A Woolworths employee has revealed his simple checkout trick to streamline your shopping so workers can scan items efficiently and faster. Liam Kirley, from Sydney, shared a TikTok video showing how he strategically placed the reusable shopping bags and grocery items on the conveyor belt. 'Put one reusable bag down on the conveyor belt, put all the items you want in that bag [behind it] on the conveyor belt... and repeat the process,' Liam said. Instead of handing over all the bags to the cashier before unloading groceries from the trolley, Liam said spacing out the bags and items across the conveyor belt will help speed up the scanning process. Liam Kirley (pictured), from Sydney, shared a TikTok video showing how he strategically placed the reusable shopping bags and grocery items on the conveyor belt With heavy bulk items, Liam suggested leaving them in the trolley. 'We can scan it up there,' he said, adding: 'Then you're good …
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Mums with two babies share the vital lessons they wish they had known before their first
Having a baby is scary. It’s a new world, filled with worries, fears and fleeting moments. First-time mums need all the help they can get. From sleep cycles to feeding times, there is a colossal amount of baby information to process. However, when a second bundle of joy comes around, these new mums turn into masters of the game. No crying baby is a match for a seasoned mother. They know the tricks of the trade and apply previous experience to the present. As this information is so vital, we asked a selection of wondrous second-time mums to share their gold nuggets of information. Those little tidbits of wisdom that saved them time, hassle and tears as their family grew. So, if you are a soon-to-be mum, or are currently knee deep in nappies with a screaming baby in one hand, read on. But also keep in mind that you should do whatever you think is best for you and your baby. The advice below is based on the experiences of other mums, but everyone is different …
Meghan Markle Chose an L.A. Charity to Honor Her Hometown: ‘Thank You for Sharing the Love’
"Their generosity will allow us to provide even more children with the necessities they deserve," said Baby2Baby's co-presidents Advertisement Meghan Markle may be thousands of miles away, but she hasn’t forgotten her California roots. Last week, Meghan and Prince Harry thanked fans via their new Instagram page for the virtual “baby shower” encouraging charitable donations to celebrate the upcoming royal baby. They also gave four suggestions on charities if people are still looking to participate, including Los Angeles-based organization Baby2Baby , which provides young children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and other basic necessities. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex dedicated an Instagram post for each of the four charities, featuring Baby2Baby on …
Megan Markle’s Best Friend Shares the Star’s Personal Motto
"I don't know many people who are as generous and supportive as Meg is," Lindsay Roth says of Meghan Markle Advertisement Over the past few years Meghan Markle has captured the hearts of Suits fans — and now Prince Harry — but the star’s charm is nothing new to those who know her best. “I don’t know many people who are as generous and supportive as Meg is,” Markle’s best friend Lindsay Roth tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. “I think people assume that when someone gains notoriety that they change. But she’s still the same girl I met years ago, with the same values and priorities. She’s selfless, and that’s just a part of who she is and who she was raised to be.” Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Roth and Markle met in a Toni Morrison literature class during their freshman year at Northwestern …
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China says AUKUS submarine deal ‘highly irresponsible’ and ‘intensifies the arms race’
A new security deal between the United States, Britain, and Australia in the Indo-Pacific "severely damages regional peace" and "intensifies the arms race", China has said. On Wednesday, the three western powers announced they will establish a security partnership that will help Australia acquire US nuclear-powered submarines. In Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian condemned the move and said: "The US, the UK and Australia's cooperation in nuclear submarines severely damages regional peace and stability, intensifies the arms race, and jeopardises the international efforts in promoting the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 'AUKUS alliance will bring us closer than ever' "The US and UK's action of exporting highly sensitive nuclear submarine technology once again proves that they are using nuclear exports as a tool for geopolitical games and adapts double standards. …
COVID-19: Army could be called in to help Scottish ambulance service, amid reports man died after a 40-hour wait
