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Melissa Carton

Melissa Carton

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How to create an ‘at home’ spa experience with Yonka Paris
Beauty

How to create an ‘at home’ spa experience with Yonka Paris

Looking to recreate the experience of a spa but at home? Lockdown has been going on in Ireland for almost two months now and we’re all missing our regular treats. Having our hair done at a salon, getting our nails topped up, waxing of all varieties, and of course facials. The first time I ever […]

Here’s how to stop flies and wasps from coming into your house
News

Here’s how to stop flies and wasps from coming into your house

The sun has only just made an appearence and already the wasps are out. Keeping cool by having the windows open becomes a nightmare when you’re constantly being invaded by flies and other bugs. Having a small baby in my home I’m particularly wary of wasps and how bad a sting would be for her, […]

Red wine and chocolate contain anti-aging properties, says new research
Food

Red wine and chocolate contain anti-aging properties, says new research

It turns out the fountain of youth may actually be sitting in your wine rack. Due to everything being closed for lockdown, most of us have been giving ourselves little treats at home to stave off the stress of isolation. I’ve definitely noticed a rise in the amount of chocolate I’ve been eating and having […]

Charity offers free beauty workshops for women undergoing cancer treatment
Beauty

Charity offers free beauty workshops for women undergoing cancer treatment

Such a lovely thing to do. Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) is a global charity hosting skincare and makeup workshops for women undergoing cancer treatment. LGFB have ceased nationwide workshops during Covid-19, but recognise they are an important resource for women at a very difficult time in their lives. While skincare and makeup is not […]

PSA: Dead To Me season two is coming to Netflix next month
Entertainment

PSA: Dead To Me season two is coming to Netflix next month

Mark those calendars. I was completely hooked to season one of Dead To Me. It was not what I expected to be, but nevertheless I became addicted and binge watched it in a couple of days. Then of course I was sad because there was no more to watch. But it seems my prayers have […]

The George Foreman indoor/outdoor grill is the perfect BBQ for small spaces
Food

The George Foreman indoor/outdoor grill is the perfect BBQ for small spaces

Need. Can you believe it, we actually have some good weather? Of course we’re all on lockdown so we can’t exactly go on weekends away or days out like we usually would, but that’s no reason not to make the most of the sunny weather at home. Since the quarantine period began I’ve been looking […]