It’s a struggle – choosing your baba-to-be’s name, and worse when you have to compromise with your partner. When technology lends a scientific hand to make the process a little easier, we’re all ears. Enter: ‘Baby Name’ – the coolest app on the market. This tinder-inspired app means finding a name for your baby can […]

11 years ago

There were numerous reasons for us to say “no, we have no time for exercise,” and then this video presented itself. Damn you, Aleksandra Roznowska. This self-professed ‘Sports Mama’ is the multi-tasking mom behind this video. She has been making fitness videos since the birth of her baby boy and finds the most ordinary tasks and makes […]

11 years ago

This turmeric smoothie is the perfect potion to help heal any broken or tired souls after the weekend. Championed in Chinese medicine, turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties and restores energy in the body. It is said to help ease menstrual pains, flatulence, joint aches, toothaches and jaw pain. (As a girl who has a dislocated disc in […]

11 years ago

A number of Irish schools have sent out letters to parents over the past two weeks about the selfie craze. Children sharing snaps of their first week back in school has become an issue for teachers thanks to the rampant spread of head lice. Social media posting is being blamed for a rise in the […]

11 years ago

The vintage tee is a style staple that will never date. Nailing the look requires some secret basics: keep things simple and pair with good accessories.  The fashion crew at maven46 have brought us these of-the-moment ensembles: 1. Dungarees and a tee (if it’s vintage or printed, even better). This is a classic. Whether’s it’s […]

11 years ago

This parody stock photo-series by Photographer mum Laura Legg is a hilarious take on reality for office Mums. Imagine you are about to step in front of your co-workers to present a proposal, and your boobs start leaking. Anyone who has ever breastfed will know all about the leakage, but could you imagine it happening at work? There […]

11 years ago

Do you decline invitations and last-minute plans due to the desperate realisation that you have no go-to-gal for nails, hair, styling or to give you a contouring edge that lasts through the night? I’ve got your back. Say hello to the list of experts in every field of self-preservation and primping: 1. The city nail tech Why she’s […]

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Grace Duffy is a unique little three-year-old born on 11/11/11. She suffers from Cystic Fibrosis (CF). The Duffy family had to become accustomed to a different kin of ‘normal’ to prevent irreparable damage to Grace’s health going into adulthood. We spoke to Grace’s mum, Marie, to tell us about the day-to-day challenges with her little […]

11 years ago

We have only waited 13 years to be able to type in a postcode when buying something from Amazon.com but, hey, better late than never. Eircode, Ireland’s new postcode system has been launched this morning. It will help people to find businesses and people all over Ireland with less hassle and fewer mistakes. All businesses will […]

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Tom Fletcher, we salute you. This made our day. If I was famous and could sing, I would totally spend all of my time perfecting this as an awesome party-piece. The day you post a video of you and your son and it goes viral must be a pretty cool day. Tom Fletcher of band […]

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The kids are fighting over who gets the remote control, the hubby is dragging the chairs across the dining room floor (in advance of the outlaws pending arrival), and you might just have crossed that red wine line last night. Your head is pounding.  Here’s how to get rid of it: 1. Using water Fill the sink halfway with ice cold […]

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The processes of a work life balance are always in the headlines. We are all at loggerheads with how much time is enough time, to be spending online. Each one of us (at certain times) can slightly tip the scales in the negative sense. Don’t tell a lie, you brats. Apparently the digital domain has […]

11 years ago

When staff at a UK charity shop received a donated wedding dress, they didn’t expect to find a little message from the bride’s husband pinned to it. The heart-wrenching note describes what true love meant for the man who spent 56 years with his soul mate. St. Gemma’s Hospice in Garforth sent out a public […]

11 years ago

Carefully applying a face full of make-up is all well and good when you’ve got two free hands. Add a hefty infant into the mix however and getting that mascara onto your eyelashes is no easy feat.  That’s why we salute this mom, whose clever how-to (assisted by her adorable side-kick) is racking up the […]

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Last chance to enter!

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Don’t drink your dinner they say, but your brekkie or supper? Well, that’s okay. The rainbow-esque colours of these varied offerings will brighten your day. With a new recipe for every day of the week (and then some), these will keep you satisfied until dinner. Get to grips with these eight easy, homemade options: 1. Coffee and sweet […]

11 years ago

It’s the weekend and rumour has it, there are a few of those nasty little showers looming. Have no fear. You will NOT be stuck indoors lamenting the Summer you never had. We’ve rounded-up four cracking events to go to with the kids. 1. The Doggie-do festival Doggie Do in Merrion Square, Dublin – September 12th, 10am – 6pm […]

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We asked, you answered.  Earlier this week we asked you to tweet us the best piece of parenting advice you’ve ever received to be in with a chance of winning a €50 One4all voucher. We had so many great responses that we’ve decided to share the love. Check out some of our favourite pearls of wisdom below, and […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Picture this: It’s the All-Ireland final, Dublin v Kerry on September 20th. The players are pumped. They’re hot-footing it out of the dressing rooms and sure, there he is, your very own miniature flag-bearer running alongside them waving a flag twice their size! Cuteness overload (cue: Hearts bursting). Their dreams have literally come true. The […]

11 years ago

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 […]

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How sweet is this little guy…

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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

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

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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

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

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 […]

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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

You can’t beat the Irish coastline

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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 […]

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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

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

No more teacher’s dirty looks

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Make the neighbours jealous

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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

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 […]

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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

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

When you experience this baby girl’s reaction to something we very much take for granted here in Ireland, you will look you at the rain with a smile on your face (99.9 percent of the time, at least). Watching the fun Harper and her Daddy are having makes us wonder why we spend so much […]

11 years ago

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

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

‘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

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

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 […]

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