All news on the topic: Tried and Tested

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'Took mum for M&S Mother's Day afternoon tea - great but one key thing missing'
Deciding what you want to do for your mum on Mother's Day can be a lot of pressure, but if you're looking to do it on a budget this year, Marks and Spencer have got you covered
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Make-up artist, 64, shows technique that makes 'big difference' to eyeshadow
A make-up artist, who focuses on ageing skin, has shared a hack with her followers to ensure your eyeshadow is always looking its best - and fans have praised her skills
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'I tried M&S' £25 Valentine's deal - they've outdone themselves with one dish'
Marks and Spencer's Dine In for two meals are iconic, but could they pull out all the stops to make Valentine's Day special? Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe tried it with her partner, and they were seriously impressed
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'I tried best pizza recipe chefs rave about - and dough isn't homemade'
To celebrate National Pizza Day, Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe tried a pizza that promised to be the 'best you'll ever make' - and she was shocked the dough didn't need to be homemade
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'Super mum' discovers sleep trick that sees kids get 12 hours a night
A 'super mum' has shared her tried and tested methods to get children to sleep 12 hours throughout the night - and she said there are only a few times it hasn't worked
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'I stayed in one of Britain's lowest-rated hotels for £17 - I gave it 5 stars'
It may seem like a risk to stay at one of the UK's lowest-rated hotels, but one man was left rather impressed with what the budget Blackpool room had to offer him
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'I tried the 'world's best pasta sauce' - my dinners have changed forever'
The 'world's best pasta sauce' contains just three ingredients - but does it have a depth of flavour? The Mirror's Grace Hoffman dusted off her apron to give it a whirl
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'I tried Iceland's spiciest £3 pizza - I stupidly ignored the box's warnings'
Iceland's 'seriously spicy hot sauce' pizza made some big claims on the box, and when Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe tried it, she was left somewhat baffled by the concoction
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'My washing machine was brimming with sludge - £1.50 hack made it crystal clear'
Washing machines can get mouldy quickly thanks to all the nooks and crannies, but there's a cheap and easy solution that can help get it sparkling and looking as good as new
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'My USB handwarmer is a game-changer in freezing cold - and it's so cheap'
Martin Lewis has recommended a one penny trick to keep warm as temperatures drop across the country as people look for alternatives to turning on their central heating - and Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe tried and tested a handy gadget
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'I swear by 79p Home Bargains gadget to keep damp and mould out of my home'
As the mercury drops outside, but you crank the heating up inside, dampness and mould may occur in your home - but there's a handy 79p gadget that may solve your problems
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'I tried a crazy deep fried Xmas wrap from my chippy - it blew my socks off'
We all know that looks can be seriously deceiving, and when it came to trying a deep-fried Christmas chip wrap, it certainly tasted a lot better than it looked
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'We compared Baileys to supermarket own versions - and there's a clear winner'
Baileys is a firm Christmas favourite for many, but with prices ever-rising, many will turn to supermarket own branded versions as a way to save some cash - but which is best?
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'My electric mattress topper saves me £24 a week on bills - it's a no-brainer'
Electric mattress toppers are a serious game-changer when it comes to saving money during the winter time - but when Danielle put two head-to-head, which came out on top?
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'I tried the '1 penny' trick Martin Lewis loves to keep warm - it slashes bills'
Martin Lewis has recommended a one penny trick to keep warm as temperatures drop across the country as people look for alternatives to turning on their central heating
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'I tested 5 supermarket own brand instant coffees - one stood out above rest'
With the cost of living still rising, many people will be turning their backs on expensive beverages from cafés and picking up instant coffee from their local supermarket. The Mirror's Danielle Kate Wroe reviewed instant coffees at Morrisons, Co-op, M&S, Tesco and Lidl to find the best one
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Millie Bobby Brown's Nineteen Steps novel is gut-wrenching ode to family history
The Mirror's Danielle Kate Wroe found Millie Bobby Brown's book so much more enjoyable than she could've ever imagined. Based on a true story, it brings a tear to your eye, but leaves hope in your heart
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'I tried drinking the tea hailed as a heatwave saviour - it really kept me cool'
Drinking a hot drink on a really warm day may feel counterproductive - but there are reasons that this herbal tea can make you feel much cooler when you consume it
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'I compared five loaves of own-brand white bread, one blew the rest away'
With the cost of everyday items rising in the supermarkets, we're comparing own-brand items like white bread to see which is worth buying from Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco
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'I compared supermarket orange juice to find best - winner was so unexpected'
With the cost of everyday items rising in the supermarkets, we're comparing own-brand items like orange juice to see which is worth buying from Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, and Tesco
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'I tried the life-changing shaving hack for legs, it saves so much time'
As a new technique for shaving legs goes viral on social media, The Mirror puts it to the test to see if it's as life-changing as the impressed converts are claiming
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'I tried the proper way to fold a fitted sheet - it's an absolute game-changer'
A video on social media recently went viral claiming there was a 'correct' way to fold a fitted sheet, so we've put the method to the test to find out if it's as 'genius' as people say
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'I tested the correct way to use a cheese grater - with little-known tip'
People are only just learning the 'correct' use for the fourth side of a cheese grater, as such we decided to give it a go in a bid to discover how well it really works
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'I went to UK's first Chinese takeaway drive-thru - it wasn't what I expected'
WIYO has gone viral on social media and people are queuing for hours to experience it for themselves - and Mirror writer Danielle Kate Wroe went down to see what the fuss was about
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'Clever 70p tin foil heatwave trick works wonders - but only if used correctly'
As Brits struggle to cope with the warm weather and stuffy nights, Mirror writer Zahna Eklund tries out a 70p trick that's supposed to keep your house cool in a heatwave
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