10 things only parents of four-year-olds will understand

October 22, 2015, 3:45 am

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When your child turns four-years-old it is an emotional time. Almost overnight your tiny toddler seems all grown up!

Here are a few things you’ll recognise if you’ve got a four-year-old too:

1. They do not need your help.

At the ripe old age of four, kids can do everything by themselves (apparently). And god help you, if you dare to try and help them. Instead, you must stand by and watch their painstakingly slow attempts at doing up of buttons/tying shoes/making a sandwich.

2. Night crying becomes night shouting

The only time they are happy to accept your help is in the middle of the night. While my daughter rarely cries at night these days, I am often rudely awoken by… Read the full story

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October 22, 2015, 4:09 am

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For when headbands hurt your head, you really can’t be bothered with hair dye, and barrettes are passé.

According to the fashion side of the internet, hair tattoos are the latest trend we should all be trying. Not the ones where you get a design shaved into your head. Or tattooed-on hair for anyone who’s balding.

These hair tattoos are temporary metallic designs for your hair, and they’re totally gorgeous.

Kylie Jenner’s a fan, so you know this trend’s legit.

They’re sold by Scunci, and work in the same way as your regular temporary tattoos. You apply your chosen design face down on your hair (straight… Read the full story

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October 22, 2015, 4:10 am

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Waiting to do your makeup until your morning commute seems like a great idea. You get an extra half an hour in bed, and there’s less rushing around in the morning.

Sounds like a perfect way to redeem an extra half an hour of Netflix the night before, doesn’t it?

Until you instantly regret every decision you’ve ever made when you leave the train looking like a clown ready for a kids’ party.

Here’s 17 of the worst things about doing your makeup on your morning commute.

1. There is literally no room to put anything anywhere

2. And even when you do find a place for it, it’s knocked over every time the train moves off

3. You… Read the full story

An artist is leaving funny signs on streets to make people smile

October 22, 2015, 4:12 am

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For the last two years, Sydney-based artist Michael Pederson has been travelling round city streets leaving funny signs for people to find.

From tongue-in-cheek public signs to silly street art, his works are made to put a smile on people’s faces.

‘I think we travel through urban space without really seeing it most of the time,’ Michael told CityLab. ‘I like the idea of interfering with the overly familiar background blur … Ideally with something a passerby might see out of the corner of an eye.’

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October 22, 2015, 4:13 am

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Shaken, stirred or just straight up.

Everyone knows that there are few things 007 loves more than a half-naked woman vodka martini, so it’s rather appropriate that Belvedere Vodka have created not one, but two limited edition bottles to celebrate the latest film, Spectre.

For the those wanting the full James Bond experience there’s the limited edition Belvedere 007 Silver Sabre bottle.

The metallic magnum, which costs £170 a pop, features Belvedere’s cutting edge illuminating technology and lights up to show off the laser-etched 007 logo to the max.

For those on a slightly tighter budget there’s the limited edition Belvedere Spectre bottle, which also features the 007 logo, and comes in at a much more affordable £36.

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October 22, 2015, 4:59 am

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Tights are the worst for a bunch of reasons.

Their lack of warmth, for one thing. The way they cruelly cut off circulation to your stomach. The need to do an awkward shake as you pull them up for the seventh time that day.

And, of course, the constant ladders, ruining your day and making you look like a scruffy mess. Damnit.

But apparently THERE IS A CURE for the curse of ladders (the ones in tights, not the helpful portable stairs kind). Praise the fashion gods.

According to PureWow, the answer is hiding in our freezer. All you have to do is freeze. your. tights. Madness.

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October 22, 2015, 5:15 am

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The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has declared this week to be Staffie Awareness Week, in an effort to encourage people to change their opinion of Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

Thousands of Staffies are abandoned each year in Britain, and they can be difficult to rehome as many people think of them as an aggressive breed.

Mike Flynn, Chief Superintendent of the Scottish SPCA, says: ‘Staffie Awareness Week is our opportunity to highlight that staffies are actually friendly, affectionate and loyal.

‘Many people who visit our centres looking to rehome a dog tell us they have already discounted the breed. But when they meet a staffie their opinions often change once they have been showered with kisses and affection…

‘We are… Read the full story

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October 22, 2015, 5:31 am

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Harry Potter fans and singletons alike – be prepared to be well jel.

An Imgur user has made everyone green with envy by posting up pictures of a Harry Potter themed surprise birthday her husband threw her.

Posting the pictures on Imgur, the 26-year-old who goes by the Imgur name earlgee, wrote: ‘My husband threw me a surprise Harry Potter party for me when I turned 26 this year.’

And he certainly didn’t spare any effort.

The charmingly homemade party included…

Wands for all the guests

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Dad horrified after 3-year-old daughter willy-shames him in public loo

October 22, 2015, 5:32 am

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In the interests of a problem shared is a problem halved, a traumatised dad has shared a story about the time he took his 3-year-old to the loo and she publicly dissed his manhood.

In a Reddit post entitled ‘TIFU (today I f***ed up) by taking my 3-year old daughter into the men’s room,’ he describes how he took his little girl into the men’s room of a family-friendly restaurant, so she could pee.

He then used the loo after her.

But, at the same time as he heard the door to the bathroom open and two men walk in, his daughter exclaimed loudly: ‘Daddy!! Look at your little penis!!’

Cue much laughter from outside the stall and dad’s terrified soul-searching: ”WHAT IS HER FRAME OF REFERENCE!!??’

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Are you normal or weird? Here’s how to find out

October 22, 2015, 5:32 am

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Do you think you’re a total oddball that doesn’t fit in with society, constantly trying to mask your weirdness?

You’ve got these peculiar thoughts and habits and if anyone found out about them they’d outcast you immediately.

