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Flight attendants don’t like it when you order diet coke because it’s effort

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The best bit of any flight is the moment when the drinks cart eventually reaches you.

Yes, you do want all the drinks. Yes, you’d love a small bottle of wine.

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And in the interests of hydration, you also want a diet coke.

Few things are more delicious or refreshing than one of those cool, silver cans.

But apparently, diet coke is the one drink that flight attendants would rather us not order.

Why?

Because it’s so unbelievably fizzy at high altitude.

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‘My life is richer for having had him in it’: Why it is OK and natural to grieve for your pet

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Saying a final goodbye to a cherished friend or family member is heart-breaking, and that includes the ones covered in fur too.

It is OK and totally natural to grieve for your pet be it a dead cat, dog, rabbit or whatever else – take it from someone who is currently grieving themselves.

How I learned to love cats – even though they hate me

It has been just under two weeks since we lost our cat Barry who was a month shy of his tenth birthday. A dominant presence and personality in our household with… Read the full story

How to train for a triathlon

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This weekend saw over 13,000 athletes swim, cycle and run around London as part of the world’s largest triathlon.

Where once triathlons were deemed extreme and generally unpleasant things to compete in, these days more and more of us are getting involved.

It takes flight attendants three times longer to serve you Diet Coke than other drinks

Marathons are old hat. Every knows someone who’s run a marathon.

But a triathlon? Those who can claim to have successfully completed a race of three parts with far less pressure on the joints and far more demand for stamina, strength and round-the-board fitness are far… Read the full story

3 things you DON’T need to pack for a holiday with kids

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The summer is now well and truly upon us, and the chances are you’re heading off at some point for a ‘relaxing’ summer holiday with your family.

9 activities to do with kids that are actually fun for grown-ups too

I say ‘relaxing’, because although allegedly a change is as good as a rest, I have my doubts when it comes to holidays with children, especially when they are small.

Being on constant guard for a toddler who is prone to drop ice cream on a stranger/jump into a pool/try to meet a crocodile at any… Read the full story

Five bridesmaids share their worst wedding horror stories

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As a bridesmaid, you only have a few jobs you have to do on the big day.

Turn up and get in a pretty dress, reassure the bride she looks amazing, follow her down the aisle then make sure you lead the way on the dancefloor.

But some of us are incapable of even getting these simple tasks right.

From ruining the cake at the wedding breakfast to letting the family’s deaf and blind cat escape on the morning of the wedding, these stories may make you think twice about saying ‘I do’ to becoming a bridesmaid.

Emily

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4 easy tequila cocktails to make at home for Tequila Day 2017

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It’s time to get your tequila ON.

10 places to celebrate National Tequila Day in London

That’s because today is National Tequila Day 2017, a day to quaff vast quantities of the South American drink.

Of course, that could be in the form of shots with a hunk of lime and some salt. But there are actually a bunch of great cocktails with tequila to serve up instead.

Here are four to try.

1) Cucumber and basil margarita

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Ingredients:
2oz silver tequila
0.75oz sugar syrup
0.75oz lime juice
0.5oz lime juice
0.5oz triple sec
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This 50-year-old is proof that regular exercise and chicken are the elixir of life

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This is Chuando Tan, a photographer for Singapore.

He has his own modelling agency and has been part of all kinds of high fashion projects – from magazine covers to editorial spreads.

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But it’s not his work that’s been sending people across the interweb crazy.

It’s the fact that Chuando is 50. That’s right, FIFTY.

Known to his mates as CD, he was one of Singapore’s more sought-after models in his youth back in the late 1980s (??!), and even had a short career as a Mandarine pop singer.

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Why do your boobs hurt?

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Nip pain and breast pain are are sensations that a lot of us experience from time to time. 

But what causes the discomfort in your breasts?

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Well, actually it’s quite a lot of things, some of which are no big deal, and others of which need some medical attention, so if you’re experiencing breast pain and you’re worried about it, it’s really important that you go and see your doctor.

Your period

The big daddy of nipple pain is that your period is coming. The soreness, or extreme sensitivity, is the first clue for… Read the full story


You can find £500 hidden in a bin tomorrow

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A start-up is hiding £507.16 in a bin tomorrow, for a member of the public to find.

Why?

Apparently it’s because they’re an Instagram scheduling tool, who want to point out how much marketing agencies waste by posting on social media.

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Anyway, whatever the reason, you can find five hundred quid stashed in a bin in Soho tomorrow.

The hunt starts at midday tomorrow. You’ll need to register, and connect with Hopper HQ who will reveal clues over the course of the day, you can go on bin hunt and hopefully get your hands on the £507.

Other brands apparently… Read the full story

UK’s first ever alcohol-free drinks festival is hitting London next month

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Have you given up booze? Are you trying to cut down on your sugar consumption? Trying to resolutely avoid hangovers?

If so, you might want to head down to Bermondsey next month for the UK’s first ever alcohol-free drinks festival.

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I know what you’re thinking – why would anyone want to go to a sober fiesta?

But this is no lame fizzy drinks party.

Club Soda, the mindful drinking movement, is putting on a one-day celebration of all drinks booze-free, with craft beers, wines, lower-sugar sodas, infusions and expert mixologists taking over the Bermondsey Square hotel.

