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good to know
Simple advice on money + home + family + shopping + trends
Washing-up
made
easy
Natural ways to get your dishes
sparkling clean!
Sparkling knives
If your knives have turned a little rusty stack them
blade-side down in a tall cup filled with lemon juice. Let
them soak for a few minutes before rinsing and wiping
away the rust with a sponge.
Freshen up
rubber gloves
After washing
up, rub in a little
bicarbonate of soda.
This will neutralise
any odours, soak up
moisture and kill
bacteria.
Homemade scourer
Remove stubborn bits from pans
by crushing some eggshells in it,
then scrub with your usual sponge.
The shells are abrasive enough
to cut through baked-on food
but won’t scratch your
cookware.
Whiten mugs
without bleach
Save leftover orange
peel. Dip the inside
in salt and use it to
scrub the inside of
the mug. Tea and
coffee stains will
be gone
in a trice!
De-grease
baking sheets
Greasy baking tins can be
difficult to clean and leave
the sink all slimy. Pre-soak
your tins for an hour in
a sink filled with hot
water, soap suds and
with a tumble dryer
sheet. The sheet
should absorb all
the grease, making
cleaning them a
breeze!
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Sweet-smelling
chopping boards
If your wooden
chopping boards are
a bit whiffy give them
a scrub with a lemon
wedge and tablespoon
of salt. Leave to sit for
ten minutes
then rinse
with hot
water.
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As a recent investigation by Which? unveils
how supermarkets influence the way we shop,
dangling carrots to tempt us and directing
what we’re putting in our shopping trolleys –
we look at how to overcome these clever tricks!
By Katharine Wootton
We’ve all had that moment
when we go to the shops
to buy milk and bread,
only to return laden
with dozens of other
items we’d no intention of buying, as
too-good-to-miss offers and eye-catching
items seemingly jump into our trolleys
without us even realising.
But why does this happen? With
supermarkets having monitored
customers’ behaviour for decades, they
have become masters of controlling how
we shop, often investing thousands into
making sure every aspect of their stores
is finely tuned to make us spend.
While it’s often only psychologists
and the supermarkets themselves who
are privy to how these stores get inside
our heads, the consumer group Which?
recently conducted a new survey to lift
the lid on the most common supermarket
tricks. They did this by using eye-tracking
technology to monitor a shopper’s
movements on a series of routine
supermarket trips and then asked a panel
of experts to give their verdict on why
shoppers behaved as they did.
Here we unveil some of the tactics
they discovered, as well as other tricks
to watch out for, to help you be more
aware of how you’re being encouraged
(and persuaded) to shop.
Shop
tactics!
Make an entrance
The Which? study found you’re hit by clever psychology as soon as you walk
in the supermarket door. Here, a classic tactic is to create what’s known as
a ‘decompression zone’ which is a spacious, uncluttered area designed to
make you relax; it acts like a speed bump to slow you down. After all, slower
shoppers are more likely to see more and buy more compared to someone
in a mad hurry, whizzing straight to the thing they
came in to buy. In larger shops this zone is often
full of inviting-smelling flowers and baked goods,
while smaller stores may make shoppers take a 90°
turn as they come in to force them to slow down.

the eyes
have it
Just as when we read, the study
from Which? showed that we
scan supermarket shelves from
left to right. We start at eye-level
and will only scan up or down if
we don’t find what we’re looking
for. This is why products aimed
at children are often found on
lower shelves. It’s also the reason
supermarkets place big brands
and more profitable own-brand
ranges at the level most adult
eyes most naturally fall, placing
cheaper items in more
awkward-to-see areas.
The supermarkets also try to
deliberately disrupt this sideto-side
gaze by using vertical,
brightly coloured banners which
draw your eye to whatever
they’re promoting.
consumer news
Crafty layouts
There’s a good reason that
everyday essentials such as
milk and bread aren’t handily
hanging about at the front
of the store. Putting these
towards the back forces
shoppers to walk down all the
aisles and hopefully get sidetracked
by other items along
the way. Meanwhile, fruit and veg are often placed near the
front so you shop there first and then don’t feel so guilty
about buying less healthy foods later.
Aldi and Lidl’s Specialbuys of non-food items, placed in
the aisles in the middle of the store, are another clever way
of diverting us in the middle of our shop to tempt us with
all kinds of goodies we didn’t have on our shopping list. And
then, just as you’re about to make it out of the store, at the
tills you’ll find low-cost items from chocolate bars to tissues
to entice a last-minute impulse buy.
