Eat these 7 foods to stay alert throughout the day

8 years ago

A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear, apparently. Unless your teeth are more yellow than pearly white. As a coffee-drinking; red-wine loving; time-poor mum, I am always on the lookout for quick and easy ways to whiten my teeth. Here are five inexpensive and natural remedies to try at home… 1. Turmeric This […]

8 years ago

In need of a quick midweek sweet treat? Look no further. If you find yourself often looking at recipes thinking, “Hell yeah, I could make that!” before realising you don’t have the time, ingredients or energy left, this is the one for you. All win and no whine, it takes no time at all to whip […]

8 years ago

For you gals who are ‘with bump’ and those who are currently mid-horizontal mambo, listen up! This could be pretty handy.  Here’s the concise list of exactly what to avoid when you are pregnant… and how to appease those cravings with another, safer option. Believe us, it will come in handy! 1. Under-cooked animal foods […]

8 years ago

A mother has penned a refreshingly honest post about how becoming a parent has completely changed her relationship with her other half. Mel Watts, who is the brain behind The Modern Mumma blog, took to Facebook over the weekend to paint an frank picture of how date nights have disappeared and hot showers are no more. She […]

8 years ago

Your baby is a toddler now. Well done for growing a teeny human into a little person. You’ve got through the baby stage – yay. You’ve introduced a well-balanced eating habits and well-balanced meals – slap on the back. These days, they’re happily sitting in highchairs, feeding themselves, babbling and chatting while they drop food all over themselves. And the […]

8 years ago

Time to put yourself first?

8 years ago

Start the week on a healthy buzz

8 years ago

Research has revealed that Vitamin D supplements taken during pregnancy can have a positive effect on a newborn’s immune system and protect against childhood asthma. A research team from King’s College London have found that mums-to-be who take Vitamin D supplements during pregnancy can positively alter the immune system of their baby, which could help […]

8 years ago

These symptoms could just mean it’s teething time.

8 years ago

Are you drowning in clutter?

8 years ago

Brought to you by Kidspace. Looking for new ways to entertain our kids can sometimes feel like a fulltime job. That, and making sure their play date happens at someplace safe, warm, and where they can learn new skills. The icing on the cake is when they can get fed and watered under the same […]

8 years ago

Twice as much fun!

8 years ago

As snug as a bug in a rug.

8 years ago

What’s safe and what’s not?

8 years ago

What every parent should consider.

8 years ago

Smartphones have saved many a breastfeeding mums’ sanity.

8 years ago

She’s due any day now.

8 years ago

Kate Middleton might want to give these a go…

8 years ago

Excellent news!

8 years ago

Do you wash your new clothes before you wear them? It turns out that you really should. I’m going to be honest here. I’d wash underwear, bedclothes and towels before I use them. Not so much normal clothes. I just think that, because they’re brand new and people try things on for all of 30 […]

8 years ago

If, like me, you struggle to keep up with the short shelf life of fresh food (the guilt, such a waste), here are 5 ways to make those beautiful groceries stay fresher for longer… 1. Store onions in tights Placing your onions in tights will help keep them edible for up to eight months. One Hundred Dollars a Month gives […]

8 years ago

Brought to you by Teetha. Those little milk teeth are making their way to the surface of baby’s gums and our poor tot (and us parents) are about to know all about it. When babies begin their teething phase there are clues you’ll come to notice. Tell-tale signs include dribbling, increased chewing (they will try […]

9 years ago

Back to bed, we go so.

9 years ago

Brought to you by Brown Sugar. It’s time for the ultimate mummy-makeover. Hard working and sleep deprived mums – this is exactly what you’ve been waiting for. The perfect little treat (away from the excitement of little feet dashing around) and instead, inside the superb Brown Sugar Hair & Makeup salon. Having launched in 2005, […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Safe2o. Water is essential to all life. After all, us adults are made up of 50 to 60 percent water, while our newborns are made up of 78 percent H2O. Water is needed for carrying nutrients to our cells, controlling body temperature and removing waste products from our body’s system. This […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by HSE Quit. Our little tots are most precious to us, but smoking, even “third-hand” smoke (THS) is extremely harmful to them, perhaps even more so than we might realise. Third hand smoking refers to the sticky residue from tobacco that clings on to our home furnishings, the carpets our babas crawl […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by No7. They’ve done it yet again ladies. For as long as we’ve been applying makeup and beautifying our skin, No7 has always had a place on our dressing table, being a key leader in the cosmetics industry. They’re all about creating affordable products, that fit easily into our beauty regime, while […]

9 years ago

One the whole family will enjoy.

9 years ago

According to a fertility expert.

9 years ago

Information is key.

9 years ago

Storkmarks, angel kisses and beauty spots.

9 years ago

She became depressed and at her lowest, considered suicide.

9 years ago

A difficult decision to make

9 years ago

Everybody knows that you have to eat everything in moderation – especially things like crisps, chips and chocolate. But chocolate actually has a lot of benefits (we checked), especially if you are trying to get pregnant. Here are some of the qualities that make it good for prospective parents… Contains antioxidants Dark chocolate is rich […]

9 years ago

From Belfast…

9 years ago

Sick of the sight of know-it-all parenting handbooks?

9 years ago

Ouch!

9 years ago

Many of us long for a boy or a girl.

9 years ago

Brought to you by Teetha. Well mamas, this might just help make a much deserved getaway that bit more realistic, and not so far away into the future at all. The folks at Teetha are giving away a €200 voucher to spend at a hotel using Ireland Hotels. Yep, you can pack up the bags, plus […]

9 years ago

I’m either having a boy or a girl… It’ll only be a surprise if it’s a kitten.

9 years ago

… and relax.

9 years ago

Did you know that the earliest washing machine first appeared in the 1700s? Fact. German inventor Jacob Christian Schäffer published his washing machine design in 1767. If that ever comes up in a pub quiz, don’t forget you heard it here first. A device a bit closer to the washing machine that we know and love (is love […]

9 years ago

There has been no medical research into whether certain sex positions actually increase your chances of conceiving. However, there are some positions which are believed to help the process along. As well as having sex regularly and around the time that the woman is ovulating, try out these moves in the bedroom. Missionary This is […]

9 years ago

What are my water birth options in Ireland?

9 years ago

‘This is why we love the man’

9 years ago

What’s wrong with calling your baby Ian?

9 years ago

Brought to you by Londis. Yes please. Dotted all over the nation, Londis stores pay great attention to their customers’ needs. They’ve been using data to understand exactly what we need most and even on different days. You won’t find the exact same thing stocked on the shelf in each and every Londis because they […]

9 years ago

Need a delicious immune-boost that adds oodles of energy to your life and fights off free radicals?  Eating five portions of bright-coloured, antioxidant-rich fruit and veg per day will benefit your health, but it’s not always easy to manage. If you rely on caffeine to give you an energy boost, it’s hard to know how much […]

9 years ago

Being a mum can be hell on your back.

9 years ago