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A Real Bottle Bank Schoolgirl Makes Hundreds Selling Antique Bottles

2021-01-12T14:09:28Z

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A seven-year-old schoolgirl is raking in hundreds of pounds after launching an antique bottle shop in her parents' back garden. Betsy-Mae Lloyd, from Wednesbury in the West Midlands, opened her business from a Victorian-style play shed after digging up thousands of old bottles at landfill sites. The primary school pupil has been flogging the antique bottles, jars and teapots - which all date back to between the 1870s and 1930s. Betsy-Mae and her father Jason, 49, collect their finds from old rubbish dumps across the West Midlands using only a pair of shovels. After taking them home and cleaning them up, Betsy-Mae stores the bottles in her little pink shop before listing them for sale on Facebook. The young entrepreneur sells 12 bottles - which she gift wraps herself - for £10 and has already made £600 from her business venture within a few months. Betsy-Mae Lloyd (pictured), from Wednesbury in the West Midlands, opened her business from a Victorian-style play shed after digging up thousands of old bottles at landfill sites The primary school pupil has been flogging the antique bottles, jars and teapots - which all date back to between the 1870s and 1930s Betsy-Mae and her father Jason, 49, collect their finds from old rubbish dumps across the West Midlands using only a pair of shovels But Betsy-Mae says her favourite part about running Betsy's Bottle Shop is 'digging and getting dirty'. She said: 'The bottles are from the olden days, I like them as they are different colours and sizes. 'My favourite part is digging and getting dirty though. I find it really good fun. 'I've got about a thousand bottles in my shop and people come to buy them in person and on Facebook. 'I think my shop is super. My dad helps me with the prices but I help find them and clean them up myself. I enjoy going digging with my dad. 'I bought a laptop out of my savings. I play robots on it and I chat with my friends as well.' After taking them home and cleaning them up, Betsy-Mae stores the bottles in her little pink shop before listing them for sale on Facebook The young entrepreneur sells 12 bottles - which she gift wraps herself - for £10 and has already made £600 from her business venture within a few months Mr Lloyd and wife Frances, 32, said their daughter had been helping collect bottles since she was just two. He said: 'It has always been a hobby of mine, so I've sort of passed the torch. I took her out of her first dig when she was aged two and she's loved it since then. 'We were getting fairly inundated with bottles and leaving most behind, so she came up with the idea of selling them and we thought we'd give it a go. 'I work full time so I can't really run another business, I do help her out a bit but its mainly Betsy's operation. 'We go to farmland [https://themomsite.hpage.com/what-are-the-fun-things-to-do-at-home.html themomsite.hpage.com] which we know used to be old landfill sites - you get everything from milk of magnesia bottles, jam jars and ginger wine, beers and ales. 'She washes the bottles in her outdoor kitchen after we find them in historic landfill sites, they're 100 years old or more, it's not modern rubbish. RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/news/article-8587425/Metal-detectorist-unearths-hoard-silver-civil-war-era-coins-worth-100-000-field-outside-pub.html Metal detectorist unearths hoard of silver civil war era...] [/news/article-8571645/Fury-hundreds-Virgin-Media-users-battle-internet-outage-second-day-row.html Virgin Media goes down AGAIN: Fury as hundreds of broadband...] Share this article Share 'It's almost like a time capsule, as sometimes you'll find an old bus or theatre ticket inside them and it's a fascinating look at a different era. 'They date back to between 1870 and 1930, and we've found all sorts. Its great to get kids out of the house in this day and age of the internet and she really enjoys it too. 'She has been selling a fair bit as well. The other day I found £200 on the mantelpiece and I said 'you better hide that'. 'Then she said 'there's more where that came from', went up to her room and came down with another £200 odd in cash. 'That's not bad going for a seven-year-old primary school pupil and she's already treated herself to a new laptop. 'I think it's a good life lesson for her as she has worked hard and earned that money, she fully deserves it. 'Antique shabby-chic style items are still in fashion at the moment, so people just buy them for decorative purposes as the colours match their homes. 'She sells online but people are welcome to come on down and have a look in person, she does little history talks about the origins of the bottles as well. Betsy-Mae says her favourite part about running Betsy's Bottle Shop is 'digging and getting dirty' Mr Lloyd and wife Frances, 32, said their daughter had been helping collect bottles since she was just two 'I did the shop up in Victorian style, its like a pink and girly version of the Black Country Museum, and all the signs have been salvaged as well.' He used to work on fairgrounds and now builds playhouses for a living, but still goes out with his daughter several times a week in the hunt of new stock. Mr Lloyd, who is also father to 19-year-old Jake, added: 'We get permission off the farmers and they're happy as long as we fill the holes back up afterwards. 'There's no high tech equipment, we just go down there with a couple of shovels and start digging. 'We get old maps online and look where there was an open mine, then compare it to a map from about 10 years ago and if it's been filled in, it's landfill. 'We probably go out two or three times a week, or most evenings in the summer. 'She has a steady flow of customers now, to get money for something that has been left and smashed up, is nice really. 'Over the years I've got a vast knowledge about it all, I've been doing it about 45 years, there's a whole world out there and a lot of valuable things. 'I never thought my daughter would be so into it though. It's like history repeating itself. It's lovely really and a fun thing for us to share.'

