No plans organised for this weekend? Or perhaps, you’re wondering how to keep the kids entertained for two full days! Either way, we might have something that will do the trick. Here are 3 ideas that should keep you and your little ones amused… Head to the zoo with a picnic If the weather forecast is […]

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The sun is out (finally) and it looks like summer could be well on its way, so why not give your home a bit of a lift with some new bits and bobs. Penneys latest homeware range is all about vibrant colours, gorgeous patterns, rich textures and bohemian styles. In other words, it’s the perfect […]

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Retailer Debenhams has placed its 11 Irish stores into examinership, putting over 2,200 jobs at risk. According to the Irish Times, the move comes following the failure of rent negotiations with landlords. Earlier this week, it was announced that Kieran Wallace of KPMG had been appointed interim examiner of Debenhams Ireland by the High Court. […]

11 years ago

A woman has announced her pregnancy in an incredibly powerful and bittersweet way. According to The Huffington Post, Macy has been documenting her fertility journey on her ‘Martinis and Medicine’ blog since 2014. Last month, she announced on Instagram that she and her partner are expecting their first child after years of heartbreak and fertility […]

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Finding time to make a cup of tea whilst juggling work and family is tricky enough never mind squeezing in a nap, but in an ideal world you should apparently try to get some shut eye during the day. Fiona Kerr, a neural specialist from the University of Adelaide, told the Daily Mail that people should […]

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Looking for a baby name that’s a bit different? Look no further, we’ve got 25 that tick that box. We’ve gathered our favourite hippy baby names and while they might not be to everyone’s taste, they certainly stand out. And don’t worry, there are some more subtle monikers in there too! Blossom Karma Clover Moon Aria Peace […]

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Avocados have become the must-have item on almost everyone’s weekly shopping list so it’s not really surprising that a supermarket chain has decided to create a spread form of them. The Telegraph reports that Tesco in the UK is now selling an Avocado Spread which is mainly made of avocado oil along with rapeseed oil and […]

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Trying to keep track of the amount of treats your kids are eating can be difficult. After all, you can’t watch them all of the time. However, what you can do is set a precedent in the home that they can learn and abide by. We chatted to real parents about how they reduce the amount of […]

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Whether you are interested in sports or not, the documentary series which kicks off on RTÉ tonight is definitely worth a watch. Road To Rio is a six-part series which captures the highs and lows of Ireland’s hopefuls as they strive to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games. Video via YouTube/RTÉ2 The programme focuses not […]

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Usually when you’ve attended someone’s wedding and given them a gift, you get a ‘Thank You’ card or some other symbol of gratitude. What you don’t usually get is an email basically saying that your present wasn’t expensive enough and you should feel free to give something more. But that’s exactly what one woman got […]

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A tween magazine in the US has apologised after it was criticised for publishing an article entitled ‘Which Swimsuit Best Suits You?’ Discovery Girls is a publication which is aimed at girls aged between 8 and 12. On its website, it claims to provide “tips, advice and strategies to get more confident!” However, it was […]

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We’ve seen some beautiful cakes in our time but none are as beautiful as Olga Noskovaa’s creations. The Russian confectioner is known for making mirror marble cakes that are finished with a gorgeous reflective glaze. In fact, they may look too good to eat… not really, we always eat cake. Here are just a few […]

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It’s not unusual to face breastfeeding hurdles

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Scientists in the US have created something which has been proven to hide wrinkles and improve the appearance of eye bags. According to Nature Materials, experts at Harvard and MIT have created an invisible elastic film that “mimics the properties of youthful skin.” It is first applied to the skin as a gel but the […]

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We don’t think we’ve ever hidden the fact that we are obsessed with baby names. Like, we end up either discussing or writing about them every single day. Any today is no different except we’re not bringing you a list of adorable names, we’re bringing you a few naming traditions from around the world. You never […]

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safefood, the health eating body, recently asked Irish parents for their top tips on how they deal with giving treats to their kids. One parent recommended not buying treats so they are not in the house (they do say “out of sight, out of mind”). Another suggested giving kids smaller portions (for example, half a bag of […]

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Remember the woman who discovered she was pregnant and then found out she was going to have five babies? If not, you can check out the back story here. If you have, then you’ll be glad to hear that all five babies arrived safely in January. And now mum Kimberley Tucci from Australia has shared […]

