Nicola McDonnell started her company – Itchy Little Monkeys, which produces items aimed at children suffering with eczema – because of her firsthand experience of dealing with a child with eczema. Nicola’s daughter had eczema all over her body and because the condition can only be managed (as opposed to cured), she developed the company and products […]

10 years ago

A woman in Georgia has been arrested after police claimed she sat on her 2-year-old son’s head. According to a number of US publications, Susan Elizabeth Kelley allegedly placed a towel on a wooden chair before placing her son’s head on the towel and sitting on him. The Atlanta Journal Constitution obtained the arrest warrant […]

10 years ago

Nothing beats a good massage but have you heard about the latest trend, vagina massages? That’s right, according to Women’s Health, an increasing number of women are getting professional vagina massages – also known as yoni massages. Here is what we’ve found out about them so far… What is it? Somatic sexologist Isis Phoenix told […]

10 years ago

A big part of preparing for a new arrival is getting the nursery ready. From the cot to the nappies, there is a lot of preparation to do. And that’s not to mention the actual decoration of the room itself. But after seeing Pippa O’Connor Ormond’s nursery for baby Louis, we thought we’d check out […]

10 years ago

Donuts are the latest food craze and it seems that people are going to be spoilt for choice with yet another place opening in Dublin. The Rolling Donut has opened a flagship store on Bachelors Walk today which offers a variety of hand-crafted, sourdough donuts. Officially opening new shop tomo morn 10am selling freshest of […]

10 years ago

We’re so glad you’ve joined us in our mission to get you (and your kids) one per cent healthier every day on our 100 Days To Health programme.  Over the next 100 days, our very own personal trainer and guru Jen Feighery of MindHerBody will inspire us to get real results with an easy-to-follow programme and one key exercise every day […]

10 years ago

We know we’ve already seen a snap of Pippa O’Connor and Brian Ormond’s new arrival but nothing quite warms the heart like a picture of a doting dad. The model and blogger, who gave birth to son Louis last week, posted a picture of her husband and their new arrival on Instagram. She captioned it: […]

10 years ago

Food safety and storage was something I was taught in school. We were told things like it’s vital to keep raw and cooked meats away from each other and it’s important to clear out the fridge of spoiled food or items past their ‘Use By’ date. But something I didn’t know was that you shouldn’t […]

10 years ago

Birth photoshoots are emotional as it is but this one had an added dimension because the woman involved tragically lost her husband just days previously. Janette Desi, from Australia, found out four days prior to the birth of her baby boy that her husband Austin had died in a freak accident. That is why the […]

10 years ago

A recent survey has revealed that the biggest cause of daily stress is traffic jams. The Irish Mirror reports that a study, conducted by Jurys Inn, found that being stuck in traffic was the top cause of day-to-day stress with 42 per cent of Irish people citing it. Work pressures came in second with 27 per […]

10 years ago

If you or someone you know suffers from migraines, you will know that they can leave you bed-ridden and/or make you physically ill. And while the natural reaction of the sufferer is to avoid any kind of light, recent research indicates that green light could help to alleviate migraine pain. A study, led by Dr. Carolyn […]

10 years ago

We love Baileys Original. We also love the Belgian chocolate version (if you haven’t tried it yet, you need to fix that). And now there is a vegan version of the delicious beverage which always reminds us of Christmas. It’s called Baileys Almande and it’s vegan and gluten-free – perfect for anyone who can’t or […]

10 years ago

Celebrity mum Coleen Rooney is raving about the benefits of consuming the placenta following birth. The 30-year-old, who is married to footballer Wayne Rooney, opted for placenta encapsulation after welcoming her third son Kit earlier this year. She told the Daily Mirror: “They had a slightly metallic taste and they definitely made me feel energised. […]

10 years ago

The weekend was a washout for many with heavy showers sweeping across most parts of the country, but it looks like summer will arrive this week. According to Met Éireann, this week will be lovely weather-wise and it could even last until the weekend (how amazing would that be?). Today will be mainly dry with […]

10 years ago

Breakfast: it really is the most important meal of the day. Why? Well, a decent breakfast kick-starts your metabolism and revs it up for a day’s calorie burning. Choosing well first thing in the morning also sets you up to make good choices throughout the afternoon and evening. Fill your fridge and cupboards with good ingredients […]

10 years ago

Sinead Jennings is a Team Ireland Olympic rower who will be heading to Rio later this year. As well as an impressive sporting career, she juggles her training with a busy family life. She and her husband Sam Lynch have 3 young children together. She told us, in her own words, about the things she has […]