Fleur East Reveals Lockdown Has Made Her apos;open apos; To Having Kids Sooner

2021-01-12T13:54:23Z

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She recently celebrated her first wedding anniversary with husband Marcel Badiane-Robin following the couple's idyllic ceremony in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco last year. And Fleur East has revealed that she's now more 'open' to starting a family sooner amid the [/news/coronavirus/index.html coronavirus] lockdown after previously insisting that they were in 'no rush' to have children. Speaking exclusively to MailOnline ahead of the launch of Malibu's new Coconut Challenge, the former [/tvshowbiz/xfactor/index.html X Factor] star, 32, also discussed why lockdown has put everything into 'perspective' for her following the loss of her father earlier this year. Baby talk: Fleur East has revealed that she's now more 'open' to starting a family sooner amid the coronavirus lockdown after previously insisting that they were in 'no rush' to have children With the lockdown restrictions beginning to ease, the singer reflected on the several months she spent at home with her husband and loved ones, adding that the loss of her beloved dad Malcom at the start of lockdown, coupled with the pandemic has made her see things differently. She explained: 'I appreciate things more. One, because of the pandemic but also for me on a personal level as I lost my dad just before lockdown.' RELATED ARTICLES [# Previous] [# 1] [# Next] [/tvshowbiz/article-8435331/Fleur-East-discusses-pain-losing-father.html 'I haven't been able to deal with it, it's very difficult':...] [/tvshowbiz/article-8484599/X-Factor-winner-Ben-Haenow-accuses-puppeteering-amid-Misha-B-row.html X Factor winner Ben Haenow slams the show's editing as he...] [/tvshowbiz/article-8419659/Fleur-East-reveals-refused-compromise-wearing-hair-curly-X-Factor.html 'I believe that should be celebrated': Fleur East reveals...] [/tvshowbiz/article-8585675/Rebecca-Ferguson-shows-striking-resemblance-daughter-Lillie-17-Instagram-post.html Rebecca Ferguson shows off her striking resemblance with...] Share this article Share Fleur, whose mother Irene lived with her and Marcel at the start of lockdown, continued: 'It was like, at the moment that I could have my family around me, it meant so much more to me for that reason. 'Thinking of all the things we usually moan about and then having everything put into perspective for me, right at the start of lockdown, definitely gave it a different meaning for me and placed a lot more importance on cherishing your loved ones.' Candid: Speaking exclusively to Mail Online ahead of the launch of Malibu's Coconut Challenge, the former X Factor star, 32, also discussed why the lockdown has put everything into 'perspective' for her following the sad loss of her father earlier this year And with everything that's happened over the last few months with the pandemic and the passing of her dad, Fleur admitted that it's made her think twice on waiting to have children. 'It's interesting because before I was like, 'I'll take it as it comes, I'm not in a rush, we've got time', she explained. 'But as soon as you lose someone, you're like 'Wow OK, you can't really plan for anything, nothing's promised. 'So it's changed my views on that definitely. I'm a bit more open to the idea of starting a family now. 'I'm still not planning it, but I'm not waiting and saying 'I'll start in a year' or anything like that. We are just letting things happen naturally now!' Reflection: The singer reflected on the several months she spent at home with her husband and loved ones, adding that the loss of her beloved dad Malcom at the start of lockdown, coupled with the pandemic has made her see things differently Meanwhile, while months spent in isolation together has spelled disaster for some couples, Fleur told how her romance with her fashion designer beau has gone from strength to strength as they've been able to spend quality time together. She told MailOnline: 'My lockdown has been good. We usually don't get a lot of time together, so whenever we can, we make the most of our time. So, for us, we've found that being together is what we need, it's made us stronger. 'As a couple we're stronger together so I'm actually not looking forward to being apart from him for too long. ' The Sax hitmaker also reminisced about the couple's first wedding anniversary in June, which like many planned celebrations this year, was a more low-key affair thanks to Covid-19. She explained: 'We said that we wanted to go back to Morocco where we got married for our one year anniversary but unfortunately we weren't able to do that. But saying that, it was actually quite nice just to sit at home and look over our pictures and videos of the day and just reminisce, that was really nice.' Meaningful: 'I appreciate things more. One, because of the pandemic but also for me on a personal level as I lost my dad just before lockdown. It was like, at the moment that I could have my family around me, it meant so much more to me for that reason' But while the I'm A Celebrity star cherished spending time with her loved ones, it wasn't all relaxation, as in addition to working on new music, Fleur had been working on her successful new podcast The Reality of Reality TV. Launched last month, Fleur has hosted a number of guests including Love Island's Amber Gill and Big Brother favourite Alison Hammond, with the star insisting that it's important to show that reality TV isn't as 'rosy' as it seems. Discussing the podcast, she enthused: 'I cannot wait for you to hear the rest because we get quite deep and we talk about a lot of the dark sides of reality TV. 