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Christmas is meant to be a time of happiness and fun, but it can also bring feelings of stress and anxiety for many.

With so many people to see and catch up with, the financial pressures of gift-buying and Christmas parties, and the stress of finishing last minute work before the holidays, it’s easy to become overwhelmed at this time of year.

Before the festive season really kicks off, here are a few pieces of advice to ensure your Christmas runs smoothly…

1. Set a budget
Christmas might be a time of giving, but you have to consider your personal finances, too. A small, thoughtful gift is enough if you're short on cash – don't blow your wages on huge gifts that you'll regret in the New Year. When it comes to parties and gatherings, don't be afraid to say "no" if you simply can't afford a big night out. There will be plenty of others so  accept the FOMO every once in a while and have a night in.

2. Take care of yourself
Too much Christmas cheer can leave you feeling worn out, sluggish and down in yourself. Make sure you get enough sleep and exercise and that you're eating well too. Don't go overboard on the mulled wine – alternate with water every drink or two to ensure you don't wake up with an unexpected hangover tomorrow.

3. Make time for you
With family and friends arriving home from all corners of the country (and the globe), there's a huge pressure to see everyone and to be "on" at all times. Make sure you take the time to relax by yourself and recharge your batteries too, even if it just means getting out for a stroll after work. If you find social gatherings tiring, try to organise one-on-one meetings instead of huge group events where possible.

4. Be realistic
Try to keep your expectations reasonable, especially when it comes to family time at home, which can be strained or difficult for some. The Christmas dinner table is not the time to bring up past grudges, so if tensions flare, try to set aside your grievances until another more appropriate time. A little understanding can go a long way.

5. Acknowledge your feelings
Yes, Christmas is meant to be a happy time but it's not that way for everyone. If you're far away from loved ones or find that this is a difficult time of year, it's okay to get upset. Forcing yourself to be happy will only make you more agitated in the long run. Don't be afraid to discuss your feelings with those close to you – talking things out can do a world of good.

6. Recognise signs of stress or anxiety
If you notice yourself getting overwhelmed or feel that you're not coping, don't just overlook it. Simple relaxation techniques like deep breathing, going out for a stroll or taking a break might be all you need to get back on track. If these feelings persist, consider talking to a professional or someone you can trust.

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We normally flick through a couple of glossies or scroll through our iPod when we're on a flight, but then again, we’re not Mr. Kanye West.

The rapper and husband of Internet Breaker, Kim Kardashian, was reported to have spent quite some time on a flight from Paris this week ogling nude photos of a brunette lady on his laptop.

Was it Kim? We're not sure.

The Grammy-award winning star, known for his major ego, was travelling from the French capital to Helsinki and caused quite a stir it seems.

Not only did many of his fellow passengers report that the Love Lockdown singer passed the time checking out the ladies on his computer, but he also he delayed the entire flight, refused to apologise and declined requests for autographs. Charming!

One witness to his diva-like behaviour said: “The whole flight was waiting on one of those buses that ferries passengers from the gate to the plane. Kanye and his assistant boarded in a huff and they did not apologise for keeping everyone waiting.”

When the superstar was asked for an autograph, a witness said: “He initially seemed to say yes, but then pointed at the line of passengers behind him waiting to board and declined…mostly through hand gestures. He was not talkative at all.”

OK, so he didn’t speak, he didn’t write, but he did apparently give one passenger “a reluctant fist bump”.

Result!

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We're all for sharing holiday snaps or fancy dinners on social media, but Katie Price's latest tweets have really taken a turn for the bizarre.

The former glamour model reportedly checked into hospital for her seventh round of breast implant surgery today – and she's been sharing live updates from her bed.

The action started a few hours ago when Katie uploaded a picture of two breast implants on a table with the caption, "Like I've been saying, out with the old in with the new."

TMI, much?!

The star also uploaded a series of sultry selfies with captions like, "here I am in my hospital bed," just in case there was any doubt where she was and why.

Earlier this year, a friend of the 36-year-old revealed that Katie had been planning a massive plastic surgery makeover to transform her post-baby body after having two children in quick succession with husband Kieran Hayler. 

Katie herself spoke on Loose Women about the changes to her body having given birth twice in two years. "Before I met Kieran I'd just had my boobs done, three months before," she said on the show. "So they were so good, the boobs, and then I met Kieran, and within five weeks I got pregnant and I've been pregnant for two years."

The model described her plans for new implants as "my Christmas pressie to myself."

We hope it all goes well… no doubt Katie will let the world know either way! 

