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Juggling a full time job, a family and a four-year-old is no easy challenge, but one mum has revealed how she managed to turn life's pressures into a dream come true. Rachel Jobling owns her own business selling motivational t-shirts online, which she says was inspired by a difficult relationship and a decade of suffering from severe anxiety. "I've suffered from anxiety for over 10 years," she explains. "Sometimes I'll have a bad day, but now I know it's just a bump in the road and tomorrow is a new day." Her brand - Glam Rocks Boutique - sells t-shirts that feature inspirational quotes, such as "Just another magic Monday" and "Mama Inspiration" - and they've been flying off her website since launching in 2018. She says she took the leap after meeting her new partner a few years ago who helped her feel comfortable in her own skin again. "For as long as I can remember, I've always wanted to work for myself but just never had the confidence or self-belief in myself to do it until a few … [Read more...] about Mum who makes thousands selling t-shirts from home reveals what’s driving her

With Brexit all over the place, we're faced with a bizarre situation where some holidays are being discounted to rock bottom prices to lure in those put off by the political uncertainty. And, if you've decided to just go for it and get away, it’s never been more important to get a good travel insurance policy. But what does that mean? And how do you know if it will cover you for the things you’re planning on doing? Well, to help, here's my ultimate guide to the things you need to know. There are two types of policy When you take out travel insurance, there’s a HUGE variety of choices but most boil down to single trip or annual travel policies. Single trip insurance does just what it says on the tin. It’s cheap and cheerful and often sold alongside packages or at airports. Annual policies are worth it if you’re taking a few holidays in a year (lucky you!) and it’s useful if you want to take advantage of those last-minute bargains, knowing you’ll … [Read more...] about Cheap flights for Brexit

If you're not all Creme Egg-ed out already on your hunt to track down a white version of the Easter treat, then prepare yourselves, because the iconic Cadbury treat now also comes in cake form. Combining the beauty that is Creme Egg's gooey centre with spongy chocolate cake, the brand new Creme Egg cupcakes have been spotted by excited chocoholics at UK supermarkets. Inside the chocolate sponge cakes there's a hidden fondant filling right in the middle, just like the original Creme Eggs we all know and love. On top there's a huge swirl of vanilla buttercream frosting, which is then topped with yellow "goo" and shards of milk chocolate. Sadly though, the cupcakes will set you back a lot more money than your usual fairy cakes, with each pack of two Creme Egg cupcakes costing £2 a pop at Tesco , ASDA, Iceland, Spar and Co-op. If you want a whole platter of them (we don't blame you), then they also come alongside a mini eggs version, with the 12 piece platter able to be found in … [Read more...] about Creme Egg cupcakes are now being sold in UK supermarkets

Despite our mother's protests that she really doesn't need anything this year, it's always nice to hand over a bottle of fizz and some chocolates for the woman that made you who you are. So just in time for Mother's Day, the Co-op are launching a one-off combo deal on bottles of Prosecco and everyone's favourite Lindor chocolate balls. For a grand total of £10, you can get a bottle of Co-ops special edition Prosecco, as well as a 200g box of Lindt's melt-in-the-mouth Lindor chocolate balls. Set to launch in stores tomorrow (20 March), if bought separately, the Prosecco would usually set you back £8, and the Lindt Lindor chocolate box £4, meaning you'll save £2 by buying them together. However, while Co-op may be the most convenient place to bag the bargain, if you live near an Asda or are doing an online order anytime soon, you can save yourself 50p by buying exactly the same combination. Asda have the 200g boxes of Lindt chocolate balls for £3.50 right now, … [Read more...] about Co-op launch £10 Prosecco and Lindt ball chocolates deal

Sainsbury's and Asda have proposed to sell off between 125 and 150 supermarkets on the back of concerns raised by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over the potential merger. A number of convenience stores and petrol stations are said to be axed, just days after both supermarkets vowed to deliver £1 billion in savings to consumers if the takeover is given the green light. A document explains that between 125 and 150 supermarkets and a number of convenience stores will be sold to one of the parties’ current competitors or a new entrant to the market. A number of petrol filling stations will also be sold to grocery buyers, most likely rival chains. In a statement, the CMA has previously warned the takeover would lead to inflated prices for millions of shoppers. However the two chains said if given the go-ahead, they would deliver £1 billion of lower prices annually by the third year post-completion and reduce prices by around 10% on everyday items. … [Read more...] about Sainsbury’s and Asda to sell 150 supermarkets as part of takeover deal