As much as we love weddings, they do tend to be quite expensive by the time you take in your outfit, transport, booze and the gift. And there are clear views on how much one should spend on the latter. A recent survey, conducted by Wedding Shop, found that the average person believes that spending anything less than €32 […]

10 years ago

All parents know that Disney is an institution and these days, it seems to be going from strength to strength with even more live-action films planned. According to Variety, there are 9 new movies in the pipeline including Cruella (a 101 Dalmatians spin-off starring Emma Stone) and a Maleficent sequel. via GIPHY After the success of the Jungle […]

10 years ago

From time to time, we read something that makes us want to rush home and throw something out. Today, it happened and what we’re throwing out is all of our black and red bed sheets. That’s because a new study has pinpointed those colours as the ones that bed bugs are most attracted to. According […]

10 years ago

You’re probably already aware of the package that is given out to new parents in Finland. In case you’re not, Finnish parents are provided with a cardboard box filled with things for their new arrival including a bath towel, a teething toy, muslin squares and items of clothing. The box, fitted out with a mattress, also serves […]

10 years ago

True to Life Parenthood is the ultimate mood lifter for parents all over the world, all you need is a sense of fun! The book is a survival guide to the first chaotic weeks of parenthood and beyond. Comprising a collection of honest, hilarious, endearing and embarrassing real stories, quotes and tips from kick-ass bloggers, parents alike and […]

10 years ago

We love tights. They come in handy when it’s cold and when we haven’t shaved our legs. Now it seems, they can also come in handy when we haven’t our toenails painted. According to Metro, a company in Japan has invented tights which have painted toenails printed on them. Image via Belle Maison Online store Belle […]

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Television presenter Andrea McLean has been praised for opening up about her experience of postnatal depression on Loose Women. The mum-of-two revealed on the show that she lived with it for two years before deciding to consult her doctor about it. She explained: “I had postnatal depression for two years before I finally went to […]

10 years ago

Chrissy Teigen has hit back after being shamed for going out to dinner a week after giving birth. The model and her husband, singer John Legend, welcomed daughter Luna earlier this month. A matter of days after welcoming their new arrival, the couple were pictured out for dinner. According to Bustle, people criticised Chrissy, writing […]

10 years ago

Planning a mid-week catch up with your pals? We’ve teamed up with Centra and dietician Sarah Keogh to bring you some really tasty (and healthy!) treats for your next get-together.  Did you know that the average Irish daily consumption of fruit and veg is only  3.2 of the recommended 5 servings? Give that number a boost this week […]

10 years ago

Your diet. Your lifestyle. Your mood. There are a number of things that can affect your chances of conceiving. Another thing which could help with the process is technology. That’s right, we’re talking about fertility apps. Here are 5 of the best… Glow This free app uses personal data to monitor your cycle thus providing you […]

10 years ago

A new study has found that parents could be impacting negatively on their child’s weight. KSL.com reports that researchers found that young kids whose parents viewed them as overweight gained more weight by their teenage years than those whose parents thought they were a normal weight or underweight. For the experiment, experts looked at the […]

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You’d be excused for thinking that the summer was on its way, what with the reasonably mild and dry weather we’ve been having lately. But we have to break it to you that this week will see the return of cold temperatures and heavy showers. According to Met Éireann, tonight is expected to turn chilly with […]

10 years ago

Buying a house or apartment is a massive decision, particularly with the way the property market has been in Ireland over the last five years. Despite that, it is something that the majority of people still strive to do and want to do as soon as they are able. If you think it’s time to […]

10 years ago

KFC has launched an investigation after high levels of bacteria were found in ice served to an undercover researcher. BBC’s Rip Off Britain were investigating food hygiene standards at a number of fast food chains and coffee shops in Birmingham, England. It was found that the ice contained bacteria from faeces. Dr. Margarita Gomez Escalada told […]

10 years ago

Getting engaged is a big deal. It signifies that you know that you want to spend the rest of your life with someone and create a life with them. And a major part of getting engaged is the ring. Whether you are the person doing the asking or are the person being asked and now […]

10 years ago

Pippa O’Connor Ormond is only 3 weeks away from her due date and over the weekend she celebrated her impending arrival at her baby shower. The do took place at House on Leeson Street in Dublin and let’s just say, it looks like the mum had a ball with her friends and family. Too many […]

10 years ago

Most people have a bowl of cereal or some porridge in the morning but it seems that you might be better going for something a little more adventurous. An American author and futurist by the name of Ray Kurzweil recently told Playboy that he believes that one day, perhaps in 2029, people will be able to […]

