Index

'Onesies'We weren't going to admit it, but we're loving fleecy pyjamas with feet, similar to Babygros. From Penneys and Heatons, or this 'Funzee' from funzee.co.uk. Snaps very handy

Mondays offYou can have shops, hotel pools, mountain walks, popular hot spots all to yourselves

PlaitsEither a single braid as adopted by Ms Cheryl Cole, or pigtails. Cute, not tarty. And kiss that fake tan goodbye

George at AsdaGood value casuals and kids' clothes up North

Warehouse saleGreat bargains in perfumes, soaps and bath items today and tomorrow, 11am-5pm at Fragrances of Ireland in Kilmacanogue, next left after Avoca

Ummera smoked chickenHandy fridge standby to slice thinly with melon or add to pasta

Mount Usher GardensJolly, atmospheric shops and gorgeous decorations at David Strawbridge.

Homelight FestivalAnother stellar Foggy Notions presentation sees wonderful music in Whelans all this weekend

Snow outside Brown ThomasWe love it – except when it's raining

Christmas partiesOh, the prospect of those toe-curling conversations, especially at the start

Parental grimacingYoung fans are not disappointed by New Moon, but guardians bringing carloads of teens can expect many more naked male torsos