Are you desperate to fit in?

Our picture of what is normal is very often way out of line with what is actually true and widespread.

So we’ve worked out a way to find out just how weird you are.

How many of these apply to you?

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October 22, 2015, 6:12 am

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When you’re spending 37.5 hours each week in close quarters with your colleagues, it’s easy to understand how minor daily annoyances can add up to one big headache.

To help prevent anyone from losing their cool and running out of the building screaming, I’ve pulled together a handy list of the little things you do that are driving your colleagues mad.

If you’re like me, you’ll alternate between nodding your head and feeling embarrassed.

Office Space

1. DND

When you go away from your desk for hours on end without putting your exceptionally loud phone ringer on Do Not Disturb.

2. Bad Blood

What happens when the whole office can hear Swifty blaring out of your headphones.

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October 22, 2015, 6:34 am

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Have you seen? Have you? Have you?

No sooner had we written our definitive ranking of Nando’s main meal items than they went and updated their menu. Again.

We know – the cheeky PERi-PERi loving bastards!

Obviously we’re not really complaining – the more PERi-PERi doused options the better as far as we’re concerned.

So let’s cut to the chase. Here’s the 411.

There are basically four new options on the menu (although one of them can come as a wrap or pita, so really it’s five, but you know…).

MORE: 18 things you know if you’ve been a Nando’s fan since back in the day

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October 22, 2015, 6:45 am

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Social media can be a beautiful thing, and has undoubtedly changed our lives forever.

But not always in a good way. Social networks have also become festering grounds for stalking, oversharing and the ever irritating #humblebrag.

MORE: How many of these Facebook crimes are you guilty of?

Are you a social media sinner or saint? We’ve put together a list of 40 (I know – who thought there would be so many) of the most annoying things people around the web have said that others do on social media.

How many of these crimes are you guilty of?

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October 22, 2015, 6:55 am

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Before you ask – no, that mild headache you have is not a migraine. You will KNOW if you’re having a migraine, trust us.

Here are some other things you’ll know if you suffer from migraines.

1. Migraines don’t care about your social life

You will get one right before a night out that you’ve been excited about for weeks.

2. Migraines also don’t care where you are when they strike

I’ve had them in McDonald’s, New Look, the bus, the Tube, and, on one particularly galling occasion, while performing with my school choir at the Royal Albert Hall. Cheers, migraines.

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October 22, 2015, 7:05 am

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No, I don’t drink coffee. Yes, I am surviving just fine thanks.

Are you sick of saying ‘I’m sorry but drinking coffee just isn’t my cup of tea’?

Does explaining that you don’t drink coffee just ‘grind’ you up?

It’s OK though, here are 15 things you’ll know if you don’t like coffee:

1. How easy it is to actually wake up in the morning without caffeine 

An alarm clock does the job all on its own.

2. And how ‘a cuppa’ doesn’t constitute to a proper breakfast

Not when there are things like pancakes and bacon.

3. All coffee menus just look confusing

So many options!

And what’s with the stupid names for different sizes – what’s wrong with just saying small or large?

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October 22, 2015, 7:12 am

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15 things only co-sleeping parents will understand

October 22, 2015, 7:25 am

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There were three in the bed and the little one said…

Not much actually, just a few gurgles, squeals and the odd raspberry.

However, despite the lack of linguistics, the little one certainly calls the shots when it comes to co-sleeping.

Here are 15 things you’ll relate to if you’re a co-sleeper.

1. Sleeping through? Erm, maybe…

Is your baby sleeping through yet? Honestly? Sometimes you’re just not sure.

You have a vague recollection of little one stirring but maybe you dreamt it.

2. Mind the gap

The space between the cot and bed is often found stuffed with a variety of materials.

This practical measure is combined with a prayer the cot will not move, leaving a cavernous gap for your precious one to disappear into.

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October 22, 2015, 7:27 am

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Peanut butter and chocolate are two of the greatest things in life.

Bring them together into one luxury chocolate peanut butter cup and our knees begin to tremble just at the thought of sinking our teeth into it.

Knowing our passion for all things chocolate, Eat Chic shared with Metro.co.uk their recipe for their signature peanut butter cup, topped with sea-salt.

And trust us, you’ll want to make them because (to borrow a line from M&S) these are no ordinary peanut butter cups.

Are they shrinking our favourite chocolate bars? An investigation

These are posh peanut butter cups made with glossy tempered chocolate and stuffed with a vanilla and peanut… Read the full story

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October 22, 2015, 7:35 am

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My daily beauty routine involves me rolling out of bed after hitting snooze 101 times, brushing my hair and teeth and maybe rubbing a baby wipe over my face.

You’ll be lucky to find me wearing a flick of mascara during the week, makeup is reserved for parties and classy establishments.

Yet, I was blown away by Pat McGrath’s beauty looks for Givenchy on the SS16 New York Fashion Week catwalk.

These models were layered in lace and pearls, adorned with crystals and had such a beautiful ethereal quality.

They were both feminine and fierce in equal measure and I wanted in.

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October 22, 2015, 7:36 am

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Delicious but deadly (Credit: Metro/Mylo)

We’ve all been warned about eating too much sugar or too much fast food. But what about the things we trust not to harm us?

You may have heard that toffee apples are riddled with deadly listeria bacteria. But they aren’t the only foods that pose a risk.

Here’s a round-up of foods you regularly eat that could accidentally kill you.

Who knew something so essential could be so deadly?

1) Potatoes

Innocent-looking potatoes: You have them baked; you have them toasted; you might even have them fried.

But within them is a potentially toxic poison.

Glycoalkaloids can be found in a number of foods we eat in varying quantities including tomatoes and aubergines.… Read the full story