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  • H&M has launched an exclusive kid’s range (and it rocks)

    H&M has launched an exclusive kid’s range (and it rocks)

    Retail giant H&M launched their brand new “Mini-me Autumn Studio Collection” and it’s the coolest thing we have seen in kids’ clobber. H&M is a high street brand with an eye on the high-end and the kids collection is as edgy as you’d expect with brilliantly playful touches to ensure kids are fans too – rocket ship tote […]

    11 years ago

  • Our top 3 stories

    Our top 3 stories

    In case you missed them… Hipster Barbie is the funniest thing we have seen all day.. Read it here. Baby cells stay inside a mother’s body for 38 years after pregnancy… Read it here. 17 reasons why being a millennial Mum is so much better… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics […]

    11 years ago

  • How to style your lady garden (in the most fashionable way)

    How to style your lady garden (in the most fashionable way)

    Who wouldn’t love to celebrate femininity by covering their ‘vajajay’ in scent-ual flowers? Aw, yeah. If that doesn’t materialise, then look to Topshop for an epic solution. Their new collaboration with The Gynaecological Cancer Fund in the UK aims to raise awareness and get women talking about their bodies more openly. Their hashtag #LadyGardenCampaign, has gained […]

    11 years ago

  • Rushing? Meet the gadgets and apps to save you time (and stress)

    Rushing? Meet the gadgets and apps to save you time (and stress)

    Running around like a headless chicken? We’ve rounded-up some serious game-changers for saving you time and energy every day. How cool is that? Here are 10 cool gadgets and quirky apps for busy parents. 1. The Logbar ring gadget This is the absolute epitome of laziness, but hey, there comes a time in each day when […]

    11 years ago

  • Our top 3 stories

    Our top 3 stories

    In case you missed them… Why everyone’s talking about the Holy Grail for bottles Blondes.. Read it here. “My Mummy farts when she sleeps”: 1o times our readers were mortified by their kids in public… Read it here. Phone always running out of juice? 6 phone-charging hacks to get you through… Read it here. Feel free […]

    11 years ago

  • Our top 3 stories

    Our top 3 stories

    In case you missed them… Stop everything! Rumours claim Kate Middleton may be pregnant with baby #3… Read it here. Guess what these celebrities craved when they were pregnant?… Read it here. 5 ways to immediately boost your body confidence… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so we can write about […]

    11 years ago

  • Phone always running out of juice? 6 phone-charging hacks to get you through

    Phone always running out of juice? 6 phone-charging hacks to get you through

    The inevitable Autumn school drops have begun. You won’t defeat the daily grind with gridlock, but some things are avoidable if you plan in advance. Some clever dude once said, “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.” Don’t fret – just like there’s an app for everything, there’s a mum-knows-best hack (shortcut) for everything too. Be in-the-know with these […]

    11 years ago

  • Beat the bulge: Kick-start your body with this smoothie

    Beat the bulge: Kick-start your body with this smoothie

    If you are desperately trying to manage time and have a healthy diet, you are not alone. Who can do that? One day you nail it with a scrambled egg brekkie and the next day you are a muffin-on-the-run-kinda-gal. The consistency is that you have no consistency, right? Try these ridiculously fast snacking alternatives. Each recipe can be frozen […]

    11 years ago

  • Royal toddler’s shoe style sparks online shopping frenzy

    Royal toddler’s shoe style sparks online shopping frenzy

    If his Mom is anything to go by, big things are in store for this trendsetting one-year-old Royal. Gorgeous George has caused quite a style stir in the fashion world of late. His Royal Highness’ tootsies were comfy and casual in a pair of €24 retro-designed classics called ‘Crocband’ – a pair of Crocs to you and […]

    11 years ago

  • 5 Ways To Immediately Boost Your Body Confidence

    5 Ways To Immediately Boost Your Body Confidence

    It’s that time of year again. That special time where you start bulk buying those tummy-holding-in-corsetty-pants in Penneys, swearing off bread and panicking about what still fits for the Christmas party. Last year, some terrifying statistics emerged from the UK stating that 10 million women have reported they ‘feel depressed’ because of the way they […]

    11 years ago

  • Our top 3 stories

    Our top 3 stories

    In case you missed them… Parents fear baby was swapped by hospital staff and sold to traffickers… Read it here. PIC: This woman turns Mastectomy scars into artworks (free of charge)… Read it here. Want to avoid the pregnancy police? 5 places you really should avoid… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics […]

