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The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
B&M shoppers can't get enough of bargain teacher's gift that's scanning at tills for just 25p
B&M has slashed the price of a bargain gift, perfect for giving to teachers, to just 25p. With the school summer holidays just around the corner, many parents are likely racing around, desperate to find a gift to thank their kids' teachers for their hard work. However, with some teachers slamming parents who buy flowers or tacky mugs, it can be tricky to know what to get. Thankfully, B&M has the perfect budget buy that won't break the bank. The Mini Frosted Candle has been slashed from 98p to just 25p, a saving of 74%. It comes in three gorgeous scents, apricot and amber, melon musk and peach and patchouli, that are guaranteed to make teachers feel relaxed and at peace after a long year. The stylish candle has a burn time of up to eight hours, making it perfect for lighting when you're in the bath, or cosying up to watch a film. Plus, it comes in a chic glass container that will instantly elevate the look of your home. B&M said: "This Mini Frosted Candle will fill your home with its sweet scent all day long. "A great addition to your home decor." More teacher gifts If the candle doesn't tickle your fancy, another great gift idea is Lidl's £2.99 rose plant. I'm a teacher & there are four end of term gifts I can't STAND receiving The stunning flowers which cost less than a fiver are bound to put a smile on any teacher 's face. And their rosy red petals will last all the way until autumn - making the gift extremely cost efficient and long lasting. The plants are perfect for small gardens and patios. But they are also suitable for growing indoors, the product description says. Should you buy a teacher a gift? IF you are wondering whether or not to buy your child's teacher an end-of-year gift, look no further... As the summer holidays fast approach, Fabulous Senior Digital Writer and mum-of-two Sarah Bull weighs in on whether you should feel obliged to buy your kids' teachers a present to mark the end of term. Sarah said: "It can be pricey trying to keep the kids entertained during six weeks off school. "But before the end of term, parents all over the country are also trying to budget for gifts for their kids' teachers too. "With teachers, teaching assistants, SEN specialists and other beloved staff members to buy for, it can be an expensive business. "And while lots of schools actively discourage parents from spending their money on end-of-term presents for teachers, I consider it an obligation. "After all - I know how tough my kids can be at home, and their teachers have to keep them in check for the majority of the day - so don't they deserve a token of appreciation? "I also wouldn't want my children to feel left out when their friends arrive at school armed with pressies for their teachers. "While some parents go all out with gifts, with alcohol and flowers popular choices, I'll be doing my best to stay at the £5 mark for each of the four staff members I'll be buying for. "And with some fab options in stores like Poundland, Home Bargains and B&M, it should be easy for me to stick to my budget." It also details how the mini plants can grow between 26cm and 30cm tall. Or if you're children's teacher is a chocoholic, why not treat them to a box of Quality Street. Tesco has been revealed as the cheapest shop to buy the chocs with the supermarket selling a 220g carton of Quality Street for £3 if you have a Clubcard (or £4 without). You can sign up for a Clubcard for free and download the app onto your smartphone via Google Play or the Apple App Store. Shoppers buying the chocs with a Clubcard are paying £1.36 per 100g and those without one £1.82 per 100g.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Woman's face melted off after Bath & Body Works candle explodes, lawsuit claims
A former New York City city hall worker has sued Bath & Body Works after she claimed a candle exploded in her face, leaving her with severe burns and scars. Renita Francois, 41, of Valley Stream, Long Island, leaned in to take a whiff of her Sweater Weather candle when it exploded in her face on January 19, 2023, a federal lawsuit filed earlier this month claimed. Within moments of lighting the $27 three-wick candle, which is manufactured by Premier Candle Corporation, it exploded, sending glass, molten wax, and flames into her face. The explosion caused her eyelashes and eyebrows to sear off,. Agonizing photos show her her forehead, cheeks, and lips covered in burns and raw blisters. 'Her face was nearly unrecognizable,' the lawsuit said. Her arms also sustained permanent dark spots where wax landed. 'The wax continued to burn as it hardened, refusing to cool,' the complaint read. Her husband, McEvans Francois, desperately tried to help the mother-of-two by running her wounds under water to help cool the wax, but the 'damage had already been done,' the filing states. The candle, which was sitting on her dresser, was left charred black, deformed, and with holes in it. The former Mayor Bill de Blasio employee was rushed to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with second-degree burns. The ordeal shook her confidence and left the once 'unshakeable' public servant 'fractured,' the complaint read. 