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The Wellie Diaries
The Wellie Diaries…a beginner’s guide to going green Grow Your Own We’ve all heard the terms, ‘Sustainable Living’, ‘Carbon Footprint’ and ‘Renewable Energy’. The trend is most definitely towards living a greener life using eco-friendly methods. However, if a self-composting toilet is just a step too far and the thought of wearing a hemp skirt [...]
Want chilled out kids?
Many parents underestimate the importance of relaxation in their children’s lives, finding it hard to believe that with their seemingly carefree existence, children could not possibly be harbouring the stresses or frustrations of the world. However, recent studies have shown that many children that have difficulties relaxing or winding down suffer higher levels of [...]
To market, to market…
The Galway Market has become an integral part of life in the city…whiling away a few hours on a bright sunny morning has to be one of the great pleasures in life. This is an important rule in our house: Never go shopping when you are hungry. If you abide by this rule, you’re already [...]
Irish Fashion Innovations Awards 2011
Thank you to all of the designers who took part in the show on Tuesday night and to the event sponsors who made it all possible. A very special thanks to everyone who voted online and showed their support by turning up on the night. We here at Golden Egg had a fantastic time and [...]
Fashion, innovation
The Magic of the Manor
Travel writer Aoibheann McNamara roams at home this time and embarks on a culinary ramble through Tipperary, Cork and Waterford. I have travelled a lot abroad and have enjoyed it all very much. These days I feel that perhaps I should consider holidaying more in Ireland. Staycations are the new thing to do and where [...]
ballyvolane house, food, retreat, staycation, travel
High Hair
Bring dull, over-stressed hair to life with some serious TLC. These hardcore products are sure to give your tresses that oomph it needs. Protect that much-loved colour for longer with Burts Bees Colour Keeper Green Tea & Fennel Seed Shampoo & Conditioner. €10.95 Yellow Fortifying Mask is designed for worn-out, damaged and weakened hair to [...]
One-Minute Happiness
There are 106,236 self-help books listed on Amazon today. Few of them are based on scientific facts and the authors have varied qualifications, if any. That’s a lot of unproven , anecdotal, advice floating around yet scientists have been studying human behaviour for decades now. The truth is, given a choice between reading ‘Women Who [...]
happiness, richard wiseman, self help
The Danger of Eavesdropping
Years ago, I was given the good advice that one should never get into conversation with the person sitting beside you on a bus, train or plane. Naturally I paid no heed I and had to learn the hard way, discovering that even the most fascinating piece of small talk is only good for ten [...]
eavesdropping, humour
Make, Do & Mend
Crafts, baking and DIY of the creative variety is the latest trend to lure hip homesters. But what is it about stitching, knitting, baking and making that is so appealling to us now, when for generations women were trying to get out of the home and away from domestic responsibilities? We ask three Limerick women [...]
Is School Bad For Kids?
As part of the Goldenegg Productions Writer’s Competition, Niamh Morrin explores how the current schooling system may be hindering your child’s creativity. Is school bad for kids? “Yes!” says Sir Ken Robinson in his highly entertaining and compelling talk, “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” At first glance, killing creativity might not seem a big deal, so [...]
