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The Sun
11-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Natural way to repel mosquitoes & ‘it's a game-changer' for sitting outside in the evening
A DRAGON'S Den star has revealed the easy way to keep mosquitoes away while you relax in the garden. Businesswoman Sara Davies shared her 'game-changing hack ' that not only keeps mosquitoes but also midges. 2 2 Taking to social media, Sara demostrated how to create the easy solution, that doubles up as a pretty and fragrant centrepiece for your garden, so it won't irritate your senses - unlike mosquitos. Sara started by getting a large vase to hold all of your ingredients. Alongside a vase, you'll need some water, lemon slices, lavender stalks, fresh rosemary, and citronella oil. You can find citronella in the form of an essential oil, or as a scented geranium plant. Sara wrote: "Right, I've got a cracking little hack for you if, like me, you love sitting out on an evening but can't stand being eaten alive by mozzies and midges. "I made my own citronella bowl for outside and it's honestly a game changer! "I just grabbed one of those big fishbowl style glass bowls and filled it with water, slices of lemon, a few lavender stalks, some fresh rosemary and a few drops of citronella oil. "Then I popped in a couple of floating candles and when you light it, it looks absolutely gorgeous and keeps the bugs away. "It's giving spa vibes meets summer garden party - smells amazing, looks the part and best of all, it actually works! "So simple but makes such a difference when you're trying to enjoy a peaceful evening without being someone's dinner." 6 ways to get rid of slugs and snails Citronella is a scent that mosquitoes don't like so it should keep them away all night long. People were quick to thank Sara for her tips in the comments section of the video posted to her TikTok account @ saradaviescc. One person wrote: "What a lovely idea Sara, a great summer centrepiece." "Great idea, I'll be doing this for my next BBQ," penned a third. Keep pests out all summer IF you want to ensure that your home is pest free this summer, here's what you need to know. Hornets and wasps - hate the smell of peppermint oil so spraying this liberally around your patio or balcony can help to keep them at bay. Moths - acidic household white vinegar is effective for deterring moths. Soak some kitchen roll in vinegar and leave it in your wardrobe as a deterrent. Flying ants - herbs and spices, such as cinnamon, mint, chilli pepper, black pepper, cayenne pepper, cloves, or garlic act as deterrents. Mosquitoes - plants, herbs and essential oil fragrances can help deter mozzies inside and out. Try eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Ooh love this, thank you." "That's lovely,' claimed a fifth
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Beloved Dragons' Den star teases epic return to show - admitting 'I've really missed not being there' after BBC exit left fans crushed
Beloved Dragons' Den star Sara Davies teased an epic return to the BBC show while appearing on Friday's episode of Lorraine. In March this year the businesswoman, 41, - who joined the programme back in 2019 - revealed that she had quit in an emotional message on Instagram. Sara appeared on the ITV show to chat to step-in host Ranvir Singh, 47, about the latest campaign to change education when the conversation changed towards Dragons' Den. Ranvir asked: 'Why are you taking a break from Dragons' Den?' Sara said: 'I've really missed not being there with the guys. 'But for me, this year, I bought my original business, Crafter's Companion, that I started 20 years ago... From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I bought that business back from investors earlier this year. I've thrown myself into that. 'It's been all encompassing. 'Someone said to me earlier you can't be successful in business and not be all in. I've been all in at Crafter's Companion. 'Which has meant it wasn't the right time to take the time out to bring an other dozen businesses or so into my portfolio and look after them. 'I'm not saying I won't be back! 'I'm saying this year my focus had to be Crafter's Companion.' Dragons' Den has been on our screens since 2005 and there have been a number of different Dragons over the years. There has been 22 successful series so far. Sara - who joined during series 17 - has left behind Peter Jones, 59, Deborah Meaden, 66, Touker Suleyman, 71, and Steven Bartlett, 32. Shortly after she quit the programme, she revealed who she'd like to replace her. Speaking on The One Show, Sara said: 'Sara said: 'Do you know, I loved it when Gary Neville was in last year, and I feel like he really had that, he had the empathy and the warmth that I think I bring to the den.' Foorballer Gary, 50, took part in the BBC show last year as a guest dragon - and he received rave reviews for his appearance. She also opened up about why she wanted to take some time away from the show. Sara told hosts Alex Jones and Clara Amfo: 'It's who I am. It's part of my DNA. It's my life. It's everything. 'And I'm not going to lie, it was not the easiest decision to make, but I'm just trying to juggle everything. 'You know, when they asked me, I thought, "Oh yeah, people do it for a couple of years." 'And then they asked us back the third year and then they asked us back the fourth year, and then I just kept doing it. 'And I thought, "Do you know what, it's because Dragons is an iceberg." 