All news by author: Julia Banim

A mum who embraced minimalism 10 years ago after finding herself feeling 'overwhelmed' by clutter has since chucked out 1,000 items from her home - including children's pictures

A mum-of-two has opened up about why exactly she and her partner decided to create a brand new surname for their children, and believe they're the only two people in the world to have it

One of the founding members of the Wi-Fi Alliance has come forward to share what WiFi actually means, dispelling a widely held belief in the process and leaving people astonished

A life hacks expert has shared how you can still open a comforting can of soup even if your tin opener is nowhere to be found, all thanks to a nifty spoon trick - but you'll need to be extremely careful

A new dad was left absolutely baffled after hungry foodies allegedly kept ringing his mobile to request a takeaway, only to discover his number had been added to the menus

A pet owner who was worried about their anxious dog decided to set up home CCTV so they could keep an eye while out of the house, and ended up capturing a very sweet moment between the nervous pooch and their beloved tabby cat

A single woman living on a tight budget has already forked out hundreds on two hen dos this year and is now facing steep payment for a third. She's wondering whether she should just skip it

A talented florist is doing her bit to address the dwindling UK bee population, by creating the world's first bee-saving bouquet, crafted from flowers that provide high nectar and pollen counts

After a viral TikTok video sparked heated debate, a travel expert has offered their thoughts on whether plane passengers should ever give up their seats so that families could sit together

A woman who has suffered a devastating loss was grateful when her parents agreed she could live in their rental property free of charge, and was dismayed when they asked her to move out so her sister could move in instead

A man says he's been left 'upset' after realising his parents had seen his wife sunbathing nude in their back garden, as they'd been checking up on their property via their security camera

A woman born with a rare condition that means she has two vaginas, two uteruses, and two cervixes has expressed her joy after welcoming her 'miracle' baby to the world

A man has apparently been left baffled to learn that his housemate was in fact his landlord, having neglected to read the lease that clearly stated they owned the property

Baby name experts have noted that the new Barbie movie has been prompting parents-to-be to search doll inspired names, but it may be a while before we see any little Barbies and Kens listed on the school register

A 'devastated' father-to-be says he fears he may have overreacted after his wife lied to him about the sex of their baby, in what he describes as the 'ultimate betrayal'

A glamorous grandma says strangers often assume her young granddaughter is actually her daughter, as they simply can't believe she's old enough to be a grandmother

A wedding dress expert has shared a clash of opinions she's witnessed between a bride and her mother shopping for gowns, with the mum taking issue with her daughter's non-traditional choice

A woman currently navigating a weight loss journey has shared how she's still managed to lose 64lbs without saying goodbye to her favourite dessert, all by swapping to a 200 calorie alternative

Only 1 per cent of people will be able to answer this tough question from Lee Mack's quiz show The 1% Club, which puts 100 contestants to the test with difficult logic-based questions

A teacher has left people baffled after sharing some of the more unique and interestingly spelled names she's spotted on a list of pupils she'll be teaching during the next school year

A millionaire has opened up about how she's managed to make her fortune by travelling the world cleaning filthy houses, and says her rewarding line of work has made her life 'complete'

Cleaning enthusiasts have shared their top 'homemade' remedy for getting rid of ants in a pet-friendly manner, and some swear it works like a charm 'every time'

An exasperated homeowner says her neighbour point blank refuses to prune his apple trees, claiming he wants privacy, and doesn't seem to care that the trees are ruining their garden

Well-known fitness instructor Courtney Black spoke with the Mirror about the rise of eating disorders among girls and young women, opening up candidly about her own experiencs

After it emerged that one-third of Brits are unaware what the key symptoms of dementia actually are, experts have shared 10 of the least known symptoms of the condition, in the hope of improving awareness