Frugal shopping

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Making our money go further is everyone’s aim in these straitened times. With less cash in our pockets and more demands on our finances it makes more sense than ever to get the best value when we shop.

Budgeting plays a major role in home management. It is all too easy to overspend especially if you do not know the price of individual items.

Hair flair

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Toni&Guy Galway, renowned for its innovative and creative hair styles, has introduced a new concept to its patrons in the form of a pop-up shop, fashion show and free hair and beauty consultations monthly.

Competition

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Decleor, the skincare company, is offering a number of lucky readers a chance to win a top-to-toe collection of beauty essentials for the face and body.

The competition is to mark the Browyn Conroy Beauty School in Dublin celebrating 40 years in business. All fulltime beauty therapy students on the course will receive work experience at Decleor beauty salons throughout the country. Fulltime courses start in October. For more details contact (01) 2107848 or log onto www.bronwynconroy.com

Hair flair

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Are split ends the bane of your life? If so, it may be worth seeking out a new range of hair styling products loved by LA’s celebrity insiders.

Pamper those peepers

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Concealer is a key product in the creation of a flawless complexion. Now Giorgio Armani Laboratories have gone one step further and developed Maestro Eraser, a therapeutic and illuminating concealer.

Bags of style

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Searching for a stylish yet practical handbag? If so, check out the Fossil Explorer Tote Brown at €239 from the Kilkenny Store in High Street.

Baby power

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Natural skincare brand, Burt’s Bees Baby Bee Diaper Ointment “rubs good moisture in and seals bad moisture out,” acccording to the makers.

Kickstart a new healthier lifestyle with Purefit

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Do you want a more toned body? Do you crave 60 minutes to yourself? Are you bored with the gym? Do you want a kickstart to start a healthier lifestyle? Are you a beginner? Do you want to feel part of something different and exciting? If the answer is yes to any of these questions then there is a class for you.

With more than 30 classes a week, Purefit will change the way to feel about exercise, it has everything you need to make you look and feel great. You are in for a treat with Fiona Fleming, a postgraduate in exercise and nutrition, a certified personal trainer, spinning and kettlebell EKI instructor, and recently qualified boxercise instructor. Fiona Fleming encourages you with her positivity and energy to continue working hard throughout each hour-long class because she knows how much exercise has benefited her. Her classes are focused on improving your fitness levels, body shape, reducing waist circumference, improving posture and stamina by make life easier through overall health improvements while increasing energy and reducing stress.

Are you tired of being tired? Stop the cycle now with this five week programme

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

A five-week vitality programme is offered at Health & Herbs, Galway, including juice therapy, correcting your diet, food allergy testing, and detoxing your bowel, liver, and kidneys in order to get back the boundless energy you once had.

Treating rheumatism and related syndromes with acupuncture

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Normally, once you have been diagnosed with rheumatic disorders such as different arthritises, neck/back pains from disc problems, or fibromyalgia, you will be told to ‘live with’ these diseases, take drugs that may risk some unexpected, even dangerous, side effects, change your lifestyle, and even accept loss of mobility. In addition, the long-term pain may also cause related psychiatric symptoms including anxiety and depression, which are recognised as chronic pain syndrome.

Brain Care Ireland: dyslexia/dyspraxia intervention

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Welcome to the October monthly column on our brains, what interferes with their function, and how technology can help overcome problems and impairments. Specific learning impairments (SLI) such as dyslexia, Asperger’s, dyspraxia, autism, and ADHD; general learning difficulties (GLD) such as poor memory, phonics, inability to process and sequence information that we hear, following directions from a teacher or a boss, grammar, word analysis, vocabulary, listening comprehension, confidence and self esteem, social interactions, learning, reading, language, speech, concentration and focus, and sentence and paragraph comprehension; and central nervous system disorders (CNSD) such as depression, schizophrenia, bipolar, stroke, TBI, PTSD, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and mild cognitive impairment can all be helped with new validated software.

Of interest is an abstract from the HSE website [by permission]: “Speech and language impairment is one of the most common types of disorders in childhood. Young children who have speech and language difficulties are at risk of continued communication problems as well as associated cognitive, behavioural, social, and psychiatric difficulties. Language impaired children are also at high risk for learning difficulties and consequently behavioural problems may develop as a result of the difficulties these children face in an academic setting. Between 50 and 90 per cent of children who have language impairments at age three continue to have language difficulties throughout their childhood. Many develop reading difficulties. Timely assessment and intervention is crucial in reducing the long-term implications of speech and language impairment.”

How to wear autumn’s most coveted cover-ups

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Autumn’s most coveted cover-ups encompass style and function. From minimalist to military to luxe blazers and luscious leather, choose the style that allows you the most wear this season and make an impact both indoors and outdoors.  

Calling all brides and brides-to-be — once loved wedding dress sale next month

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Sellmyweddingdress.net will hold its popular once loved dress sale on October 7, offering the perfect opportunity to buy or sell a once loved wedding dress. The event is organised by sellmyweddingdress.net in association with the Clayton Hotel, which will host the event.

Fossil new AW12 collection

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Kilkenny’s fashion fix

Vero Moda super saver weekend at Born Clothing

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

This week at Born Clothing we are having a massive promotion in the Vero Moda department. We are offering a jaw dropping deal of buy one get the second 50 per cent off. This is inclusive of our brand new autumn/winter collection.

Our Vera Moda collection is on the pulse of fashion and has really embraced the designers trends for autumn/winter 2012. Leather and lace dominate this range and we can see strong influences from fashion guru Gareth Pugh throughout. My favourite piece is the funky leather pleated skater skirt, this can be worn with biker boots, black tights, and a structured sharp blazer for a laid back rocker look.

Understanding the fats of life

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

It is the “f” word with the bad reputation. Mention “fat” or “fats” and warning bells immediately ring in people’s heads.

Galway Thai-Kickboxing Club

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Galway Thai-Kickboxing club is based in the boxing club in Westside and in GMIT Galway. It has been in existence since 1997. This club has produced 76 Irish champions in Thai boxing, kickboxing, and boxing. It is the only club in Ireland to have achieved Irish champions in all three disciplines.

Hair, beauty, and sports massage courses at Anne Tobin Beauty College

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The Anne Tobin Beauty college is Connacht’s number one hair, beauty, and sports massage college.

Curves Galway wins European award

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The hard work of staff and members of Curves Galway has paid off with a European fitness award for this popular fitness facility. Why not be a part of this dynamic club and avail of all Curves has to offer.

Treat stress, anxiety, and depression with Chinese acupuncture

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

The internal imbalance caused by the exposure to external stress can lead to what is called an energy blockage, resulting in difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Acupuncture treats the root cause of this condition.

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