It’s so hot and we are all craving ice cream around the clock. Which can explain why we are now totally obsessing over this amazing “recipe” for Oreo ice cream cake, which is so easy to throw together, we almost feel guilty calling it an actually recipe. Seriously; all you need is THREE things to […]

8 years ago

Just found out you are expecting? Congrats, mama! 2019 is already looking like a pretty exciting year for you! And if you have already started to think about a name for your new year arrival, well, then you might care to know what names the US Social Security Administration and Names.org reckon are on their […]

8 years ago

We don’t know about you, but we are loving the fact that hibernation season has begun.  Deliciously indulgent baking projects are calling our name, and what better way to spend a chilly morning or long, dark afternoon than whipping up some tasty treats in the kitchen? We especially love it when we come across recipes […]

8 years ago

We have all seen them – the reports about our planet and how we, collectively, are destroying it with our over-consumption and diet choices. What it means, to put it bluntly, it that we all need to make better choices. We need to recycle more, buy less, repair more – and eat more vegetables and […]

8 years ago

We all want our children to love books. Study after study prove just how important reading to children is, and a love of words and reading will no doubt benefit them in so many ways. We love it when new children’s books land on our desk here in Herfamily.ie, and have road-tested all the below […]

8 years ago

Autumn is the perfect time if you fancy changing up your hair colour a little (or a lot). Why? Well, because, unlike in summer, you won’t be making the colour fade too quickly by subjecting it to sunshine and sea swims – or worse, swimming pools. Also, let us remind you that Christmas party season […]

8 years ago

More and more young children are suffering from anxiety. And in our fast-paced, digital and perfectionist-minded world, this is almost not surprising. But how do you are a parent or caregiver best help a child who has become more anxious or is suffering from anxiety? Learning just how better understand anxiety in children and how […]

8 years ago

Too cute! We are slightly obsessed with H&M Baby Exclusive collection, and their latest drop is pretty much the perfect bits to get for your baby’s winter capsule wardrobe. Just take a look: Jacquard-knit wool jumper €21.99 Wool-blend jacket €34.99 Corduroy dungarees €17.99 Embroidered dress €18.99 Top and trousers €22.99 Textured-knit jumper €13.99

8 years ago

Fancy a few days away, but not keen on the stress (and cost) of having to fly off somewhere? Relax – there are plenty of opportunity to get away from it all and enjoy some amazing family time, full of adventure and fun, right here in Ireland. We are slightly obsessed with home rental site […]

8 years ago

Yes, please. It’s hard to believe that midterm is only around the corner, and yet here we are. And if you are still to make plans for days off, well, then how does a family-friendly break in a luxurious castle sound? Like heaven, pretty much? Yep, we know. Dromoland Castle in County Clare was built […]

8 years ago

Healthy, glowing skin and full, shiny hair – isn’t that the Holy Grail for all of us? The problem is that winter and cold, dark days can play havoc with both our complexion and our locks, making our beloved healthy summer glow fade quickly. But fear not – we have rounded up five gorgeous new […]

8 years ago

Heading for the capital this Halloween week? Lucky you. Because this midterm, Dublin is fit to burst with fun activities the whole family will enjoy – and we have picked blogger Dublin City Mum‘s brain about the absolute coolest, funnest events to bring the kids to this Halloween season. Dublin City Mum is fast becoming […]

8 years ago

Christmas is coming. In fact, pretty much as soon as we eat the last of the kids’ trick-or-treat sweets and pack away the plastic bats for another year, the holiday season and all its cheer is upon us. And we don’t know about you, but we are all about hibernation this season, and soaking up […]

8 years ago

Forever feel like every other mum on your Instagram feed is whipping up all sorts of impressive-looking treats with their kids? Yup – us too. But fear not – we have found the perfectly seasonal “baking” project you can undertake – that will literally require minimal kitchen skills and efforts. And the best bit? It […]

