Online and in the shops: Little Readers

To support parents in sharing their love of books and reading with their children, Bord Gáis Energy has joined forces with Pippa O’Connor, pictured with her son Ollie, to launch Little Readers on their online book club.

They are giving away a free book to children aged up to five years, whose parents are members of the Bord Gáis Energy Book Club or Bord Gáis Energy Rewards Club. The company will also donate €1 for every book sent out to the Irish Premature Babies Association, which helps parents of pre-term children. To apply visit www.bgebookclub.ie

Barbie fun: With 25 titles and more than a decade in the movie business, Barbie is one of Hollywood’s hottest leading ladies, with DVDs that never fail to enchant her young fans. Perfect for parties and birthday gifts, the latest in the series, Barbie and the Secret Door, €9.99, was released last week. Barbie stars as Alexa, a shy princess who discovers a secret door in her kingdom and enters a whimsical land filled with magical creatures and surprises. There’s seven new songs to sing along to and extra Barbie Life In The Dreamhouse episodes to watch; www.barbie.com/secretdooruk

Family activities: To celebrate the launch of the 2015 IKEA Catalogue, IKEA Dublin will host a series of “wellbeing” activities for the whole family tomorrow and Sunday, 10am to 4pm each day. Customers will get a sneak peak at the new ranges and products as well as the chance to win a €2,000 home/bedroom makeover. IKEA’s experts will be available to demonstrate how making just one small change in the bedroom or bathroom could make a big difference, with workshops, craft ideas, sewing tips and other handy advice. Visit www.ikea.ie/ dublin for further information.

Moisturiser help: The return of colder evenings and central heating means that you might need some extra help keeping your skin moisturised. Mama Bee Belly Butter, €16.95 from Burt’s Bees is a pampering treat, designed to nourish the skin during and after pregnancy. The fragrance-free natural skin formula contains a combination of Cocoa, Shea and Jojoba Butters; www.burtsbees.co.uk/