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Brian Quinn
woman in bath with candles on the side

Prep for a night of Valentine's romance with a home spa

Valentine's day is fast approaching and what better way to prepare for a night of romance is to make a little me time. A great way to do this is to treat yourself to some at-home spa time. Run a warm bath and add the bath oil. Close the bathroom door and allow the aromas to infuse the room, creating a spa ambience. Light the candle, dim or turn off the lights to create soft lighting and a relaxing environment RELAX! Soak in the bath and try this simple relaxing technique: Close your eyes and place your hand gently on...

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Brian Quinn
Woman giving herself a manicure

Achieve salon-quality nails with a Home Manicure

Take matters into your own hands and achieve salon-quality nails in the comfort of your own home. These 10 simple steps will help keep your nails looking great, along with the satisfaction that you did it yourself! Here’s what you’ll need for your Home Manicure Nail polish remover Nail file Cuticle cream  Hand cream Base coat/Top coat Choice of colour polish Cuticle pusher/ orange wood stick  Small bowl for warm water Cotton wool PREPARATION Remove any old nail polish from the nails of both hands. FILE To avoid nail breakage, smooth the file in just 1 direction rather than using...

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Brian Quinn
Elderly woman drinking a coffee

Checking on your elderly neighbours in the winter

Whereas we must be mindful of the pandemic, The weather is forecasted colder over the next week. Please check on your elderly neighbours. It only takes a few minutes and can literally be a life-saver. Check to see if they look well and their normal selves. If they look poorly advise they call 111 or book a GP appointment. The main things to advise your neighbour The heating set to 18C, especially the bedroom at night They are having plenty of hot drinks throughout the day. They are getting at least one hot meal a day with carbs such as...

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Customer review on Avon Genius Mascara. 3 sold every minute.

Customer review on Avon Genius Mascara. 3 sold every minute.

I ask Lisa B, a Benefit Mascara user for many years, how she got on when she trialled an Avon Genius Mascara. Which by the way was our biggest selling single item of 2020. What do you think of the Avon Genius Mascara? Applies well, giving me great coverage, has a rich colour, with staying power meaning it lasts all day. If you were in charge of Genius Mascara, what would you change? I'd like to see a mascara without a brand new wand every time to limit waste. I'm not a big fan of moulded plastic/silicon brushes, but I...

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