'Renita has always been the life of the party, the connector, the woman who makes things happen,' it read. 'She was the only who brought people together, whether for family celebrations, professional networking events, or impromptu gatherings just for the joy of it. 'Now, she finds herself forced to navigate sympathy, unwanted stares, and intrusive questions about her injuries rather than the work she is there to champion... Now, she hesitates before stepping into social settings.' Her young children even ask her: 'Mommy, what happened to your face?' and 'Are you going to be okay?' Her lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, said in the complaint that those questions 'cut deeper than burns ever could.' Francois argued the tragedy was preventable as the company knew its three-wick candles were dangerous and had 'prior knowledge' that the product 'posed a serious and foreseeable risk of explosion.' The lawsuit claimed the home products company knew they were selling 'defective candles without adequate warnings, proper testing, or necessary product modification to prevent catastrophic failures.' Premier Candle Corporation, which is headquartered in Canada, does not have to follow US law and didn't have to undergo the 'rigorous standards required' by America, the lawsuit alleged. 'There is no automatic recall process for candles exhibiting hazardous burn behavior,' the lawsuit read. 'The US enforces mandatory recalls and imposes legal penalties for noncompliance.' She is asking for compensatory and punitive damages, for the candle to be recalled, and for her attorney fees to be covered, among others. She is also requesting a jury trial. Francois worked as an executive director of de Blasio's Mayor's Action Plan for Neighborhood Safety from July 2018 to April 2022. She often spoke publicly in the role. Daily Mail has contacted Bath & Body Works, Premier Candles, Francois and her lawyer for comment.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sainsbury's is selling a luxe candle for £12 and shoppers say its a dupe for Loewe's but £76 cheaper
SHOPPERS are racing to Sainsbury's to pick up its latest home scent. The supermarket has sent people into a frenzy over their tomato leaf homeware range. Jess, a fan of the scent, took to social media to raise the flag and let everyone know about the new buy. Sharing a video of the candle, Jess said: " Sainsbury's coming through with the LOEWE dupe." Loewe, a designer brand most famously known for its Puzzle bag, are also master's in scents. The Tomato Leaf candle has always been a favourite with fans but priced at £88, it's pretty expensive for a candle. That's why shoppers are loving Sainsbury's version as the scent is hard to find on the high street. And the best part is that it costs just £12 - giving you a saving of £76. Sainsbury's bosses say: "Bring home aromatic freshness with this candle. "Featuring green notes of mint and vetiver blended with herbaceous tomato leaf, tangy grapefruit and sweet fig. "Comes poured in a glass holder with lid." The stunning packaging comes with a gorgeous white label with an image of tomatoes on the vine and gives your home the perfect summer scent. The £3.50 M&S buy that'll make your whole house smell like a 'boujee candle' The new scent range also comes as an oil, diffuser and room spray and is available in stores and online. Jess' clip went viral on her TikTok account @ sundaywithjess with over 24k views and 600 likes. People were quick to take to the comments claiming they also loved the scent. One person wrote: "The smell of tomato leaf reminds me of my childhood helping my grandad in his greenhouse... even when I smell it now I'm transported back to that happy memory... miss him very much!" Hottest home trends for 2025 Renovations expert Andy Simms, from revealed the hottest interior design trends for this year. COLOUR DRENCHING Colour drenching involves using your colour across walls and ceilings to maximise the impact and create the illusion of a bigger space - doors, radiators, and even furniture won't escape the paint job if you want the full effect. Brown, terracotta, beige - once the preserve of the 70s, earthy colours have been slowly gaining popularity. Similarly, bold greens and blues are also making a return, with the intention of colour drenching rooms. STATEMENT WALLPAPER Wallpaper divides designers, with some loving it and others preferring painted walls. 2025 will see a resurgence of wallpaper, and the bolder the better. For small spaces, such as downstairs loos or studies, choose a bold print and ignore any concerns about making the space look smaller. For larger spaces, consider a stunning mural theme. BROKEN LIVING PLAN Open plan living has been popular for over a decade now, but while it hasn't quite had its day, many are returning to smaller, functional spaces - with a twist. 'Broken plan' is when a bigger space is cut into various parts using screens, archways, crittal-style windows and doors or textured glass. Another commented: 'The essential oil of this is UNREAL by the way if anyone has an oil diffuser." "It's a really lovely option - I have the room spray," penned a third. Meanwhile a fourth said: "Obsessed with tomato smells!" Someone else added: 'I agree!!! I have it in the house. It's so lovely."
