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Boden has dropped a huge summer sale online with up to 70% off womenswear and childrenswear. The selection includes previous bestsellers and current must-haves. This  V-neck Puff Maxi Dress in pink and blue has been marked down from £155 to £46.50 - a massive 70% saving. Featuring a foliage paisley print, the maxi dress is ideal for tropical vacations. It has a flouncy skirt and volume on the sleeves, creating a flattering fit and flare silhouette. Shoppers have already given the piece rave reviews on Boden's website.With regular and petite lengths available, the dress offers a polished look with 3/4 sleeves and an elasticated waistband. It's crafted from a lightweight fabric that 'just floats' and is 'perfect for mature ladies', according to reviewers. One person praised the 'comfortab...

Even the most affectionate dogs don't necessarily want to be cuddled and stroked all the time. For dog owners, understanding your pet's body language is the key to figuring out what they're thinking when they can't always show you in the way you might like.It's no secret that dogs can't express their emotions in the same way that we can, but just as our body language might give away how we're feeling, it can do the same with dogs, too.Still, a dog's body language isn't as intricate as ours can be, and it's easy to mistake one thing as a sign of something different. For example, dogs may flatten their ears to show they are fearful or anxious, but it can also be a sign that they're concentrating.And as one dog owner explained on social media, even one of the most universal signs that your...

White Stuff has launched an epic summer sale on a variety of garments, with up to 50% off summer dresses, co-ords, linen trousers and much more. For shoppers soon to be going on their summer holidays, or have a wedding to attend, the retailer's sale extravaganza couldn't have come at a better time. White Stuff says: "Our women's clothing sale has got all the classics. "Sale dresses for basically everything in your diary and petite dresses, too. There are sale tops, like t-shirts to tuck into jeans, soft shirts and blouses with unique details. And our sale trousers are always popular. Jeans, cropped trousers, wide leg trousers, and cropped wide leg jeans (basically three-in-one)."We've rounded up our top picks from White Stuff's summer sale. First on our wishlist is this beautiful trouse...

A tranquil spa retreat can be the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of work and home life. Luxury hotel chain Macdonald Hotels and Resorts is offering a new spa experience at 16 of its establishments, complete with a fabulous free gift worth £101. The Timeless Summer Spa Day is available at their hotels across the UK, providing individuals with the choice to either travel further afield or stay local for that much-needed restful break.Imagine a delightful hotel tucked away in the most picturesque parts of the UK, equipped with everything necessary to disconnect, unwind, and recharge from the pressures of work, family commitments, and everyday stresses. The day includes a luxury 55-minute ELEMIS 'Couture Touch' Spa Treatment, which combines a customised facial with a deep-tissue ...

With summer in full swing, many households across the UK are trying to stay on top of growing laundry piles caused by holidays, sports, and outdoor adventures. Now, a clever tip is making waves online, and it might just be the easiest way to get your clothes dry faster, using nothing more than a built-in feature on your washing machine.Cleaning and decluttering expert Nicola Lewis, known to her 200,000+ Instagram followers as @thisgirlcanorganise, recently revealed a "secret" laundry setting that could drastically reduce drying time. Her advice? Use the washing machine’s spin or "drum" setting twice, a method she’s dubbed "Double Spin for the Win." This trick involves running an extra spin cycle after the usual wash finishes, with no additional water added.The high-speed rotation helps ...

This week, temperatures in the UK are set to soar past 30C in what will be a very warm couple of days. And with the higher mercury comes a higher risk of falling victim to a very common summer health problem.The Met Office is forecasting very high pollen counts across much of the UK this week, meaning many Brits will be on the lookout for simple and effective ways to ease their hay fever symptoms. Sneezing, red eyes and headaches are all common hay fever symptoms, and they can be incredibly annoying. But according to experts, brushing your teeth could be the key to eliminating these.James Roberts, Director of leading bathroom retailer Sanctuary Bathrooms, alongside Dr. Emma Lin, Co-Founder of ReadyO2.com,has revealed some simple bathroom habits that can reduce exposure to pollen and all...

The customary three-course dinner party is becoming passé as hosts are now turn to grazing boards, DIY desserts, and carefully curated drinks to ensure their soirees are memorable. Some are even going the extra mile to guarantee their arrangements are Instagram-worthy.A survey of 1,000 adults revealed that a whopping 80% feel the strain to make their gatherings unique, be it through aesthetically pleasing dishes, imaginative décor, or signature mocktails. Consequently, many dinner party hosts have started to choose grazing boards and 'interactive elements' such as build-your-own desserts to make them stand out.To enhance your summer dinner parties and help you host a stand out event this summer, Matilda Bea, known for her creative hosting flair, has partnered with Cawston Press to sha...

A Michelin-trained chef has shared her "secret ingredient" to making "fluffy" and "crispy" roast potatoes.Poppy O'Toole, 31, is a best-selling cookbook author and self-proclaimed "potato queen." Poppy took to her TikTok page to share a new recipe to her 4.8 million followers.In the recent clip, Poppy said she'd recently heard of a recipe that included adding clotted cream to your roast potatoes - and decided to give it a try. While initially apprehensive, she tried the recipe anyway.She said: "I have made a lot of roast potato recipes in my time and this is one of the weirdest ones. I just don't know how I feel about it. I do love me a clotted cream, though."Poppy walked viewers through the initial steps of the recipe, which includes peeling and chopping your potatoes into (roughly) qua...

Amazon has today confirmed the continuation of its annual tradition: Prime Day. The event, which takes place each summer, has just had its dates announced for the string of dates for 2025. From Tuesday, July 8, 2025, to Friday, July 11, 2025, Amazon will kick off its Prime Day with hundreds of deals on much-loved brands.Keen-eyed Amazon fans may have noticed the length of this Prime Day is a little different to those that have come before it. This 96-hour Prime Day is the "first time" the event has lasted this long. And there's enormous deals to be snapped up on the way, as well. It's crucial for Amazon users to remember, however, that this event is exclusive to members of Amazon Prime - which you can sign up for here. Otherwise, some early deals are already live which can be perused he...

Boots shoppers are in for a treat today as the high-street retailer has launched one of the biggest £10 Tuesday sales to celebrate five years of its weekly promotion. With more than 230 items included, it's an opportunity to snap up on skincare essentials, gift sets and makeup at up to 70% off. One of the deals that has attracted more than 100 customers is the No7 Men Protect and Perfect Intense Advance Collection, a four-piece collection that takes each product down to £2.50. Anti-ageing skincare fans can also find serums and creams from L'Oreal, Prai, and No7. There's also a list of trending skincare buys from Curel and more.The L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Cell Renew Midnight Serum, loved by Hollywood icon Jane Fonda, is included in this week's Boots deals. Formulated to "target the dee...