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The drama on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here usually centres around Bushtucker Trials and skinny dipping, but something altogether more sinister has tainted this year's series.

Security on set in the jungle has had to be tightened after a reports of a murder just ten minutes from the camp.

Residents in the tiny town of Murwillumbah were left shocked when a 52-year-old woman was found dead in the street two weeks ago. The death is being treated as "suspicious" and the investigation continues, according to local police.

To make things even more worrying, this is the second unsolved murder to have been reported in the area in the last two months. Back in October, a local man aged 37 was murdered in Coomera, about an hour up the coast from the I'm A Celeb base. A police inquiry into his death is still ongoing.

The show's producers have reportedly brought in extra measures to protect the contestants and crew during filming of the show. "We have a security team on site. The safety and security of our celebrities and crew is of the utmost importance," said an ITV spokesman.

Contestants for this year's show, again presented by Ant and Dec, include Kendra Wilkinson, TV presenter Melanie Sykes, Irish model Nadia Forde, and rapper Tinchy Stryder.

 

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If you’re a twenty-something experiencing even the slightest twinge of self-doubt about your life achievements to date, all you need to do is turn on the radio to feel totally inferior all over again. To take one very glaring example, Taylor Swift’s recent new album sold a record 1 million copies in its first week, and she conveniently titled it 1989 to let us know that, as well as being a hugely successful artist, she is only 24.

The same goes for Adele, Justin Bieber, Rihanna and countless other artists who were selling platinum records while we were still pulling all-nighters over college essays. And that’s just the music side of things. Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder of Facebook, was named the world’s youngest self-made billionaire in 2012, aged just 27. Ouch.

With so many youthful successes out there, it can be easy to feel like we’ve made a bit of a mess of things. Where is OUR multi-billion euro company, huh? Where is our international acclaim?

Next time you’re getting down on yourself for not having made the Billboard Top 100 just yet, try to remember that the Taylor Swifts and Mark Zuckerbergs of the world are only a tiny percentage of all the young adults out there. For every global name, there are a million other unknowns who haven’t made their mark just yet.

That’s exactly the point Mark and Anna Vital of Funders and Founders were trying to drive home with their It’s Never Too Late campaign – a series of infographics paying tribute to the many people who found huge success later in life.

Jan Koum, the founder of WhatsApp, didn’t come up with his big idea until he was 35, for example. And CraigsList? The genius idea didn’t occur to founder Craig Newmark until he was 41. Mark and Anna also note that of the top 100 founders on the Forbes List, the most common age to start a successful company is 35. Food for thought.

But if tech isn’t your strong point, and you were relying on your vocal/acting/dancing talents to have earned you global acclaim by now, it can be difficult to trust in the fact that your big moment might suddenly arrive when you reach your mid-thirties. Sadly, some success is just down to pure luck. Jennifer Lawrence, Lady Gaga and all the others do have huge talent, but they were also the one in a million who was spotted at the right age and at the right time, when the market needed someone just like them. If it hadn’t been J-Law cast as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games, it would have been the next girl in line.

And despite all of the perks that come with it, would we even want to be global superstars? Unless you’re a hyperactive, attention-seeking extrovert, it’s probably going to be hard to keep up the momentum needed to stay in the spotlight.

One Direction’s Zayn Malik has come under criticism recently for missing out on the band’s album launch and showing less interest in public appearances – but can you really blame him? It must be exhausting having to work to someone else’s agenda, day in and day out. Your life is no longer about you. It’s about your manager, your agent, your audience, maybe even your shareholders.

So next time you berate yourself for doing nothing with your life, be thankful that it’s yours to live, and don’t forget that your light bulb moment might be waiting just around the next corner.

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Kourtney Kardashian is just weeks away from giving birth to her third child, but it seems she's not getting the support she needs from boyfriend Scott Disick.

In the newest episode of Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons, which airs at the end of this week, the couple can be seen discussing their marriage woes – and the shocking fact that they haven't slept together for five years.

The episode was filmed back in June, shortly after Scott's premature return home from rehab. While discussing his substance abuse issues, the couple touch on some other problems, too. Speaking about his partying problem, Scott says, "It became like a 24-hour job to stay trying to get drunk, and stay trying to take pills and not think about life."

When Kourtney mentions that some time apart from her and the kids might help Scott to cope, he flares up at her, saying, "How much more space do you need?… We haven't slept together in five years. What's the difference? Honestly, though. I mean, I love you, yeah, but…"

Ouch.

