A multi-tasking menu awaits

8 years ago

Backed by AIB. It’s true what they say. One minute you’re holding them in your arms wondering how they’ll every grow any bigger than they are now, then boom — before you know it they’ve started school, swimming lessons, guitar lessons, need constant new shoes and clothes and have a better social life than you’ve had […]

8 years ago

Backed by AIB Saving seems like the solution to many every day woes doesn’t it? From family days out before Christmas, to birthdays around the corner, events like these can take its toll on your finances so it’s always good to have a little bit stashed away. However the reality is that most of us […]

8 years ago

With a toddler in tow, you may find a lot of questions you get asked contain the word ‘still’. After a while, all this makes you feel pretty crap. Are you still not getting it right? Naturally when responding to these types of questions I can’t help but want to shout: are you STILL talking? A […]

8 years ago

When we parents make our way out into the world, for the most part, we put up a pretty good show of being normal, high functioning humans. A pretty heroic effort when considering the fact that we have scarcely slept a full night in several years and rely solely on stimulants, Peppa Pig and iPads […]

8 years ago

She’s hosted a Christmas feast for 60 years.

8 years ago

It’s all about YOU now mama!

8 years ago

As Irish women, we’re no shrinking violets when it comes to speaking out about the health of our families, friends, and children. But when it comes to ourselves, it seems we still have a tendency to brush things under the carpet… especially with one wee issue: bladder control. According to research, fifteen percent of Irish […]

8 years ago

Although it might sound counter-intuitive to busy mums, the best way to get more done each day is spend at least ten minutes meditating at the start of each day. Author of The Authority Guide to Practical Mindfulness, Tom Evans, says that while many people turn to meditation to help reduce stress or anxiety, there is a […]

8 years ago

I have made a BIG mistake. I have been forcing my family to dress their beds each morning the minute they get up. My reasons have been varied; firstly, we have so much to do each morning to get everyone out of the house that dressing the beds seems like a good place to start. […]

8 years ago

Do you dream of being the neighbourhood Nigella? Would you kill to be Susie Homemaker; the crafty domestic goddess with Christmas all sewn up? Well we’ve got the key to all of that and the eternal praise of your friends and loved ones. It’s all down to a clever little recipe that will not just […]

8 years ago

Having a bad morning can really affect your mood for the rest of the day but there are some things you can do to try to make those first couple of hours go well. We’re not saying that these tips will prevent your morning from being stressful but they might make a tiny difference. Also, […]

8 years ago

We’re not sure how we feel about this one.

8 years ago

According to a personal trainer.

8 years ago

We could get on board with this.

8 years ago

Working mums often feel like they can’t compete with childless colleagues, but the latest research shows that having more than one child can actually make you more efficient and productive. When researchers examined the effect of pregnancy and parenthood on the productivity of nearly 10,000 female academic economists from 75 countries, they found that women with […]

8 years ago

Remember squirming in shame as your mum tried to plant a kiss on your cheek at the school gates? Yeah, things haven’t changed much for your kids. These days, however, it seems blaring Daniel O’Donnell from the car window is much lower down the list of parental mortification methods than it once was… and kids […]

8 years ago

The best way to be full of energy for your day ahead is to get up in the right way. What is ‘the right way’ we hear you say? Well, like us, you’re most likely waking up feeling like you’ve never slept (and it’s quite possible you have not slept), but we’ve discovered that by adding all or […]

8 years ago

Another reason to get the mat out.

8 years ago

One of the best we’ve ever seen.

8 years ago

As unattractive as it might sound (and look), we admit that we regularly wake up to find ourselves on the sofa, heads bent back and mouths wide open. It’s a fact of life but it seems that you don’t just have to worry about getting caught in the position, you also need to worry about […]

8 years ago

It was the hybrid meal we all embraced and loved – but, alas, brunch has now developed notions. Fierce notions, in fact. From reservation fees (say, what?) and queues down the road, to overpriced Bucks Fizz and the totally unnecessary hipster twist on just about EVERYTHING. Here are seven brunch-related fiascos we can no longer be […]

8 years ago

The morning can be a stressful time for parents – there are lunches to make, kids to dress and places to go. The last thing you want to have to think about is finding time to make yourself presentable before you go out the door. Well, we’ve got you covered, here are some super simple […]

8 years ago

Time to get baking!

8 years ago

After the baby comes out, there’s a certain expectation that things will be fairly mental for a while and then eventually settle down and go back to normal. At least, this is what I was banking on, but the reality has been somewhat different. It’s not that I’d change it as such, but really there’s […]

8 years ago

Up to 40 per cent of kids don’t wash their hands after the toilet.

