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.
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Shopping tricks to shop for mother of the bride/groom outfit
Thu, May 06, 2010
Whether you're the mother of the bride or the mother of the groom, shopping for an outfit for the day can be stressful. You may not have shopped for an outfit yet so here is where to shop and some shopping tips to get you going.
Read more ...COPE Galway Community Catering
Thu, May 06, 2010
I recently visited the kitchen of a wonderful service called Community Catering from COPE Galway. This is the new name of what used to be the service known as ‘Meals on Wheels’. COPE Galway Community Catering provides daily nutritional support for Galway city's older people. While the service is primarily for older people it is not exclusively so. They also provide meals to anyone who, through disability or injury, is unable to prepare a hot meal for themselves.
Read more ...Summer in the garden with Littlewoods Ireland
Thu, May 06, 2010
One of the greatest joys of summer is making the most of your garden and outdoor living. Whether you prefer a lazy day in the sun or entertaining friends and family, online department store Littlewoods has something for every budget and lifestyle.
Read more ...Choose the right window treatments
Thu, May 06, 2010
Add versatility to your decorating and use a top treatment to complement your window. Use toppers alone on an uncovered window or combine with shades and blinds to create a simple, uncluttered, window fashion. Popular toppers like valances, cornices, swags, and scarves can add softness, colour, or pattern to a room.
Read more ...Pamper those peepers
Thu, May 06, 2010
It is being hailed as the biggest mascara story of 2010. The Falsies from Maybelline New York promises to deliver a false lash look to your own lashes.
Its pro-keratin fibre enriched formula and patented “spoon” brush claims to instantly create a full set of voluminous lashes with corner to corner coverage. The brush fans out and holds generous product deposit expertly designed to apply just the correct amount onto your lashes with no gaps. It is important to use the ‘spoon’ brush to catch and envelop all your lashes at once. The stem is flexible to smoothly build volume without clumping.
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