    11 years ago

  • PICS: This tattoo artist turns 6 women’s scarred bodies into artworks

    PICS: This tattoo artist turns 6 women’s scarred bodies into artworks

    Brazilian artist, Flavia Carvalho has enabled women to transcend the scars of domestic abuse, Mastectomy, C-sections, birth defects and cancer, and replace them with beautiful body art… and for free. Her positive approach to scar tissue has made her personal project, ‘A Pele de Flor’ an International viral hit this week. The Portuguese expression ‘A Pele de Flor’ means […]

    11 years ago

  • VIDEO: Irish mums take on a blindfold challenge to find the perfect fragrance

    VIDEO: Irish mums take on a blindfold challenge to find the perfect fragrance

    What’s your favourite fragrance when it comes to fabric conditioner? Floral and fresh? Fruity and intense? To celebrate the launch of Comfort Intense, a new fabric conditioner from Comfort, we gathered a group of Irish mums for a blindfold challenge with a twist. Each of the ladies was asked to identify a number of different […]

    11 years ago

  • Coffee Smoothies May Well Be the Breakfast of Champions (And Tired Mums!)

    Coffee Smoothies May Well Be the Breakfast of Champions (And Tired Mums!)

    What’s better than a smoothie? How about a smoothie with caffeine that uses up leftover coffee… hell, yes. Wake up to a drink that fills your stomach, is super-healthy, and feeds your Mum brain too. When all else fails this smoothie will keep you going in the mornings, like nothing else will. 1. The quick caffeine fix […]

    11 years ago

  • Style: This season’s Pearls are a Mum’s best friend (get the look)

    Style: This season’s Pearls are a Mum’s best friend (get the look)

    This season we see pearls in a whole new light. Having tossed the conservative tag to the side at last this accessory takes on a very avant-garde twist. The pearl has diversified from stereotypical jewellery to clothing shoes and even headphones. If you were never a fan of the traditional gem, this might be the […]

    11 years ago

  • Top 3 stories today

    Top 3 stories today

    In case you missed them… PICS: Kim Kardashian shushed paparazzi to shield her sleeping baba (and it was chaos)… Read it here. Why mother make better World Leaders (5 over-skilled reasons why)… Read it here. 20 notes prove kids are the best (and the worst) to get you giggling… Read it here. Feel free to email us […]

    11 years ago

  • This Mum sparked a national debate on Irish TV today

    This Mum sparked a national debate on Irish TV today

    Broadcaster Dil Wickremasinghe appeared on Midday today with her baby boy, Phoenix and breastfed live on national television. To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week, Dil fed her newborn live on air as she joined Midday host Elaine Crowley along with panelists Tina Koumarianos, Sonia Harris and Terry Prone. Midday openly debated ‘attachment, mindfulness and aware parenting’ […]

    11 years ago

  • PICS: Kim Kardashian shushed paparazzi to shield her sleeping baba

    PICS: Kim Kardashian shushed paparazzi to shield her sleeping baba

    This morning Kim Kardashian dispelled the myths about celeb-parenting as she disciplined the chaotic paparazzi in LAX airport.  Kim and her entourage disembarked a flight in the airport with hubby Kanye by her side into an onslaught of clicking photographers and screaming international media. In recent years, this Hollywood power couple’s fame has escalated even […]

    11 years ago

  • Breastfeeding images banned from Instagram… during World Breastfeeding Week

    Breastfeeding images banned from Instagram… during World Breastfeeding Week

    Photographer Melissa Jean Wilbraham is the latest victim of a breastfeeding Instabanning. The Queensland Sunshine Coast Maternity Hospital photographer had her beautiful maternity images removed from the photo sharing site Instagram on the cusp of World Breastfeeding Week. Melissa’s raw images capture the beauty of pregnancy, labour pain, childbirth and breastfeeding in inspiring xposé shots. Her honest work is a […]

    11 years ago

  • Swimwear for ALL body shapes and sizes

    Swimwear for ALL body shapes and sizes

    Better late than never, but according to forecasters summer 2015 is finally about to begin. Whether you are vacationing or staycationing, you’re going to need a new swimsuit or bikini.  These babies are on-trend, but body-conscious too. No matter what your shape is. we’ve got you covered via our mates at maven46: 1. The triangle bikini […]

    11 years ago

  • Sit down with a cuppa and join us: Our TOP 3 stories this week

    Sit down with a cuppa and join us: Our TOP 3 stories this week

    In case you missed them… 8 things they don’t teach you in antenatal class… Read it here. Mum pleads for understanding after leaving her baby in a shopping trolley… Read it here. 10 reasons why good sleeper shouldn’t be a thing… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so we can write about […]

