Online and in the shops

Toy value: Now that Halloween is over, thoughts are turning to Christmas and toys for under the tree. Argos is confident that it’s offering the best value in toys this year and are backing that up with their Toy Price Promise.

If you find a toy cheaper elsewhere, they will refund the difference. (Terms and conditions apply.) Current offers include Barbie’s Complete House, which includes three Barbie dolls, three sets of furniture and a pool, €73.99; www.argos.ie

Fairy fun: Once night falls and all the humans in a house are tucked up and fast asleep, fairies begin their important work, blowing bad dreams away, collecting teeth that have fallen out and leaving little notes outside doors for families before flying back to fairyland…

In their new personalised book, The Magical Dream, now available to order online, the team at The Irish Fairy Door Company have come up with a way for children to meet fairies through their dreams. You can also get their other titles The Fairy Who Saved Christmas and The Fairy Force, in a bundle with the new book for €19.95; www.theirishfairydoorcompany.com

Chocolate cookery: Discover new ways to create delicious chocolate treats for the festive season by booking a cookery demo at the Butlers Chocolate Experience in Dublin.

Ballymaloe-trained chef, Yvonne Carty, will demonstrate chocolate festive recipes and guests can also enjoy a hot drink and treats and a visit to the cinema to view a chocolate-themed documentary. Suitable for bakers of all levels, the demo costs €40 and will be held on November 10, 17 and 21 and December 2. www.butlerschocolates.com

Boutique baking: If you are thinking of baking something chocolately with the children, gourmet baking mixes from Boutique Bake are quick and super easy.

Started in a small cottage in Donnybrook, Co Dublin, in 2013, the award-winning range includes five products, all made with quality ingredients and without artificial flavours, additives or preservatives. As well as Belgian Chocolate Brownie Mix, you can also try Lemon Drizzle Cake, Carrot Cake and Flapjacks, all €3.99, or Brown Bread Mix, €2.99.

www.boutiquebake.ie