Here’s what a nun taught me about dating

February 7, 2016, 5:18 am

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I don’t like to be presumptuous, but I’d wager that a nun is probably not the first person to pop into your head if you’re looking for dating advice.

Your friends? Sure. Even your parents? Maybe. But a nun? Probably not.

They’re celibate, for a start, so are unlikely to give you any Cosmo-style sex tips involving forks or cayenne pepper.

And despite a recent push from Pope Francis to modernise the Catholic Church, most members of the clergy are still deeply conservative in their beliefs.

But, in an age of quickfire swiping and… Read the full story

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22 Valentine’s Day experiences to sweep your other half off their feet

February 7, 2016, 1:43 pm

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You can have dinner at this fairytale castle and not break the bank (Picture: Getty)

Want to make a grand gesture this Valentine’s Day?

Or simply thinking of mixing it up from the usual dinner, roses and chocolates?

For a different kind of Valentine’s Day gift this year, there’s plenty of days out (and in) to choose from, whether you’re looking for soppy old romance, something silly or high-energy thrills.

Some of these jaunts just scream proposal, if that’s your plan, while others are just a great way of having a laugh together.

Here’s 22 Valentine’s experiences and activities to sweep your other half off their feet.

1. The hotel room with a Champagne button – The Astor Suite, from… Read the full story

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Trio biscuits are making a comeback – by popular demand

February 7, 2016, 11:43 pm

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Trio 2 — Tri-o (Picture: United Biscuits)

Good news if you really want a Trio and you want one now.

Because they’re back, by popular demand.

United Biscuits has announced the relaunch of its popular retro chocolate bar, which is filled with toffee-fudgey-flavoured cream and coated in thick chocolate, after a Facebook campaign demanded its return.

Packs of the biscuits, discontinued 13 years ago, will be available in all major UK supermarkets from 1 March, for a limited time.

The relaunch will be accompanied by a marketing campaign – and rumours are Suzy and her calypso beat are also making a comeback.

Sarah Heynen, marketing director of sweet biscuits… Read the full story

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Chinese New Year recipe: How to make these tasty prawn potstickers

February 8, 2016, 12:00 am

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Today is the first day of the Chinese year of the Monkey. It is said that people born under this sign are creative and talented, if you give them a book they will turn it into a musical.

With that in mind this really easy recipe takes a few simple ingredients and turns them into something rather special, not to mention addictive.

Everyone that I’ve made these potstickers (or jiaozi) for have asked for the recipe and make them frequently, they are really easy and it’s actually really relaxing to sit at the dining table and assemble them over a few glasses of wine.

You can play around with the… Read the full story

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21 things people below the border say to Scottish people that REALLY p*** us off

February 8, 2016, 12:00 am

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With our forests of ginger hair, our kilts, our haggis breath, our endless supply of Irn Bru and our faithful bagpipes by our sides, it’s easy to spot us Scots when we cross the border.

Or that’s what it feels like at least when we are besieged with stereotypes and innocent statements that carry an ever so dulcet hint of racism and a massive hint of potential to piss us the hell off.

We know that people mean well when they attempt to reference our culture but when we cross over into England and hear the accent of any local we don’t feel the need to… Read the full story

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40 million people have watched this video of a mum getting her four kids ready and everyone’s exhausted

February 8, 2016, 12:38 am

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Imagine getting this lot ready in the morning (Picture: The Baby Gang/Facebook)

If you think you’re tired this morning, you need to watch this video of supermum Corrie-Lynn Whyte getting her four kids ready in the morning.

Warning: you may need a lie down afterwards.

Corrie-Lynn, 26, from Ontario, Canada, is mum to the Baby Gang, aka two-year-old toddler Emily, and eight-month-old triplets Olivia, Jackson, and Levi.

Last week, partner Dan Gibson decided to film Corrie-Lynn as she got the gang ready in the morning. The video, which they shared on their Baby Gang Facebook page, has now had over 40 million views and counting.

