All news by author: Ariane Sohrabi-Shiraz

A woman who believed she had a nut allergy for 15 years, because her parents told her she did, was baffled when she found out the reason was so that they didn't have to share chocolate with her

Your fridge might be full to the brim of Christmas food over the next week, but the good news is, you don't need to make room for that half-opened bottle of Baileys

Kasper Borum is 18 years Tina Kubinska Slott's junior, and despite people shaming them and assuming he has 'mummy issues' and he is with her for the money, the couple couldn't be happier

Naming a child is one of the first important decisions parents have to make, and to help them along, a baby name expert has shared some of the monikers soaring in popularity this year and beyond

In this festive brain teaser, you're challenged to find the odd Christmas tree, but as it looks quite similar to the other ones, it's a lot harder than you might think

Spaghetti carbonara is one of those staple that everyone has their own way of cooking, but one Italian chef has claimed you only need five ingredients to cook it authentically - and cream isn't one of them

Roast potatoes are arguably the most important side dish of a Christmas dinner, but they are notoriously hard to get perfect, but luckily an award-winning chef has shared his best tips

A wife was so fed up of her husband sneaking off for pints at the pub that she decided to build him his very own in the back garden - and it's been a huge hit with the whole family

People have been mystified by a baffling and 'creepy' optical illusion, which has been circling online. Many are struggling to figure out what it is, but can you?

According to a former pro Christmas decorator, if you coil the lights around tree, you've been doing it wrong. She has now shown the 'correct' way to do it, and it's really clever

According to a sleep expert, there's one thing that people often do when they wake up in the middle of the night that makes it harder for them to fall back asleep

A minimalist mum has decided not to buy her two small children Christmas presents this year, insisting that they are 'more aware' that they don't always need material objects

An adorable 'unicorn' puppy, who has a tail between his eyes and melted hearts across the world, is living his best life four years after being rescued from the freezing cold

Mum Lauren accidentally discovered a hack that made using baby wipes while changing nappies super simple - and fellow parents were amazed by the clever trick

A sleep expert has urged those who struggle with insomnia at night to avoid a popular takeaway in the hours leading up to bed, as it could be stopping them from getting proper rest

Can you answer the hardest Trivial Pursuit questions of all time? The game, which was invented in 1981, is one of the most popular ever - but some questions are seriously hard

Arike Idris managed to avoid eating mince pies at every Christmas gathering, but getting in the festive spirit, she decided to try them for the very first time - and they didn't live up to expectation

Drinking alcohol might make you feel relaxed and merry, but there's a reason why you feel sick, and can even start to experience anxiety symptoms, the day after a big session

Christmas can be incredibly busy, and with guests coming and going, it can be hard to get enough time to catch up on your washing - but one woman thinks it's important to make people feel welcome

Dehumidifiers can cost hundreds of pounds, but luckily a savvy cleaner has found a nifty device which stops even a 'single drop of water' forming on your windows - and it only costs £8

A mum has shared a simple and easy 10-minute tip for softening up stiff, 'cardboard'-like towels - and you won't even have to add anything extra to the drum, such as white vinegar

If you've left it a bit too long since you cleaned your microwave, fear not, as a £1 solution could be the answer you've been looking for - as it leaves the appliance sparkling

Making perfectly crispy roast potatoes is a real skill, and with the help of a food and flavour expert, you can make sure it will be on the Christmas dinner table in just 35 minutes

Eggs and coffee or a cuppa are a dream breakfast combination, right? Well, a health expert has warned that consuming these things at the same time can create problems

It might be uncomfortable when it's cold inside, but according to Fast 800 diet creator Dr Michael Mosley, there are many benefits to it - including weight loss and better sleep