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Christmas is the season to be jolly (or at least that's how the song goes), and what better way to relax and be merry than catching up with old friends over an ice cold beer? 

And while most of might have a hard time telling our pale ales from our pilsners, there's always one friend who reckons they're a gold standard connoisseur. 

Here's our top 10 gifts for the beer fanatic in your life. 

Cheers! 

 

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If there's one person in our lives that deserves to be treated like a Queen this Christmas, it's our dear mothers. 

Between cooking turkeys, diffusing fights at the dinner table and making sure the house is stocked with all your favourite childhood treats, the Mams, Mums, and Mamas of the world truly are the real heroes of Christmas.

And what do they ask for in return? Absolutely nothing. 

Well, we're not having it – the woman who gave you life should be celebrated whether she likes it or not, which is why we've rounded up some of the this seasons' best gifts, perfect for the mum who wants nothing. 

 

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Let's be honest, choosing presents isn't exactly easy.

But choosing presents for a loved one who embodies all that is good in the world borders on unbearable when you refuse to settle for less.

While everyone else on your list is checked off in next to no time, you devote a serious amount of time and research to this particular person's gift, and yet you rarely feel the final choice does them justice.

If this sounds all too familiar, then you'll be relieved to know that the always luxurious L'Occitane has your back this Christmas.

Give your loved one the gift they deserve in the form of a decadent pamper package from one of the world's most desired brands.

We mean, just take a look at these and discover more about L’Occitane here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Whether they only like to eat or they are also a pro in the kitchen, we all know a person who lives for food. 

We're not talking about a person who loves a cheeky takeaway, or a large chocolate bar – we're talking real, hardcore foodies.

They can be pretty hard to shop for, but thankfully our gorgeous food editor has come up with a special list of goodies guaranteed to make them smile this Christmas season. 

1. A chef's knife

Victorinox Black Chef Knife, Hugh Jordan Catering, 50 euros

2. A trendy cookbook

Sweet by Yotam Ottolenghi, Easons, 32 euros  

3. An elegant serving board

Rustic waned edge board, Caulfiled Country Boards, 26 euros 

4. A cute Christmas bauble

Paperchase Aubergine Christmas Decoration, Asos, 7 euros

5. Some tasty Christmas crackers

Twenty Seven, Personalised foodie individual Christmas cracker, Selfridges, 11.50 euros

6. A cookery class

One day cookery classes, Dublin Cookery School, 160 euros

7. In indoor herb garden

Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden, Uncommon Goods, 17 euros

8. A hamper for a homesick foodie

Gourmet Irish Hamper, Fallon and Byrne, 150 euros

9. A professional kitchen weighing scale

Heston Blumenthal Dual Platform Precision Kitchen Scale, Brown Thomas, 80 euros

10. A food tour to discover some hidden gems

Dublin / Cork food tour, Fab Food Trails, from 55 euros 

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Do you know someone who doesn't like Prosecco? No, us neither. For some people though, the bubbly wine isn't only for birthdays and graduations. 

For this person who turns any weekday drink into an occasion to celebrate, we have found some fizzy presents that will bring a huge smile on their face. 

 

1. A sweet lip balm

Prosecco And Strawberry Lip Balm Gift by HEARTH & HERITAGE LTD, £6.95/€7.90, notonthehighstreet.com

 

2. A cute Christmas jumper

Prosecco Christmas Jumper, €20.00, etsy.com

 

3. A candy jar

SUGAR SIN, Fizzy Prosecco Sweets Gift Jar, €7.00, brownthomas.com

 

4. A makeup bag

NAILS INC, Prosecco Cosmetic Bag, €13.00, brownthomas.com

 

5. A Prosecco glass to fit your needs

Giant Prosecco glass, €17, thepresentfinder.co.uk

 

6. A magnum of Prosecco

Rizzardi Prosecco Magnum, €34.95, obrienswine.ie

 

7. A fun drinking game

Prosecco Pong, €14.07/€15.80, etsy.com

 

8. A bath oil

Prosecco And Strawberry Scented Bath Oil by HEARTH & HERITAGE LTD, £13.99/€15.80, notonthehighstreet.com

 

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Nothing says 'Merry Christmas' quite like a delightful beauty set (at least in our opinion, anyway!)