Did you know?
Shopping trolleys, first
invented in 1983, are
now purposely much
larger than the average
family’s weekly shop to
encourage you to buy
more than you need
How to beat the tricks
n Make a shopping list and stick to it
n For pricier items, look online to compare
the price difference between brands
n Have a budget in mind before you go –
shopping with cash could help too
n Don’t shop when hungry
n If you’re only doing a quick shop,
pick a basket rather than a trolley so
you’re less likely to buy extra
The happy
triangle
Experts say there are three
factors at play in how satisfied
we find a shopping trip: how
much money we manage to
keep, how little time we spend
and how little angst we feel.
While retailers often can’t get all
three of these, they compensate
for the one or two they’re
missing by adjusting the others.
This is why we’re likely to feel
better about spending more on
a purchase that has been quick
and stress-free and can accept a
little frustration or queue to get
something at a great price.
it’s a fact
Studies show
shoppers are
30 per cent
more likely to
buy items at the
end of the aisle,
making it a prime
spot for those
enticing multibuy
deals and pricier
products
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Becoming a father brings
a life change. But when
that first-time dad is in
his 50s and his wife gives
birth to twins, the change
must be massive – not to mention
exhausting. For Anton du Beke,
however, becoming the father of
twins last year aged 51 is just what
he always wanted.
“I’ll tell you why I never wanted
children until I was older and why
it was the right decision for me to
wait,” he says. “I wanted to be
100 per cent sure that my children’s
mother would be the woman with
whom I would spend the rest of my
life. As soon as I knew I would be
with Hannah forever, I wanted to
have children with her and, luckily,
she felt the same.”
So how exactly has life changed
for Anton since 18-month-old
Henrietta and George arrived?
“Completely, but it’s the best
change ever. Before the twins, I’d
spend a lot of my spare time playing
golf. But now I like to spend any
‘The twins are doing
everything at the same
time at the moment,
although they have quite
different personalities’
time I do have with the babies and
Hannah. I love every second of our
family time – such as swimming
together and having splash time. It’s
my favourite thing. The twins are
doing everything at the same time,
although they have quite different
personalities. George is immediate,
while Henrietta considers things
more. Having said that, as soon as
she sees a mobile phone she wants it
– and far more than any of her toys. I
dance with them already. They love
being twirled around the room.”
Wouldn’t we all love a twirl with
Anton? But perhaps we can have
the next best thing by reading his
novel, One Enchanted Evening,
Anton
reveals a
family
secret
As Strictly’s Anton du Beke publishes
his first novel, One Enchanted
Evening, he tells Yours why he
waited so long to become a father
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star chat
and imagining ourselves in the arms
of the protagonist – ballroom virtuoso
Raymond de Guise. But is he Anton in
another guise – no pun intended?
“I don’t think I am Raymond. I
rarely frequent the East End of London
and I’ve never staged a break-in. There
are some characteristics we do share.
Raymond’s a terrific dancer and there’s
something familiar about the way he
murmurs, ‘Shall we?’ when he’s asking
a lady to dance!”
Which he does – a lot.
“It’s 1936 and all the big hotels in
London have grand ballrooms,” Anton
goes on, setting the scene of One
Enchanted Evening. “In the luxurious
Buckingham Hotel, Raymond and
his troupe of dancers rub shoulders
with politicians, film stars and even
royalty. Raymond is ambitious and
charismatic, yet dark secrets seriously
threaten his present and future.
“Meanwhile, there’s Nancy
Nettleton, a new chambermaid at
the Buckingham. She’s finding life
a struggle after leaving her small
home town. Watching the dancers
on the ballroom floor, she dreams of
becoming one of them but she soon
discovers everyone at the
Buckingham – guests and
staff alike – has something to
hide. Beneath the glitz and
glamour of the ballroom are
buried all manner of secrets
and lies…”
Anton has written
several books about
dancing before, but One
Enchanted Evening is his first novel.
“It’s been an ambition of mine since
boyhood to write a novel,” he reveals.