    11 years ago

  • Top 3 stories today

    Top 3 stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our most popular posts today: Ever ‘Wonder’ what happened to these two lovebirds… Read it here. Curious about egg an sperm donation? Here’s one woman’s experiences… Read it here. WATCH: The age-old advice on how on age gracefully (from a seven-year-old)… Read it here. Feel free to email us your […]

    11 years ago

  • Big news at Netflix for Chris O’Dowd fans

    Big news at Netflix for Chris O’Dowd fans

    An Irish children’s animation narrated by dishy Roscommon actor Chris O’ Dowd of The IT Crowd fame is set to launch on Netflix in September. The Irish animation series, Puffin Rock, is one of four original series to be aired by the site. The story centres on creatures who live on an island off the coast of Ireland. […]

    11 years ago

  • Listen to the kids. They have the BEST advice on how to live

    Listen to the kids. They have the BEST advice on how to live

    ‘Dear 70-year-old… ‘stay weird’. These awesome peeps from 7-years-old to 93-years-young dish out the ultimate home truths and they are so refreshing. When we question our next decision in adulthood (and childhood) having a few simple pointers along the way could have done us all justice… and still can. What the children and adults sound out in […]

    11 years ago

  • CHOOSE: 6 toughest exams in the world OR the HANGOVER from hell

    CHOOSE: 6 toughest exams in the world OR the HANGOVER from hell

    As Ireland’s party-goers settle into another bag of Tayto to feed the hangover-beast (as the sun shines outside) one could be forgiven for thinking things just couldn’t get any worse. But, yes in fact they could. At least you don’t have to endure a beating or be frisked by the police before taking to the couch for the day. These […]

    11 years ago

  • How to rock a midi skirt at any age (yes, even that age)

    How to rock a midi skirt at any age (yes, even that age)

    The challenge to nail fashion that is both comfortable and timeless is a perpetual one. A garment that resides in that limbo between mid-thigh and ankle, the midi skirt is underrated, and brilliant. Whatever your age bracket, the midi exudes elegance by lengthening the silhouette. Update your wardrobe via our mates maven46 and indulge in the following suggested style […]

    11 years ago

  • DIY designer notebooks for Mummy and baby projects this weekend

    DIY designer notebooks for Mummy and baby projects this weekend

    September has begun: are you ready to DIY the heck out of this school term? If so you can start here. These fancy school jotters are fun for kids, but we’ve taken to stashing a few of the most fashionable away for our own use.  Make a few this weekend and you’ll be too cool for […]

    11 years ago

  • 10 awesome things to see and do in Ireland

    10 awesome things to see and do in Ireland

    Dust off the picnic blanket and charge the camera – we’ve got the skinny on some unique places in Ireland to visit with the little ones. Get the family motivated to explore some beautiful scenery and sneak in some natural heritage too. The word ‘staycation’ was invented in Ireland (I’m sure of it).  Don’t forget to make some picnic […]

    11 years ago

  • 5 clean eateries for a SAVAGE family lunch in Dublin city

    5 clean eateries for a SAVAGE family lunch in Dublin city

    Looking for grub that’s as tasty as it is nutritious? Little havens of clean eating can be found all over Dublin city if you know where to look.  Here’s our pick of the very best… Alchemy Alchemy Juice Company in Brown Thomas, on Grafton street Why I like it: This place is the spot for […]

    11 years ago

  • 7 ways to get more dairy into your diet

    7 ways to get more dairy into your diet

    Milk chocolate, milk teeth, milk-shake… oh, my gosh, milk goes with everything, doesn’t it? The actual nutritional value of dairy is reason enough to get the little ones to love it, but there are lots of benefits for grown-ups too. Make it easy to get your daily dose of dairy with these 7 healthy choices: 1. A super-smoothie  The quickest route […]

    11 years ago

  • Top 3 stories today

    Top 3 stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our most popular posts today: Offaly’s Claire Barnwell on family life in sunny Alicante… Read it here. 15 vital parenting rules you need to know (and that the books don’t tell you)… Read it here. Crying is for babies… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so […]

    11 years ago

  • Get the school year off to a sporting start with 3 awesome activities for kids

    Get the school year off to a sporting start with 3 awesome activities for kids

    With the new school year kicking off around the country this week, our little ones will be faced with a whole new schedule of activities and adventures – both in and out of the classroom.   This week we’re talking sports, specifically girls sports, and we’re bringing you 3 awesome games for your little ones to try out […]