10 years ago

It’s no longer enough to simply exercise and eat well. Oh, no. These days, it’s about balancing your physical and mental approach to getting fit. Yep, from those toned Jennifer Aniston arms to Beyoncé’s glutes, real fitness starts in your mind.  MindHerBody’s Jen Feighery, who runs a 90-day personalised programme, has shared some of her health […]

10 years ago

Parents know that their kids can do and say anything (just check out these stories about the most embarrassing moments parents have suffered in public because of their children). And today, Metro spotted another one – this time, it’s a good old school drawing. The teacher apparently asked the students to draw pictures of their […]

10 years ago

A woman is being hailed as a hero after saving a toddler who accidentally fell into the River Lee in Cork. According to The Irish Mirror, the 3-year-old boy was walking along with an adult when he let go of their hand, slipped and fell into the water below. Thankfully a passer-by jumped in after […]

10 years ago

I don’t know about you but I feel like the world is getting to a stage where we will soon have an app or a device for everything. Just a few days ago, we came across the ‘Smart Tampon’ which is designed to tell you when yours is almost at capacity. And now we’re reading […]

10 years ago

We really thought that we’d seen it all… and then we stumbled upon Lipsdick. Lipsdick is lipstick which is shaped like a penis and no, we can’t imagine what made the creator come up with the idea. But anyway, they are a thing and according to Buzzfeed, you can get them on Amazon. They come […]

10 years ago

Sometimes, parenthood is all about survival. Come on, you know it’s true. Especially between the hours of 4 and 8pm – the dreaded so-called ‘Witching Hour’. If you’ve been with the kids all day, chances are, your nerves could be shot, and you’re close to breaking point (some of you lucky ones may not be); and, if […]

10 years ago

This woman’s breastfeeding snap sparked quite a debate on her Instagram account. Naomi Jael Covert, who is reportedly a 21-year-old full-time army wife from Germany, shared a photograph of herself breastfeeding during the reception at her friend’s wedding. She captioned it: “When you are at a wedding, wear fancy dresses and high heels… and your […]

10 years ago

A new hashtag is doing the rounds on Instagram and we absolutely love it. Mothers from all over the world are sharing photographs of themselves breastfeeding as part of the hashtag ‘#whereareyoufeedingtoday’. From a mountaintop to a Ferris wheel, there are some rather unusual settings and below are some of our favourite snaps… #whereareyoufeedingtoday @boobiebikkies […]

10 years ago

Pippa O’Connor Ormond has shared the first proper snap of her new arrival on Instagram. The model and blogger posted a black and white photograph of little Louis on the social media site last night. Alongside it, she wrote: “No feeling like it in the word.. That smell that you wish you could bottle and […]

10 years ago

Plus-size model Tess Holliday has taken to Instagram to hit back at body shamers. The 30-year-old shared a few snaps from a pregnancy shoot that she did with The Telegraph to encourage body acceptance. Alongside it, she wrote: “Just because we’re plus size, doesn’t mean we have to prove that we’re healthy, just as someone who […]

10 years ago

A surgeon’s emotional Facebook post, in which he talks about the best and worst parts of his job, has gone viral. You see, Dr. Michael P. La Quaglia is the Chief Paediatric Surgeon at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. During his 30-year career, he has performed countless operations and saved the lives of […]

10 years ago

Because parents already have their hands full

10 years ago

Finding it hard to get motivated to exercise? The ‘coregasm’ might change your mind and yes, it’s exactly as it sounds. A ‘coregasm’ is an exercise-induced orgasm that can be triggered when the endorphins and dopamine are combined with tension in our core muscles. We know what you’re thinking, why would you want to have an […]

10 years ago

Having your period is annoying enough without having the added worry that your tampon is going to leak and you could end up with a stain on your trousers. But a new invention could eradicate that fear. It is a ‘smart tampon’ and its job is to alert the wearer when it is almost full (and therefore […]

10 years ago

We all have an embarrassing story about something embarrassing that either we as kids or our kids have said. Mine was that I told my relatives to “shut up and eat their bloody dinner” on Christmas Day when I was about five years old. Neither I nor my parents, to this day, have a clue as […]

10 years ago

Getting on with your partner’s family is a big thing but it isn’t unusual to hear about people not seeing eye-to-eye with their in-laws. Well, it turns out, there is a reason behind it (and the reason isn’t as simple as they just don’t like you). A new study, published in Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences, found that women and […]

