Mel Hunter
Writer and Editor at Freelance
Freelance journalist & copywriter, [email protected]. SEN parent. Late to every party, literally & figuratively. "Absolutely funny" says my son.
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thesun.co.uk | Mel Hunter
EASTER is all about eggs but the humble cupboard staple has more uses than just for a tasty breakfast. Rather than discarding shells, there are plenty of ways to put this waste product to good use and save cash. Try one of these ideas . . . NATURAL DYE: If you fancy hard-boiled eggs for an Easter breakfast, make them special by dyeing the shells before serving — this works especially well on white shells. Try boiling them with a few generous spoonfuls of turmeric powder for a yellow shell.
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thesun.co.uk | Mel Hunter
THINK a £63,000 a year education is only for super-rich kids? Think again. In fact, mega-bucks schools like Eton College, which charges over £21,000 a term, open their doors to thousands of students from ordinary families. Their bursaries and scholarships mean children whose families may struggle to put food on the table can learn alongside those born with a silver spoon in their mouth.
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thesun.co.uk | Mel Hunter
WITH the London marathon taking place next week, you might be feeling inspired to pull on your trainers. If your favourite sports shoes are looking a little tired, don’t splash out on a new pair. Get them looking pristine again with these tricks. BRUSH IT OFF: Start with brushing dust and dirt from the outside of the trainer, especially on suede areas. You can just use an old toothbrush for the job rather than buying special tools.
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thesun.co.uk | Mel Hunter
EGG hunting is great fun for kids at Easter. But buying multiple choc treats to hide can become pricey, if you have several children taking part in the springtime activity. Instead try these easy tips to create affordable challenges. SCAVENGER HUNT: Instead of buying and hiding multiple eggs, you can create a scavenger hunt with the prize, once completed, being an egg. Challenge kids to find some blossom petals or take a bark rubbing, for example.
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thesun.co.uk | Mel Hunter
GETTING ready to take your caravan on the road, or summon up the motorhome from winter storage? From sticky-back miracles to upcycling tricks, here’s how to renovate every inch of your mobile home without clocking up big bills. STICK TO IT: Transform tired floors with self-adhesive vinyl tiles. Dunelm has 20 per cent off selected lines. For worktops, marble-effect contact paper is great. You can also use other styles of sticky-back plastic on cabinet doors to hide dated woodwork.
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Excellent column from @johnharris1969 We're going through this with my 23-year-old daughter right now. I thought I'd seen everything in the SEND world but the lack of professionalism and options during transition has horrified me. https://t.co/kCkVKuk6P9