10 years ago

One of the biggest decisions that you’ll make for your child is what primary school they go to. It’s not a decision that should be taken lightly or quickly and you should also try to gather as much information about the establishments you are considering before you choose one. To help you, we’ve devised a […]

10 years ago

Trying to get your kids to eat their five portions of fruit and vegetables can be difficult… at the best of times! But it is important to persist because of the health benefits and sometimes, it’s just about making the foods appear more appealing. We’ve teamed up with our pals at Centra to bring you […]

10 years ago

Ever noticed that your moisturiser has run out rather quickly? Well, it might not be your imagination, it could be your other half. A new study, conducted by Gillette, has revealed that almost two thirds of men have admitted to using one of their partner’s beauty products. Out of the 2,000 men from Ireland and […]

10 years ago

A mum has written an honest open letter to the stranger who shamed her for not breastfeeding her child. Annie Ferguson Muscato from Florida took to her social media account after someone walked up to her in a shop, when she was buying a can of baby formula, and told her “breast is best.” She […]

10 years ago

A new laundry detergent advertisement highlights the importance of child safety by asking people to spot the dangers in a picture of a child in their home. There are 11 risks in the image and you are given five seconds to spot them because this is the amount of time it would take the child to […]

10 years ago

Ann Marie Cregan has over 20 years of experience in the world of luxury and fast-paced high street fashion, working for brands such as Brown Thomas and Primark. She is currently Buying Director for Primark Childrenswear and has recently been a part of its launch in the US and Italy. She is married to Garrett […]

10 years ago

We’re assuming now that Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn weren’t drinking a secret potion in that movie Death Becomes Her but rather swigging from a tiny bottle of gin. That’s because a new gin claims to have anti-ageing qualities. Described as “the first of its kind” and “the alcoholic equivalent of a facial”, Anti-aGin is said […]

10 years ago

These days, technology is a big part of our lives. It’s also a big part of our kids’ lives. In fact, it’s hard to imagine a world without televisions, iPods and tablets. But it does exist and Niki Boon’s family is proof of that. She is a photographer who lives on a 10-acre property in New […]

10 years ago

In recent months, a number of cafes and hotels have hit the headlines and won us over for offering feeding mothers free cups of tea. But a café in Nottinghamshire in the UK has gone one step further by becoming the first purpose-built “breastfeeding café”. The Milk Lounge reportedly opened its doors yesterday and, as well […]

10 years ago

Midwives are there for you during one of the most important times of your life and they probably know things about you that not even your best friends know, which is why having one that you can rely on and trust is vital. Well, we think it’s safe to say that this midwife certainly ticks those boxes. […]

10 years ago

A mother is appealing for doctors to make women more aware of the potential risks associated with taking the contraceptive pill. According to ITV News, Louise Palfreyman (32) from Cheshire had to undergo brain surgery last year after a blood clot caused her to have a stroke. Doctors reportedly told the mum-of-one, who suffered migraines […]

10 years ago

Ben & Jerry’s have shown what happens when you merge ice cream and a burrito. The result is glorious. That’s right, the retailer has brought the ‘Ice Cream Burrito’ (launched last year) back to their stores in the US for the month of April. A video posted by Ben & Jerry’s (@benandjerrys) on Apr 19, […]

10 years ago

The first trailer for The Girl On The Train has landed and it looks chillingly good. Emily Blunt leads the cast as the main character Rachel who finds herself tied up in a murder investigation after spotting something during her morning commute. The film is an adaptation of the best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and […]

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Chrissy Teigen has shared the first snap of her baby girl, Luna Simone Stephens. The model posted the below snap on Instagram last night, simply captioning it: “hi my lulu!” A photo posted by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on Apr 19, 2016 at 4:02pm PDT Chrissy and her music star husband John Legend welcomed little Luna […]

10 years ago

I’m not particularly fond of spiders and when I see one in the house, I usually grab something and squash it or put a glass over it until himself comes home. But an Irish father has created a gadget which gets rid of the eight-legged creatures without killing them. Tony Allen, from Cork, invented the […]

10 years ago

A mother has been praised for her Facebook post in which she describes herself as the “the meanest mom in the world.” Jaime Primark Sullivan, who lives in Alabama with her husband and their three children, told the story of how she threw away her kids’ ice creams during a trip to the shop. The […]

