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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm a teacher and I was left fuming by my end of year gift – it's borderline insulting & so cheap
WITH schools across the country breaking up for summer this week teachers are set to be in for a treat with a deluge of end of year gifts. However, one educator was left less than impressed by their gift with people describing it as 'insulting.' Advertisement 1 A teacher was left insulted by a very lacklustre gift Credit: Reddit Taking to Reddit the teacher shared a snap of their disappointing present, captioning the image 'What my school gave its teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week.' Much like the end of term in the UK, Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated in the US by giving staff gifts as an acknowledgement of their hard work. But in this case the teacher would rather they hadn't bothered at all. The teacher revealed they had been given a total of seven Starburst sweets for being 'the star of our school.' Advertisement Read More on School But that's not all, they were also handed a sheet of bubble wrap with the instructions to 'pop every hour' as a form of stress relief. Fellow Redditors were equally baffled by the lacklustre gift, sharing their thoughts in the comments. One wrote: "This is so insulting.' 'Not even a whole pack though, how cheap can you possibly be,' added another. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive A third chimed in: 'Here's some left over Halloween candy and the packing material that came with something we wanted.' It comes after a I'm a mum of two and made Xmas gifts for my kids' teachers for £6, using bargains from Asda, Lidl and B&M The content creator shared her short clip with the caption 'Primary school teacher gifts help?!' Alongside her video, Lou then asked: 'Primary school teachers: What makes a great gift? Advertisement 'I don't want to just get a mug or a key ring. 'Tell me something you actually WANT to get?' The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @ Advertisement But there's also a free item that takes minutes to do and isn't a handmade card. One teacher shared a free idea that is so simple but really effective: "An email to the headteacher saying how amazing we are."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I've been slammed for my wedding guest outfit, people say I'm barely contained but I think it's the perfect fit
A WOMAN has hit back at those who say her wedding guest dress is too small. Alyssa Cadena, from the US, ordered a beautiful Advertisement 2 Alyssa Cadena tried to prove the haters wrong about her wedding guest outfit Credit: TikTok/@alyssathepilatesgirl 2 However, people who viewed the video were adamant it was the wrong size Credit: TikTok/@alyssathepilatesgirl The blonde beauty wore a But when she tried it on for social media, she was told to return it and grab a bigger size. Instead, Alyssa decided not to listen and prove she was right for getting an extra small size rather than sizing up. She posted a clip from the wedding, she said: "This is the dress that everyone hated on me for. Advertisement READ MORE ON WEDDING OUTFITS "They said these lines right here are because my thighs are too big." Alyssa pointed to the tight-fitting dress and what appeared to be lines and creases along the thigh from the fabric stretching. But she insisted everyone she had seen wear the dress had the same issue. "This is how they all are," she explained. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive "This is an extra small but, look, I can dance in it," she continued as she gave a shake to the camera. Hitting back at the haters seemed not to have the desired effect Alyssa wanted, though. Frankie Bridge slammed by fans again for SHEER wedding guest dress that's 'too much' and will 'upstage the bridge' The clip went viral on her TikTok account @ Looking at the dress, the corset has squeezed up her chest and the fabric does seem to be stretching on the sides, something many people pointed out in the comments. Advertisement One person wrote: "You are gorgeous. The dress is gorgeous. One size up would have hugged you perfectly. Dress for fit, not for size." Another commented: "The lines aren't from your thighs being too big, it's from the dress being too small! Hope this helps!" "The seams, girl. It's literally riding up from trying to stay together and don't get me started on where the boneing ends," penned a third. Wedding Guest Outfit Etiquette If you're struggling to decided on a dress to see you through wedding season, here's a few rules on what not to wear so you don't get in trouble. Folklore says that wearing red at a wedding means you slept with the groom. Casual attire like jeans and flip flops should always be avoided. Any colour that could be picked up as white or cream - even if it's not. Most would agree that your cleavage needs to be covered. Wearing white is a massive no-no if you're not the bride. Meanwhile a fourth said: "It's definitely the top. It's squishing your breasts. It's definitely too small, however you are tiny as well but need the top to be bigger. Not the bottom." Advertisement "Girl your friends are the real haters for not telling you this dress is screaming for help,' claimed a fifth Someone else added: "The girls are begging for help. let them breathe a little."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I can't believe how I reacted at my gender reveal, sure I was disappointed but I'll feel guilty for the rest of my life