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Doritos divides America with its ‘horrifying’ Ultrasound Super Bowl ad

February 8, 2016, 1:34 am

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So, the Super Bowl 50 happened in America last night. Apparently, a team won a game of American football, but, most importantly, Beyonce was there and Doritos freaked everyone out with an ad about an ultrasound.

The Ultrasound ad shows a baby propelling itself out of the womb during an ultrasound because it just can’t resist the smell of Nacho Cheese Doritos.

It was one of the finalists in Doritos’ annual Crash the Super Bowl competition – the company invites fans to submit their own ads, with the guarantee… Read the full story

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Breathe in: 10 foot wide house goes on the market for £800,000

February 8, 2016, 2:29 am

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PIC FROM FORTITUDE PRESS THIS is the 10 foot wide property that will set you back a whopping £800,000. The narrow property in East Dulwich, South London, is less than double the width of a large people carrier ñ but comes with a unique twist. It boasts two bedrooms along with a contemporary bathroom, plenty of reception room, a modern kitchen and a large garden at the rear of the property. The property, a short walk away from Peckham Rye park, even comes complete with its own private parking space to ensure it has all the comforts of a modern day home. SEE FORTITUDE PRESS COPY — It’s a tight squeeze (Picture: Fortitude… Read the full story

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Cake fear: Woman has a ‘crippling’ phobia of cake, especially Victoria Sponge

February 8, 2016, 3:18 am

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Rachael Lee, 27, from Featherstone in West Yorkshire who has a crippling phobia of cakes that stems from a gateau related childhood trauma. See SWNS story SWCAKE; A woman is appealing for help to overcome her bizarre crippling phobia -- of CAKES. Freaked-out Rachael Lee, 28, was sick after eating a bit of sponge cake when she was just nine months old, and has been terrified ever since. The shop assistant can't walk down the sweet treats aisle at work, and will run out of the room and even suffer a panic attack if someone presents her with a cake. She can't go in bakeries, has to avoid the cake counter in restaurants and… <a href=

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Pancake Day 2016: 10 delicious and healthy pancake recipes for Shrove Tuesday

February 8, 2016, 3:30 am

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I loved pancake day, or Shrove Tuesday, when I was a kid but I’m pretty sure every year was the same. Lots and lots of thin, crepe like pancakes, smothered in lemon and sugar.

While they taste delicious, this isn’t necessarily the healthiest way to enjoy pancakes.

Here are 10 delicious and healthy pancake recipes for you to choose from:

1. Smoked salmon and mascarpone

Pancakes make delicious savoury meals too. Get the recipe.

2. Vegan matcha pancakes

Made using spelt flour, matcha (green tea powder), plant milk and banana and served with raspberry purée. Get the recipe.

3.… Read the full story

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15 things you only know if you have epilepsy

February 8, 2016, 4:40 am

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XX things you'll only know if you have an invisible illness Illustration by Daniella Birtley for metro.co.uk — You don’t look sick… (Illustration by Daniella Birtley for metro.co.uk)

I was diagnosed with epilepsy out of the blue at the age of 21 during my final year at university.

It changed my life dramatically over night and seizures continue to interrupt my life regularly.

But it hasn’t stopped me from always seeking new challenges including further studies.

There are some things I can no longer do that can make everyday life complicated at times.

Epilepsy has prompted many changes but learning to adapt and keeping focused on my ambitions helps me to continue moving forward.

Here’s 15 things you only… Read the full story

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Woman spends £10,000 turning herself into real-life Disney princesses

February 8, 2016, 4:46 am

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Disney — She’s moved from the sea into the bath (Picture: HotSpotMedia)

Apparently, The Little Mermaid is now living in Denver, Colorado, along with Princess Elsa, Snow White, Merida the Scottish princess from Brave.

No, they haven’t all ditched their princes and moved out of the Magic Kingdom.

They are just a few of the many faces of 25-year-old Disney fan Sarah Ingle, who has spent around £10,000 turning herself into a real-life Disney princess.

The marketing manager regularly transforms herself into one of nine Disney princesses on the weekends, for children’s princess parties and trips to local children’s hospitals.

You know, just making dreams come true.