And with so many wonderful options out there, it can be pretty difficult to find the right gift set for the right person. 

Thankfully, we're to provide assistance – in the form of the beauty gift guide of your dreams! 

Check out our favourite gift sets this festive season, you'll be glad you did! 

Clockwise from top left:
Body Ritual Set, Urban Veda;
Revitalise Collection, IMAGE Skincare;
Magnificence Cream Set, Lierac;
LiftActiv Set, Vichy.

 

Clockwise from top left: 
Mini H2O Christmas Giftset, Bioderma;
Mixed 4 Soap Coffret, Roger & Gallet;
Toleriane Christmas Gift Set, La Roche Posay;
The Extreme Set, Redken.

 

Clockwise from top left: 
Almond Milk & Honey Gift Set, The Body Shop;
Christmas Bronzing Set, IsaDora;
Matte vs. Metals Vault, NYX Professional Makeup;
Self Tan Bundle, Catwalk HQ.​​​​​​

 

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Cheese is more than any normal food. For some people, it is basically a religion.

If you know someone whose eyes start to sparkle at the mention of a cheeseboard, we have some great ideas of Christmas gift that will make them incredibly happy. 

1. A crackers and chutney hamper

EDINBURGH PRESERVES, Cheese Wedge Gift Pack, €18.00, brownthomas.com

2. A cheese maker

LEKUE Cheese Maker, €35.95, arnotts.ie

3. An elegant cheese dome

J by Jasper Conran – White marble and glass cheese dome, €60.00, debenhams.ie

4. A cookbook devoted to grilled cheese

Cheese Melts Cook Book, €17.55, asos.com

5. A delightful print

Kitchen Wall Art Print 'French Cheeses', €28.54, etsy.com

6. A pair of earrings

Cheese Earrings by BY POPPY, €11, notonthehighstreet.com

7. A cheese knife set

MASTERCLASS 3 Piece Cheese Knife Set, €25.00, brownthomas.com

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We all know a person who has developed a slight obsession with avocado: avo toasts are their favourite brunch food, they could make guacamole in the dark and they always find a way to put some of the green stuff on their food, even dessert. 

To make this person the happiest in the world on Christmas day, we have searched the Internet for some of the cutest avocado presents on the market.  

1. A happy avocado water bottle

Sass & Belle Avocado Drink Bottle, €8.11, asos.com

2. A cute candle

Avocado tealight candles, €10, urbanoutfitters.com

3. Adorable pyjamas

Avocado Print PJ Set, €15, boohoo.com

4. A friendly mug

Happy avocado mug, €9.95, fruugo.ie

5. A quality eye cream

 

KIEHLS Creamy Eye Treatment With Avocado, €26, arnotts.com

6. An essential cookbook

THE AVOCADO COOKBOOK, by Heather Thomas, €13.99, easons.com

7. An avocado in chocolate

Chocolate Avocado by CHOC ON CHOC, £12/€13.60, notonthehighstreet.com

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Christmas – it’s a time for binging on biscuits, sprouts and box sets. Well, maybe not the sprouts, but when it comes to box sets, movies, documentaries, reality TV, sports and more, there is an absolute feast of Christmas content for you to sink your teeth into.

And while we love Netflix and all, there is a new kid on the block.

NOW TV is the only online streaming service that lets you watch live pay TV and on-demand shows, box sets as well as the latest movies and exclusive live sports without a contract. Perfect as a Christmas present or just as a festive #treatyourself moment.

