added in the caption of the video, which now has nearly half a million views. The grape debate The clip was instantly flooded with comments, each offering a different perspective on supermarket grape etiquette. Some viewers were quick to call out the move. 'You cannot do that,' one user argued, while another claimed, 'Bags like that are charged by the bags'. This confusion was echoed by many, as a lot of shoppers assume grapes are sold by the bag rather than by kilo. Can you actually do this? While Woolworths didn't want to weigh in on the discussion when approached for comment (pun intended), grapes are generally priced by the kilo at most supermarkets. This means that as long as the grapes are clearly marked as being sold by weight, for example, '$5/kilo', you are free to take as many or as few as you like, place them in a produce bag, and have them weighed individually at the checkout – but make sure to always check the price tag before trying this! 'Annoying' Despite acknowledging it was legal, some commenters pointed out that it's still 'annoying' for other customers and supermarkets do prefer to sell them by the bag. 'This is why they've started securing the bags,' wrote one, referencing the increasing use of tamper-proof packaging in some supermarkets. Then another noted that someone might pick up a full bag of grapes, expecting them to be the full weight advertised, and not realise some grapes have been taken out. 'I don't know about this one … legal yes, but annoying for the next person?' they said. Commenters support the idea However, many people have embraced the grape bag hack with open arms. 'Haha I do this all the time, and other shoppers look at me like I'm insane but I give them a little wave and a sideways dance,' said one fan of the technique. Another chimed in, 'You've just changed my life,' while others joked, 'Everyone does this – do people actually take the full bag?' Why this matters for your weekly shop Beyond just saving a few dollars, it's clear that this hack is a great way to cut down on food waste. As a sector, Australian households waste the most food – with an average of 2.5 million tonnes of food wasted annually. This translates to roughly four kilos per household per week and up to $2500. The ability to buy only the amount of grapes you need means less food waste and fewer soggy, forgotten grapes at the bottom of your fridge. Win, win!
Motor 1
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Motor 1
'There Are Speeds?!:' Man Shows 'Life Hack' for Pumping Gas Without Foam. Then He Changes Settings
In episode #3,791 of Things You Never Knew, gas pumps have different speed settings, and you might be using the wrong one. One guy on TikTok swears that picking the right one will save you money in the long run. Gas Pumping PSA In a viral video with nearly a million views, content creator @bori2funny shared one thing he always does at the gas station to get the most bang for his buck. 'I'm finna teach all y'all a life hack right now,' @bori2funny said. In the video, he explained that when you put your nozzle to pump gas automatically (with those little metal notches that keep the pump in place), you shouldn't put it on the highest or fastest setting. He claimed that when it goes too fast, the gas can get foamy. (This is especially true with diesel, Redditors say .) 'You put it on the slowest one, you get nothing but liquid,' @bori2funny said. 'Telling you, try it out. I'm putting y'all on right now,' he concludes. What we're stuck on is the speed claim. Does the Gas Pump Really Have Different Speeds? Yes, it does. Who woulda guessed it? While most people think the little notches on the gas pump handles are just for letting the gas pour automatically, they're more intentionally designed than you ever thought. Though it's not a universal design, many nozzles at the gas station have three different notches indicating the speed—slow, medium, and fast—at which the gas will flow out. Do the Speeds Matter? Wavy confirmed that it does. It explained that pumping at higher speeds releases more vapors, so you might pay for more gas than you actually get, so it's better to pump slower. Are There Really Tricks to Save On Gas? Absolutely. When it comes to saving money on gas, every detail counts. Here are a few tricks at the pump and maintenance tips to help every drop of fuel and every dollar stretch further at the gas station, according to Wavy . Time and temperature matter - Gas expands and contracts about 1% for every 15 degrees of temperature change. So it's better to fill up when the gas is cool and contracted versus when it's warm and expanded. This means filling up earlier in the day when tanks are cooler and avoiding getting gas on the day it's delivered from the refinery, since it's hotter than when it's had time to sit in a tank for a while. Topping off doesn't work - You might inadvertently be spending more to get less gas. When you try to keep pouring after the nozzle has stopped, it doesn't necessarily mean you're getting more gas. Many nozzles are fitted to take up extra gas and cycle it back to the pump, so you may end up paying more without actually getting more gas. 'Once the pump stops, put the nozzle back on the tank to ensure you only pay for what you receive,' Cardenas states. Tighten your gas cap - When gas expands, like when it's hot, a portion turns into gas and vapors that escape into the air. A loose-fitting cap will allow more of those vapors to escape. Keep up your maintenance - Fill up your tires since low tire pressure decreases your gas mileage. Make sure your engine is performing properly and change your air filter, since a dirty filter causes more fuel burn (though newer cars adjust for this). Commenters react 'I didn't know there were speeds….,' the top comment with more than 50,000 likes read. 'Boy I thought you was finna tell us how to get gas for free,' a second person said, disappointed. 'Omg i feel gaslighted,' another joked. 'You're not getting less gas at a higher setting — just getting it faster. If you want to be ultra-precise or reduce splashback, using a slower setting can help, but the difference is minimal,' a commenter argued. Motor1 reached out to @bori2funny for comment via TikTok direct message and comment. Now Trending Man Fills Up His Truck. Then He Pulls Out a Trick for When the Handle Clicks and Stops Pumping 'We Get It Fixed': Woman Says Her 2020 Dodge Ram's Steering Wheel 'Randomly' Locks Up. The Dealership Says It's Fine Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