The Sun
15-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
B&M shoppers are rushing to buy a £4 dupe of Zara Home's iconic candle that is £20 cheaper than the original
BARGAIN-hunting Brits are going wild for a £4 candle from B&M that's being hailed as a perfect dupe for a high-end Zara Home favourite — and it's £20 cheaper. The budget retailer's Candle in a Cup has caught the attention of shoppers thanks to its striking resemblance to Zara Home's Mountain Pepper Scented Candle, which retails at £23.99 for a 250g pot. 4 4 B&M's version comes in a similarly sleek ceramic cup and offers a warm, spicy scent that's near identical to the original, according to fans. One delighted customer said, 'I couldn't believe how similar it smelled to the Zara one I had before. "Honestly, if someone blind-tested me, I wouldn't know the difference. And at £4? I went back the next day and bought three more.' The Mountain Pepper candle by Zara is known for its rich, peppery notes with a hint of citrus, making it a cult classic for those who love a home that smells expensive. Now, B&M shoppers say they can get the same luxurious scent for a fraction of the cost – and with the same chic look to match any décor. This isn't the first time B&M has caused a frenzy with its affordable alternatives to designer homewares. The retailer has a strong reputation for stocking high-quality dupes that give customers the luxe-for-less feel. Their Hotel Collection range, in particular, has drawn comparisons to brands like The White Company and Jo Malone. Shoppers have also raved about B&M's reed diffusers, which are priced at just £3.99 but give off scents that rival products five times the price. I wasn't going to fork out for a Labubu so nabbed a budget alternative from B&M instead - it's SO much cuter too One woman wrote on Facebook: 'These make my whole house smell posh. "I'll never go back to buying the expensive ones again.' Priced at around £4.99, they're often compared to Jo Malone's classic scented candles, which can cost upwards of £55. As one shopper joked online: 'It's giving Zara vibes, but on a B&M budget — and I'm here for it!' Even home accessories like velvet cushions and throws are proving popular dupes. Their luxe-looking velvet cushion covers, priced at £8.99, have been likened to ones sold at H&M Home and Zara Home for double the price. 4
The Sun
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sam Faiers mum-shamed after fans spot detail that's ‘giving them nightmares' in new video with youngest son
SAM Faiers has been mum-shamed after fans spotted a detail in a new video that's "giving them nightmares". Former Towie star Sam, 34, took to Instagram to share a clip of her at home with youngest son Edward, three. 3 3 3 She was seen on the sofa as the little one ran to jump into her arms. But followers were stunned when they spotted a lit candle on a tray next to Sam. One wrote: "Why is there a lit candle on the sofa with a child running around?" Another said: "That candle on the sofa is giving me anxiety." And a third added: "Im going to have nightmares tonight about that candle." Sam also shares son Paul, eight, and Rosie, six, with partner Paul Knightley. Earlier this year The Sun revealed Sam is set to reunite with sister Billie, 35, for a brand new series. Sam stepped away her former reality show The Mummy Diaries with Billie in 2021, after seven years on the screen. Billie then rebranded the long-running ITVBe series to The Family Diaries, but announced she was quitting the show last September to give her three children the chance to grow up away from the cameras. However the sisters are getting back together for a fresh format that will focus on their lives as entrepreneurs. Sam Faiers horrified at son Edward's 'damage' to home as she's heard yelling for sister Billie Faiers A source said: 'ITVBe viewers absolutely love Billie and Sam — there's a reason The Mummy Diaries ran for nine series, then Billie's Family Diaries for six, 'Of all the original Towie stars, they've kept a fiercely loyal fanbase for nearly 15 years and everyone was sad when Sam then Billie decided to call time on their fly-on-the-wall shows. 'The new series, which will air later this year, will look at motherhood from a different angle and be less about the kids and more about their careers and juggling their businesses."
