A THRIFTY first-time mum has revealed how she kitted out her baby’s toybox, nursery and clothed her for 12 months with designer gear for just £1,500. Karen Rudd, 35, from Rochdale, saved a huge £4,800 on nine-month-old Florence’s essentials, which she got from big name brands like iCandy and Mamas & Papas. The savvy mum shares her tips exclusively with Fabulous… After I was furloughed in lockdown 1.0 at 30 weeks pregnant, I made it my mission to spend as little as possible on my baby. It can cost an eye-watering £11,498 on average to kit out a new baby according to LV, so I knew the potential savings were massive. I sourced over £5,400 worth of designer stuff, including brands like iCandy, Mamas & Papas, Blade & Rose, Next, Fisher Price and Baby Einstein for just £584 and spent just over £900 on new things. The total value of my haul is over £6,300 but I only spent a quarter of the price tag at £1,517, saving me £4,866. HOW I DID IT I was given … [Read more...] about I saved £4.8k buying designer gear for my new baby – I got a £1k iCandy pram for £40 & £540 worth of toys for £80
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Tragedy as baby & toddler face being orphaned after both parents develop terminal cancer within 3 months of each other
A BABY and toddler tragically face being orphaned after both their parents were diagnosed with terminal cancer within months of each other. Brit Adam Graveley, 38, met his Australian wife Caitlin, 39, when he went travelling. He managed to secure a good job and they sponsored him to stay and after tying the knot they had two kids. But now the couple, who live in Perth , have both heartbreakingly been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer - just three months apart. They are faced with the devastating prospect of leaving kids Thea, two, and four-month-old Fearn without a mum and dad. Caitlin was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer in November after suffering pain she thought was due to her pregnancy. And then tragically Adam was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer on February 4. Adam's British sister, Emma Reynolds, 41, says her and the rest of the family can't visit them until April. The family want to raise awareness of aggressive cancers that start in the … [Read more...] about Tragedy as baby & toddler face being orphaned after both parents develop terminal cancer within 3 months of each other
Married At First Sight Australia’s Ines Basic raking in cash by flogging old sexy bikinis and ‘booty shorts’ to fans
MARRIED At First Sight star Ines Basic is selling her old bikinis and 'booty shorts' online. The 28-year-old Aussie, one of the most divisive reality stars of recent times, is selling out outfits for between £11 and £55. Proving her skills at selling aren't quite as sharp as her ability to make magnetic reality TV, she posted a promo for her online shop. She wrote: "Can't fit any of my pants any more guys. Ass to phat. Check out my new items on the Depop ." Among the items listed for sale on the site, priced in Aussie dollars, are a very revealing orange bikini for $40 (£22). There's also a pair of extra-small Naked Tiger ribbed cotton "booty shorts" in a size size for $30 (£17). Most read in Celebrity Exclusive REPORTER KATIE! Katie Price lands reporter role on Steph’s Packed Lunch and starts tomorrow 'I'M HAPPY' Ant Middleton breaks silence after Who Dares Wins axing & vows to make comeback … [Read more...] about Married At First Sight Australia’s Ines Basic raking in cash by flogging old sexy bikinis and ‘booty shorts’ to fans
Emmerdale’s pregnant teen Gabby Thomas collapses in agony after cruel discovery
Emmerdale spoilers have confirmed horror for Gabby Thomas next week, as the pregnant teenager collapses in agony. Shortly after making a cruel discovery about her twisted baby daddy Jamie Tate, the 19 year old suffers a health scare and passes out on the ground. Jamie has been getting closer to the mother of his child, making her think they are an item when in fact he has a cruel agenda. Gabby realises next week that Jamie has been trying to manipulate her into aborting their baby, and she's horrified. She plans to tell his mother Kim what he's been up to, but disaster strikes when Gabby uncovers Jamie's romance with Dawn Taylor. After spotting them kissing in the house, she decides to confront him about his lies. It soon hits her that he was telling her what she wanted to hear, and that he doesn't really want her or the baby. Mortified, she goes to leave when she suddenly feels dizzy and falls to the floor. Get the latest news, gossip and spoilers with our soaps … [Read more...] about Emmerdale’s pregnant teen Gabby Thomas collapses in agony after cruel discovery
Inside Stacey Solomon’s ‘secret room’ she hides from fans – with huge fireplace and quirky mirror
STACEY Solomon unveiled her home's "secret room" that she has previously kept hidden from fans on Instagram today. The 30-year-old star showed off a huge fireplace and quirky mirror in the space after followers spotted a glimpse in a previous post. The mother-of-three enthusiastically shares her life on social, which is why her 3.9 million fans were shocked to see somewhere new in her house as she filmed herself taking down Christmas decorations . After being inundated with curious messages, Stacey took to her Instagram Story to do a full tour. She explained: "I was reading your messages and so many of you were like: 'Stace, what is that secret room with the fireplace?' "It's not a secret room, I promise, it's just I started decorating it and never finished so I hardly come in here." The DIY-Queen then showed off the simple layout, which included a stunning beamed ceiling, huge beige corner sofa, eye-catching bay window that lets in plenty of natural light, and … [Read more...] about Inside Stacey Solomon’s ‘secret room’ she hides from fans – with huge fireplace and quirky mirror