10 years ago

We are slowly but surely making our way through the alphabet in terms of baby names and today the letter ‘C’ takes centre stage. But because there are so many monikers that begin with this letter, we’ve decided to bring you the cream of the cute names crop. That’s not to say that the ones […]

10 years ago

A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison for dangerous driving causing the death of a child. According to RTÉ News, Ciaran Lane from Cabra was sentenced to seven years in prison with the final two years suspended and has been banned from driving for 20 years. He told the gardaí that […]

10 years ago

Former television presenter Sarah Cawood is trying to raise awareness after she found herself in a life-threatening situation as a result of her Caesarean section. The Metro reports that the stay at home mum took to her Twitter account this week to reveal that she became very sick when her bowel twisted around her C-section scar. She […]

10 years ago

It’s been a busy few days in celebrity babyland and yesterday, yet another star couple confirmed that they are adding to their brood. Actress Olivia Wilde and her other half, Horrible Bosses star Jason Sudeikis, announced that they are expecting their second child. She posted the below snap of her and her son on Instagram. […]

10 years ago

A study has found that workers over the age of 40 perform best when they work three days (or 25 hours) a week. According to BBC News, a group of economic researchers did brain tests on over 6,500 men and women in Australia. They then analysed the data in the context of their working habits […]

10 years ago

Flying with kids can be a daunting experience but there are some things you can address and organise beforehand to make the journey less stressful. We’ve devised a list of questions to try to help you avoid any dramas and, as always, we welcome your suggestions (just add yours in the Facebook comments). Do they […]

10 years ago

A dad has amassed over 330,000 followers on Twitter for his funny updates about his life. James Breakwell is a husband and father-of-four (all under the age of five and all girls) so you can imagine that he has some very interesting conversations. But you don’t have to imagine the exchanges because he shares them […]

10 years ago

Daniella Scappaticci had been working in the beauty industry for 15 years when she decided to make the jump from consultant to business owner. She set up Academy One, which runs courses to enable people to qualify as beauty specialists. Add three young kids into the mix and you’ve got a summary of Daniella’s life. Below, she […]

10 years ago

A mother has opened up about the struggle she went through trying to breastfeed her twin girls. Elaina Bellis from California welcomed Quincy Kay and Rowe James last month and has spoken out about how she was unable to supply enough milk for them because of the way her birth went. She shared a photograph of […]

10 years ago

Do you sleep in your underwear? Well, you might ditch them after finding out that it could potentially cause some health problems. According to The New Zealand Herald, experts are saying that keeping your pants on while you sleep can not only affect the body’s ability to regulate temperature but the fabric can also cause […]

10 years ago

Get your day off to the best start with these nourishing smoothies.  We’ve teamed up with Centra and dietician Sarah Keogh to bring you four tasty smoothies to try out this week. Did you know that the average Irish daily consumption of fruit and veg is only  3.2 of the recommended 5 servings? Give that number a […]

10 years ago

With the help of his uncle, a young man has revealed what it’s really like growing up with autism. James Kavanagh asked his 13-year-old nephew Sean a series of questions to raise awareness about the condition. Sean explains that he has atypical autism before going into more detail about his daily life and giving some […]

10 years ago

We love Prosecco – just look at all of the things we’ve written about it – but it appears our thirst for it could end in tears. That’s because there is only a finite supply of our favourite fizzy drink. According to the Sunday People, Prosecco can only be produced in a small region of Italy […]

10 years ago

We are always joking about wine o’clock but it seems that there is an actual time when people think about their favourite beverage. According to The Express, a study showed that 6pm is the time at which most people either buy or start talking about wine online. While this isn’t exactly surprising, considering it’s the […]

10 years ago

Hear hear Zooey! This week, actress Zooey Deschanel has spoken out about how she finds it strange that some people expect new mums to look like their pre-baby selves right after giving birth. In an interview with REDBOOK, she revealed: “To expect someone to look like her pre-baby self immediately is odd. “Because you just […]

10 years ago

We love nothing more than a video involving a cute baby and this little one could be the cutest of them all. Conall Beatty is almost 9 weeks old and has Bilateral Microtia, a congenital deformity where the external ear on both sides is underdeveloped. Thankfully, he was recently fitted with a hearing aid and […]

10 years ago

Kelly Clarkson has given birth to a baby boy. The little one is the second child for the singer and her music manager husband Brandon Blackstock. She announced the news (and his rather unusual name) on Twitter on Thursday afternoon. Our little baby boy has arrived!! Remington Alexander Blackstock was born 4/12/16 & he is […]

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