    11 years ago

  • Top 3 stories today

    Top 3 stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our most popular posts today: The QUICK tricks to hide grown-out eyebrows instantly… Read it here. Complaint about ‘erect penis’ on TV3’s IrelandAM:  Somebody please think of the children!… Read it here. Stage your own baby photoshoot: 6 themes to recreate… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie […]

    11 years ago

  • Video: Cake Jenga is possibly the best game we’ve ever played

    Video: Cake Jenga is possibly the best game we’ve ever played

    Stop everything. We’ve discovered a brand new tasty game. The name of the game? Cake jenga.  We took it upon ourselves to build the ultimate Jenga tower; lots and lots of slices of sumptuous Victoria sponge cake smothered in delicious raspberry jam. We put the tower to the test, and our Sophie took on Liz from our sister […]

    11 years ago

  • Stage your own baby photo shoot: 6 themes to recreate

    Stage your own baby photo shoot: 6 themes to recreate

    If you’re inspired by the countless jaw-dropping Pinterest baby portraits online, but feel that staging your own might be beyond your expertise, think again. A budget baby photoshoot is well within reach. Photographer, Annie Eftimie loves when mums and dads walk through her doors with a sleepy baby. When babies sleep, Annie seizes the opportunity […]

    11 years ago

  • Top 3 stories today

    Top 3 stories today

    In case you missed them, here are our most popular posts today: 10 reasons why good sleeper shouldn’t be a thing… Read it here. Pregnant French tourist launches search for ‘really cute’ lover… Read it here. Mum pleads for understanding after leaving her baby in a shopping trolley… Read it here. Feel free to email us your […]

    11 years ago

  • The Brow kit: Tricks to hide grown-out eyebrows FAST

    The Brow kit: Tricks to hide grown-out eyebrows FAST

    Unruly hair follicles are a common cause of grief. There is simply no time for the preening, but you can’t leave them in a state either. What’s a gal to do?  Shazam! Prepare to be amazed with these tools and quick techniques for no-hassle supermodel brows: 1. The Huberbrow Good shape overall. Needs a little TLC from […]

    11 years ago

  • WATCH: A heartfelt power ballad by Irish brother and sister is the best

    WATCH: A heartfelt power ballad by Irish brother and sister is the best

    One thing’s for sure: our tear ducts are certainly not ‘bulletproof’ after watching these two Irish siblings belt out their rendition of Titanium by my iconic house DJ, David Guetta. The lyrics take on a new meaning when you see big sister, Leah, singing it to little brother Noah, who has Down Syndrome. The Louth duo […]

    11 years ago

  • 3 Multi-tasking must-haves for a lighter make-up bag

    3 Multi-tasking must-haves for a lighter make-up bag

    When it comes to beauty products, less is most certainly more. Having a bounty of pots and tubes on the dressing table is not going to save you time, it’s actually a path to more stress. Multi-tasking skincare choices that bring you from day to evening with little effort are the path to cosmetic redemption.  These […]

    11 years ago

  • Daddy David Beckham reveals pet name for Brooklyn in latest tattoo

    Daddy David Beckham reveals pet name for Brooklyn in latest tattoo

    Ehm, could the Beckhams make us more jealous of their family social snaps? Yep, yep, they could. When it comes to the daddy-baby bond, David has nailed it once again.  Old Goldenballs always puts the right foot forward and makes us all swoon with delight over his doting. Daddy David shared some ink he got […]

    11 years ago

  • 8 reasons trips to a GAA game are a great family day out

    8 reasons trips to a GAA game are a great family day out

    If you have not attended a GAA hurling or football match in your lifetime, you haven’t lived (serious face). When I attend with my sports-mad nieces and nephews, a super-fun day is inevitable. August is when all eyes are on Croke Park, as the Championship reaches All-Ireland Quarter and Semi Final stages, so now is the time […]

    11 years ago

  • White sneakers to bring busy Mums from A to B in comfort

    White sneakers to bring busy Mums from A to B in comfort

    White kicks are my ultimate splurge and go with my entire wardrobe, (even the dresses). I personally own twenty million pairs, but really all you need is one perfect pair. Update your shoe wardrobe via our mates maven46 and spoil yourself one last time this ‘Summer’… We love these (L – R) Pharell Supershell Superstar trainer by […]

    11 years ago