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Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling have reportedly welcomed their second child, another baby girl. According to TMZ, the actress gave birth at Providence St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica on the morning of April 29th. The star couple are said to have named their new arrival Amada Lee Gosling. Amada means ‘beloved’ in Spanish […]

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It was only a matter of weeks ago that Chris Hemsworth made our hearts melt with the revelation that he braids his daughter’s hair. And over the weekend, he was at it again! The Thor star ended up making a cake for his little girl’s birthday when the bakery said they didn’t have time to […]

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Do you ever buy lots of fresh fruit in the hope of being healthy and then end up throwing quite a lot of it in the bin because it’s gone off? Well, we have. But those days could be over, now that we’ve come across this helpful hack. According to Eater.com, the German tradition known […]

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Heading to the beach is a popular summertime hobby, whether you’re at home or away, but it’s not without its drawbacks. In fact, we’re pretty sure almost everyone has ended up burnt after spending a day by the sea. And while 8 in 10 have revealed that they do worry about the risks of skin […]

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Since 2010, Anne Marie Foran has run AM Foran PR – a boutique PR agency specialising in beauty, health and lifestyle brands.   She has worked in the business for over 16 years but she started learning a new set of life lessons in 2012 following the birth of her son Dylan. Here, in her own words, are 10 […]

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A video entitled ‘4 Things a Woman Should Stop Wearing After Becoming a Mom’ is going viral but it’s not what it sounds like. Vlogger Kristina Kuzmic’s clip starts off as if it is genuinely a list of clothes that mothers shouldn’t wear, but she then reveals her actual message. She urges women to let go […]

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Gardaí are appealing to the public for their help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl from Galway. Klaudia Sadowska was last seen when she left her home in Lissadyra, Tuam, on Friday (May 6th). She is described as being 5ft 3in and slim with long brown hair and fair skin. She has blue eyes and an Irish […]

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Over the weekend, mums across the US, Canada and Australia celebrated Mother’s Day. One of them was Kendra Wilkinson. The former Playboy model, who appeared in the 2014 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!, took to Instagram to show off her post-baby body. She posted a positive message which her followers […]

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We love a good bagel and usually we combine ours with chicken and roasted peppers or a simple dollop of cream cheese. But there’s now a new bagel in the world and the internet is going a little bit crazy for it. Although that’s not surprising considering that it’s an Oreo Bagel and looks like […]

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Celebrity couple Emma and Matt Willis have welcomed their third child together, a baby girl. The presenter, who fronts shows including Big Brother and The Voice UK, announced the news on Twitter over the weekend. As well as revealing the date on which their bundle of joy arrived, Emma also revealed her baby girl’s gorgeous […]

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Do you drink enough water? According to new research, four out of five Irish people don’t drink enough H20. Not only that, over half of us who don’t get enough water believe we are consuming the correct amount. So how much is enough? Eight glasses is the recommended amount we should be drinking each day. To […]

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Can you imagine finding the time to be in a band on top of being a mum? Nope, neither can we. But that is exactly what Honey Ryder‘s Lindsay O’Mahoney does. She is mum to two young boys, Max and Ozzie, and she’s also in a cool band. We caught up with her to find […]

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Tights… we spend half the day pulling them up, they usually rip after a couple of wears and that’s not to mention how itchy they can be! But all of those issues could be in the past, that is, if you believe the hype surrounding Heist tights. The London-based company, founded by Edzard van der Wyck, […]

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We all know the daily struggle of trying to get your kids to eat the right stuff, it’s not easy. And then there are the ‘treat wars’ – how many treats, what kind to give, bribing with treats and giving in for a bit of peace… Well, we chatted to Aileen McGloin, a public health nutritionist with a particular interest […]

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The Sunscreen Song said that “worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum.” But a new study is claiming that it could actually come in handy in a test situation. Researchers at Lakehead University in Ontario found that people who worry tend to do better in verbal intelligence tests. […]

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Being a mum is a big deal and it’s hard, but having a support system around you can make all the difference. And it seems that Erica McClaugherty Swenson from Colorado has people willing to help both at home and at work. She got a lovely surprise from her boss during a baby shower organised […]

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An Australian company has created a Twosie which is designed to make life easier for new mums. The Twosie is basically a onesie with an extra zip which is said to allow “easy breastfeeding access” without sacrificing coverage or warmth. On the ergoPouch website, it is described as being “perfect” for evening feeds, camping and […]

