New family remedy cream offers a quick fix for skin problems

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Human+Kind has created an all-in-one family skin saviour, Human+Kind all in one family remedy cream.

Human+Kind represents a new ethos in skincare for time-pressed mums – simple, natural, and dependable products that multitask.

When I'm 65: Eleven healthy years left if you're Irish

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Although Irish women at 65 can expect to live three years longer than men of the same age, the number of healthy years they each have left is roughly the same. New figures from Eurostat released today show that the life expectancy for 65 year old women is 21.1 more years whereas for 65 year old men it is 18.1 more years. However, when it comes to a healthy life, the gap is much closer with 11.2 years for women and 11.1 years for men.

Supplement hailed as breakthrough in disease prevention and anti-ageing

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A new supplement, now available in Ireland, claims to offer significant anti-ageing and health benefits. Immunocal provides the body with the building blocks to manufacture glutathione, a substance regarded as one of the most effective antioxidants in nature.

Acupuncture for better health

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Acupuncture views pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal recovery as a window of opportunity to enhance the woman’s wellbeing.

Free skin assessments at the Aesthetic Laser and Cosmetic Clinic this Saturday

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

The Aesthetic Laser and Cosmetic Clinic will host a free walk-in Skin Scope assessment clinic this Saturday, April 21, from 1pm to 4pm.

Second annual 5k Bay Relay to take place later this month

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

After the success of 2011’s inaugural 5k Bay Relay, Cope Galway and Enable Ireland are joining forces again this year to bring you another 5k Bay Relay on Thursday April 26 at 7pm. This is the first of two relay events for 2012, with the second one taking place in July.

Discover the benefits of reflexology in pregnancy

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

You have more than 7,000 nerve endings in your feet. By working on these nerve endings through reflexology, you can bring your body back into balance.

Reflexologist Lisa McCaul offers reflexology for pregnant women from 20 weeks up to birth to alleviate fluid retention, aches and pains, restlessness, heartburn, and other pregnancy ailments. She also recommends a session straight after birth for both mother and baby to bring both bodies back to balance after a stressful, tiring, time.

Style Isle

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Every celebrity stylist that graces the airwaves is an advocate of this. Every woman who has experienced the benefits of this will also tell you how it changed their shape and ultimately created better fit of their outfit. I am also jumping on the bandwagon to tell you all about the importance of one simple thing - underwear. Whether you need it to function as suction (admit it, we all want a bit of this) or you need comfortable support, then there is nothing else like it. Let me pose a question, when we are putting together outfits for an occasion, for arguments sake, how often do we consider the style of our undergarments to compliment the shape of our dress or trousers? The majority would answer very little. So we need to get back to basics, and start with the first layer.

Celebrity styling session at Athlone Towncentre

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Do you have loads of clothes but nothing to wear? Do you feel that your clothes always look better on someone else? Or are you just unsure as to what style suits you?

Create a dream nursery with Little Dreamers

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Little Dreamers has created a beautiful environment where you can buy quality nursery furniture and accessories to help you create a delightful nursery for your baby.

Get ready for great outdoors with Green Tree Designs

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Green Tree Designs has a great special offer to get you in the mood for summer — purchase any product over €500 until July 1 and be entered in a draw to win a see-saw.

Up to seventy per cent off fabric rolls this month at La Maison Chic

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

La Maison Chic, known for its wide selection of paint, wallpapers, and designer fabrics, is offering its customers the opportunity to buy fabric on roll with up to 70 per cent off discount. The selection includes damasks and stripes in gold, cappuccino, duck egg blue, navy blue, and baby pink fabrics, perfect for children’s bedrooms or playroom, embroidered silk voile, and more, all at a not-to-be-repeated 70 per cent off. Stock is limited so shop early to avail of the selection while it lasts.

Sweet treat

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Brighten up your day by giving your skin a special treat with the Chocolate collection by Organique, the award-winning international organic cosmetics company.

Banish bad hair days

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Bad hair days are the bane of us all but now a new Aldi product promises to help spray them away. People can enjoy clean fresh hair in an instant with Aldi’s Batiste Dry Shampoo (€2.39 ).

Perfect scents

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Remember Opium, that warm oriental Yves Saint Laurent fragrance first marketed in 1977? Its top notes were a mixture of fruit and spices and underlined by a sweet woody base note.

Hats off to style

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Corofin milliner Caithriona King is turning a lot of heads with her stylish hats and head pieces.

Dress for success

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Steilmann is ushering in a fiesta of colour for spring. Crayola-hued dresses are sure winners this season. The bold colours are enhanced by the easy-wear jersey shapes and textures. The perfect pairing of fit and colour.

A one stop shop for fashion accessories

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The Finishing Touch opened its doors in November 2010 selling a wide range of accessories. The family-run store has recently relocated to Cross Street Lower, beside Klassy Kids.

Neon colours and prints are hot trends for this spring/summer and The Finishing Touch stocks a range of Fiorelli bags which fit the bill perfectly. The new London collection ticks all the boxes incorporating stripes, animal print and bold colours with a colourful contrast lining.

Galway style writer launches on-line magazine and blog

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Goddess MECA is only three weeks old yet it is fast gaining popularity as a place to log on.

It is the brainchild of well-known Galway style and lifestyle writer Mary E Coen, . A little like an on-line magazine cum website and blog, it is stylish in design yet relaxed and laid back. Ms Coen insists that every woman is a Goddess.

Getting the best price for your home

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Thinking about selling your house? If so, you will be eager to attract as many viewers as possible and get the highest price, especially in these uncertain economic times.

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