My daughter eats parts of the couch, drywall and even glass

A desperate mum-of-two from Wales, in the UK, has to constantly monitor her three-year-old daughter over fears she will eat parts of their house. Wynter was diagnosed with autism and a rare condition named pica that triggers cravings for inedible objects, including parts of walls, the couch — and even glass. “She is literally eating … Read more

How Aussie couple took the plunge to turn a $10,000 idea into a seven-figure jewellery empire

A mum-of-two who started an ethical jewellery business at just 21 with her husband is now making seven figures. Makayla Donovan, 24, from Brisbane, dreamt up the idea in 2020. The inspiration for The Moissanite Company began three years ago, when she and her now-husband Tom, 24, wanted to get engaged. Newsletters: Our top lifestyle … Read more

Bride cops backlash for charging guests ‘ridiculous’ fee to attend her wedding: ‘Beyond tacky’

A bride has sparked fury after charging her guests a fee to attend her wedding reception. The bride’s friend detailed her shock on Reddit after receiving the invitation in the mail. “One of my closest friends is getting married and charging her guests to attend the wedding,” the friend said. Newsletters: Our top lifestyle news … Read more

Vet dishes on the five pets he would never own – including one he struggles to say ‘goodbye’ to

A British vet called Ben has dished on the five animals he would never own. Ben has shared in a now-viral video the five species of pet that he either wouldn’t have or “would think very carefully before getting”. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Vet dishes on the five animals he would never own as pets. … Read more

Mum slammed over her four-year-old daughter’s lunchbox: ‘They’re delusional’

A mum has been slammed over the contents of her four-year-old daughter’s lunchbox. The mum, known as Emily, has shared her shock online, after her daughter’s daycare complained “she did not send lunch” for the little girl. “Usually we send her a thermos with hot food, but this is what I packed today,” Emily wrote. … Read more

Woman sparks feud with her best friend after telling her she is ‘ruining her child’s life with the name she gave her’

A woman has sparked a feud with her best friend after telling her she is “ruining her child’s life with the name she gave her baby”. The woman took to the internet to explain the difficult situation and ask if she was “the a****hole?” for falling out with her friend. She explained that her best … Read more

Restaurant sparks outrage for charging customers ‘ridiculous’ fee for live band entertainment

Have you ever been shocked by an unexpected fee when eating out? One customer was left particularly shocked after dining at a US restaurant and discovering a surprising charge on their receipt at the end of the meal. The restaurant and cocktail bar, located in Georgia, has been shamed online on Reddit for charging their … Read more

Bride-to-be sparks furore over ‘insane’ detail in wedding invitation

A bride-to-be has been labelled “rude” and “tacky” over an “insane” detail in her wedding invitations. The woman explained that her wedding venue requires her to “purchase food through them for the reception” — but said that previous couples had given their guests the option to eat or not. However, guests hoping to get a … Read more

Size 4XL truckie Paul struggled to tie his shoelaces – then he lost 70kg in less than a year

A size 4XL Aussie truck driver who tipped the scales at 168kg has managed to shed 70kg in less than a year after transforming his lifestyle. Paul Nugent’s days consisted of long-haul drives, reaching for pies and doughnuts along the road or sitting in front of the TV, eating fast food and drinking Coke. The … Read more

Aussie couple sells shares and swaps busy city life for tiny home on wheels called ‘Stella’

Aussie couple Tia and Jordy were living what they considered a “regular” life — before one day deciding to sell their possessions and hit the road in a lovingly restored Kombi. Jordy had worked in real estate and Tia was an assistant wedding photographer and barista before they took the plunge to embrace their “fantasy” … Read more