“I’ve always loved good stories, but
until now I’ve only ever told them
through dance. I felt it was time
to take these stories to the page. I
loved writing the book and putting it
together with the crack editorial team
the publishers put in place for me. This
was the way I wanted to work. I asked
them to put into play a process which
would enable me to work to the best
of my ability and help me get out the
story I wanted to tell. I was nervous
‘I love being part of a
team and working in
collaboration with others’
and it was a real challenge, but I feel it
has worked well. I love being part of
a team and working in collaboration
with others.”
The novel has been published in the
middle of the Strictly season and, even
though he and his partner Susannah
Constantine were the first couple to
be eliminated this year, autumn is
proving to be very busy for the show’s
sole surviving
original pro dancer.
“Strictly is allconsuming,”
Anton
smiles. “It’s a super
show, but it’s a lot of
hard work. There’s
so little time and
even when we’re no
Anton with this year’s longer competing we
Strictly partner Susannah
Constantine and, below, have to put the work
with wife Hannah
in. There’s no lie-in on
Sunday, for instance.
Us Strictly professionals always
start rehearsing our show dance for
the following Saturday on Sunday
morning.
“Before the twins, I would have
had a round of golf too, but not now.
These days I’m straight home to
spend time with the family!”
n One Enchanted Evening is published
by Zaffre Publishing, rrp £18.99
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Beat pain
without
Whatever’s causing your aches
and pains, there are ways to reduce
your reliance on medication.
Here’s what you need to know
By Charlotte Haigh
Most of us
need pain
medication
at some
point,
whether it’s for injury,
headaches, joint pain,
backache, cramps or
fibromyalgia. But taking any
medication long term can
come with risks (see table
right). Rather than reaching
for the pills, you may want
to investigate other options.
Doctors are also changing
the way they approach pain.
“If you’ve been on longterm
pain medication, it’s
worth seeing your GP to ask
whether they can help you
find other ways to manage,
or ask to be referred to a
pain clinic,” says Dr Rajesh
Munglani, a consultant in
pain medicine. You may
still need painkillers, but
it’s always better to take
a short course when you
really need it or to use a
topical painkiller to try to
reduce some of the risks.
Pain can be allconsuming
so letting
go of something that
helps can be hard
unless you know
of another solution.
There have been big
advances in natural
painkillers recently, with
some new options that
might work for you.
Turmeric
“This plant has been shown to be as effective in
some cases as ibuprofen, but without the side
effects,” says Rajesh. Taking a 500mg dose once
or twice a day helped the participants in one
study manage their osteoarthritis pain.
n Try Better You Turmeric Oral Spray (£17.95/25ml)
from health stores or www.betteryou.com
Fish oils
“These are antiinflammatory
and, while it’s
important to have oily fish in your
diet, you need to take the oils at high
doses to have an effect – between 2000
and 4000mg daily,” says Rajesh.
n Try Bioglan Red Krill Oil
(£39.99/30 capsules) from
health stores.
Acupuncture
“Like manipulative
therapies, acupuncture
does work but the
effects are usually
short term – so again,
if you have chronic
pain you’ll need repeat
appointments,” says
Rajesh. Find a registered
practitioner in your
area by calling 0208
735 0400 or visit www.
acupuncture.org.uk

feeling great
Aromatherapy
Massaging with essential
oils, such as ginger and lavender, has
been shown to help ease pain
– including knee pain.
n Try Puressentiel Muscles and Joints Roller
(£14.99/75m), www.puressentiel.com
or health stores. Use the roller ball to
massage on this blend of 14 different
essential oils to help ease pain
and relax your muscles.
Don’t forget!
Never stop taking
prescribed medication
without consulting
your GP first. And
stay safe by always
making your doctor and
pharmacist aware of
any supplements you’re
taking or complementary
therapies you’re using.
CBD oil
CBD Oil is a cannabisderived
supplement
that can be used legally
in the UK to treat pain. “It’s
a very exciting supplement
and lots of people seem to
benefit from it, especially
those with fibromyalgia and
musculoskeletal pain,”
says Rajesh. “It’s also helpful
for easing
anxiety, which
is important
as anxiety
can make
pain a
lot worse.”
Manipulation
Manipulation
therapies, such as
chiropractic and
osteopathy, can help
to release tension
and ease
pain. “They
can be very
effective but if you
have chronic pain
you’ll have to go back
fairly regularly, which
can be expensive,”
says Rajesh. Check
local listings for a
practitioner in
your area.