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Woman writes empowering post on why mums need to stop bringing each other down

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A 37-year-old mother-of-three has spoken out about what it takes to be a good mum in a refreshing Facebook post.

Woman writes empowering post on why mums need to stop bringing each other down

Karen Johnson, who’s from Kansas, took to her Facebook page, The 21st Century SAMH, to tell her followers that she had to get something off her chest.

Karen admitted to all of her fellow parents that her house is never clean – though she has other friends with children, whose houses are always spotless.

She didn’t just write this for the sake of it – she wrote it to… Read the full story

It’s time to release your inner child, as Aldi is now selling Slip ‘n’ Slides

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Aldi are now selling a Slip ‘n’ Side and we’re ready to release our inner child and go ahead and get one for the back garden.

Woman writes empowering post on why mums need to stop bringing each other down

Sure, they’re meant for children – and judging by the size of them (488 x 140cm) they really are probably only fit for kids – but when’s that ever stopped us having fun before?

We just know they’d be the perfect addition to any garden party – because when the cocktails are flowing and the pool floats are in use, we’d… Read the full story

14 parents who are examples to us all

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We all love ice cream, right? Of course we do, it’s the best.

And while having six tubs of Ben and Jerry’s sounds like a delight in theory, in reality too much of a good thing can get old pretty quickly.

I guess what I’m trying to say here is, well, we all love our kids… right? But being a parent can be a tough gig.

Parents have enough to stress about during the school holidays with money and time at a premium, so BT TV Kids has the answer to your summer woes.

BT is also here to help this summer by providing ideas to keep the little ones busy with their awesome activity pack which can be downloaded here and will provide hours of fun for parents and kids alike this holidays. And the best bit? Your budding artists are in with the chance to create their very own pup drawing which will be brought to… Read the full story

Vlogger’s Twitter thread about why you should avoid PETA is eye-opening

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After reading an article about a case where British photographer David Slater was was sued by PETA in hopes of getting a legal precedent for monkeys being recognised in court, YouTube Callum McSwiggan felt outraged.

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Not just by the article itself – but because Callum feels so strongly about the negative things he has read in regards to the organisation over the past few years.

Using his social media status to capture the attention of thousands, Callum took to Twitter to express his feelings – and to give his… Read the full story

10 reasons why the Cotswolds should be your next weekend getaway

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Ah, the Cotswolds – a fairytale dream of charming landscapes and great British countryside.

Officially declared an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), you’ll quickly see why as you walk through one of its many quaint villages.

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From the exotic wildlife and rolling hills to the rich history and numerous attractions, there’s something for everyone in the Cotswolds.

And the best thing about it? You don’t have to spend a ridiculous amount of money for a weekend getaway because it’s right on your doorstep.

Here are 10 reasons that will keep you coming back:

1. The views

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11 amazing destinations to visit in New South Wales, Australia

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Australia is a huge country.

Huge, in this case, meaning 7.692 million square kilometres.

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There are plenty of awesome spots to visit within this enormous island and one of them is New South Wales.

The region makes up only 10% of Australia but is home to some incredible scenery, cities, wildlife and endless beaches. (And even at 10%, it’s still three times bigger than the UK.)

If you make the trip, here are 11 amazing destinations to visit in New South Wales:

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1. Sydney

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Head to Dubai for a blast of luxury and a proper dose of sun for less than you think

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We’ve all, at some time or other, imagined ourselves as Princess Jasmine-type figures.

Sure, we might live in Slough but, given half the chance, we’d win over Aladdin any day.

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Well, my fellow Jasminians, here’s your chance to live out your wildest Arabian ambitions in the most luxurious surroundings.

The Madinat Jumeirah Resort boasts four hotels, each dotted along the Gulf coast and connected via a Venice-like network of canals which you navigate by boat.

Jumeirah Mina A’Salam

I began my Dubain dream at the Mina… Read the full story

Debenhams is releasing a Beauty and the Beast lip gloss set and it looks magical

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If you’ve already started your Christmas list (if so, kudos to you for being so efficient) then we’ve got something you may just want to make some room for – as Debenhams is releasing an adorable Beauty and the Beast lip gloss set, which features beloved characters Mrs. Potts, and her little one, Chip.

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It seems stores are taking inspiration from Primark’s Chip collection – including a mug and a purse – and we couldn’t be happier about it – especially as we’ve now finally got… Read the full story

An espresso martini festival is coming to London this summer and it sounds incredible

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The first espresso martini festival is coming to London and we couldn’t be more excited.

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Australian company and gods of boozy coffee, Mr Black, are launching London’s first festival expressly dedicated to the espresso martini.

It’ll run from 10 August to 12 August, with some of London’s most prestigious cocktail bars participating in the boozy days.

Mr Black has teamed up with DrinkUp.London, the company behind the award-winning London Cocktail week, to bring us the three-day festival, which will see 50 top cocktail bars across the city pouring £5… Read the full story

Mum who hid her stoma bag for an entire year speaks out in hopes of regaining her confidence

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A mother who was so upset with the stoma that had been formed for her after a long battle with cervical cancer has bravely posed in photos wearing just her underwear in an inspiring bid to be open with the world for the first time.

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Natalie Wicks, who for a long time would cry herself to sleep over her stoma bag, shared photos of the urostomy bag (a bag in which collects urine straight from the bladder) to social media wearing just her underwear, after a year of hiding it away from friends.

The… Read the full story

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