You might have been dreaming of a white Christmas and that didn’t happen but it seems we could see some of the white stuff falling this week. Met Éireann has issued a status orange snow-ice warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo with accumulations between 4 and 8cm expected between midnight tonight and midnight on Thursday. As always, […]

11 years ago

We love nothing more than picking up something nice for the house and let’s just say we definitely want one of these bad boys. Although that could be easier said than done considering that they were found by journalist Steve Noviello in a furniture store in Nebraska. Introducing “mermaid pillows”… Came across these changing “mermaid” […]

11 years ago

Don’t fear the smear!

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A new survey has revealed that a fifth of Irish people turn to natural remedies when they get struck down with a cold or cough. More than half turn to vitamin C – found in oranges, tomatoes and peppers – to help them get back to health. Regular honey and lemon were also popular remedies. […]

11 years ago

It is the beginning of a new year which means that you or someone you know is probably trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle. A big part of that tends to be eating healthily but we have to say that some of the tips we’ve come across are a little weird. From smelling green apples to […]

11 years ago

There is no right time to start trying for another baby after a miscarriage as you have to take time for physical and emotional recovery. While the general recommendation would be to wait 3-6 months, new research has found that for many couples there is no need to wait. According to numerous reports the study, […]

11 years ago

Warning: this story contains content that some people may find distressing. A couple have released a video of their son’s last days in order to spread awareness about whooping cough. Catherine and Greg Hughes’ baby boy Riley passed away last March because of the disease. He was only one month old. As well as setting […]

11 years ago

If your friends and family are throwing you a baby shower and are known for playing pranks, maybe watch out for one of these cards. Travis and Nick Peterson, the brains behind Joker Greetings, have created a trick card that will (ahem) prepare soon-to-be parents for their new arrival. That’s because when you open it […]

11 years ago

When a woman finds out she is pregnant, it usually leads to a lot of changes in her lifestyle, especially diet (there are a lot of dos and don’ts). It seems that there is one more item to add to the ‘do’ list: coconut water. According to The Health Site, the Coconut Development Board (CDB) […]

11 years ago

Face-swapping is the latest craze sweeping the internet – you know, it’s when a person swaps the faces of two people or animals or objects in an image. Well this mother’s example involving her daughter and a toy doll is more than a little eerie. (We have a feeling that they’re going to appear in […]

11 years ago

A mother is trying to organise an anti-vaccination catch-up at a zoo in Australia. She shared a post on Facebook, inviting other “anti-vaccine” parents to a get-together at Melbourne Zoo. Her post reportedly read: “Out of bad things great things happen. I thought we could make some friends both Mums and bubs. Lets meet up Melbourne Zoo on Wednesday […]

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It’s official, we’re obsessed with baby names. This week website Nameberry compiled a list of what they believe are the “most intriguing” names for 2016. So basically, they made our baby name dreams come true. via GIPHY While they gathered 100 names altogether, we’ve picked out some of the weirdest and most wonderful ones from […]

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A new dad has taken to Twitter to tell the world about the dramatic arrival of his baby girl. Marco Rogers ended up delivering his daughter at home when his wife Aniyia went into labour five days before her due date. He started off by saying: “She was born in our house. In our bed. […]

11 years ago

A group of researchers believe that the secret to looking younger is having more children. (We’re not sure the bags under our eyes or the stress balls on our desks would agree but anyway!) The Express reports that a team of scientists have conducted a study which suggests that having more children appears to slow […]

11 years ago

It wasn’t that long ago that paediatrician Dr Hamilton showed the world how to calm a crying baby. This week, another trick has emerged online, courtesy of new dad Micah Hayman. His 11-week-old son Eli just wouldn’t settle so he decided to play The Imperial March, composed by John Williams and made famous by Star […]

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Last week a unique photograph of a newborn baby went viral. It showed a baby boy alongside his umbilical chord, spelling out the word “love”, and the placenta. (You can read more about it here.) Welcome earthside sweet little HarperAs a Maori baby his placenta will now be returned to the land. The word ‘whenua’… […]

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If you’ve been out and about already this morning, you will know that it’s absolutely freezing – as in so cold that you’ll need your hat, scarf and gloves. According to Met Éireann, the rest of the week isn’t going to be any warmer. Frost and ice is due to clear this morning leaving a […]