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14 reasons your work friends are your best friends

February 8, 2016, 5:19 am

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At some point during your work life you’re likely to come across someone who becomes more than just a colleague.

If you’re really lucky they’ll become one of your BFFs and be in your life forever more.

It’s a pretty cool thing to have your mate by your side for the best part of eight hours a day – and, even better, you both get paid for it!

So, what makes work friends your best friends?

Here are 14 reasons your work friends are your best friends.

1. You spend more time with them than anyone else

You spend around 40 hours (if not more) a week with your work buddy … you talk everyday and probably… Read the full story

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The Breakfast Club shares its super-easy guide to making perfect American pancakes

February 8, 2016, 5:43 am

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As anyone who’s ever queued outside The Breakfast Club knows, there is nothing better than a stack of their American pancakes topped with crispy bacon and drizzled in maple syrup.

Don’t get us wrong, crepes are great. But, small fat towers of American pancakes are better.

This Pancake Day (Tuesday, February 9), The Breakfast Club is challenging guests to eat 12 pancakes in 12 minutes or less as part of its annual Pancake Day Challenge, as well as serving up some pancake specials including Cinnamon Bun, Banoffee Pie, Lemon Meringue and Chorizo & Sweetcorn Salsa pancakes (all available from now until February 14).

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Domino’s is giving away its emergency ‘push for pizza’ buttons for National Pizza Day

February 8, 2016, 6:26 am

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They have finally answered our prayers.

After all those hours spent nursing hangovers on the sofa, and wishing that someone would just take pity and bring you pizza, Domino’s has invented the pizza button.

In case of emergency, push for pizza.

The idea is you register it online, along with your pizza order, plus your address, and then, by the power of Bluetooth, you can order pizza at the mere press of a button.

The button, which comes in its own mini pizza box, was unveiled last year, but wasn’t made available to the general public.

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Does he like me? 15 signs your crush fancies you too

February 8, 2016, 7:57 am

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When it comes to dating, it can be difficult to know if someone really likes you or if they just see you as a friend.

Is the man you are talking to keen to see you again or secretly wondering there the fire exit is?

It’s not easy to read them if you don’t know what to look for.

As a relationship expert, I know that there are many non-verbal signals that men can give off when they are attracted to someone.

So I’ve put together some of the most common in order to help you spot them.

1. It’s all in the eyes

The eyes will give away the biggest clues to whether or not they fancy… Read the full story

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12 things you’ll only know if you care way too much

February 8, 2016, 8:39 am

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(XX) things you'll only know if you caring nature isn't a good thing Getty — (Pictures: Getty/Metro)

When you’re the type of person who thinks people are angry at you when they don’t finish their text with an ‘x’, you know you care way too much.

And while lots of people will find that rather endearing, it can sometimes become a problem.

Especially when you find yourself caring too much about things that have nothing to do with you.

Here are 12 things you’ll only know if you have an overly caring nature.

1. You overthink things to the extreme.

You overthink everything because you care so much. You’re always going back over things you said to make sure… Read the full story

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Meet the tiny backpacker who’s already travelled round three continents before her first birthday

February 8, 2016, 8:41 am

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Backpacker — Esme started travelling the world at 10 weeks old. Mum insisted on going too (Picture: TravelMadMum/Instagram)

In November 2014, just a couple of months after having their first child, Karen Edwards, 31, and partner Shaun Baynes, rented out their London house, loaded up their backpacks and took off to the other side of the world, their 10-week-old in tow.

They spent the next ten months travelling across the world, visiting Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Their daughter Esmé is now 17-months-old and a seasoned backpacker.

‘I guess you could say I have not had your typical maternity leave,’ Karen, who works as a nurse, writes on her Travel Mad Mum… Read the full story

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This little girl sets best example of what handbags should really be used for

February 8, 2016, 8:46 am

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This little girl has some seriously strong handbag game.

Turns out while we have been filling our bags with lipstick and tissues, she’s worked out that the best use of a handbag is to carry around ridiculous amounts of crisps.

Twitter user gxonzalez posted the picture of his little sister and her crisp-filled bag after he spotted her sneaking food out while they were shopping.