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We don’t know if you remember, but we do. Circa 2020 when the pandemic hit there was outrage over people bulk buying toilet rolls and stocking up on multipacks of the essential.
Now, we’re not saying we need to be clearing the shelves of any toilet paper, but Amazon’s Prime Day sale includes savings on monster multipacks of toilet rolls.
In fact, data from Amazon shows this 48-pack of toilet roll is hot property, so we could well see the return of bulk buying loo roll, and the phenomenon of Amazon selling out on the hygiene product.
Toilet Roll, 4-ply Quilted in Supremely Soft
The 4-ply quilted toilet roll offers four cushioned layers for a comfortable wipe. It has been crafted from FSC-certified materials, so it is gentle on your intimate parts.
Now we don’t need to explain its uses, but what we can detail is how soft and plush this loo roll is.
The 4-ply quilted toilet roll promises to be ‘supremely soft’ on your tush as it boasts four cushioned layers. Plus, it has been made from FSC-certified materials.
Each toilet roll boasts 160 sheets, and there are 12 rolls in a pack. But, this bundle deal features four packs, which makes 48 rolls. We’d give you the exact number of sheets, but we’ll leave you to work it out on your next toilet dash.
The packaging has been crafted from 30% recycled materials.
While shoppers can secure four packs of 12 toilet rolls, there is also the option to buy a single pack of 12 toilet rolls or a dual pack – just in case you don’t have room to house 48 toilet rolls.
The price varies from £4.27 for a single pack, £9.03 for a set of two, or £12.82 for the four pack.
The bundle has garnered high praise for its durability and softness.
Alan’s review read: ‘This is very good value. The paper is very strong, but it is quilted and soft.
It is very reliable: if you want to pull off a single sheet, you can get one. Some other toilet papers give you three quarters of one sheet, and a quarter-sheet left behind. This paper is super value and I am going to use it in the future’ – we should hope so too!
Lagertha added: ‘They are thick and get the job done without risking any of the dreaded finger popping through due to weak quality.’
While Francine weighed in: ‘Excellent toilet roll. Soft, thick, absorbs well and a good quality. I’d place this product in the same category as some of the leading luxury brands like Cushelle.’
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This viral K-Beauty moisturiser sells every 20 seconds – and it’s 28% off for Prime Day
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On the lookout for a K-Beauty bargain this Amazon Prime Day? We’ve found an unmissable deal that’s not to be missed.
AESTURA, a leading Korean dermo-cosmetic brand, has dropped the prices across all their beauty essentials for the savings event by 28% – most notably the viral Atobarrier 365 Cream, meaning you can snap it up for a limited time for just £20.80.
Loved for its gentle, hydrating formula, the AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Cream has quickly become a cult product from the brand, being coined ‘transformative’ by impressed reviewers.
Designed for those with more sensitive skin types, the derm-approved moisturising cream has been formulated with the brand’s specialised Capsule Technology to improve the skin’s ability to lock in moisture and fill in gaps in the skin barrier.
AESTURA Atobarrier 365 Cream 80ml
Designed for those with more sensitive skin types, the derm-approved moisturising cream has been formulated with the brand’s specialised Capsule Technology to improve the skin’s ability to lock in moisture and fill in gaps in the skin barrier.
Through the gaps formed in sensitive skin, harmful substances can infiltrate. This Capsuled Ceramide formulation replenishes gaps in the skin and maintains a lasting presence on the skin’s barrier.
The result is skin that’s deeply moisturised for 120 hours, with a 252 increase in surface hydration. Think: juicy, comfortable, hydrated skin that lasts.
So, we’re not surprised that users can’t get enough of the cream, with a bottle of the best-seller being sold every 20 seconds and users calling it an ‘excellent daily moisturiser for sensitive skin’.
‘I spotted the AESTURA ATOBARRIER365 Cream all over social media and, admittedly, I was a bit skeptical. But I gave it a try, and I’m so glad I did,’ wrote one five-star reviewer. ‘Even though I’m lucky to have naturally good skin, this cream has taken my skincare routine to another level.
‘The hydration is next-level – rich without being greasy, and it absorbs beautifully. What really impressed me, though, is how calming and soothing it is. My skin feels balanced, soft, and genuinely healthier after using it.’
