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New York Post
5 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- New York Post
Here's what no one tells parents about raising teenagers
No one ever tells you that one day, the biggest challenge in parenting won't be homework battles or curfews – it will be breathing through your nose. There's a very specific moment, somewhere around Year 8, when a child's bedroom transforms. One day, it's a normal room. The next it's a foggy microclimate of its own, heavy with an aroma that says: I have been sweating, living, snacking, and possibly dying in here. I used to think the 'teenage smell' was an exaggeration. Then I opened my kid's door and my nostrils packed my bags, and walked out. A smell with layers There are layers to it. First comes the base note of damp sports uniforms shoved into the corner 'to deal with later.' Add a middle note of socks that haven't seen daylight since the Taylor Swift Eras tour started. Then there's the top note – a sharp, mysterious tang that you know is coming from a mug of something that started life as Milo. On the other end of the spectrum is the scent we'll call Eau de Trying Too Hard: litres of body spray, hair products, and skincare sprayed with such determination that even the dog sneezes. 5 No one ever tells you that one day, the biggest challenge in parenting won't be homework battles or curfews – it will be breathing through your nose. Vibe Images – And if you think it's bad at home? Try being in a car with them after training. Driving home from sports days with your head hanging out the window like a Labrador is a real thing. Teachers have seen things I asked my friends who teach high school what an average summer afternoon is like in their classroom. One said: 'By the end of the day, it's like a mix between a gym bag, a sandwich shop, and a Lynx factory explosion. I stand near the window and hope I make it out alive.' 5 'By the end of the day, it's like a mix between a gym bag, a sandwich shop, and a Lynx factory explosion. I stand near the window and hope I make it out alive,' high school teachers say. Golib Tolibov – Another told me that whenever someone opens their backpack, there's a moment of fear. Underneath the pong 'You never know what's coming out – yesterday's lunch? A forgotten art project made out of milk cartons? There's always a squished banana.' It would be easy to make this an 'ugh, teenagers' story. But here's the truth: the smell is the least important thing happening in that room. 5 The smell is the least important thing happening in that room, some have said. Satjawat – Here's the thing: it's not their fault. Their bodies are working overtime. Hormones, growth spurts, sport, school – it's a perfect storm. And like the breakouts and the grunts, the smell is just another stage. Because behind that closed door is a person in the middle of the most awkward, exciting, infuriating, incredible transformation of their life. The truth is, if you can get past the whiff, there's a lot to love about teens. The other part no one warns you about What really knocks the air out of your lungs is not the smell. It's the sudden realisation that they don't need you as much anymore. The bedtime cuddles vanish. Long conversations are replaced by mumbles. They disappear into their room for hours, and when they emerge, you feel like you need a translator just to find out what's going on in their head. 5 Because behind that closed door is a teenager in the middle of the most awkward, exciting, infuriating, incredible transformation of their life. – And just when you think you've been completely shut out, they give you a moment. It might be a dumb joke that makes you both laugh so hard you cry. Or a hug out of nowhere. Or a story about their day that makes you stop and think, 'Wow, you're turning into someone amazing.' That's the payoff. A phase that stinks (literally) Parenting a teenager is standing in the middle of that smell, windows open, heart wide, hoping you're doing enough. 5 Parenting a teenager is standing in the middle of that smell, windows open, heart wide, hoping you're doing enough. Gregory Johnston – It's hard. It's funny. It's wonderful. And it's fleeting. One day the smell will fade. They'll move out, take their gym bag and their body spray, and the house will smell like fresh air again. And, ridiculous as it sounds, we'll probably walk past that empty room and wish we could breathe it all in just one more time.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
The tiny UK village that attracts A-list celebrities like bees to honey