With that in mind, the gorge folks at NOW TV shared their guide to getting though Christmas:

For quiet time with the family

A night in front of the fire with the family sounds like the perfect winters evening, but really, that’s just because it leads to some much-needed peace and quiet. The NOW TV Sky Cinema Pass has all the latest block buster movies, from Beauty and the Beast, Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 and The Lego Batman Movie to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, as well as festive favourites and Christmas classics like Love Actually, Frozen and The Polar Express – a super stocking filler that will also buy you some quiet time.

For the day after the 12 pubs

Post-pub shame and a sore head can only be cured by looking at others whose behaviours make you feel better about your own questionable actions. The NOW TV Entertainment Pass is bursting with Box Sets and reality TV shows to give you a laugh and make you feel like an all-round better person. Try an afternoon of back to back episodes of Grey’s Anatomy or Scandal or snuggle up with Geordie Shore, Just Tattoo of Us and Ex on the Beach for the win!

For coping with the food coma

You know that the amount of food you are going to eat this Christmas is criminal so allow your after-dinner roast potato pot-belly some time to return to its former self by engrossing in comedic crime series Bounty Hunters. If crime doesn’t curb your cravings, indulge in action-packed Box Sets like Band of Brothers or binge your way through St. Stephen’s Day with Big Little Lies, launching on NOW TV on December 26th.

For the sports fanatics!

Grant the sports fan in your life contract-free access to all the sporting action with over 50 matches this Christmas, 25 of which will be Premier League crackers!  Watch out for not-to-be-missed matches like Man City v West Ham, Liverpool v Everton and Man Utd v Man City with the NOW TV Sky Sports Pass.

For the ‘New Year, New Me’ posse

You know the type – inspirational Instagram posts, trolley overflowing with avocados and the new yoga mat buried under a pile of crumpled ‘to-do’ lists. If that sounds like you or anyone you know, then a NOW TV Entertainment Pass (€15 per month) is the ideal gift for Christmas and the New Year. Shake up your chakras and get motivated to take over the world with shows like Delicious, The Tunnel and Sick Note and look forward to brand new shows Britannia and Westworld!   

Whatever tickles your entertainment fancy this Christmas and into 2018, NOW TV has it all. Buy an Entertainment, Sky Cinema or Sky Sports Pass for friends, family or just for yourself, and enjoy endless hours of entertainment with no fuss and no contract.

The Sky Cinema Pass (14 day free trial then €15 per month), Entertainment Pass (14 day free trial then €15 per month) and Sky Sports Pass (€10 Day Pass / €15 Week Pass / €50 Month Pass) are all available to purchase from www.nowtv.com/ie.

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The Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) are today advising consumers to be vigilant for counterfeit ‘high-end’ beauty products on sale through certain outlets, markets and websites in the lead up to Christmas.

Tests carried out by the HSE on a number of the 728 counterfeit and imitation products that the HPRA has detained, identifies some contain harmful substances, such as arsenic and lead, which can be potentially harmful to people’s health. Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner and Urban Decay were among some of the forged cosmetic brands which were found to contain these illegal substances.

The counterfeit products detained by the HPRA include, Kylie Holiday-Burgundy and Bronze eyeshadow palettes, Kylie Matte liquid lipstick and lip liner, and Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes.

The HPRA warns that the Christmas season is the peak time of year for rogue sellers of counterfeit products and shoppers are strongly urged to avoid these potentially harmful products.

The HPRA states that over the past few months significant quantities of counterfeit and imitation cosmetics have been seized on entry to the country by Revenue’s Customs Service.

The majority of counterfeit cosmetic products seized have been eye-shadows and lip products. Some of these products can be purchased online from websites based outside of the EU and are being sold to Irish consumers online and through social media. They have also been found in some trade shows and at markets throughout the country.

Aoife Farrell, Cosmetics Compliance Manager, HPRA, states:“The HPRA is extremely concerned that highly toxic substances, such as arsenic and lead, have been detected in products which are available to Irish consumers."

"Prolonged exposure to both of these banned substances can severely damage your health causing potential harm to your brain and kidneys, among other organs. The suppliers of these products are unconcerned about the health of the consumers who purchase them."