11 years ago

The placenta might not be the prettiest of organs but its role during pregnancy is incredibly important. It is also believed to have numerous benefits after you give birth, with many mothers consuming it. But while those benefits are debatable, here are 5 interesting facts about the placenta… 1. The placenta is responsible for secreting […]

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Let’s face it, we’ve been blessed with a mild winter. However this weekend is set to turn cold with a risk of ice and wintry showers across the country. According to Met Éireann, tonight will see widespread showers some of which will fall as hail or sleet. Ground frost will develop in parts with snow […]

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We’ve seen plenty of baby photographs in our time but this one certainly stands out. Australian photographer Emma Jean captured and shared this snap of newborn Harper along with his umbilical cord (which spells out the word ‘love’) and placenta on Facebook. In the caption Emma explains that this is part of the Maori tradition which […]

11 years ago

Buying a house, changing jobs, getting married and having kids are just a few of the major events that happen in your life but have you ever asked yourself which one was the most stressful? According to The Scotsman a new survey, conducted by Which? Mortgage Advisers, has and you might find the results rather surprising. […]

11 years ago

Fancy a break away with the family? Want a distraction from the January Blues? Well, you’re in luck because there are a number of sales on at the moment, meaning you can book cheap flights to a range of destinations. Aer Lingus They have just announced a flash sale with 20% off every seat and every […]

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We all know how difficult it can be to keep kids entertained and you always get the same questions like “can we stay up and watch this film?” and “why won’t you give me more chocolate?” When Sammy’s niece whom she was babysitting asked her to do her makeup, Sammy saw an opportunity to do […]

11 years ago

It can be difficult to catch the news every day and stay up to date with what’s happening when you’re doing school runs, making lunches and helping with homework. But don’t worry, from hard news to unusual stories, we’ve got you covered. Here are a few stories from today that you need to know about… Company unveils […]

11 years ago

We have decided to combine two of our favourite topics of discussion: baby names and food. We are always on the lookout for nice baby names and today we were just thinking about some more unusual ones (whilst eating lunch). Hence why we’ve found ourselves here, with 15 food-inspired names to whet your (parental) appetite. […]

11 years ago

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has said that the strike action planned across seven hospitals on January 14th (next Thursday) will see two-hour work stoppages. According to RTÉ News, the INMO is seeking to “re-engage” with the HSE on how to deliver measures agreed at the Workplace Relations Commission regarding overcrowding and under-staffing. The […]

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A body has been recovered from the sea off the coast of Galway, near Ardfry Point in Oranmore. According to RTÉ News, the unidentified body was spotted about 20 metres from the shore by a search party which was looking for missing NUIG student Michael Bugler. People and the Gardaí have been searching for the 20-year-old since he went missing […]

11 years ago

Starbucks is always coming up with new coffee ideas and we have to say, their latest creation certainly grabbed our attention. The chain launched the Coconut Milk Latte in the UK this week and we have our fingers, legs and arms crossed that it will make its way across the water. It’s here! A very, very, […]

11 years ago

There are plenty of old wives’ tales which claim to reveal the sex of your baby (you can read about them here) but there is one ‘test’ that claims to be a bit more accurate and involves your 12-week ultrasound. The ‘nub theory’ claims to be able to distinguish between a boy and girl as […]

11 years ago

Aww, they grow up so fast! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a few snaps of Prince George’s first day at nursery in Norfolk. The photographs were posted on the Kensington Palace Twitter account earlier today and we have to say the young royal looks very cute. It was revealed earlier this year […]

11 years ago

It can be difficult to catch the news every day and stay up to date with what’s happening when you’re doing school runs, making lunches and helping with homework. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From now on, we’ll be bringing you a round-up of the news that you, as parents, need to know. From quirky […]

11 years ago

We don’t know about you but the first thing we do when we have a cold or cough is reach for Vicks. But while the traditional place for you to rub it is your chest, a number of people have taken to rubbing it on their feet (in keeping with the old wives’ tale). This […]

11 years ago

When you have kids, it’s hard to get a spare second to go to the toilet never mind setting aside some alone time for you and your partner. One woman has taken to Facebook to talk about the challenges of “parent sex” and let’s just say, a LOT of people relate to it. The piece, […]