8 years ago

Only two more months to go, guys! It’s hard to believe, we know – we feel it was literally summer holidays too. But Christmas really is coming, and if your kids are anything like our kids, they will be starting to assemble their (lengthy) wish-lists for Santa sooner rather than later. And having just had […]

8 years ago

Beauty lovers, rejoice. Back in the day, adcent calendars were a lot simpler (a square of chocolate a day) and aimed at kids, really.But not anymore. Beauty advent calendars have been doing the rounds the past few years, and we have to admit we are a little bit hooked – I mean; a bite-sized lil’ […]

8 years ago

Midterm is coming up. Which is sort of hard to believe, as wasn’t it just minutes ago the kids went back to school – and yet, here we are, approaching halloween. Anyway – if you fancy a bit of a break away this midterm (don’t we all), we have rounded up three gorgeous Irish hotels […]

8 years ago

Warning: You’ll be tempted to make it all.

8 years ago

Dying to give the kids’ rooms a little update, but don’t want to spend a fortune? Step right this way. We are obsessed with H&M’s Home Collection at the moment, and their kids’ interior stuff will no doubt convince you to click home a few bits too. Our current faves? These adorable woodland-themed bits: 1. […]

8 years ago

Halloween is around the corner, ya’ll. And to kick-start this month of all things scary, we are planning on baking these very creepy (and totally cute) spider cookies that we found over on the delicious Mommymusings blog. And when we tell you that a key ingredient in these cookies are Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, we […]

8 years ago

Baboró, Ireland’s flagship festival for children and families starts in Galway this Monday, 15 October. Now in its 22nd year, this year’s festival promises to be well worth a visit, bursting with theatre, dance, music, exhibitions, film and literature as well as talks and workshops for children and adults. There are artists from Ireland, Australia, […]

8 years ago

Expecting a baby boy, mama? Lucky you. And if you are yet to pick a name for your little bundle, you might care for a little bit of inspiration, no? A peek at what parents elsewhere are naming their very own little boys? In the US, baby naming site Nameberry recently released their list of […]

8 years ago

Have YOU tried any of these yet?

8 years ago

And you won’t believe how easy it is to do.

8 years ago

So pretty. Are you currently awaiting the birth of your baby girl? Or, you know, just planning ahead for future babies? Either way, you might be interested in some gorgeous name inspo. 2019 is soon upon us (look; we know – we feel like it was only 2005 too!), and the name experts at baby […]

8 years ago

Dreading sniffle season with its runny noses and night-disturbing coughs? Yep, us too. However, if you want to make sure your family stay healthy this winter, and are eager to not have your kids miss too many days of creche or school, well, then then there is a small purchase you can make that will […]

8 years ago

Storm Callum is coming and it’s set to be a bad one.  According to the latest weather reports, winds of up to 130km will sweep across the country tonight, and could pose a serious “risk to life and property”, according to forecasters. In some areas, officials are now warning schools and business might not be […]

8 years ago

If you are anything like me, you will feel oh-so familiar with at least one – of not all – of the scenes below. And while there are nights where you wake 63 times because of arms, legs or nappies that have been pulled so far to the side they manage to somehow pee straight […]

8 years ago

You’d never think she has one-year-olds at home.

8 years ago

Were you aware of the dangers?

8 years ago

Looking for a way to give your dry and frizzy hair a little TLC, but don’t want to throw a lot of time or money into it? Yeah, us too. It is no wonder then that this little gem of a hair-hack completely blew our collective minds this morning. Not only is it far quicker […]

8 years ago

“I despise mum shamers. I am a shamer of mum shamers.” These were words uttered by Chrissy Teigen a while back, after once again having been on the receiving end of of some serious online mum shaming – a phenomenon you’ll no doubt be aware of if you are a mum of this era. Which […]

8 years ago

Admit it, mamas; we all want our babies first words to be ‘mama.’