The historical market town of Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds boasts only around 6,500 residents - and more of them than one might expect are A-list celebrities. Often fondly called 'Chippy' by locals, the charming, honey-colored stone village sits in an Area of Outstanding Beauty - surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, which offer a quintessential English landscape. So it's no wonder that Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia Del Rossi chose the town after fleeing the US late last year, a decision that they made in the wake of Donald Trump's re-election as President. The couple were in glamorous company as residents of Chipping Norton. Such is the influx of the celebrity elite that they have a collective moniker – 'The Chipping Norton Set'. 'Yes. We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, 'He got in.' And we're like, 'We're staying here,'' Ellen said last weekend at an event at Everyman theatre in nearby Cheltenham. The couple have subsequently sold the property, citing the lack of horse stables, but Ellen has professed her love for the area, prompting speculation that they'll stay in the Cotswolds. 'We're just not used to seeing this kind of beauty. The villages and the towns and the architecture – everything you see is charming, and it's just a simpler way of life. It's clean. Everything here is just better – the way animals are treated, people are polite. I just love it here.' Celebrities that have called the area home include Jeremy Clarkson — whose famous farm Diddly Squat is nearby — David Cameron, Jamie Oliver, Kate Moss, David and Victoria Beckham and Ellie Goulding, Princess Beatrice, Zara Tindall and Simon Cowell. Calvin Harris and his wife Vick Hope have recently won local approval by knocking down an 'ugly' local property to make way for their Cotswolds dream mansion. In fact, they hired one the Royal Family 's favourite architects to build the gaff. Local farm shop Daylesford Organic has become an iconic haunt of these A-listers and royalty, with Eddie Redmayne seen pursuing the aisles and Princess Eugenie also spotted having a browse. The town boasts a variety of independent shops, including antique stores and a regular market, alongside a diverse selection of pubs and restaurants. For anyone looking to upgrade to full members club luxury, Soho Farmhouse is just down the road, which is frequented by stars from Rita Ora to Meghan Markle (who reportedly held her hen do there) and Taylor Swift, who hired a £3.3m cottage near Chipping Norton during her Eras tour in 2024. Every year former Blur bassist and local cheesemaker Alex James throws the Big Feastival in nearby Kingham, which "brings together music from the UK's biggest artists, Michelin-starred chefs, award-winning street food and an exciting array of family activities". This August, revellers will be able to see Nelly Furtado, The Rizzle Kicks and the Wombats hit the stage. The addition of these famous-folk has had a mixed reaction locally, though. Unhappy homeowners have rejected plans for 350 new homes near to Clarkson's Diddly Squat Farm. Others believe the influx of tourists is good for the area, but is pushing prices up.
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift subtly reveal new detail about relationship via their phone lockscreens
Travis Kelce's latest Instagram post has eager fans zooming in to figure out what or who is featured on the NFL star's lock screen. In the third image of a new photo carousel posted on Thursday, eagle-eyed followers noticed that Kelce's lock screen displays a photo of him with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. In the picture, Swift appears huddled up with her boyfried, sporting a wide-eyed expression in her infamous midnight blue chevron bodysuit designed by Zuhair Murad for the Eras tour. The quiet gesture marked the first time Kelce has shared any image of Swift on his personal social media, creating buzz among Swifties and NFL fans alike. Fans also observed that Swift's own phone, partially visible behind a cocktail glass, appeared to display a matching black-and-white image of the couple during a trip to Lake Como. taylor's wallpaper is them in lake como 😭😭😭 — kaia (@kaiamal13) July 24, 2025 Though only partly revealed, the image on Swift's screen mirrored Kelce's lock screen, prompting excitement about their shared choice of wallpaper. Since the pair began dating in summer 2023, they have largely avoided posting about one another. The lock screen reveal provides a rare glimpse into their connection without words or official declarations.
Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'Chic' £6 Home Bargains living room 'book' looks beautiful on a coffee table
The "elegant" piece not only "beautifies your space" but also "invites heartfelt conversations" Home Bargains' newest collection of home decor has captivated numerous shoppers eager to snag one specific item. Following the unveiling of a new £5.99 living room 'book', bargain-hunters and design interior fans have been hurrying to stores to grab it. On Instagram, the official Home Bargains account shared with its 1.1m followers what its new Coffee Table Albums look like. The photo albums are 'chic' enough to put on a show on a living room coffee table, or would look equally as good on a bookshelf or in the bedroom. Home Bargains describes the new coffee table photo albums as a "tasteful" combination of design, craftsmanship, and personal history. They are said to "transform" your living space into a "gallery of treasured moments." The budget retailer adds: "Whether you place it in your living room, study, or any other communal area, this album adds a touch of sentiment and elegance to your home, elevating the ambience and inviting conversation, connection, and joy." There are two versions of the coffee table photo albums to choose from. One is a cream colour with a silver disco ball design on the front cover, including the words: "This is our Era". The second design is more of a taupe colour, with a heart and the words: "It's a love story." Both versions are sure to be a hit for any Taylor Swift fan, given the ties to her Eras Tour and her famous Love Story lyrics. In an Instagram post, Home Bargains shared a video of the new photo albums, which are 31cm long and 26cm wide. The caption reads: "Upgrade your vibe with a statement making coffee table album - because good taste should be on display." It didn't take long for the likes and comments to start pouring in from hundreds of impressed shoppers. One person replied: "These are lovely." A second tagged a friend and wrote: "Neeeeed! A third told their mate: "Think I need a trip to Home Bargains." A fourth, who clearly knows her friend is a Taylor Swift fan, said: "You need the Eras one." Another, called Laura, told her friend, Millie: "Disco ball one is needed for you." The Taylor Swift-themed photo albums have also been a hit on TikTok, with several videos about them already cropping up. One content creator called Cayley Wilders said: "Swifties, run to Home Bargains for these Taylor-themed coffee table albums. What an absolute find! And just £5.99 too!" Another called Nicole Boyle said: "The cutest books to put your pics from eras tour in!!!" In a separate video, a user called Pips said: "THE MIRRORBALL WI5 THE ERA BIT SO TAYLOR CODED." Em wrote: "Need for when I get living room decorated." But some are struggling to get their hands on one, with one person commenting: "Can't find one, desperate for the disco ball one."
Daily Mirror
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince George's hidden detail in 12th birthday snap hints at secret family tradition
The Prince and Princess of Wales have released a brand new photo and video to mark the 12th birthday of eldest son, Prince George - and in them, he is seen sporting an important accessory The Prince and Princess of Wales have continued their tradition by releasing a brand new photo - as well as a video - to mark Prince George's 12th birthday today. The royal couple nearly always mark their children's birthdays with the release of a new snap, with the one of George shared today showing him one year away from being a teenager, smiling and relaxed as he leans on the gate in the Norfolk countryside. The snap was taken by photographer Josh Shinner and shows George wearing a checked shirt and green gilet, with a blue and white friendship-style bracelet on his left wrist. It's not the first time he has been seen wearing the woven accessory, as it also featured on his wrist in his 11th birthday portrait last year, as well as when he attended the Euro 2024 final with dad Prince William in Berlin last summer. Kensington Palace has so far declined to reveal who gave the prince the bracelet - but he is far from the only royal to have been spotted wearing one, hinting they could be a royal family tradition. Princess Charlotte was seen wearing a similar bracelet while on a trip to Wimbledon last summer, while Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, is often seen wearing a woven bracelet. Even King Charles was seen sporting one of the woven bracelets during his tour of the Channel Islands and at the State Opening of Parliament in 2024. Friendship bracelets like these have become popular once again, partly due to pop star Taylor Swift and her Eras tour, with fans exchanging them at her concerts. And it seems the royals all first began wearing them following Taylor Swift's concerts in London, which George and Charlotte attended with dad, William, last summer. While out and about on engagements in Cape Town last year, eagle-eyed royal fans noticed William also wearing a beaded bracelet with the name 'Papa' - what his children call him - on it. In an interview, William later explained: "Well, this is a this is a, I think, a relic, if you like, from a Taylor Swift concert that my daughter decided that she wanted to create a bracelet for. She gave it to me when I came away. So I promised that I would wear it and try not to lose it while I was out here." Meanwhile, as well as a new photo, George's 12th birthday has also been marked with the release of behind-the-scenes footage showing the youngster having fun with his siblings, Charlotte and Louis. George is shown laughing as he and Charlotte both lift a giggling Louis up in their arms during an outdoor photoshoot, with George holding his younger brother around his chest and Charlotte holding his legs. The upbeat video montage, filmed by Kensington Palace's in-house social media team, shows the trio smiling as they stride along holding hands in the sunshine, with Louis in the middle of his brother and sister. The royal siblings also pose for a family portrait with Charlotte and Louis sitting on a rustic wooden gate as George leans next to them. Get Royal Family updates straight to your WhatsApp! As the royals get back to their normal duties after a difficult year, the Mirror has launched its very own Royal WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news on the UK's most famous family. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