8 years ago

They get up to quite a lot in there.

8 years ago

It’s common knowledge that it’s not good for your waistline (or your teeth) to gorge on sweet things first thing in the morning… but it seems, this logic could be flawed. According to The Telegraph, a new study (which we still can’t quite believe) has found that eating sweet products for breakfast can help with weight […]

8 years ago

A lot of people are sniffling lately.  Doctors advise taking to the sofa with your duvet and staying hydrated until your symptoms improve (and there’s nothing like sleep to speed up the recovery process) but we’ve come across a tasty little recipe with ancient Ayurvedic cred that can help clear infection and alleviate inflammation pronto. […]

8 years ago

May our whites be white again.

8 years ago

We don’t know about you but the first thing we do when we get up is put on the kettle and throw a teabag or spoonful of coffee into our favourite mug. But while it might lead to an energy boost, it’s not really what you should gulp down first thing in the morning. We […]

8 years ago

Zzzzzz.

8 years ago

What science says…

8 years ago

With kids in tow, summer holidays can be overwhelming and stressful. Packing bags, check-ins, sunburn disasters, crowded beaches and desperately trying to feed a picky brood away from home can actually make you want to tear your hair out. Whether you’re travelling abroad or tearing around the country we have some tips to help you […]

8 years ago

Oatmeal is more than just breakfast!

8 years ago

My kids are the reason I wake up every morning. Really early. Every feckin’ morning. They are also the reason I wake up with bad hair. Most evenings I swear blind that I will take an extra few minutes the next day to sort out my mop and generally make myself presentable. Obviously, it never […]

8 years ago

As the first of my friends to have a baby, I am now in the difficult position of having to come up with reassuring words for my soon to be first-time mum friends. Reassuring words do not come naturally to me; I’m a bit of an over-truther by nature and so am liable to scare […]

8 years ago

Ouch…heartburn. It is one of the most common complaints in pregnancy: that super-irritating feeling of burning acid can last for months and, for many of us, make life deeply unpleasant – especially in the last trimester. Although many mamas-to-be suffer at the hands of acid reflux in the last trimester of pregnancy, some feel the […]

8 years ago

Potty training can be hard, but the good news is that it doesn’t have to be.

8 years ago

Do you sleep like this? It turns out the way you sleep in the bed beside your partner suggests how much sex you are having. It’s not something we’ve ever thought too much about but, apparently, it does. It’s all down to the exact position in which you sleep. The folks over at Mattress Advisor commissioned a […]

8 years ago

Every now and then a recipe comes along that is so simple, so healthy and so delicious you wonder how you ever survived without it. This is IT. These are: flourless, gluten-free and low cal. And we’re not even joking If you’re used to serving pancakes as a rare treat because of the high calorie count, prepare […]

8 years ago

So simple! Of all the candles out there, Yankee Candles are a firm favourite in Irish households. They’re reasonably priced, compared to some competitors. They’re huge, so they last a very long time and they come in so many different scents that What’s more, they actually smell exactly like they are described. You want the […]

8 years ago

Amen to that.

8 years ago

Reality star Camaron Eubanks has shared an honest and open post about breastfeeding, where she announces that she is ‘retiring the boobs’. The star, who is best known for Real World: San Diego and Southern Charm, wanted to let people know that it’s OK to admit that you don’t want to breastfeed. She tried it for 3 […]

8 years ago

Anyone tried this?

8 years ago

Does your child suffer from regular nightmares? Believe it or not, nightmares are far more common than most parents realise. In fact, according to research about a third of three to five-year-olds have them on a constant basis. So what should you do if your child wakes up shaken, scared and visibly upset in the […]

8 years ago

This should come in handy soon.

8 years ago

Are you worried about what your child is seeing online? Or are you concerned about what information they are giving out on the internet? Either way, online child safety is a major issue for parents. While there is no guarantee that you can safeguard your child completely from the dangers of the web, there are certain […]

8 years ago

Getting them to sleep or nap is one of the most testing aspects of parenthood. On reflection, considering we love them so damn much we do seem to spend an awful lot of time trying to put them to bed.  Nap time brings out a lot of irrational anger in me towards other people. In […]

8 years ago

You want something nutritious, but you also want something quick and handy. With the weather not being able to make up it’s mind this season, it’s safe to say that a lot of kids are coming home with coughs and runny noses. However, this healthy Italian soup and scones recipe will keep them fed and […]

8 years ago