Help for
fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is
a long-term
condition that
causes pain
all over your
body. It led
to Radio Four’s
Desert Island Discs’
presenter Kirsty Young to
take a break from the show.
Fibromyalgia can lead to
fatigue, brain fog, muscle
stiffness and digestion issues.
Its cause is unknown, but
experts think that it could be
related to abnormal levels
of certain chemicals in the
brain and changes in the
way pain messages are sent
around your body. There’s
no cure, but there are
ways to manage the pain,
such as those listed here
and talking therapies such
as cognitive behavioural
therapy (CBT). If you think
you have fibromyalgia see
your GP, who will help you
understand your symptoms.
Call Fibromyalgia Action UK
on 0300 999 3333 or visit
www.fmauk.org
Which
The medicine Take it if… What you need to know
painkiller?
Paracetamol You have a headache or a pain that doesn’t
There are many
come from the nerves – for example, back
pain as a result of inflammation.
kinds of painkillers
on the market,
but it’s important to Ibuprofen A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID),
this works best when inflammation’s causing
choose the
the pain – as in arthritis, for example.
one that’s best
for you. You should
Codeine
A stronger painkiller, this may be prescribed
always seek advice
by your doctor for more severe pain – or you
from your doctor or
can buy a milder dose over the counter, often
pharmacist. We’ve
combined with paracetamol.
listed four of the
Morphine The strongest painkiller there is, morphine
most popular ones
and similar drugs, such as oxycodone, are
on the right…
sometimes prescribed to manage long-term
pain, or after surgery, for example.
It’s safe to take two 500mg up to four times
a day, and it’s usually fine to take for long
periods. Overdosing can, however, cause
serious side effects.
Don’t take it for long periods without the
ok from your doctor, as there’s a risk of
side effects including stomach upsets and
internal bleeding.
Codeine’s addictive and you may have some
withdrawal symptoms, so you shouldn’t take
it in the longer term unless your doctor’s told
you to.
These drugs can have side effects and may
be very addictive, so you’ll be monitored
closely if they’re prescribed to you.
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good to know
As the seasons change and
days become shorter,
we’ll soon be driving
in the dark more often.
If driving in the dark
worries you, follow our guide to
staying safe when behind the wheel at
night, with expert tips from the AA.
Check your eyesight
Naturally our eyesight begins to
deteriorate as we get
older. It’s important to
regularly see an optician
to ensure your sight is
good enough for driving,
especially if you’ve
noticed you’re struggling
to read road signs or get
easily dazzled by bright
headlights.
A clear view
It may sound obvious,
but before setting off
check your wipers. Are they working
properly or are they making smearing
Test yourself:
You must be able to
read (in daylight with
glasses if necessary)
a car number plate
from 20 metres away. If
you’re struggling to do
this, visit your optician.
worse? Be sure to clean the inside of
your screen to make sure the dirt isn’t
on your side of the glass.
If you can, dim your dashboard
lights, this will help reduce reflections
onto the screen, giving you better
night vision.
Ditch the dazzle
If you find yourself being dazzled by
oncoming lights focus on the left-hand
kerb and keep your speed
steady. If that doesn’t work
slow down or pull over
and stop until your eyes
have fully adjusted. As
we age it takes longer for
our eyes to recover from
dazzling lights, it increases
from one second as a
teenager to nine seconds
as we reach retirement.
Let it shine
As a simple rule of thumb,
turn your car lights on an hour before
sunset in the evening and an hour
after sunrise in the morning. This
should ensure you’re clearly visible in
dimly lit conditions.
Take it steady
At 60mph your headlight’s reach is
around 180ft on low beam. When
travelling at 60mph it takes more than
200ft to come to a complete stop so
it’s advisable to drive slower at night
then you would in the day.
When driving on country roads
avoid reducing your speed when
there’s oncoming traffic and then
speeding up again. This makes it very
confusing for drivers travelling behind
you. Drive at a speed you can maintain
and stick to it, even if there are times
you could go faster.
Help others overtake you
If someone is overtaking you keep
your full-beam lights on until they’re
alongside you. This will help them see
the road better and avoid any accidents.
n For more information about AA
breakdown cover, call 0800 085 2721
Night driving
Be confident driving in the dark with these simple steps
By Lorna White
Don’t forget:
The clocks go
back at 2am
on October 28
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