8 years ago

The majority of midwives and obstetricians will agree that in terms of the labour process, often the very best outcome is if a woman is left to go into natural labour, without any medical interference. But once you pass your due date, the legalities and judgements made on how long your medical team will let […]

8 years ago

Ditched the unhealthy stuff in the lead up to the holidays, mama? We’re with you – but hands up who is finding it a little hard to beat the afternoon sugar-slump without actually eating anything containing sugar? We hear ya. Which is why, when we came across this recipe for this clean – yet very […]

8 years ago

Gluten free, dairy free, no added sugars, and perfect for quick and easy snack.

8 years ago

Well – this is… interesting.

8 years ago

When it comes to foods that – in my eyes –are total lifesavers, ready-bagged salads feature pretty high up on that list. I mean; they are easy, healthy, and so genius and handy to customise into pretty much whatever you want. Add nuts or cheese or meats or serve as a side to anything from […]

8 years ago

I know I am not alone in finding it stressful keeping kids safe when getting in and out of the car on busy streets or carparks. When trying to unfold the buggy or get shopping bags out of the boot, I always feel like I need to keep the kids inside the car until I […]

8 years ago

Ditching meat for a vegetarian (or even vegan) diet has become increasingly trendy the last few years, something many credit popular healthy food bloggers like for instance Deliciously Ella and Green Kitchen Stories for. And even if you are not ready to completely leave meat behind, most experts will agree that even reducing the amount […]

8 years ago

Breastfeeding your baby is pretty much the best thing you can do for both their health and your own. Much research have been conducted, showing the incredible and varied benefits of nursing your baby. And now a new study has been able to prove this even further, claiming that the ‘breast is best’ phrase is […]

8 years ago

No mess, no fuss!

8 years ago

It’s hard to believe, but October is literally around the corner, and we don’t know about you, but in our house, the Halloween excitement has definitively kicked off.  And if you are looking for ways to keep the halloween magic alive (and keep the kids from driving you demented on the all the long, dark […]

8 years ago

Keeping it real. Being a mama is amazing, the most amazing thing most of us will ever do. But it is also hard work – and let’s not pretend it isn’t. Which is why we love when other mums – especially ones in the public eye – admits this. It makes us all feel a […]

8 years ago

Welcome to Spooky Town. Looking for some seasonal fun this October and mid-term? Fota Island Resort have just announced the arrival of their brand new Halloween experience, and it sounds like the kind of fun the entire family will love to be part of. Spooky Town is a friendlylicous, kiddylaughy, scary kinda, funny place for […]

8 years ago

It’s Sunday – the day of rest. Well, not really if you have kids but you still want to treat yourself. The thing is, you have been good all week, so you don’t really want to undo all your hard work either. But weekends should be about balance, we argue. By all means, go on […]

8 years ago

Skin looking dull, grey and a far cry from the glowy complexion you want to have? Then there is one ingredient you absolutely need to include in your skincare regime: Vitamin C. Dermatologists and beauty bloggers and skincare experts all agree: This powerhouse ingredient is a potent antioxidant that can help your skin look brighter, […]

8 years ago

Sugar and spice and all things nice. When searching for the perfect baby name, we love seeing what parents in other countries are opting for. Back in May, the Social Security Administration announced its annual list of the most popular baby names in the US, and more recently, the Office for National Statistics released its […]

8 years ago

Goodbye, tired morning face. Tired of being told how tired you look? Or feeling like you can’t hide those not-enough-sleep nights as well as you once could? Yup, us too. Those dark circles are becoming harder to mask by the day, I feel. However, last week, I was lucky enough to test out a new […]

8 years ago

Currently trying for a baby? Then you might be interested in some new research from China claiming that having sex not once, but twice in one night might just make those baby dreams happen quicker. Previously, it has been believed that it takes a man between 24 and 36 hours to ‘replenish’ his sperm bank […]

8 years ago