An upset Kourtney decides the couple need a shake-up, saying, "I don't want to just fall back into the same routine… I want to make a change to make it better, you know – figure out who you even are."

Watch the full clip here:

Wow, it's not looking good for this pair, but we hope that they got some much needed space over the last few months.

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Juno, when it first hit our screens back in 2007, was considered a little out-there.

A comedy about teenage pregnancy, how will that work exactly?

Oh, it worked and it worked so well.

Here are 10 quotes which show Ellen Page nail it as a terrified teenager dealing with an impending arrival, interfering family members and judgemental school friends.

The good

On pregnancy cravings

“I could so go for like a huge cookie right now, with like, a lamb kebab simultaneously”

On the cactus her mother sends her every Valentine’s Day

“Thanks a heap coyote-ugly. This cactus-gram stings even worse than your abandonment.”

On hospital procedures

"I came as soon as I got that ultrasound goo off my pelvis. It was crazy actually, my step-mom verbally abused the ultrasound tech and we got escorted off the premises"

On matters of past conquests

 “I still have your virginity.”

The great

On modern pregnancy tests

"I think the last one was defective. The plus sign looked more like a division sign so I remain unconvinced."

On the wonder of the female body

“They say pregnancy often leads to, you know…an infant.”

On parental concerns

“I mean, I'm already pregnant, so what other kind of shenanigans could I get into?

On matters of adoption

"I mean, can’t we just, like, kick this old-school? Like, I have the baby, put it in a basket and send it your way, like Moses and the reeds"

On her reputation at school

"Yeah, I’m a legend. You know, they call me the cautionary whale."

And the downright wonderful

​On her love for Paulie Bleeker
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“You’re the coolest guy I’ve met and you don’t even have to try.”

Sigh, what a movie.
 

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We all know how cute Tom Fletcher and his wife Giovanna's relationship is, and it doesn't look as if the arrival of baby Buzz has changed that at all!

Seeing as Tom is going to be away from Giovanna and their son Buzz for a while on McBusted duties, he decided to do something nice.

Giovanna shared a photo on her Instagram account of a box of Ferrero Rocher he had bought for her, captioned: “BEST HUSBAND EVER!!! Xxx.”

 

BEST HUSBAND EVER!!! Xxx

A photo posted by Giovanna Fletcher (@mrsgifletcher) on

Fast forward 24 hours and the new mum shared a photo of an empty box of Ferrero Rocher with a note stuck on that reads: “Dear Wife, I have hidden all the Ferrero Rochers.  I will reveal the location of 1 chocolate for every photo you send me of our son whilst I am away. Love Husband.”

 

This is the meanest thing Tom has EVER done… EVER! …and possibly the funniest. Xxx

A photo posted by Giovanna Fletcher (@mrsgifletcher) on

While we think this may be the CUTEST thing that ever happened, poor Giovanna clearly thinks differently, and captioned the image: “This is the meanest thing Tom has EVER done..EVER! … and possibly the funniest Xxx.”

Seriously, could these two get any damn cuter? We hope not…Please don’t take that as a challenge Tom. 

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1. Heartbreak High
This was like Home & Away for those whose parents wouldn't allow you to watch Home & Away – and Ada Nicmondeau was in it!

 

2. California Dreams
Now this one is sooo underrated, this show brought us from Mullingar to California in one intro…

 

3. Girls in Love
Short lived but it really opened are eyes to boys before we started our teen years.

 

4. Custer's Last Stand-Up
Back before George McMahon became Mondo and headed to Carrigstown, he was Custer and he did stand-up. 

 

5. Sweet Valley High
We didn't just watch the TV show – we also read ALL of the books (seriously, there's about fifty). 

 

6. Alex Mack
Alex Mack was like Sabrina's less popular but equally as magic little sister. 

 

7. Round The Twist
Remember the episode with the spaghetti-eating competition? Gross. 

 

8. Are you Afraid of the Dark?
The show that made us sleep outside our parents' bedroom door for days when we were 12. 

 

9. Taina
​She never did get to see her name in lights did she? Poor Taina. 

 

10. Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place
The show that first introduced us to the beeeeautiful Ryan Reynolds

 

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There is a new love interest on the scene for TOWIE star Mario Falcone, who is now said to be officially off the market!

Lucy Mecklenburgh’s ex-fiancé posted photos of himself and his new lady, Emma McVey, on his Instagram account.

Emma is a lingerie model from the UK and is currently based in Miami – does that mean Mario will be making the big move?!

Surprisingly, it sounds as if Mario and Emma are moving VERY fast as he is already calling her his ‘wife’! The reality TV star captioned a loved-up photo: “Miami heat with the wife @emma_jane1932.”