'I feel like that's important to hear because a lot of the time, particularly with the young generation, they look at TV and be like 'Oh that's exciting, I want to become famous, it doesn't look difficult'. I think it is our duty to educate people and let them see both sides of the coin. 'It is a lot of fun, you do get to have an incredible career and I absolutely love TV, it's given me loads of opportunities. But I think that it's important to highlight that it's not all rosy, It's very difficult when you sacrifice a lot.' Family time? 'It's interesting because before I was like, 'I'll take it as it comes, I'm not in a rush, we've got time'. But as soon as you lose someone, you're like 'Wow OK, you can't really plan for anything, nothing's promised' But despite her misgivings, Fleur told how she would be open to returning to reality TV as her eyes are a lot more open than they were in the past. 'I am more informed now whereas before I was a lot more naïve and ignorant to a lot of it' she said. 'When you're educated on it, you're a lot more cautious because you're aware of the dangers, but you're willing to take the risk. It's an informed risk.' Explaining why she wouldn't have done anything differently during her X Factor stint, she added: 'It's weird because I believe in the butterfly effect. If you tweak one thing you change the course of everything else. I think everything happened as it did for a reason and I look back on that experience so fondly. 'I do think it was very intense, people don't talk about that enough, about how difficult it is. That's what we highlight on the podcast as well, people just need to be more aware of that.' Loved up: 'My lockdown has been good. We usually don't get a lot of time together, so whenever we can, we make the most of our time. So, for us, we've found that being together is what we need, it's made us stronger' (pictured in 2016 with husband Marcel Badiane-Robin) And while her podcast has pleased her fans, so to will her next project as Fleur has joined forces with Malibu to 'bring a little bit of sunshine to the world' with the launch of #TheCoconutChallenge. Alongside over 30 Malibu Ambassadors from seven different countries including Diversity's Ashley Banjo, Fleur will perform her take on a choreographed routine by renowned choreographer Matt Steffanina, dancing to The Coconut Nut Malibu Remix, which is mixed by American DJ and [https://themomsite.hpage.com/what-are-the-fun-things-to-do-at-home.html https://themomsite.hpage.com/what-are-the-fun-things-to-do-at-home.html] producer Dillon Francis. Fans will have a chance to feature in Dillon's crowdsourced music video (scheduled to premier this Summer), simply by showcasing their own moves and tagging their social media posts with #TheCoconutChallenge. Sharing her excitement at the challenge, Fleur gushed: 'The minute I was approached I was like 'this is right up my street!' I love to dance, I love music, that's what I do, it's my passion. And I'm all about putting a smile on people's faces, so that's what we're doing.' Star in the making: 'It is a lot of fun... but I think that it's important to highlight that it's not all rosy, It's very difficult when you sacrifice a lot' (pictured on the X Factor in 2014) Another go? despite her misgivings, Fleur told how she would be open to returning to reality TV as her eyes are a lot more open than they were in the past (pictured on I'm A Celebrity in 2018) And while fans have seen Fleur show off her dance moves on the X Factor stage and in her music videos, Fleur confessed that her go-to dance move is actually her hair flick. 'A hair swish is always in there! I dance with my hair a lot, it's kind of like an extra limb of sorts. A hair whip is always involved!' The Hits Radio breakfast host also explained why #TheCoconutChallenge couldn't have come at a better time. She said: '2020 has been such a heavy year in so many different ways and I feel like it's time to bring some light-hearted relief to everybody and music is just something that brings everyone together. 'No matter who you are, what language you speak or where in the world you are, music will bring you together. It's just fun to get people up and moving and be part of something.' New project: Fleur has joined forces with Malibu to 'bring a little bit of sunshine to the world' with the launch of #TheCoconutChallenge

New Stimulus Check Isn t Done Yet. Here s How Your Eligibility Could Change If A Bill Passes

