Online and in the shops

Carry on camping: If your dad is the outdoors type why not treat him to some of Lidl’s camping gear, now available in stores.

With prices from around €25 per night for a family pitch, more people are packing the boot and exploring what Ireland has to offer during the summer holidays.

Pick up a dome tent €29.99; camping chair €9.99; thermal mat, €6.99; lightweight sleeping bag, €14.99; or a 4-Man tent, €99.99, and other camping supplies in Lidl this week; www.lidl.ie

Oil’s well: Trilogy’s Certified Organic Rosehip Oil enjoyed the ‘Kate Effect’ earlier this year when it was reported in US Weekly the Duchess of Cambridge was using the facial oil as part of her pregnancy beauty routine.

Now available in a half price, €16.48, limited edition trial size while stocks last.

Trilogy products are available from Arnotts, selected pharmacies and health stores nationwide and online at www.trilogyproducts.com

With average costs of over é350 per child for primary school and more for second level, spreading the cost of back to school purchases and taking advantage of special offers makes financial sense and many school suppliers now offer savings schemes or discounts for shopping early.

Marks & Spencer’s annual 20% off schoolwear promotion continues until July 15, online and in stores.

With clever features such as adjustable cuffs and hems, non-iron shirts and water-repellent trousers, M&S offer durable school uniform staples in a range of colours and styles, which are designed to wash and wear well, throughout the school year; www.marksandspencer.ie