WHILE most parents would be happy whatever gender their baby is born as, the same can't be said for one mum who admitted to her immediate thoughts after finding out she was having a boy. Desperate for a girl, Monique Tibbott was instead reduced to tears at the gender reveal of their soon to be born baby when the colour blue appeared inside of the cake. Advertisement 3 Monique Tibbott was reduced to tears at her gender reveal party Credit: Caters 3 She says that when she saw blue in the gender reveal cake her heart sank Credit: Getty Monique was adamant she was having a second girl throughout her pregnancy. The 21-year-old from Goulburn, New South Wales, Australia, explained: 'All I know is pink. All I know is being a girl mom – I have never experienced raising a boy and it's just terrifying to me. 'I feel so guilty and like the worst mom in the world because when I saw the baby's gender in that cake, my heart sank. 'I'm going to feel guilty for the rest of my life for how I reacted; I'm never going to forget how I thought when I first found out about him.' Advertisement Read More on Parenting Throughout her pregnancy, the stay-at-home mum had been convinced she was expecting a second girl; and after already having her daughter, Delilah, it was something she thought she'd be better equipped for. However, that dream soon diminished for Monique during the gender reveal, alongside her husband Brandon; when after uncovering the gender, her reaction failed to live up to expectation. Monique told how she then spent the next few days in tears while trying to process the news. With her reaction failing to live up to the hype and expectation of what gender reveals typically do, she is conscious she tarnished the special day with her emotion. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive Becoming a parent to a boy is a reality that scares Monica as she stared down a barrel in fear on how to bring her son up. Having had the experience in how to raise her daughter, Monique fears bringing a boy up will be a completely different scenario. Love Islander reveals if his unborn baby is a boy or a girl at incredible gender reveal party with The Challenge star girlfriend Monique also told how she's struggled to find a name for a boy she's really settled on – with that being in stark contrast for girl's name, which she could name ten for. Speaking more about her reaction to the news of her expecting a boy, Monique told: 'I feel angry at myself for how I reacted because I should have just been grateful and happy that he's healthy and that I have the fertility ability to carry a baby. Advertisement How to predict your baby's gender at home Use Try a traditional Do the Give the Learn more about 'I know that probably pregnancy hormones are a huge factor to play here, but I think that I was just more shocked and not able to process it because I was so certain I was having a girl. 'I just feel very alone, and I feel so bad for Brandon because I ruined his day. He was so excited, and I just dimmed it with my reaction.' 3 Monique admits that she'll regret her reaction forever Credit: Caters
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Weekly horoscope for July 20 – July 26: What the stars have in store for every zodiac sign revealed
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column will be kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what's written in the stars for you today. Advertisement ARIES MAR 21 - APR 20 12 Let your creative self fly free with the sun and give yourself permission to be bolder and braver with your ideas. There's so much you can do with what you already know, plus what you are prepared to learn. Your passion profile is primed for speaking out, and your body language says so much more than any words. Advertisement Single? A home-loving Pisces welcomes your attention. TAURUS APR 21 - MAY 21 12 This week's new moon has a property element, as you change an address suddenly, or could find the one you have starts to feel more like a dream home. Advertisement In family terms, accepting things as they are is better for you than pushing against opinion. Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive You can be the bigger person and gain bigger rewards. In love? If you value trust, be sure not to break it. Single? Look for emerald eyes. Advertisement GEMINI MAY 22 - JUNE 21 12 Your chart of communication is on fire as the sun moves on, and so much that you say or hear can hit home, however long you have been trying to send or receive a message. The key message here is not to bear grudges for the past, but approach the future with warm generosity. Advertisement Passion has a personal touch, and heartfelt gestures mean so much, so don't be shy, follow your heart. CANCER JUNE 22 - JULY 22 12 You welcome a money moon at the same time as a sunburst of fortune. Advertisement When you start to see yourself as someone who is good with cash, and can get better, you radiate confidence no one can ignore. But even better, you feel great inside. If you're in love, keeping things from a partner feels like protection but can weaken love. Single? The One wears a logo hat. Advertisement LEO JULY 23 - AUG 23 12 It's your moment to revel in your sun ruler, and the new moon in your own sign just intensifies your personal charisma. Advertisement Use it or lose it, and get those dates in your diary. You have the ability to fit in anywhere with anyone this week, so do think about trying to access an exclusive group again. Learning may feel an uphill task, but keep going and you can speed up. VIRGO AUG 24 - SEPT 22 Advertisement 12 Maybe you think you have left a mystery in the past, but if questions remain in your mind or heart, this is your week to tackle them. You see life and love so clearly but you also leave space for your dreams. Jupiter's celebrity angle adds your name to a surprise list that includes a famous family. Advertisement Passion prizes link to '7'. Adjust a timetable, and a makeover can happen. LIBRA SEPT 23 - OCT 23 12 Advertisement You are more sociable than ever with a chart of charm and confidence. So you can approach any event with a positive attitude, and in passion terms, that love interest you see every day can feel deeply drawn towards you. If you're already attached, showing you are ready to learn, together, matters more than assuming you already know everything. Reply to a 'W' question. Advertisement SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22 12 With the sun at the top of your chart, prepare to shine, in ways that make everyone else look and feel good, too. You are a natural leader who also is a natural listener; this is what can take you towards a top role. Advertisement Workwise, it's tempting to strike back, but more productive to stay cool and not respond. In love? Is this real if you feel so fake? Single? Your soulmate walks very fast. SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 21 Advertisement 12 All those subjects you assume too