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A mum was stunned when her son came home from school with an expensive gift on his Santa wish list after seeing what other children wrote on theirs, and said 'Santa can get any toy'

Gino said his 'stress-free' Italian recipe is perfect for dessert on Christmas Day and involves just a few 'easy' steps and said to bring 'good luck'. It serves from six to eight people and is said to be 'better than Christmas pudding'

A mum hoped of dressing up her home for Christmas with a stunningly impressive spinning Disney-style Christmas tree. But, she was left bitterly disappointed when the ornament arrived in 'awful' condition

Christmas Day may be an awkward affair for this feuding family; one woman is furious as her soon-to-be sister-in-law invited her fiancé's ex wife to join them for turkey and all the trimmings

With some simple tricks and significant cut backs, a mum-of-two has managed to decorate her whole home for less than a tenner this Christmas. She hopes other parents will follow in her footsteps

Kristina Nguyen said she 'forgot to close the toilet lid' before getting into the shower and claims it left her with skin problems due to 'plume' from the toilet spreading into the air

The experts at BabyCentre have unveiled their top 100 list of names for baby boys and girls for 2023 and it seems many parents have ditched inspiration from the Royal Family

The woman says she is 'not here to suffer' if she has a baby with a partner and expects an expensive push present, a paid for night nurse and housekeeper, and a makeover

Former school teacher Rachel gave her boss, sons, and students a shock when she went viral for becoming a cougar. The mum says she had a 'natural' connection with her 25-year-old boyfriend and fell in love

The first-time mum was limiting her number of guests after bringing home her six weeks premature baby. But, her grandma 'violated' the family's boundaries and invited 11 people without asking

Getting your Christmas shop organised is a mammoth task, but getting to the supermarkets on certain days, at the right times could be key. Shoppers can snap up reductions and avoid busy queues if they go shopping in quiet hours

Mirror reporter Lucy Marshall was jittery with excitement for a night at her local Christmas markets, but was left unimpressed by the 'confusing' opening times and annoyed she couldn't get on the ice rink

Solving this maths equation could prove that you are great at critical thinking and problem-solving. A number of social media users were left divided in their answers while trying to work out a number of sums in a table

Cat Quilty would help other cats help escape their enclosures at a shelter they shared 'several times a day'. Staff were left 'cat wrangling' every morning and were left with no choice but to 'jail' him.

Thanks to 'simple' cut backs and practical tips, a savvy mum has been able to decorate her home, prepare for Christmas dinner, and get her children plenty of presents, on a tight budget

A mum helped untangled a teen's hair after she was 'ashamed' while suffering with mental health issues. But the dad's girlfriend of the child clapped back after she planned to get her matted hair chopped off.

This mouth-watering chicken recipe is perfect, healthy dish for the whole family. It takes less than 50 minutes to prepare and involves simple steps thanks to one of the country's most beloved chefs

A little boy says he 'doesn't want any presents' from Father Christmas, but wishes for a home this year in a revealing letter as families struggle through Christmas

There are 15 questions from categories including sport, pop culture, TV, language, general knowledge, and more, that the quiz masters on ITV's The Chase couldn't get right. Can you beat The Chaser?

A woman has been asked to spend an eye-watering sum on a colleague she does not know at her brand new job. The 'bonkers' dilemma has left her feeling uneasy at work.

A mum's genius cleaning hack is cheap and simple and helps keep your washing machine perfectly clean so your clothes don't smell musky. 'It has taught me more than school,' one individual said

The 'quick and easy' hack, which involves just two steps and is said to help cut back on energy bills, has been hailed as 'perfect' for people who are busy or are on the road.

The 'oddly satisfying' hack has been branded 'so good' and involves just six simple steps to turn expensive, crisp white trainers, from looking dirty to brand new

A mum believes her daughter should still be bathed properly at bathtime but her step mum think the eight-year-old should start independently showering and 'learn' about hygiene.

One woman was left 'crying happy tears' after trying one of the makeup expert's viral tricks and discovered it 'did it'. The three simple steps are said to work on everyone.