BITS AND PIECES

The tips and tricks that will change your life this week

GIVE FOOD!

÷SUPERVALU’S Christmas Charity Food Appeal is back. Shoppers can donate any nonperishable food products, such as pasta or rice, from their shop, to help with those who are less fortunate this Christmas. Look out for the branded trolleys at the entrance to stores, until

COOL CALENDAR

÷YOU don’t need to spend a fortune to get an advent calendar that gives you a fabulous treat every day. Dealz do a lovely one for €19.50, and it has everything in it from a candle in a jar to a cookie cutter. See dealz.ie to bag more bargains.

SNAZZY TEA

÷TREAT a loved one (or yourself!) to the Christmas Champagne Experience at the Westin Hotel. The Perrier-Jouët Enchanting Christmas Afternoon Tea is on until January 5, from €99, see theatriumlounge.ie

YUMMY YOGURT

÷KILLOWEN FARM do the tastiest, healthiest yogurts and this December a must-try is its Christmas Cranberry & Orange Yogurt (from €2.50). The live yogurt is great for your tummy and makes for a festive dessert. At Avoca stores nationwide.

KISSABLE LIPS

÷BURTS BEES has some gorgeous limited edition holiday lip balms and our favourite is the divine Ginger Spice, just €3.95 for soft, natural, moisturised Christmas lips! Available nationwide.