Builín Blasta Café, Spiddal

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

I met Jamie Peaker, owner and chef of Builín Blasta Café, at a tasting of his chutneys and salad dressings during the McCambridge’s food and wine tasting last Christmas. I loved his products and said I would call sometime to see his café in Spiddal. J-Me (as he spells his name) hails from New Zealand and made his way to Galway via two years in London working at that fantastic London restaurant The Ivy, then a stint in Africa visiting 20-plus countries and meeting his Galway partner Nina. The Ivy has an incredible name for producing uncomplicated food in the best way possible. It is so successful at this that some of the dishes on the menu have not been changed in over 26 years.

Get cooking...

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

The Nutrition and Health Foundation has teamed up with top chef Rozanne Stephens who has come up with quick and nutritious, budget friendly, recipes.

Put the joy back into beauty

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

It’s amazing how fabulous and confident a person can feel just with a simple trip to a beautician. No matter how small the treatment the ‘feel-good’ factor kicks in almost immediately - the fresh feeling skin, the smooth tanned legs, and a stress-relieving massage can make one feel a million euros.

Just one way to feel like a queen, or king, is by treating yourself to a treatment at one of the many beauty salons in Galway.

Figure fixing swimwear

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Get ready to turn heads on the beach this summer with top tips to shop for the perfect swimwear to suit you.

Luxury boutique salon Renaissance invigorates style

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

The new Renaissance unisex boutique salon on Merchants Road will offer customers a calm, relaxing, and alluring atmosphere, while their haircare and styling needs are catered for by experienced professionals with a fabulous reputation in the Galway city area.

How to help relatives and friends with hearing loss

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

By developing a few good habits, you can make conversation much easier for people with hearing loss.

Composting — a natural way to recycle your household waste

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Everybody is composting these days. In a society where getting rid of waste can be both a laborious and costly task, it makes ergonomic, environmental, and economical sense.

Compost is simply decomposed or rotted organic material — organic meaning that the material was, at one stage, part of a living organism, whether plant or animal. By composting you can reduce the volume of waste you put out with your rubbish, and the resulting compost can in turn be used to feed your garden, potted plants, and window boxes. It is an excellent soil conditioner.

Johnstone’s in Galway now stocking wallpaper

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Johnstone’s decorating centre in the Tuam Road Retail Business Park now stocks more than 200 wallpaper lines in store. The store was opened in 2008 and has a full range of Johnstone’s paint, decorating tools, and accessories in stock.

home ground

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

There must be very few people in this world who don’t enjoy the beautiful sounds of birds singing outside their window. Perhaps we don’t get to hear them as much in the winter time, but they brighten up the place when invited.

Rollercoaster

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Sex education
Providing your child with sex education is much broader than just explaining the mechanics of sexual intercourse.

Know your fabrics — Zoffany

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

From its exclusive beginnings supplying historic wall coverings for private commissions to its current standing as an internationally renowned fabric and wallpaper house, Zoffany retains its commitment to the principles of quality, elegance, and heritage. With its extensive range of wallpapers, fabrics, trimmings, paint, carpets, and furniture, Zoffany continues to create fresh and innovative designs that offer a beautiful and sophisticated aesthetic for both contemporary and classic interiors.

Make your goals a reality

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

A job, healthier finances, a better work/life balance or more quality time with your family. Goals are the starting point of creating a new reality but without proper thought and planning many of them are doomed to failure.

Baby’s room

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

From the moment you bring your precious infant home, his or her room will become a special place for you and your child. Even if you keep your baby in your bedroom at night for the first few settling-in months, you will probably use the baby's room for changing nappies and other everyday tasks. The sooner you and your child feel comfortable in the nursery, the better.

How to deal with a naughty child

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Child psychologist Anne O’Connor, founder of parenting website www.RollerCoaster.ie, answers a parent’s question about dealing with misbehaviour.

Adrenalin Town

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Located deep in New Zealand’s southern Alps, on the shores of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown has earned the right to be mentioned fleetingly as the planet’s number one adventure capital.

Packing for your tropical honeymoon

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Packing for your honeymoon can be a tricky part of your wedding plans. You want to have something appropriate to wear for each occasion, whether it is a romantic walk on the beach, dining in a nice restaurant, or a casual island adventure. I have put together a list of must-have items to pack for your tropical honeymoon.

How much you bring and what you pack will depend on the length and location of your honeymoon, but it is important to bring clothes that you feel comfortable in as well as clothes that make you feel good.

Discover your potential at White Winds Healing Centre

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Pat Cunniffe of Kilcash, Knockcroghery, Co Roscommon, is well known for his psychic and healing abilities. He is expanding and setting up a clinic in Salthill. Through his gifts he is able to see what a person’s life purpose is, how you can fulfil your potential, and what is blocking you mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.

He is able to psychically counsel a person to reverse emotional, spiritual, and mental blocks that prevent them from having a fulfilling life. Pat Cunniffe also has the gift of healing physical problems including back pain, trapped nerves, and much more. 

Hair heaven at MRHC

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

MRHC hair salon, based in Woodquay, has been in business since 1997. The salon is an exclusive Aveda salon, and has been using Aveda products for the past 13 years.

Mulberry’s restaurant, Barna, and cookery lessons in Cava

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

It has been nearly three years since I was in Mulberry’s restaurant and wine bar and it has changed substantially since then. I remember it as a very large room with a menu of pizzas, pasta, and European dishes.

Style tricks for the maxi dress

Thu, May 27, 2010

Going super-long is something every woman can pull off. Whether willowy, wide, or skinny, no matter what your frame, with careful selection of styles and fashion accessories, every woman can feel feminine and glamorous in a versatile maxi dress.

Start by getting the right length for your height. Over-long hemlines can take inches off your height. Go for a maximum of an inch from the ground. Adding platform heels or high wedges will give you enough height to make you look feminine and glamorous rather than lumpy and large.

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