Winter, not drinking enough water, not going to bed when I should (Netflix, I blame you!) and also, being in my mid30s, have all been playing major havoc with my skin lately. Dry, itchy, lack-lustre, you name it, my face has been doing it – and it does not make me feel like my best […]

7 years ago

Somewhere in my mind, a niggling little voice has started to remind me that we are now writing August on the calendar which, to all women, often means this one thing: holidays. And much as I overall am quite happy with my own body (it works, it has produced two gorgeous babies), I will also […]

7 years ago

Planning on bringing the kids to Disney World or Disneyland this year? Lucky you – it really is the happiest place on earth. However, before you start putting that packing list together, you might be interested to know that Disney have recently made some restrictions as to what visitors are allowed to bring with them […]

7 years ago

We never even knew about this

7 years ago

Because sometimes you just can’t face spending ages getting dinner ready. And we know, it can be tempting to pick up the phone and order something, but guys, with a little clever shopping at the start of the week, you’ll have the ingredients there for some seriously tasty – and healthy – family dinners to […]

7 years ago

You know how some people just have fabulous hair all the time and is never spotted with a strand out of place? (We’re looking at you, Blake!) Luckily, their luscious locks are not all down to being blessed with follicles that produce perfectly bouncy and well-behaved hair. No, insists the experts, we can indeed all […]

7 years ago

Look – we know it’s still only July, guys – but August is right around the corner, and with that ‘back to school’ season is upon us once more. And right now, we are planning to hit up our local Sostrene Grene store for all the bits the kids need to get ready for homework […]

7 years ago

Simba, Nala, Mufasa and Timon and Pumbaa too – we don’t know about you, but we are falling head over heels with all the adorable animals from The Lion King again after having seen Disney’s spectacular new remake of the classic cartoon. And if you are a major Disney fan – or indeed know someone […]

7 years ago

It is the one shop I always make sure I pay a visit whenever I am in Spain or France (or any city where they have a physical shop). Zara Home is to an interior design addict like me what I imagine Sephora is to a makeup influencer, and I cannot help myself when it […]

7 years ago

Artificial colour and a ton of sugar? No thanks – there has got to be better ways to cool down, no? Don’t worry, there is. Get in the kitchen and whip these ice pops up and stick in the freezer – and you are covered for whenever the kids are begging you for a frozen […]

7 years ago

Is 2020 the year your baby boy is due? If so, then you might care to take a look at this list of baby names a group of mums on Mumsnet think is about to become the next big thing in baby boy names. “Which names do people think will start to become popular over […]

7 years ago

This week has been a hot and sticky one. And don’t for a second think we are complaining about the summer sunshine – we are not. But can we agree that trying to get to sleep in this heat is a little less fun? We are not spoilt with heatwaves in this country, meaning that […]

7 years ago

Happy birthday! It seems like it wasn’t that long since they opened their doors, but this weekend, Ikea is celebrating 10 years in Ireland – and they are inviting us al to come join in the celebrations. If you happen to be in the city centre this weekend, the Ikea Cake Creation Station will pop […]

7 years ago

Beat them at their own game!

7 years ago

Watching that RTE documentary on those creches this week was heart-breaking. I can’t imagine anyone watching that and not feeling so utterly disturbed and upset. For the children themselves – and for their parents, who had put their trust in these people, and who were so completely and devastatingly let down. As parents, our children’s […]

7 years ago

Third-hand smoke pose a real and dangerous risk to babies and young children.

7 years ago

Being the mum of a toddler is a lot of things. It’s exhausting and loud and messy – and also possible the most amazing and fun and love-filled few years of your life. Dealing with a toddler can, however, sometimes be a little, well, stressful and sanity-testing. Which is why we happily take on board […]

7 years ago

We have got to take a different approach, it seems.

7 years ago

When a trip to garden centre brings you joy.

7 years ago

There are obviously lots of things that determine when you have children and how large of a family you go on to have. Factors like your age, career and relationship status will matter, as will socioeconomic position, cultural surroundings and, of course, personal choice and preference. But did you know that your genetics may also […]

7 years ago

Struggle to find time to go to work out, mama? We feel you – us too. Being a mum is full on, and finding time in your day for anything that is for you can be tough going. Which is why we are all about snatching moments whenever we can find them. Making time to […]

7 years ago

Controversial…

7 years ago

If you were to ask my about my favourite country in the whole world (and I have traveled a lot), nothing and nowhere will ever beat Italy. The cities. The countryside. The people. The fashion. The food. Oh my Gawd, the FOOD. Gelato, pizza, pasta, and let’s not even start on the wine… Italy will […]

7 years ago

As if you needed an excuse to get your gal pals around for a boozy brunch in the first place. But if you do (need an excuse, that is), well then these mermaid mimosas are just that. Ingredients 10 oz.Midori 1 (32 oz.) bottle pineapple juice 1 bottle Prosecco 10 oz.Blue Curaçao< 1 lime cut [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Are you keeping tabs on these?