11 years ago

Earlier this week he spoke out about how the health service was failing women and we’re guessing that’s exactly what he’ll be discussing with Ryan Tubridy on Friday evening. Professor Fergal Malone, the new master of the Rotunda Hospital, will be one of the guests on this week’s Late Late Show. This will be his […]

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Have you ever used olive or sunflower oil on your baby’s skin? Well, a new study suggests that it might not be as good for it as first believed. According to Medical Xpress, researchers at the University of Manchester tested the effects of the two oils on babies’ skin by dividing 115 newborns into three […]

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A woman who decided to donate her wedding dress to an organisation that uses the material to make burial gowns for stillborn babies has been overwhelmed by the response from people. In May 2015 Yvonne Trimble donated her gown to charity Cherished Gowns, based in Manchester, after coming to the conclusion that she wouldn’t wear […]

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Just a word of warning, chances are you will be very annoyed by the time you reach the end of this article. A female politician who is opposed to a “sexist” bill received a shocking Facebook message from a male Republican New Hampshire state representative. The proposed bill would make it illegal for a woman […]

11 years ago

Earlier this week an ultrasound went viral after showing some sort of figure alongside the baby (many believed it was a devil or a Hindu goddess). Today another baby scan is doing the rounds and appears to show an angel watching over the unborn child. Kelly Lewis shared the photograph with The Mirror and told the […]

11 years ago

Our approach to folding is a bit like our approach to packing a suitcase… we start off with good intentions and then we get to a point where we just shove the item of clothing in and pray to God that we can close the drawer. Basically, this is us. via GIPHY But in all […]

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One woman has taken to Facebook to warn others about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Erin Barrett was overjoyed when she gave birth to a baby girl back in September but at the same time doctors removed her left ovary, fallopian tube and a 6lb tumour. She was later diagnosed with stage 1c, grade 1 ovarian cancer […]

11 years ago

It can be difficult to catch the news every day and stay up to date with what’s happening when you’re doing school runs, making lunches and helping with homework. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From now on, we’ll be bringing you a round-up of the news that you, as parents, need to know. From quirky […]

11 years ago

Do you often wake up with a fright after a bad dream or perhaps your sleep is constantly interrupted by terrors (other than your children)? It could stem from the way you lie. A study from 2004, recently quoted by The Huffington Post, revealed that those who sleep on their left side are more likely […]

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This isn’t the first time a father has paid tribute to his favourite football team with his child’s name and we don’t think it will be the last. An Arsenal fan allegedly tricked his wife into naming their baby girl after the Gunners. Website i100 came across a magazine clipping in which Clare Smith from […]

11 years ago

We are always on the lookout for delicious new breakfast and brunch ideas that won’t make us feel too guilty. This recipe, brought to us by our friends at Keelings, ticks all of those boxes. The only problem you’ll have is eating just a few of them! Introducing Berry Pancakes with Natural Yoghurt… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eHUzcUDcx0 (Serves […]

11 years ago

Yes, we know, we are always going on about baby names but there are just so many to choose from. Today we decided to collect some of our favourite names from the world of fiction – perhaps they might inspire any mums-to-be out there. Some of them are a little more unusual than others but […]

11 years ago

We are always reading about superfoods such as kale, avocado and coconut oil but we never expected this item to be in that group. It turns out, according to the Daily Mail, that one of the things that is included in a fry is actually very good for you. The publication has revealed that black pudding […]

11 years ago

Resolutions, smesolutions! (No, that’s not a word but it expresses exactly how I feel.) Of course I’d be lying if I said I have never set some for myself or that I don’t have things I want to do this year, such as eat better and stress less. But I think the concept of the […]

11 years ago

Chances are the Central Statistics Office won’t be revealing the most popular baby names for 2015 until later in the year but the Irish Times have given an indication of what monikers may appear at the top of the list. The publication looked at their birth announcements column for last year and compiled a list […]

11 years ago

It can be difficult to catch the news every day and stay up to date with what’s happening when you’re doing school runs, making lunches and helping with homework. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. From now on, we’ll be bringing you a round-up of the news that you, as parents, need to know. From quirky […]

11 years ago

There is a lot of information out there on what you should and shouldn’t be giving your kids but one of the major issues concerns controlling the amount of sugar they are consuming. Well, there might be an easier way to keep track of that, thanks to Public Health England (PHE). BBC News reports that the […]

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