All news by author: Julia Banim

A new mum says she's decided to pay her parents and mother-in-law to take care of her baby when she goes back to work after maternity leave, sparking a bit of a debate about childcare expectations

A woman says she's begun to feel uneasy about her boyfriend's close friendship with his ex-girlfriend, especially as this former partner now plans to name her unborn baby after him

A stylish woman has shared her go-to hack for wearing white clothing, urging fellow fashionistas to always wear red underwear before pulling on a pair of white trousers

A baffling optical illusion is putting people's vision to the test, and only those with razor-sharp eyes will be able to spot the word 'swell' in midst of 'smells' in 12 seconds or under

A woman has sparked a heated debate after confessing she never washes her feet in the shower, arguing that she doesn't need to given that the 'water rolls down that way anyway'

A mum-of-four says she felt she had no choice but to tell her children the real reason she divorced their father - and her heartbreaking confession has led to her being widely praised

A woman claimed she'd never washed her bedding or her 100-year-old mattress, and point-blank refused to use cleaning products, declaring, 'the bacteria can live here, I couldn't care less'

A rich housewife living a life of incredible luxury in Dubai has opened up about her lavish lifestyle, filled with designer shopping trips and opulent travel excursions

Health experts have advised of an early sign of dementia that can be spotted while taking a shower, and it's a symptom that many people may not even be aware of

A new mum says she's become sick of strangers approaching her to coo and fuss over her 'adorable' baby, and is now considering telling them to leave them alone

A professional lingerie expert has shared how often you should be giving your bra a good wash, and her advice may prove to be a bit of a surprise for some

A sleep expert has weighed in on how much shuteye you actually need in order to wake up feeling refreshed for the day ahead, and it can vary significantly depending on your age

An astrologer has warned that one zodiac sign, in particular, is set to have an unlucky and 'overwhelming' August, resulting in what could well be a pretty stressful end to the summer

When Mirror writer Julia Banim learned Nando's was serving up two new frozen cocktails, she knew she had to head down and try them out for herself. One of them really blew her socks off

A couple who decided to hold a joint stag and hen do ended up living to regret their choice, after the disastrous night out resulted in 'three breakups and one arrest'

A gardening expert has shared his top tips for getting out and about in the garden this August, and has advised as to the 'best' time to prune lavender in order to 'avoid woody, leggy' plant

When a neighbour left a note taped to the window of a parked car, they didn't expect the driver to leave a blunt reply in return, speaking up in defence of their parking

A woman who managed to bag herself a council flat has shared the three important things she hadn't been prepared for before moving in, advising others to take note

A woman who says she enjoyed her first date with a 'really nice guy' she'd met online ended up feeling rather flummoxed on their second meeting after he expected her to foot the bill for an expensive meal

A resourceful woman has been widely praised after sharing her 'genius' hack for making sure she doesn't end up battling it out in the 'sunbed wars' while on holiday, and many can't believe they've not thought of it before

A thrifty mum has inadvertently sparked a bit of a heated debate after raving about her son's Tesco 'kids eat free' meal online, with a number of people spotting an issue

A vet nurse was devastated when her beloved pet spaniel 'died' after being hit by a car but was later left staggered when the severely injured pooch suddenly sat up

A pink and pretty optical illusion is challenging puzzle lovers to spot the hidden Barbie amid a sea of cleaning clutter, and only those with 20/20 vision will spot the doll in one minute or less

A young mother claims her boyfriend told her she was 'really embarrassing' him while she was giving birth to their baby son, and even asked her to stop screaming

A savvy cleaning buff has shared their unusual hack for 'trapping' fruit flies, without any need for chemical sprays, and it may well be a trick you've never considered before