BITS AND PIECES

The tips and tricks that will change your life this week

ARE YOU A HERO?

÷ BORD na Móna is searching for Ireland’s Sustainability Heroes — those who are living more sustainably whether by growing their own veg or being recycling whizzes. See the Naturally Driven video series, with Mairead Ronan and Declan O’Donnell, on facebook.com/BordnaMonaIreland for more.

INSPIRING WOMEN

GET your early bird tickets now for the for the 2017 Women’s Inspire Network National Conference, on October 10 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dublin Airport. The one-day business event is organised by tweeting goddess Samantha Kelly, above. See eventbrite.ie, use code Summertime to book €50 tickets.

MUST-HAVE SERUM

THE divine Pure Hyaluronic Serum from Irish skincare brand Pestle & Mortar is a skin saviour. It plumps up fine lines and it’s free from nasties — and at €43, it won’t break the bank either. See pestleand mortar.com for stockists.

BABY BONANZA

÷THERE are great deals on baby and toddler paraphernalia in Aldi from August 17. We love this changing bag for €24.99, and there’s everything from strollers to tableware and baby monitors available so savvy parents should pick up a bargain.

ALL ABOUT FOOD

÷THE wonderful Airfield Estate are doing a series of food talks — the next one is Food Literacy: Unearthing the Knowledge Gap on September 7 from 3.30pm to 7.30pm, worth attending if you love fresh, homegrown food and conversation. See airfield.ie