How to get extra holiday days for nothing, and nine other ways to save money on travel in 2026 – The Irish Times
With Christmas and the New Year festivities fading to memory, it’s inevitable the attention of many now turns to sun-kissed days on faraway beaches. But with bank balances and credit cards casting long and judgy shadows over many plans, finding ways to save on summer jollies is essential. So, what should we be looking out […]
How to survive the emotional timebomb of family at Christmas – The Irish Times
We have all dealt with a difficult person in our lives, and we are all individually almost certainly a difficult person for someone else too, it turns out. This becomes especially clear at Christmas, when families gather and discover that while the faces at the table have changed, the emotional seating plan has not. For […]
Yuk sung with chilli, roast garlic and lettuce: How to make one of Mark Moriarty's most-viewed recipes
Reduce the heat slightly, then add the soy sauce and oyster sauce. Mix to coat the beef mince and cook for a further minute until it becomes sticky. Source link
How to survive public transport in Israel as olim
How to survive public transport in Israel as olim | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Aliyah Diving headfirst into the chaos, terrors, and joys of the Israeli public transport system – or lack thereof – amid a heatwave and the temporary shutdown of Jerusalem’s light rail. The Jerusalem light rail is temporarily out of service, forcing […]
How to wear denim – from jeans to jorts
Don’t assume that with summer’s arrival, it’s time to ditch your denim. The hardy fabric is a wardrobe essential all year round, even more so in an unpredictable Irish summer. Making denim summer-appropriate is all about striking a balance of comfort, breathability, and the flexibility to adapt if the temperature decides to rise. On the […]
I am quite good with money. I know exactly how to spend it all – The Irish Times
I am quite good with money. I know exactly how to spend it all for a maximum return on happiness. Really I should be given loads of it on this basis. I wouldn’t squirrel it away in anything as selfish as “savings” where it wouldn’t do the economy much good. I’d be out there stimulating […]
How to stop hungry slugs and snails from wreaking havoc in your garden – The Irish Times
There are certain key times in the growing year – sometimes hours, or even just minutes – when an awful lot hinges on surprisingly little. It might be something as simple as just forgetting to close up the polytunnel, glasshouse or cold frame on a cold late spring night before a harsh frost bites. Or […]
Tech Insider: How to avoid Microsoft’s 38% price rise, Amazon recruits New Zealand roles for Project Kuiper
The cycle of increases began in November and will hit when your annual renewal comes up, if you’ve taken the cheaper annual option. Consumer has taken issue with the way the price increase was framed – specifically that the email announcing it makes no mention that you can in fact opt out of the price […]
How to discover the style of wine you like – The Irish Times
“What is your favourite wine?” This is a question I am frequently asked but cannot really answer. I can think of very few wines I don’t like, be it a light, refreshing sauvignon blanc or a rich, powerful Barossa shiraz, so I have a lot of favourites. It often depends on time and place, and […]
‘If I don’t fail, I’m not learning’ – The Irish Times
When you’re dealing with failure, all of the decisions you made up to that point come into pin-sharp focus. Could you have done something differently? Something better? What should you do next? But while failure can be horrendous, for many people it can be a time of learning and growth. Tara Flynn, Colum McCann, Derval […]