2021-01-12T13:34:41Z

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id="article-body" class="row" section="article-body"> The final proposal for who may or may not qualify for a second stimulus check is coming into focus. Sarah Tew/CNET The Friday deadline came and went without lawmakers passing a new [/news/heres-everything-you-could-get-in-the-next-stimulus-package-assuming-theres-a-deal/ economic relief bill], and now -- as of Saturday afternoon -- [/news/trumps-400-enhanced-unemployment-benefit-order-everything-it-means-for-you/ four new executive orders] signed by President Donald Trump have become part of the overall conversation, including questions about [/news/trumps-executive-stimulus-orders-official-are-they-legal-when-they-start-what-you-should-know/ their legality]. Who might qualify for this new round of financial aid hinges on whether a [/news/stimulus-bill-deadline-what-happens-now-with-unemployment-benefits-eviction-relief-and-a-second-check/ relief package will pass at all]. It's still possible. Both political parties are open to providing Americans with a [/news/the-irs-could-send-your-second-stimulus-check-sooner-than-you-think-heres-what-we-know-today/ second stimulus check] worth up to [/news/second-stimulus-check-for-2020-whats-the-most-money-you-could-receive-it-depends/ $1,200] in the final bill, with the Republican's [/news/heals-vs-cares-vs-heroes-key-differences-between-the-democratic-and-republican-stimulus-packages/ HEALS Act] proposing less than a third of the financial aid advanced by the Democratic-penned and House-passed [ Heroes Act]. [/news/heals-vs-cares-vs-heroes-key-differences-between-the-democratic-and-republican-stimulus-packages/ Each proposal for the next economic relief package] offers clues on who may or may not be included in a final deal, should there be one. This story updates often with new information. CNET Coronavirus Update Keep track of the coronavirus pandemic. Who would get a stimulus check if the HEALS Act is passed? There may be continued discussions over stimulus relief remain possible in the coming week. If the HEALS Act becomes law, it would largely replicate the payment eligibility set out in the earlier [ CARES Act], with a new allowance for dependents: A single US resident with an adjusted gross income, or AGI, less than $99,000A head of a household earning under $146,500A couple filing jointly without children and earning less than $198,000A [ dependent] of any age Under the CARES Act, the cutoff to receive a $500 dependent check was age 16 and younger; college students under 24 years old weren't eligible to receive a check. The Republican proposal would exclude people in prison and people who recently died from qualifying for a check. The bill would also prohibit creditors and banks from seizing the payment to pay debts. Now playing: Watch this: Stimulus standoff on Capitol Hill 1:21 The Heroes Act's vision for stimulus check eligibility The Democratic proposal offers broader eligibility parameters in the [ Heroes Act], which was advanced by the House of Representatives on May 15. Although Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump oppose the plan, we can look to this bill to see the Democratic position on the upper limits of who might qualify in a broad proposal: Individuals who made less than $99,000 according to the adjusted gross income from their 2018 or 2019 [/personal-finance/taxes/ taxes] (whichever was most recently filed)College students, dependents over 17, disabled relatives and taxpayers' parentsFamilies of up to five people, for a cap of $6,000 per familySSDI recipientsPeople who aren't US citizens but do file tax returns, pay taxes and otherwise comply with federal tax law using an [ individual taxpayer identification number] instead of a Social Security number It could soon become clear who will qualify for another stimulus check. Sarah Tew/CNET Here's who didn't get a stimulus check with the CARES Act Under the CARES Act, which became law in March, these groups were excluded from receiving the first payment: Single taxpayers with an [/news/stimulus-check-what-is-your-agi-and-how-do-you-find-it/ adjusted gross income] above $99,000Heads of households with an AGI over $136,500Married couples with an AGI over $198,000Children over 16 and college students under age 24[ Nonresident aliens], [https://themomsite.hpage.com/what-are-the-fun-things-to-do-at-home.html themomsite.hpage.com] as defined by the US government When will Congress reach a deal on the eligibility requirements? Right now, the timeline for continued discussions remains up in the air. While Republican and Democratic negotiators have met daily to work out the details of the new stimulus package, the two sides remain far apart. If talks resume and they reach an agreement, the House of Representatives and Senate could still [ hold votes next week on the bill]. As such, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have pushed back the start of their chambers' [ August breaks]. After the sides reach an agreement, the stimulus bill won't take effect until the president signs it into law. And while we won't know for sure until the two sides come together on the next stimulus package, we have a good idea [/news/second-stimulus-check-update-heres-when-the-payments-might-be-sent/ when a check could be sent], if a new bill passes. For more, here's what we know about the [/news/second-stimulus-check-money-how-much-could-another-irs-payment-bring/ major proposals for a second stimulus package]. We also have information on [/news/coronavirus-unemployment-furlough-payments-applying-more/ unemployment insurance], [/news/you-lost-your-job-because-of-coronavirus-these-resources-can-help/ what you can do if you've lost your job], [/news/some-people-will-get-two-checks-from-the-irs-in-2020-find-out-if-youre-one-of-them/ if you could receive two refund checks from the IRS] and [/news/eviction-moratorium-in-august-the-current-update-on-rent-relief-and-landlord-laws/ what to know about evictions]. Julie Snyder and Shelby Brown contributed to this report. 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2021-01-12T13:34:21Z

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