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A new study has found that diluted apple juice could be an effective treatment for dehydration in children suffering from gastroenteritis. According to the NHS website, when children experience vomiting or diarrhoea, they are at risk of becoming dehydrated which can become life-threatening in severe cases. However experts are now suggesting that diluted apple juice […]

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Education is incredibly important for kids, everybody knows that. But physical education is also incredibly important and is arguably overlooked by many. Our friends at SPAR are all about promoting exercise in young people and encouraging them to get involved in team sports. Here are five of the benefits to taking part… Better educational performance It […]

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Welcoming a child is a massive deal. It’s also a mixture of incredible excitement and overwhelming terror. As well as you having to take care of this tiny little thing, that tiny little thing has to get used to its new surroundings. This photograph, which has been getting a LOT of attention since being uploaded […]

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Everybody wants to pick a baby name that is meaningful but they also want something that won’t go out of fashion and that you don’t hear all the time. Well, look no further, we’ve put together a list of names that are literally out of this world… as in they are inspired by the solar system. From […]

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Potty training is a major stage in your child’s life. It’s also a major stage in your life as a parent because it can take some time… and lots of patience! One vlogger by the name of Kristy, from Glass Posse, claims to have found a method that worked for all 3 of her daughters […]

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Travelling with kids can be physically and emotionally challenging for a parent. Not only do you have to make sure you have everything but keeping your little one entertained throughout a flight is a whole other battle. And that’s not to mention some of the looks you get when they become unsettled! JetBlue, an airline […]

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The last few days have been unsettled weather-wise, with sun one moment and hail showers the next. (You gotta love the Irish weather!) And while it looks like the unpredictable conditions are set to continue, Met Éireann has predicted temperatures of up to 21 degrees Celsius this weekend. Apparently Saturday will be very wet with […]

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Katie Price is usually in the headlines because she is being criticised, but this week she was being praised for sharing the below snap of her 2-year-old son Jett. Alongside the photograph, which was uploaded on Tuesday, the mum-of-five wrote: “Jett loves dressing himself.” A photo posted by Katie Price (@officialkatieprice) on May 3, 2016 […]

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Usually we’re jumping for a joy when a chocolate brand announces a new flavour but we’re really not sure about the latest one from Nestlé. The brand has reportedly created a melon and cheese KitKat combo which is being sold at Japanese airports following a limited release last week. The Mirror Online reports that this […]

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This week, Princess Charlotte celebrated her 1st birthday and, as one would expect, she has received some pretty spectacular gifts. Kensington Palace has reportedly released a list of some of the gifts that the little royal, the second child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, has received from leaders around the world since she was […]

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We think we might have to plan an outing to the cinema with all our mum friends! That’s because the new Bad Moms film – starring Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Kathryn Hahn – looks pretty funny. The comedy, written by the brains behind The Hangover, is about a trio of mums who decide to rebel […]

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In need of some tasty meal inspiration? Look no further. We’ve teamed up with Centra and dietician Sarah Keogh to bring you a healthy, easy-to-make curry, packed full of flavour. Just what’s needed after a long day at the office. Check out the tasty recipe below. You’ll need: 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 small onion, diced 1 […]

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A woman in Australia has given birth to one of the country’s biggest babies. According to reports, first-time mum Breanna Sykes welcomed a baby weighing more than 13 pounds on Saturday evening. She was apparently told that the new arrival was going to be big but neither she nor doctors expected him to be the equivalent […]

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When you have kids, you learn to do everything at double the speed, including getting washed and dressed. But rushing one part of your routine could actually be detrimental to your vaginal health. Jason James, medical director at Miami’s FemCare Ob-Gyn, told Glamour that rushing the drying part could increase your likelihood of developing a yeast infection. He explained […]

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A mother has written an open letter in response to the stranger who criticised her for “spoiling” her baby girl. Kelly Dirkes, from Minnesota, took to Facebook to reveal how she really felt when a fellow Target customer made a remark about how her daughter wouldn’t learn to be independent. She wrote: “If you only […]

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Beatrix Potter was an English author and illustrator, best known for her children’s stories including ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit’. And there are some lovely traditional names in her works which are always good for new arrivals because they tend to age well and never really go out of fashion. Our personal favourites would be Rose, Alexander, Anna Maria […]

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