'You see the little bit of time we're filming, but all of these businesses that you commit to, I want to give them a piece of me. Prior to that, Sara posted on Instagram: 'Little update from me… 'As this last run of Dragons' comes to an end I have to say I've loved every minute of this series so far and I'm so proud of the businesses I've invested in this year! 'As a lot of you will know, I've taken up my position again as CEO of Crafter's Companion and my business is my big priority this year. 'As this last run of Dragons' comes to an end I have to say I've loved every minute of this series so far and I'm so proud of the businesses I've invested in this year! 'As a lot of you will know, I've taken up my position again as CEO of Crafter's Companion and my business is my big priority this year. 'And when I commit to a business, I really commit, which is why I find Dragons' Den such a rewarding role. 'As well as filming an incredible show, being a Dragon requires so much dedication and time behind the scenes as you join the life of each business you invest in. 'It means seeing through your investment and committing to your part in that organisation. 'It's so much more than a TV show. That's why I've taken the decision to step away from the Den for now, to focus on my own business, which was my first baby! 'So I won't be filming with the team this year for the next series. 'Sending so much love to my fellow Dragons and the amazing team behind it all. 'In the meantime, you can still catch me in the second half of this series of Dragons' Den later in the year – it will not disappoint!' Loose Women airs weekdays from 12:30pm on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
Daily Mail
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran, 76, candidly reveals all the plastic surgery she's had... including EAR filler
Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran has revealed every single plastic surgery that she has had over the years... which included ear filler. The 76-year-old business woman and investor, who has a reported net worth of $100 million, posted an unflinchingly honest breakdown of all the cosmetic enhancements she has undergone to her Instagram on Thursday. The mogul joked that she 'heard the cool kids were sharing their plastic surgery secrets,' so she decided to unveil hers. She uploaded a snap that showed her sitting on a couch and smiling towards the camera, while all of the procedures she got were listed around her. Barbara has gotten an eye lift, brow lift, neck lift, and three facelifts. She's also received a lower eyelid skin pinch, which removes a small amount of skin below the eyelashes to help smooth skin. In addition, the TV personality revealed that she gets filler in her face four times a year, as well as ear filler four times a year. Ear filler is designed to 'restore volume and plumpness to saggy or stretched earlobes.' The business woman and investor (seen left in 2003 and right in 2023) posted an unflinchingly honest breakdown of all the cosmetic enhancements she's received to her Instagram She also receives an at-home haircut and color every six weeks, professional teeth whitening, and a brow wax ones per month. Barbara does multiple laser skin treatments throughout the year, including the Clear + Brilliant laser treatment, the Fractional 1550 laser treatment, and the Fractional CO2 laser treatment. The mother-of-two's beauty admissions were fiercely applauded by her followers. 'Love your honesty and transparency,' one user replied in the comment section. 'Love an honest woman! No wonder you're so successful,' agreed another. Someone else added, 'YESS love the transparency.' 'Thank you for your honesty. It's important for women to know the time and energy that goes into to looking camera ready,' read a fourth comment. 'Otherwise we're trying to live up to unrealistic beauty standards.' In addition, the 76-year-old revealed that she gets filler in her face four times a year, as well as ear filler four times a year. She's seen in September 2024 'I just love Barbara! Keeping it real for us,' gushed a different person. It comes weeks after Barbara was slammed over a resurfaced interview in which she revealed the 'sadistic' way that she fires people. In the now-viral video, she said merrily, 'What I love to do is call someone into my office on Friday... I love firing people on Friday.' The big-time investor went on to describe the 'evil' method she'd employ to let employees go. 'I would stop by someone's desk on a Wednesday and say, "Hey! Would you have any time, some time on Friday?"' she said with a beaming grin. After the employee had accepted her seemingly innocuous invitation, Barbara admitted she could 'hardly wait' for the meeting so she could fire them. 'Yes! What time is good for you? Two? See you at two!' she recounted gleefully, adding, 'I couldn't wait till they came in to fire them!' The mother-of-two's beauty admissions were fiercely applauded by her followers Barbara's remarks came during a December 2022 episode of The Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett. Social media erupted in outrage, with critics condemning her approach as cruel and toxic. Barbara founded The Corcoran Group, a successful real estate brokerage in New York City, which she sold for $66 million in 2001. She is now known as a real estate mogul and a prominent investor on the TV show Shark Tank, where she has invested in various businesses.