7 years ago

Summer eating is all about minimal fuss. Nobody wants to be spending ages slaving away in the kitchen when there is summer days to be lived and enjoyed. Which is why we are all about salads this time a year. And the best bit? You can eat them on their own, or add things like [&hellip;]

7 years ago

About to pack your suitcase and head for the airport? You lucky thing. July should be all about the vacay and sunny weather vibes. When it comes to travelling in the summer season, I am all about keeping things simple and easy. I want my make sure my skin is protected and hydrated, and just [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Counting down days until you are heading off on a much needed holiday? Yep, us too. And if that is the case, you might have started thinking about what you are going to pack in your holiday suitcase? If you are anything like us, you love the idea of packing light, and possibly even getting [&hellip;]

7 years ago

There are so many gorgeous places to see on this little green island of ours. And summertime is the perfect time, really, to head off on day-trips with the family to discover some of Ireland’s hidden treasures. One of these being the absolutely stunning Hillsborough Castle in Co. Down, which recently underwent a £24 million [&hellip;]

7 years ago

A good one.

7 years ago

She is almost frightningly youthful. So much so that when you see Reese Witherspoon photgraphed alongside her 19-year-old daughter, Ava, you would be more inclined to believe that the two are sisters rather than mother and daughter. And so natually, we all want to have whatever it is Reese is having – and it seems [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Feeling the sun on your face is pretty much one of life greatest pleasures. Especially for us here in Ireland, that is pretty much deprived of heat and sunshine for long stretches of the year. However, let’s also remember that skin cancer is the most common cancer in Ireland and that the Irish Cancer Society [&hellip;]

7 years ago

If you are on the hunt for the perfect light day cream to keep your skin feeling fresh and hydrated this summer, this iconic high street beauty buy might just be it. According to beauty website Byrdie, The Body Shop’s classic Vitamin E Moisture Cream is so crazy popular with fans that a jar of [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Breastfeeding might be the most natural thing in the world, but that does not mean it also isn’t hard and time-consuming and, to many mums, a real struggle.  So support is needed. Breastfeeding mums are doing an incredible job – and not just for their babies’ health and their own wellbeing, but also, as it [&hellip;]

7 years ago

I breastfed both of my children  until they were 12-13 months. Due to the fact that I live in a different country to my own family, this meant a lot of travel with my babies – and a lot of feeding them during these travels. I have breastfed on more flights than I can count, [&hellip;]

7 years ago

It’s common knowledge a woman’s hair is her pride. And that is all well and good until you have a baby (or worse, plural!), and pretty much never will have the time – or money – to get your tresses done again. And family life is not your hair’s only enemy, of course, especially this time of [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Anyone who has grown up with a sibling can attest to that they are often your best friend and your worst enemy, all at the same time. Siblings are hugely influential on so many aspects of our lives, studies have found, from our health to our monetary success, and now some new research has also [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Go on, take your pick.

7 years ago

Prone to suffering from the aul’ Sunday Blues? You know – that sinking feeling in your stomach when you realize it is now Sunday afternoon and in just a few hours it will (once again) be Monday, and the new week will suddenly be upon you before you know it. That used to be me [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Heading off on a beach break with your bump and wondering what maternity summer outfits to pack? Having holidayed with a bump a couple of times, let me tell you this: When it comes to dressing your growing body in maternity summer clothing, the main thing you should be worrying about is comfort. Will this [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Hey, Ireland, you’ve got a long way to go when it comes to sorting out your childcare system – sincerely everyone who pays more for childcare every month than they do their mortgage. Anyway, here’s a little tip: In Turkey, they are now piloting a scheme that will provide state salaries to grannies who take [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Weekend treat sorted!

7 years ago

For women who have suffered multiple miscarriages, a study now seems to confirm that a treatment with progesterone might increase their chances of carrying a baby to full term. In a new study published in the journal Fertility and Sterility, two-thirds of women who used the hormonal supplement before pregnancy successfully delivered babies, despite having [&hellip;]

7 years ago

How did we not know this?!

7 years ago

It is a lot easier than you think.

7 years ago

I don’t know about you, but I am forever finding myself finishing off my kids’ leftovers.  I mean; waste not, want not, right? This, however, is not something you should be doing if you pregnant, as it happens. According to scientists at St George’s University of London, pregnant women could catch a ‘stealth virus’ from [&hellip;]

7 years ago

Bye-bye, maternity leave

7 years ago

I am all about being involved in my kids’ lives and showing an interest in what they do during the hours every day the are apart from me. However, sometimes, trying to get my 8-year-old to talk about her day can be a little, well, challenging. In that I am all: “Who did you play [&hellip;]

7 years ago

The morning after the night before? We feel you. Hangovers are definitively worse as we get older, and having to deal with serious morning after fears and an upset stomach while also having to get up and make toast and watch Paw Patrol for the nine thousandth time; well; it ain’t all it’s cracked up [&hellip;]

7 years ago

For the majority of us, our homes are filled with small electronic devices, from remote controls to thermometers, scales, calculators, cameras, watches and tiny, noisy toys. Most of these contain those tiny, shiny button batteries that, to a curious child, can look a lot like something edible. Something which, unfortunately, can prove fatal. In the US [&hellip;]

7 years ago