 
 

Miami Heat with the wife @emma_jane1392

A photo posted by @mario_falcone17 on

Hmm, so does the reality TV star have some big news to share or is it just a sweet term of endearment?! 

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We all know it’s great when you’re flush and can afford to splash out on expensive brands and luxurious beauty treatments, but let’s face it that generally doesn’t happen on the daily.

We’ve all gone through periods (looong periods) of being broke, strapped for cash or frugal with our money, but that doesn’t mean we have to settle for less when it comes to our health and beauty regime.

Swapping some products for an alternative can make the world of difference to your purse, but most excitingly, may actually remain a permanent change even if you start splashing the cash again.

Some times the simplest options are the best, girls!

1) Swap brand name shaving foam for a cheap hair conditioner.

It does exactly the same job as the foam and when applied liberally leaves your legs feeling silky smooth.

Why shell out unnecessarily?

2) Swap make-up remover for coconut oil.

Can’t afford to splash out on expensive brands, but still rightfully demand top results for your skin? Just pick up some coconut oil from your local supermarket!

Experience the wonder!

3) Swap pretty ‘female’ razors for a basic male one.

They do the exact same job except you’re shelling out more money for a splash of pink!

Why bother?

4) Swap expensive hair treatments for ice cold water.

If you’re really searching for shine, then the cheapest and most efficient way of achieving this is to rinse your hair in cold water after you wash it. 

Healthy, glossy hair for nothing!

5) Swap female oriented tablets for gender neutral types.

Don’t feel pressurised into buying a certain types of tablets because they seem to be geared towards women; the standard brand will generally do the job just as well!

We’re no fools!

Girls, these little tweaks to your shopping list can make a huge difference in the long run and you never know, some of these swaps may not just suit your purse more, but may suit YOU and your body more.

Worth a try, right?

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We’ve all been there. We’re apparently DONE with Saturday morning lie-in’s, DONE with Saturday afternoon Netflix fests and DONE with missing out on stellar opportunities to show Facebook just how outdoorsy we are, so what did we do? We organise a Wholesome Day Out.

These excursions, planned excitedly the night before, never actually pan out as we expect and we know why. It’s the visitor restaurant. They stock tasty treats because they WANT us to fail.

If you’ve ever organised a Wholesome Day Out with the girls, then some of the following might ring a few bells.

Expectation: You will arrive at your scenic destination at 8am with a flask of tea and a bag of hang sangwiches.

Reality: You will arrive at your scenic destination at noon with a takeaway coffee and a Twix because your friend underestimated just how long a drive it is to get wholesome.

Expectation: You and your friends will dress accordingly and work that wholesome, outdoor look.

Reality: You and your friends will dress inappropriately and someone will be wearing a pair of Skechers from 2003 because it’s all they had.

Expectation: You will greet fellow trekkers with a cheery wave because that is how wholesome, outdoor activities work.

Reality: You will greet fellow trekkers with a miserable scowl because they know what they’re doing and you don’t.

Expectation: You will have a brisk, bracing walk in the fresh Irish breeze.

Reality: You will have a blister on your heel and despair in your heart as you realise you brought this on yourself.

Expectation: You will become one with nature and forget material goods for at least one day.

Reality: You will become one with your phone as you ring people and ask them to describe the warmth of their houses.

Expectation: You will pose for cute, wholesome photos with rabbits, deer and other adorable Disney creatures.

Reality: You will pose for one depressing photo under a tree, in the rain, so Facebook knows you do stuff.

Expectation: Surrounded by nature, you will reconnect with your friends and remember why you’re all buds in the first place.

Reality: Surrounded by nature, you will remember which of your friends is the biggest whinge and which is the biggest drama queen.

Expectation: You’ll hop, skip and twirl through beautiful tree-lined paths, remembering every family flick you’ve ever seen.

Reality: You’ll jump, trip and stumble through terrifying tree-lined paths, remembering every horror film you’ve ever seen.

Expectation: You’ll rest your weary bones at the end of your trek and relish every mouthful of your carefully-prepared sambos in the great outdoors.

Reality: You’ll crawl into the visitor centre and demand a glass of warm wine which you'll slurp while slowly sliding off your chair with exhaustion.

Expectation: You’ll start to wonder if modern life is really for you and maybe you’ve always been a simple, outdoor girl at heart.

Reality: You’ll start to wonder if going outdoors is really necessary. Can’t we all just open a window?

Now, whose bright idea was that?

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