10 years ago

When you reach baby number 2, you will be much more comfortable with the process and much more confident in your abilities. But there are still a lot of things to consider, some of which you wouldn’t have had to consider with the first. Here are 12 questions to ask before you start trying for […]

10 years ago

We love a happy ending and this story certainly has one, thanks to an unlikely hero. One family in the UK was reportedly left devastated when someone broke into their home and stole a number of their belongings including a watch belonging to one of the kids. Unfortunately for the burglar, it was a Liberty […]

10 years ago

Celebrity mum Sam Faiers has been criticised over one of her latest Instagram snaps. The former reality star posted the below photograph of her with her son Paul in a baby carrier during a family hike. Her followers were quick to react to the picture, commenting on both what the five-month-old was wearing and the […]

10 years ago

It can be hard to think of what to make for lunch every day. First off, you want something that’s healthy. Secondly, you don’t want to have the same thing every single day. And thirdly, it has to be appetising. There’s also the challenge of finding the time to make lunches and not wasting food. That’s […]

10 years ago

On the hunt for some rainy afternoon baking ideas? Look no further. We’ve teamed up with Kerrygold to bring you some gorgeous recipes. And to celebrate Kerrygold’s title sponsorship of the Kerrygold Ballymaloe LitFest taking place this weekend, Kerrygold is giving away a €1,000 travel voucher and loads of Kerrygold kitchen goodies. To enter, simply share a picture or video […]

10 years ago

Kids are naturally curious. As well as asking lots of questions, they always want to know what’s going on, including what they’re getting for birthdays. One child showed a bit of imagination when trying to get her mum to spill the beans about her present. She wrote a letter to her mum from her dad, […]

10 years ago

When you have kids, a number of things change including your daily routine and your home. As well as new furniture and more toys than sense, you also have to make your house safe for the little ones. There are lots of dangers in the home for curious hands and let’s face it, you can’t […]

10 years ago

A Mumsnet user has sparked debate with a question they posted on the parenting forum. Dakin1 received over 800 responses to their question: “Would you leave a peacefully sleeping 10m old home alone for 7 minutes?” The user explained that their 10-month-old sleeps reliably and at the same time every day. They also said that […]

10 years ago

When it comes around to that time of the month, we usually stock up on chocolate, locate our favourite tracksuit bottoms and have a hot water bottle at the ready. And it seems most women are exactly the same. According to Women’s Health, secret-sharing site Whisper asked over 50,000 users about how they deal with their […]

10 years ago

The Duchess of Cambridge has proven once again that you don’t need to break the bank in order to be stylish. For the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations, the mum-of-two opted for a red jacket from high street favourite Zara. Kate Middleton joined the Queen and Prince Phillip at a gala concert on Sunday night. Performers included […]

10 years ago

We don’t know about you but we love a good trip to IKEA (preferably alone mind you) – all that furniture, all those colour schemes and more interior ideas than you could shake a stick at. Basically, it’s heaven. So you can imagine the joy we are now experiencing because of the news that a […]

10 years ago

When you find the right baby name for your bundle of joy, you just know. But when you can’t find one, it can be quite frustrating. To help with that quest, we are making our way through the alphabet for you. So far, we’ve cover B, C, E, J, V, Z – and today, we’re taking on […]

10 years ago

We’re super-excited about this serious cool campaign. Get your weekend blow-dry, look stunning, donate the entire cost to our favourite charity, ISPCC Childline. Simples. Ireland’s coolest salons are in on the act: instead of taking your money, the entire amount will go to help Childline, the only 24-hour listening service that supports and empowers children and young people in Ireland. Of […]

10 years ago

Your wedding day should be the most memorable day of your life but, as a thread on Reddit has proven, it’s not always for a positive reason. In fact, droves of people shared stories of the worst thing that’s ever happened at a wedding they went to and we have to say, some of these make […]

10 years ago

They do say that kids are like sponges, they absorb everything. And this child’s homework proves just that. Reddit user ‘zerohere’ uploaded a snap of a recent piece of schoolwork which asked the pupil to list their mum’s favourite things. Spotted by The Huffington Post, it includs things like her favourite food and her favourite […]

10 years ago

A mother and father have warned other parents of the danger of having separate heating systems for the different storeys in their homes. Keri and Larry Volmert from Texas lost their 17-month-old daughter Sammie after the heating system on the second floor of their house malfunctioned. According to WFAA8, the couple put their baby girl to bed […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 years ago

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 […]

10 years ago