Up for some weekend DIY? How are your stress levels, mum? Feeling like your life is moving at 120 miles per hour these days, and catch yourself mentally writing to-do lists in bed at night, desperately trying to keel all those infamous balls in the air? Yep – us too. And look, to an extent, […]

7 years ago

Raising children who love to read I am sure is important to most parents. But never mind just reading them, did you know books are brilliant on a whole other level too? In fact, a study published in the Economic Journal has proved that even just growing up surrounded by books is good for kids. […]

7 years ago

More and more of us are taking up yoga to help combat the stress of our increasingly hectic lives. And there is no denying it does work – not to mention how yoga is also the perfect antidote to our increasingly sedentary lifestyle, encouraging movement and stretching muscles and ligaments you had almost forgotten you […]

7 years ago

Only a week to go now. Father’s Day is around the corner and if you are still wondering what to get all the amazing dads in your life, look no further. We have rounded up 10 sweet and lovely and practical and stylish gifts any dad would be delighted to unwrap this Father’s Day – […]

7 years ago

Being happy is immensely important. It is important for our mental health, it is important for our physical health and it is important for our families, friendships and marriages. And when you have children, making sure your child is happy (and healthy) is pretty much the Holy Grail of parenting. When my children are unhappy, […]

7 years ago

Hint: It is actually easier than you think.

7 years ago

This will make you stop and think.

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This might surprise you.

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With the amount of information available on the subject of babies and sleep, it will make you wonder how the heck mothers got their babies to sleep back in the days before Google was around.  There are theories and experts and studies and information by the bucket load, all with advice and tips and methods […]

7 years ago

Cute.

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You’re not just drinking it, surely?

7 years ago

Familiar – but with a twist.

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The majority of us still consume far too much sugar

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These are so delicious the kids won’t even realize they are healthy too

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In 12 weeks you’ll see a HUGE difference

7 years ago

They get away with MURDER.

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Now you have all the more reason to spend all day staring at your baby!

7 years ago

This is precious!

7 years ago

Stress levels: Critical.

7 years ago

Aside from the much-talked-about (and frequently rocked by so many of us) mum bun, I think we can all agree that a fairly basic ponytail is our second favourite ‘do’ for those days when there aren’t enough time (or will) to do something different and more polished with our hair. Which, you know, is pretty […]

7 years ago

If you want to still look amazing at 40!

7 years ago

Every exhausted parent needs to hear these words

7 years ago

Guilty of letting your toddler look at Baby Shark (or some equally annoying Youtube video) while you run through the shower or sit down for a second to enjoy your coffee while it’s still hot for once? Technology has become the easy way to just entertain the kids for a moment while we get stuff […]

7 years ago

Whenever my husband and I have a little smooch or embrace (we are newlyweds, after all!), our two-year-old will rush over and wedge his way in between us to be in on all the love. And while it then and there is just a sweet little snap-shot of family life, I was also delighted to […]

7 years ago

HInt: English is NOT one of them

7 years ago

Sometimes, when it comes to filling our kids with wisdom and encouragement, our own words don’t quite go as far as we would like them to. But fear not, parents, we have rounded up ten lovely quotes from incredible minds, inspirational souls and some truly amazing books you can steal any time you need to […]

7 years ago

And why you should keep reading out loud to older children too.

7 years ago

About to start trying for a baby?

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H&M. Ikea. Cos. Skype. Spotify. Is there no end to the cool and future-shaping things to come out of Sweden? We think not.  This trend-setting Nordic country is indeed home to some truly amazing ideas and companies, and guys; it doesn’t even end there. As it turns out, the Swedes are pretty ahead of the game […]

7 years ago

More and more people are going gluten-free (despite the very low percentage of people who actually are coeliacs remaining more or less the same, according to experts). However, if you have taken the plunge and opted for a lifestyle free from gluten, for whatever reason, you might be looking for a little inspiration when it […]

7 years ago

Sure we all know that the nice (and decent) thing to do when visiting a new mum for the first time is to bring some food. To those of us who have been there ourselves, we know just how much of a bubble those first few weeks after birth are, when you don’t know the […]

7 years ago

You know how some crispy fried bacon is pretty much the most amazing thing in the world? Like, it make avocados taste 250% better. It goes perfectly with eggs (obvs), and is also the most delicious topping for pancakes, pasta and a whole bunch of other things too. The thing is, bacon is not the […]

7 years ago

Ward off the sniffles!