Another added: ‘This is the perfect moisturiser for my sensitive, combination, acne prone skin. It doesn’t clog pores but it is still rich and hydrating, without being overly thick. It is a good size tube for the money, and I like that it is fragrance free.’
‘The HOLY GRAIL for dry and sensitive skin,’ added a third. ‘I’ve been on the lookout for a soothing and hydrating moisture for quite a while and have tried corsx, la roche posay, centella and many other brands, but have all fallen short. This cream ended my search and I’ve stuck to it in my routine.’
Not bad for a £20 cream… Make sure to snap yours up with 28% off while you can – these rare deals end soon!
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‘I am really sorry because you are a young man and this is a life limiting condition.’
After months of waiting for answers, the neurologist delivered them with crushing clarity.
It was October 2024, and my husband Andrew had just been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) aged 51 – which affects your brain and spinal cord. The condition causes muscle weakness and gradual paralysis, making walking, talking, swallowing and eventually breathing impossible.
The doctor’s words didn’t feel real. I thought he’d got it wrong. We’d been reassured in a previous appointment that it was unlikely to be MND. Andrew was fit and healthy, so I was sure he could survive.
‘Don’t look up the life expectancy’ was the doctor’s first advice – so, of course, we immediately did.
We read that the average MND patient lives for about two to three years, and that there is no cure. So I was incredibly saddened to read the news that former England rugby captain Lewis Moody was diagnosed with the condition.
He said in a social media post: ‘I am being well supported by my family, friends and medical professionals.’ This is something our family can personally relate to.
I’ve faced adversity in my life – I fled the Bosnian war growing up – but nothing prepares you for a diagnosis like this. Our family bubble had been burst.
I met Andrew online in 2006. There was an immediate connection between us from our first date in London’s Hyde Park, despite my exam-like questions about shared interests and whether he wanted marriage and kids.
Fortunately, he did. We were married within 18 months, and renovated a fairytale Georgian house in Hampshire, where we raised our two children in a joyous world of long walks, music and art.
Things changed in July last year, when Andrew noticed muscles twitching in his limbs; the spasms spread to his whole body within a few weeks.
At first, we were worried but didn’t catastrophise. We knew MND was a possibility, but it was the worst of many. Andrew joined the waiting list to see an NHS neurologist, but with a waiting list of months and his spasms getting worse he decided to book a private appointment.
Here, he was told it was unlikely he had MND, as he was showing no signs of Bulbar Palsy, a type of MND that primarily affects the tongue and can be spotted easily as it causes tongue weakness. Although Andrew did suffer from tiredness and mobility problems – his ankle was very weak, making it difficult to walk long distances.
But Andrew’s NHS appointment in October last year made it clear this wasn’t the case. He had MND and he was going to die. We tried to stay upbeat, but started hitting barriers straight away.
By July this year, Andrew was placed on a breathing machine 24/7 and is now almost completely tube fed. Being fully paralysed, he has been left with 20% use of one of his hands. This is the speed similar to a lot of MND patients, which is something we were not prepared for, no matter how much our doctors tried to warn us.
We’d put off telling our two children – 15 and 12 – for as long as possible, but we reached a point where Andrew couldn’t even go for a walk. We made up reasons for why, like saying ‘Daddy has a lot of work’, but there is a point at which you can’t keep making excuses.
It was the hardest thing we’ve ever had to do.
The kids sat on the sofa and Andrew talked them through how his ankle was getting weak, and this was part of a bigger problem. We all cried.
Our daughter said, ‘But what would be the point of life without you?’
What is Motor neurone disease?
Motor neurone disease (MND) is an uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves. It mainly impacts people in their 60s and 70s, but it can affect adults of all ages.
MND is caused by a problem with cells in the brain and nerves called motor neurones. Over time, these cells stop working, and the disease gets gradually worse – moving, swallowing and breathing get increasingly difficult.
Currently there is no cure for the disease, which shortens life expectancy and eventually, leads to death. Treatments do exist that mean some people can live with the condition for many years, including physiotherapy and a medicine called riluzole that can slightly slow down the progression of the condition.
In most cases, it is not hereditary, but having a close relative with motor neurone disease can sometimes mean you’re more likely to get it.
