BITS AND PIECES

The tips and tricks that will change your life this week

SASSY SKI WEAR

÷GET down to Aldi on January 20 and grab some ski gear if you are lucky enough to be going on a winter holiday this year. Its Ski Pro gear boasts a full range of high-performance ski wear, but at very reasonable prices (from €4.49). The ladies and gents’ ski pro jackets are just €39.99, see aldi.ie

SENSIBLE SOAP

÷KEEP your time in the shower simple with these mini Aleppo soaps, €6 each, by ethical brand Najel. They are gentle on the skin but also deep cleansing, and made with pure olive oil. Get them at skinfullaffairs.ie, which has a lovely range of cruelty-free, scrumptious products for hair, face and body at some great prices as well.

UPLIFTING BOOK

÷CALM the F**k Down by New York Times bestselling author Sarah Knight is what we all need to read this January, as it gives sound (and funny) advice on how to handle the constant stress that life throws at us all. €14.99 easons.ie

CUTE MOCCASINS

÷THESE pretty hand-sewn Swedish moccasins, Moccis, are a cross of sock and slipper in one, but contain a support strap so they don’t fall off or lose their shape. You can get them for babies too — cute! See moccis.co.uk, €27

SCRUMPTIOUS MENU

÷THE Merrion hotel is launching a vegan menu in the Garden Room this January 17, created by Holly White, author of Veganish, in partnership with executive chef Ed Cooney. From €39, and so tasty that non-vegans will be ordering it too. thegardenroom.ie