The military could be called in to help Scotland's ambulance service which is facing "acute pressure", Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Scotland's first minister apologised "unreservedly" for long waiting times and confirmed that targeted military assistance to help deal with "short-term pressure points" is under consideration. The announcement came as Ms Sturgeon was questioned about the death of Gerald Brown, a 65-year-old from Glasgow, who reportedly died after waiting 40 hours for an ambulance. The first minister said the pressures were due to the coronavirus pandemic. "Our ambulance service is working under acute pressure right now, largely due to COVID," Ms Sturgeon told MSPs in Holyrood on Thursday, as she offered her condolences to Mr Brown's family. Advertisement "I want to take the opportunity to thank the paramedics and ambulance technicians for the work they're doing in such difficult circumstances. "While they are responding …
I’m a child expert, these are the 8 things you should NEVER talk to your kids about
As kids grow up, they become increasingly impressionable. What we expose them to is most likely what they will carry with them, so it's important to always be conscious of what we say to ensure they aren’t wounded by our words. If you want to keep your children on the right path, read on for the things you should never talk to your kids about. Angela Karanja, an adolescent psychologist and parenting teenagers expert, said according to top psychologist Albert Bandura, behaviour, values, beliefs, and attitudes are easily passed on through observation, hearing, and imitating others. The founder of Raising Remarkable Teenagers said other behaviourist psychologists also suggest that even in the most unlikely situation there’s passive absorption of information from the environment. She said: “As young people with undeveloped brains, kids haven’t got much mental agility or ability to question what is being presented to them whether that be good or bad. “The younger the …
Cleaning fan slammed for ‘dangerous’ tablet hack which she claims leaves home smelling like fresh laundry
A CLEANING fan has been slammed for sharing a “dangerous” laundry tablet hack which leaves your home smelling fresh. Chantelle Moitie, who posts on TikTok under @chantellelovetoclean, showed how she dissolves a laundry detergent tablet in boiling water, before adding it to a spray bottle. Then she goes round her home and sprays it on the sofa, curtains and furniture to leave it smelling like clean laundry. Although her video racked up over 21million views and 1.3million likes, many people slammed it as dangerous. One person wrote: “What...no. It’s not a fragrance, it’s a flammable cleaning product.” Another said: “Just NO. It’s not designed to be inhaled.” Other people said they prefer to use fabric conditioner mixed with warm water in a bottle. And some pointed out that she could simply have used Febreze Fabric Spray to create the same effect. Some fabric softeners can actually "increase fabric flammability" and using more than the "recommended" amount …
Gabby Petito’s mom reveals final chilling text sent from her phone but claims it WASN’T written by her
THE mom of missing road tripper Gabby Petito says the final text she received from her phone was about the lack of signal in a national park – but alleged it was not written by the vlogger. Worried Nichole Schmidt said she was sent the chilling message on August 30 – weeks after Gabby and her boyfriend Brian Laundrie had started their cross-country road trip across America. The family said they had last heard from the vlogger on August 25 when she and her boyfriend were visiting Grand Teton national park, Wyoming . The text, dated August 30, read: "No signal in Yosemite" and Schmidt alleged it wasn't sent by her daughter. She told MailOnline : "That text was NOT from Gabby I know it!" It's not known who sent the text message. Yosemite is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California - around 800 miles from Grand Teton. It comes as police said that Laundrie is now a “person of interest” in the case. Most read in The Sun …
Doctors said I was pregnant but I hadn’t had sex for a YEAR, I was absolutely horrified
A WOMAN has shared her horror after being told by doctors she was pregnant, despite not actually having sex for over a year. Sounds impossible, right? That's exactly what TikTok user Samantha Gibson thought when she first heard by medical professionals that she was expecting. She shared her experience online in a video , where she revealed: "When you went to the doctors for a blood test and it comes back you're pregnant when you haven't done it in over a year." Samantha teased alongside her post: "Had a real Jayne the virgin moment back then. Story time?" The video, which has been watched almost a million times on the social media platform, left people well and truly baffled, with hundreds commenting wanting to know more about the situation. In a follow-up video , Samantha explained that she thinks doctors accidentally mixed up her blood test results with someone else. "I went to the doctors for a blood test, it came back that I was pregnant - bear in mind that …