Home made beauty treatments

Friday, August 6th, 2010

Like most people, I’ve been feeling the financial pinch recently. Unfortunately, that has not diminished my penchant for long baths, spa visits and relaxation treatments.

I have begun to swap expensive beauty products in favour of creating my own, using only natural ingredients. Rather than splashing out on special organic produce and… Read More

Cheating the beach babe look

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

laura berminghamSummer is well and truly here and for many our thoughts turn to lying on a beach abroad. Laura Bermingham shares some beauty tips with us on how to look as glamorous as the rest of them! She also shares with you where to find the best beauty bargains this July. Read More

Save 50% on medicines

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

You could save up to 50% on the cost of medicines by purchasing generic drugs: SaveAFewBob spoke with a pharmacist to find out where consumers can make savings on their health costs Read More

Tantastic!

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

laura berminghamSummer is on its way, and Laura Bermingham is on hand to tell readers how to get that sunkissed look. She'll also be giving us the low-down on where to find the beauty bargains this June Read More

Get fit for summer: diet tips

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Planning on losing a few pounds before the summer (aren't we all)? SaveAFewBob has a few simple, commonsense and cost-effective ways to help you drop an inch or two. No fad diets - just straightforward, practical advice. Read More

Health insurance: choosing the optimal plan for you

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Have you noticed your health insurance premiums rising over the last few months? SaveAFewBob examines compares the prices of Ireland's health insurers, and finds out who is offering the best value for money Read More

Doctor and dentist fees: are you paying too much?

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

We all know that a trip to the doctor's or dentist's isn't cheap, but do you know how well your practitioner's prices compare with those of their competitors? Read on... Read More

Get fit for summer: abs

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

In the second article of our Get Fit for Summer series, SaveAFewBob takes a look at how to get a flat stomach in time for summer. So if you want a buff beach bod, read on... Read More

Get fit for summer: Cardio

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

SaveAFewBob wants all our readers to look fantabulous in their speedos and two-pieces this summer, so we’ve started our Get Fit For Summer series. Each week, we’ll bring you a new article on how to get to get that trim beach bod. Read More

Bootcamps

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Ever felt that it was about time to lose that beer-belly? Well, SaveAFewBob is here to tell you about bootcamps, the training programme that will have you an adonis in no time... Read More

Cosmetic Deals this April

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Laura's beauty tips for AprilLaura Bermingham gives SaveAFewBob her exclusive beauty tips on how to save money on designer cosmetics. Find out what's hot and what's not this spring... Read More

Is organic food really worth it?

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

We've all heard about the supposed benefits of organic food, but do these claims really stand up to scrutiny? Is it really worth paying extra for organic products? Or are consumers just falling for a clever marketing ploy? Read More

Beauty trends for Spring 2010

Monday, March 1st, 2010

laura berminghamSpring has finally arrived and with it the new looks and trends for Spring/Summer 2010! The two hottest trends are pastels and nude. The catwalks were flush with delicate lilacs for the eyes, pale to hot pinks on the lips and totally wearable corals on the cheeks. Pointer- not all at the same time! Read More

Prices and pitfalls of laser eye surgery

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Best price laser eye surgeryNo doubt, a life without glasses and contact lenses would be far more convenient. However, correcting your vision comes with a high price and much deliberation. Read More

How to get the best gym deal

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

How to get the best gym dealAt this time of a year, a svelte body sells. As January heralds a fresh start, people are eager to introduce positive lifestyle changes. One of the most popular lifestyle resolutions is exercise. If you are considering joining a gym or renewing your membership, consider the following factors before you part with your hard earned cash. Read More

Be fabulous in a flash

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

laura berminghamKeeping on top of everything can be a struggle. But being busy is no excuse for dropping down the beauty barometer. Read More

Protect your health and your pocket

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

immune-systemThe Afternoon Show, on Wednesday 4th November, did a great segment on how to boost your immune system this winter. A strong immune system is vital to maintaining good health and avoiding nasty colds and flu. Read More

November’s hottest make-up look for less

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

winterbeautytipsNovember is a cold, dark month where pretty much nothing happens, even less if you aren't following the X Factor! So, it's the perfect time to get prepared for Christmas, the rounds of parties and gift giving. Everyone has been looking for ways to save Read More

Health checks ups; putting a price on your life

Friday, October 30th, 2009

checkupWe saw an interesting article in the Irish Independent yesterday, concerning health check ups. As good health is important and beneficial in every aspect, we felt the article merited further mention. Read More

Special offers on cosmetics, spread the beauty gospel!

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

goldshadow4Regular viewers of Ireland AM will know that I occasionally have segments on special offers and great deals in beauty. Indeed, you are reading about them here every month on www.saveafewbob.ie. However, you may be wondering why you don't see more money-saving information in your glossy magazines and newspapers? Read More

Autumn beauty bargains

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

autumngirlAs the seasons are changing and the cold weather is nearly upon us, it is time to rethink our skincare regime. Throughout the summer months we worry that our skin is well protected against the sun and UV damage. Read More

Clean out your make-up to save your health this Autumn

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

eyemakeup August is a good month to schedule a good clear-out of your make-up bag, and a time to clear out before the Autumn/Winter collections are launched! Make-up bag cleanliness is part of the maintenance routine we should incorporate into our daily lives, because it can be a breeding ground of dirt and germs. Read More

Weight loss - Fritter away the extra pounds, not your euro

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

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Trying to lose weight can be difficult and there are many different methods available ranging from free to expensive. The weight-loss industry is a big money-spinner with it being human nature to climb on and fall off the weight loss wagon.

Fake tan…why clever girls won’t sweat it this July!

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

naturaltan July traditionally is holiday time, and in years past we might all have sported great tans that we picked up abroad, but today we are much more aware of how ageing sun damage is to our skin, and so we prefer to fake it! Read More

How to look dashing on Derby Day

Friday, June 5th, 2009

derbydayJune has certainly kicked off with the promise of a great summer to come, but even if it doesn't last there are some great social events on this month that we can enjoy, and with Derby Day at the top of every fashionista's diary on June 28th, we have a few weeks to get some serious preparation done! Read More