‘Bring a friend to celebrate Galway Laser and Skincare Clinic’s birthday
Thu, May 20, 2010
To celebrate its third birthday, the Galway Laser and Skincare Clinic is offering an amazing two-for-one offer on treatments until the end of May.
Read more ...Prepare to paint
Thu, May 20, 2010
A good paint job is at least 50 per cent preparation. Scrape minor cracks on walls and ceilings, fill them with spackling compound, let dry, sand, and fill again. Before you start painting, seal every gap or crack with the best quality latex caulk you can find. Look for trouble spots around doors, windows, corners, or where walls meet floors and ceilings.
Read more ...Ten ways to boost your child’s self esteem
Thu, May 20, 2010
1. Parents can play a major role in building their children’s self esteem. If you want your child to be positive and confident lead by example. Aim to be a good role model of someone with a positive self image. If you feel inferior and hard done by you transmit this to your child in your comments, attitudes and reluctance to embrace change and challenges.
Read more ...Paradise in Phi Phi
Thu, May 20, 2010
The beautiful laid back confines of Ko Phi Phi in southern Thailand are a perfect escape for anybody seeking a hedonistic paradise. The islands of Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh retain their traditional escapism; there are no cars or busy roads, so take a short tranquil walk or a local longtail boat from one perfect beach to the next.
Read more ...Mealtime warfare
Thu, May 13, 2010
The kitchen table is a battleground for many families. Children often refuse to eat the food their parents have prepared. Worse still, the younger ones delight in messing it up.
Read more ...Home Gallery fresh spring feeling
Thu, May 13, 2010
With summer fast approaching now is a great time to freshen up your home. Home Gallery, above Born in Newtownsmith, has just launched its spring/summer range of stunning silk flowers. The team of international buyers have once again surpassed themselves not only to improve the range but also the quality. All kinds of beautiful silk flowers and stunning new glassware designs are available, and every care has been taken to ensure the range remains beautiful yet affordable.
Read more ...Maternity looks for summer
Thu, May 13, 2010
If you are newly pregnant, you can feel a little overwhelmed by everything you need for baby and for yourself. Here are some great ideas to help you look and feel good for summer time.
Read more ...Maternity looks for summer
Thu, May 13, 2010
If you are newly pregnant, you can feel a little overwhelmed by everything you need for baby and for yourself. Here are some great ideas to help you look and feel good for summer time.
Read more ...Great lunch bargains at the g Hotel
Thu, May 13, 2010
As some readers may have noticed, I am a fan of the g Hotel; I am not saying staff do everything better than everyone else, however they do a lot of things excellently. It still has the reputation for being expensive and indeed some items like the champagne afternoon tea are, but then again it is a special occasional treat and you pay for the ambience and service.
Read more ...Self-builders boost the construction industry
Thu, May 13, 2010
“There has never been a better time to self-build,” says Clive Corry of Selfbuild Ireland Ltd, organiser of Selfbuild shows across the country.
“Self-builders in Ireland are a breed apart. They want a house which suits them in a place that suits them, and their mortgage requirements are not high. The average self-build loan to value ratio is only 60 per cent. Building for themselves and not for profit, they are also finding that skilled labour is now more widely available, and cheaper. It’s the same with building materials, so they will start work on their site and run it at a pace which they can afford. The cost of borrowing is also at its lowest level for years.”
Read more ...Why use thermal imaging?
Thu, May 13, 2010
Thermal imaging captures heat loss as it happens. It has the capability to pick up things which are unseen by the naked eye, and the ability to estimate the amount of heat being lost. It locates and highlights the areas where insulation is lacking or non existent, and can save money by locating heat loss so the problem can be dealt with directly.
Read more ...Make a splash at a world record attempt with the Kingfisher Club
Thu, May 13, 2010
Would you like to help set a new Guinness World Record? In an attempt to break the Guinness World Record and build awareness about the vital importance of learning how to swim, Galway’s award winning health and fitness club The Kingfisher, RTE's The Afternoon Show, and the nation’s leading water safety organisations are joining forces to present Ireland’s largest swimming lesson.
Read more ...Measuring up for curtains
Thu, May 13, 2010
Measuring up for your window treatments should be one of the first steps, and probably one of the most important, you make when it comes to windows. Get this wrong and no matter how good your curtains, the desired effect will not be achieved.
Read more ...Furniture Connexions launches new Odearest Summer Breeze bed
Thu, May 13, 2010
Leading furniture store Furniture Connexions, in conjunction with one of Ireland’s most recognised bedding brands, Odearest, has just launched a fantastic new model onto the Irish market. The Odearest Summer Breeze, valued at €1,499, is now available for just €799 for a double bed set mattress and divan base (4’6”). This incredible offer only lasts for the month of May and the superb quality and comfort levels of this model are second to none. What’s more, Odearest is also throwing in the two drawer set worth €90 absolutely free.
Read more ...Mealtime warfare
Thu, May 13, 2010
The kitchen table is a battleground for many families. Children often refuse to eat the food their parents have prepared. Worse still, the younger ones delight in messing it up.
Read more ...Maternity looks for summer
Thu, May 13, 2010
If you are newly pregnant, you can feel a little overwhelmed by everything you need for baby and for yourself. Here are some great ideas to help you look and feel good for summer time.
Read more ...Great lunch bargains at the g Hotel
Thu, May 13, 2010
As some readers may have noticed, I am a fan of the g Hotel; I am not saying staff do everything better than everyone else, however they do a lot of things excellently. It still has the reputation for being expensive and indeed some items like the champagne afternoon tea are, but then again it is a special occasional treat and you pay for the ambience and service.
Read more ...Self-builders boost the construction industry
Thu, May 13, 2010
“There has never been a better time to self-build,” says Clive Corry of Selfbuild Ireland Ltd, organiser of Selfbuild shows across the country.
“Self-builders in Ireland are a breed apart. They want a house which suits them in a place that suits them, and their mortgage requirements are not high. The average self-build loan to value ratio is only 60 per cent. Building for themselves and not for profit, they are also finding that skilled labour is now more widely available, and cheaper. It’s the same with building materials, so they will start work on their site and run it at a pace which they can afford. The cost of borrowing is also at its lowest level for years.”
Read more ...Why use thermal imaging?
Thu, May 13, 2010
Thermal imaging captures heat loss as it happens. It has the capability to pick up things which are unseen by the naked eye, and the ability to estimate the amount of heat being lost. It locates and highlights the areas where insulation is lacking or non existent, and can save money by locating heat loss so the problem can be dealt with directly.
Read more ...Make a splash at a world record attempt with the Kingfisher Club
Thu, May 13, 2010
Would you like to help set a new Guinness World Record? In an attempt to break the Guinness World Record and build awareness about the vital importance of learning how to swim, Galway’s award winning health and fitness club The Kingfisher, RTE's The Afternoon Show, and the nation’s leading water safety organisations are joining forces to present Ireland’s largest swimming lesson.
Read more ...