"We can’t emphasise enough the need for consumers to be vigilant when purchasing cosmetics this Christmas; while they may be sold at a cheaper cost than legitimate beauty products, it is never worth gambling with your health when buying these products.”

 “As well as the possible toxic ingredients which may be contained in counterfeit cosmetics, the way the products are manufactured and the safety and cleanliness of the production environment is unknown, which is another reason to avoid purchasing and using these cosmetics at all cost.”

The HPRA highlights that the genuine Kylie Cosmetics by Kylie Jenner are currently only available from the company’s website in the USA, and other genuine high-end cosmetic products are usually only available through high street stores or pharmacies.

he HPRA and the HSE advise extreme caution if consumers are offered such products at markets or through non-reputable websites. In Ireland, the market surveillance of cosmetic products is carried out by the HPRA and Environmental Health Service and Public Analysts’ Laboratories of the HSE.

“Beauty brands usually list their licensed retailers on their websites and this is an easy way for consumers to ensure that they are purchasing a genuine cosmetic product. If a product is much cheaper than in a high street store or pharmacy, consumers should be immediately suspicious and think twice before buying the beauty product,” Ms Farrell advised.

 

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2017 has been the year of mythical creatures, from mermaids to phoenixes, we have been obsessed with every one of them.

However, nothing has been more prominent this year than UNICORNS, in all their glowing glory.

Image result for unicorns and rainbows

To honour this amazing trend, we have compiled a delicious unicorn Christmas gifts guide, filled with unicorn-related products.

Whether you are a fan of these magical creatures, or you know someone who is, you won't want to miss this list.

Tis' the season to be… a UNICORN! 

Clockwise from top left:
Unicorn Eye Mask, Cosy Friends;
Christmas Unicorn Warmer, ASOS;
Fluffy Unicorn Robe, Loungeable;
Unicorn Slippers, New Look. 

 

From left:
Thumbs Up Emoji Unicorn Powerbank, Amazon;
Unicorn Ballet Flats, ASOS;
Unicorn Cushion, Ohh Deer.

 

Clockwise from top left:
Bitch Please I'm A Unicorn Mug, Muggy Bug;
Awesome Unicorn Earrings, Porky Penguin Gifts;
'I'm So Fancy' Unicorn Boxy Sweat Top, Tee & Cake;
Embroidered Glitter Unicorn Socks, Topshop.

 

From left:
Be A Unicorn Print, Geri Loves Emi Paper Co;
Unicorn Believer Crest Enamel Pin, House of Wonderland;
Unicorn Holiday Candle, Diptyque. 

 

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Look, you don't need us to tell you that choosing a Christmas present for a new partner is a bloody minefield.

The first festive season with the boyfriend du jour is a real milestone, and it's made all the more difficult if your relationship is still in its first flush when you're only bloody mad about him, but still struggle to remember his surname after a few too many.

While you undoubtedly want to impress, you don't want to scare the bejaysus out of him, and you have a sneaking suspicion that with one overly romantic or intimate gift you might find yourself celebrating New Year's Eve alone.

Ladies, you walk a very fine line in this situation, and we're here to hold your hand.

Band T-shirts

Lads love T-shirts. It's a simple fact of life, and it makes Christmas very easy for most of us.

Whether it's Kanye, Metallica or Radiohead he's into, you can't go wrong springing for a T-shirt that gives more than a passing nod to his favourite band.

The classic wallet

Choosing clothes for a lad can be a minefield (unless it's a band T-shirt), but accessories are a lot easier, especially if you keep it simple.

There are some seriously slick wallets out there right now which definitely won't break the bank.

Craft beer

If you know even one lad that wouldn't thank you for a crate of his favourite craft beers, we'd like to meet him.

While it might seem a little impersonal, it's actually far from it… especially if you've taken note of his favourite tipples over the last six months.

Board games

Kick it old-school on Christmas Day and gift your new bloke with a game the pair of yee can puzzle over together.

Yes, it's not the most sentimental, but hey that's what next year's Christmas is for!

 

 

 

 

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