The NHS lists the early symptoms as:
- weakness in your ankle or leg – you might trip, or find it harder to climb stairs
- slurred speech, which may develop into difficulty swallowing some foods
- a weak grip – you might drop things, or find it hard to open jars or do up buttons
- muscle cramps and twitches
- weight loss – your arms or leg muscles may have become thinner over time
- difficulty stopping yourself from crying or laughing in inappropriate situations
The NHS advises you to speak to your GP if you experience the symptoms. ‘It’s unlikely you have motor neurone disease, but getting a correct diagnosis as early as possible can help you get the care and support you need,’ they state.
For more information and support you can contact the MND Association.
Our son was also upset but wanted to know how this would affect Daddy’s salary, which was met with both laughter and explanations.
His question was a good one. My husband’s disease is a health problem, but it’s also a life problem. Every aspect of our lives has been upended, including our finances.
Andrew was an NHS consultant psychiatrist, so he’s always been well paid and we rely on his income. But when he was diagnosed, he was advised to retire immediately instead of taking sick leave. He was reluctant to stop working because of family finances. I then gave up working as a guitar teacher to care for him.
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His life insurance initially refused to pay out, bafflingly claiming he could still recover from this incurable disease. They eventually relented, which helped our family during this difficult and expensive time.
With Andrew unable to work and me too busy to work alongside looking after him and the kids, we’re struggling to pay our mortgage and will probably have to downsize.
I’ve reached out to charities for help to mixed effect. Our local hospice has been brilliant and will provide palliative care when needed, and an MND charity gave us a grant to pay for a family holiday.
But there’s not enough being done to find a treatment or cure.
This wouldn’t be acceptable with any other disease, so why should it be tolerated by families like mine whose lives are being destroyed?
Thankfully for Lewis Moody, things seem manageable right now for him and his family. He said his symptoms are ‘very minor’ and he doesn’t feel ill or unwell.
I truly hope his condition doesn’t progress as fast as my husband, Andrew’s.
Despite the rapid progression, we are now working with a US biotech, and a team in the UK, developing a precision medication to target the protein imbalance. This will hopefully present a new, smoother, cheaper, and more effective way forward for those suffering from MND.
With such a short prognosis, there are only 5,000 people alive with MND in the UK at any one time. That’s 5,000 people who may be feeling invisible, vulnerable, and let down and essentially left for dead.
We need to break the taboo around MND and find a cure – now.
This piece was originally published on March 9, 2025
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Amazon launches unmissable deal on Amazon Music for Prime members ahead of Prime Day
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Amazon is preparing for its most popular sale event of the year – Prime Day. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, Amazon launches another unmissable deal, but this time it’s Amazon Music.
Prime members can secure Amazon Music Unlimited for just 99p for four months, while non Prime members can get unlimited Amazon Music for 99p, but for three months only.
Amazon Music Unlimited
Secure access to thousands of songs, podcasts and Audiobooks, you can play on any device and free from any adverts. Amazon Music Unlimited can also curate personalised playlists based on your most popular tracks.
Amazon Music Unlimited is a premium music subscription service, which grants music lovers access to 100 million songs in HD, as well as Ultra HD. Plus, the music has been mastered for Dolby Atmos and 360 Reality Audio, so you can listen to your favourite tracks with ultimate clarity.
Not only will Amazon Music Unlimited grant you access to your favourite music from all genres, but also podcasts and a free Audiobook per month. Plus, the catalogue is ever expanding.
Amazon Music Unlimited can be played on any smartphone, tablet, laptop, TV, or Amazon Echo, so its compatibility makes it well worth investing in.
Amazon Music doesn’t stop there. Those who sign up will also be able to listen to their songs, podcasts and Audiobooks without any adverts to interrupt you when you’re belting out a ballad. Plus, you can also enjoy listening to your Amazon Music offline.
If you ever need inspiration, or want to shake up your playlist, Amazon Music Unlimited can curate a personalised playlist based on your recommendations and listening habits.
The offer of £0.99 on Amazon Music Unlimited is eligible to Prime members for four months, while non-members can secure the offer for three months. When the trial ends the fee will return to £10.99 per month for Prime members, and £11.99 for non-Prime members thereafter.
But, Amazon shoppers only have until 9th October to claim the deal.
If you are not yet a Prime member, you can sign up for a free 30-day trial. However, the membership will renew after this period and cost £8.99 per month.
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