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A new study came out this week

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It’s a pretty sweet deal!

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What the perfect sized family looks like varies from family to family. Where some are delighted with their ‘one and done’ situations, others thrive on the happy chaos of a larger family. To The Hills alumni and fashion designer Kristin Cavallari, three is the magic number. Speaking to People about being at peace with knowing […]

7 years ago

To say that smartphones and tablets have become an important part of modern life is almost an understatement. And we are all guilty of the constant fiddling with our phones, be it to check e-mails, scroll through social media feeds, play games or even watch movies. The problem? It is doing some serious damage to […]

7 years ago

There are a lot (A LOT) of books and blogs and websites and experts these days to tell us how we should be parenting. Gina Ford, for instance, has famously driven thousands of mums half demented with her military-style baby routine guidelines, telling us (down to the minute) when to wake, feed and put baby […]

7 years ago

Weaning your baby is a major milestone for any new mum. Moving on from milk and trying out solid food for the very first time, it can all feel a little new and scary. I mean – chances are you are feeling like you have only gotten the hang of breastfeeding at this stage and […]

7 years ago

Kids outgrown their current room decor? Fear not – H&M Home (yep – they do homewares too!) have got everything they need. From printed duvet cover sets to smart storage and cute decor bits like cushions, bunting and rugs, prices start at just €4.99 – and there is a lot to be said for clicking […]

7 years ago

The Eleventh Hour As the exams are about to kick off from June 5th, it is the time for students to make their last-minute plans before the Junior Cert and Leaving Cert exams kick off. Preparation is key, for sure, but even the most prepared student can feel a bit nervous as the first day […]

7 years ago

Because your diet affects your body and your mind.

7 years ago

Summer is here, and if you are anything like us, you love just flinging a chicken breast on the bbq and whipping up a salad to go with it – dinner sorted in no time. Salads are a tricky customer, though, especially if you are eating one in an attempt to be healthy. Make them […]

7 years ago

Planning a trip to NYC this year? You lucky thing. And if you are anything like us, you are planning at least parts of your trip around just how awesome your Instagram picture will look as you eat, drink and shop your way around the Big Apple. Some people call that crazy. We just call […]

7 years ago

When it comes to design and interiors, it is hard to beat Scandinavia, and the huge influence this tiny part of the world has on the way we furnish and live in our homes all over the globe.  Interior blogging is big there, and as luck would have it, most of these design bloggers also […]

7 years ago

Who is ready for summer holidays right about now? I know – us too. And right now; we are dreaming of sunny skies, shopping, swimming and all the patais de natas money can buy in Portugal. Sounds dreamy? Well, we could not agree more. And just to tempt you even further, here are five stunning […]

7 years ago

Experts are warning that there is an epidemic happening in Western countries when it comes to childhood obesity. A few years ago, in a bid to combat the problem, the Food Standards Agency (FSA)  went out and recommended that parents serve up skimmed milk to their toddlers and children instead of the full-fat version. However, […]

7 years ago

All set for summer! If you are looking to upgrade your baby’s wardrobe for summer and vacay time, look no further than the brand new – and online only – Baby Exclusive Collection at H&M. The Baby Exclusive, is H&M’s unique collection for newborn and baby — and is choc-a-block with beautiful and soft garments […]

7 years ago

Yes, please. If you have ever struggled to get your kids to pick up their goddamn crap from all over the house – well, then you are going to want to get your hands on the new children’s book by tidying guru Marie Kondo. Yes, you read that correctly. The Japanese mum-of-two, who rose to […]

7 years ago

Are YOU doing this?

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