hard, or exclusive, for you are back in the spotlight with the new moon. This is your week to start the learning again, with a positive approach that simply expects yourself to succeed. A great week for surprise or impromptu journeys too, especially linked to 'I'. Advertisement Love-wise, your wedding chart is Venus-rich and ready for permanent promises. CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 20 12 Everything about yourself that's felt a mystery can start to clear, as you accept the only person who can truly change you is you. Advertisement A time of waiting for others to fix your present, past, or future, is over; whatever happens now, you're the leader in your own life. In love? Balance may feel unfair, but new reality is close. Single? The One works harder than anyone you know. AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 18 Advertisement 12 The higher your expectations of love, the better; you have a chart this week of pure togetherness, plus the ability to bring, and keep, even totally different elements tightly together. So The One can be someone you have long admired from afar. If you're already attached, those tiny annoyances build up; do address them as they happen. Luck links to an education or travel U-turn. Advertisement PISCES FEB 19 - MAR 20 12 You're a star at work and can be lined up for a sparkling new role without your knowledge. In every task this week, give your absolute best, but without pretending you know more than you do. Advertisement Read more on the Irish Sun Admitting gaps is better than covering them up. As for passion, it has a cosy element that suits you so well, so do make time to cuddle up, however busy you may be. Horoscope traits What does your star sign mean for you? - The best and worst characteristics of the head of the zodiac - The traits you need to know for the air sign - What does this star sign mean for your personality? - The key traits for the sign include a keen love of food - The traits to be aware of for the sign with a symbol of twins - The best and worst characteristics of the fire sign - What does the seventh star sign mean for your personality? - The key traits for the sign include an interest in the arts - The traits you need to know for the fire sign - What does this star sign mean for your personality? - The best and worst characteristics of the earth sign - The key traits for the sign include loyalty and kindness
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘Crunchy' mum-of-two shamed for showing baby's bronzed tan after admitting she doesn't use ‘toxic suncreams'
A MUM has come under fire after proudly admitting she doesn't slather her kids in ''toxic sunscreen''. Mother-of-two Ellie made the shock confession on TikTok after she was allegedly told her tot was ''so tanned''. Advertisement 2 Mum-of-two Ellie came under fire on TikTok after admitting she doesn't use 'toxic sunscreen' Credit: TIKTOK/@ellieshomemadehouse 2 Ellie, who describes herself as 'slightly crunchy', has also since responded to the critics Credit: TIKTOK/@ellieshomemadehouse Ellie, who describes herself as ''slightly crunchy'', shared a clip of her bronzed son just a month after In ''I know, it's because we are in the sunshine all day and I don't slather him in toxic sunscreen.'' The mother-of-two went on in the caption: ''Can't believe my 1 year old has a better tan than me! Advertisement read more on parenting ''We are sun safe, not scared.'' Unfortunately, there are quite a few misconceptions about sun protection that can confuse the issue of using suncream. In particular, some media has reported concern with ingredients oxybenzone, a synthetic estrogen, and retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A stored by the skin. Other stories might talk about vitamin D and risk of sunscreen reducing the amount of this important hormone in the body. Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Exclusive "This myth is very concerning to me," said Dr. Cheryl Peters, a senior scientist in cancer prevention at and BCCDC. The expert reassured that there ''is no evidence that approved sunscreens cause cancer or other health problems''. Kelsey Parker mum-shamed for admitting she doesn't put suncream on her kids ''In fact, the opposite is true: not wearing sunscreen poses a significant cancer risk,'' the doctor warned. Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, and it's the most prevalent form of all cancers in the world. Advertisement Kids will complain about the lotion and say it is cold or pasty. However, children must get into a routine of Sun safety for kids should be non-negotiable and there are plenty of reasons to not skip this step, such as avoiding sunburn, minimising the risk of Advice for adults and children on sunscreen and sun safety in the UK and abroad The experts at the NHS have warned that sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. They state that despite the common misconception, sunburn ''does not just happen on holiday''. This means that you can burn in the UK, even on days when it's cloudy. ''There's no safe or healthy way to get a tan. A tan does not protect your skin from the sun's harmful effects.'' You can find more tips on their website 'When did people caring about their kids?' Online, Ellie - who posts under the username @ Advertisement One person said: ''Sun cream doesn't stop you from tanning.. it just stops you from burning.'' Another chimed in: ''I have stage 3 melanoma because of unprotected sun exposure as a child…hope that helps!'' Someone else said: ''My grandma didn't use sun screen because it wasn't really used of her generation. She died of melanoma when my mum was 20.'' ''When did people stop loving and caring about their kids?'' Advertisement Hitting back at the critics, Ellie said: ''Both of my children are loved beyond comprehension thank you! What a weird comment.'' She has also since clarified that the family does use sun protection in the form of a mineral sunscreen with ingredients the mum trusts. Ellie said in okay hold up…i said i don't slather my children in TOXIC sunscreen not no sunscreen at all. ''My go to is this mineral based sunscreen from @Fierce Nature just 4 ingredients; tallow, coconut oil, avocado oil and non nano zinc oxide .'' Advertisement
