ARRIVING home after an afternoon at the beauty salon, Heather Hopkins did a twirl for her partner, Joe Gibbs. “Notice anything different?” she asked, while a bemused Joe gave her the once-over. 8 Heather Hopkins has spent almost £10,000 on tweakments without telling her husbandCredit:… I’ve spent £10k on secret tweakments behind my man’s back … Read more
IT’S that part of the year that no matter how excited you are about what your 2025 garden will bring, when we look at our actual outside space, a lot of it’s looking, well, a bit cr*p. It’s no surprise – our lives seem ridiculously busy, and when the jobs are mainly leaf raking, cutting… … Read more
WITH his mouth watering recipes and clever, time-saving ideas, top chef Jamie Oliver could easily claim the crown as King of Christmas. With the big day nearly here, we asked the nation’s favourite celebrity kitchen whizz to share his favourite, failsafe festive recipes to take the stress out… Mulled wine, glazed ham & ultimate roasties… … Read more
NOBBLE your nibbles with a hit of spice this Christmas! It is easy to buy your own nuts and coat them for extra flavour. Serve as an easy snack that’s sure to impress your guests . . . NUTTY PROFESSOR: It’s great to experiment with different flavours and nuts to find a mix you love…. Impress your guests … Read more
NEED to make some extra cash in retirement? You are not alone. Nine in ten over-65s find the state pension is too little to live on, says charity Independent Age. 5 Nine in ten over-65s find the state pension is too little to live on, says charity Independent AgeCredit: Getty But heading back to… From … Read more
SCROOGE has got nothing on tight-fisted gran-of-five Emma Parsons Reid, 57, who proudly reveals why she refuses to splash out on loved ones at Christmas. Relaxing in a hot tub with bubbles tickling her chin, Emma Parsons Reid laughed to herself. 5 Emma Parsons Reid is Britain’s meanest GranCredit:… I’m Britain’s meanest gran – I’ve … Read more
FOOD is an integral part of Christmas festivities, from cheese platters to pigs in blankets and the quintessential turkey. A case of food poisoning will no doubt put a damper on festivities – and you might unwittingly leave your guests feeling ill if you commit key “food hygiene fails” while… Urgent warning over six ‘food … Read more
CHRISTMAS dinner is never complete without crackers to pull with family and friends. Cheap ones can be a bit naff but luxury packs are often too pricey. 7 We reveals ways to make your own Christmas crackersCredit: Getty The solution can be to make your own . . . SNAPPY THINKING: You can buy… Three fun and cheap … Read more
A GOOGLE employee has shared clever shopping hacks to keep your Christmas costs down. It’s easy to accidentally spend over the odds when you’re trying to stuff stockings – but there are some ways to shop smarter. 2 A Google employee has shared tips and tricks for finding the best prices online… Google employee reveals … Read more
IN the Fabulous magazine office, the beauty team’s desks can be spotted from a mile away. Lipsticks and mascaras clutter the desks, stacks of gift boxes cover the floor, and a random blend of candles and diffusers scent the air. 13 Some of our favourite beauty products of the yearCredit:… We test hundreds of beauty … Read more