If there’s one thing the internet has given us, it’s access to the expertise of health and skincare gurus from all over the world. As an added bonus, it’s also allowed us beauty junkies to access a wealth of incredible products made in far flung destinations.  Here’s my pick of the best moisturiser buys you’ve […]

11 years ago

Name this destination: The landscape is rugged, the people are known all over the world for their hospitality, the highlight of your trip will be a unique eco-campsite, and there’s breathtaking scenery on every route. Where am I talking about? Ireland, of course. Staycation in Ireland and experience a rural road trip. Here are my top 10 hotspots: […]

11 years ago

In case you missed them… 8 amazing Irish family-friendly hotels for a cold-weather getaway… Read it here. So they’ve made a Little Tykes car… for grown-ups… Read it here. The chocolate fondue you can make in your slow cooker… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so we can write about what […]

11 years ago

You’ve been up since 6am, running on an almost empty stomach; you are beyond wrecked and you still have a gazillion things to do today. Right. Let’s change that now. Grab these ingredients on your way home from work and get blending. Meet my newest addition to the Monday smoothie offering – The Mom Smoothie. Get the blender […]

11 years ago

Time is of the essence, they say. Well you can call me “Time-saver-savviness… person” today because I have the solution to your pending life issues… 1. A revisited old one but most underrated: Pick out your clothing for the entire week at the weekend. Yes. Seems extreme but works wonders for peace of mind. Whack […]

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In the market for a new car? Long journeys and weekend staycations with your little ones could be a lot more fun with this cool new invention by ŠKODA . The Little Driver app allows your child to mimic your moves as you drive… meaning the dull drones of ‘Are we there yet?’, will be a […]

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Start the week as you mean to go on…

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Carved out some mother and daughter-time this weekend? With a little create flair you could have a whole new set of dinner plates or even a little Christmas pressie for Granny, all in time for afternoon tea.  Little girls can pick the colours and do the dipping, Mums can supervise! Turn boring coloured culinary items into this…. What you need […]

11 years ago

In case you missed them… 10 baby names destined to be the next big thing… Read it here. Half baked: 15 truly epic cake fails… Read it here. How will Budget 2016 affect your family… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so we can write about what interests you: karen.forde@herfamily.ie

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When it comes to winter off-duty wear, the holy grail is fashion that is effortlessly chic. That’s why we’ve been emulating the simple style rules of one of the world’s top models Gigi Hadid (daughter of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and model mum Yolanda Foster) lately. Get your wardrobe in tip top […]

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In case you missed them… This will impact how many kids you have (according to new studies)… Read it here. Could budget 2016 bring good news for parents?… Read it here. 10 ways a sick day is just like any other day when you are a Mum… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top […]

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Yes, Halloween hasn’t even happened, we know, but if you’re thinking about a Winter getaway, you need to get on these flight deals now. Plus most markets start in November and run until the New Year. Imagine the giddiness of jetting off to soak up all the Christmassy fun in another country. Whether you’re jetting off leaving the kids with […]

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Why hibernate when you could ride the waves with your kids this autumn with surf lessons for less than fifty quid per family? Ireland has the biggest surf, the clearest water and a world famous reputation for this uber fun sport. With the right wetsuit, you can plan some big fun in the great outdoors, torch […]

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Only 2 ingredients!

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In case you missed them… The clocks go back on October 25, here’s how to manage your child’s sleep… Read it here. 5 things I said I’d never do as a parent (but in reality, totally do)… Read it here. Hack Halloween with these spookily healthy food swaps.. Read it here. Feel free to […]

11 years ago

On maternity leave? Is your creative side bursting to get out? How about a little creative baby shoot to try at home with say, a few household items! Well, it might not sound like something you have the energy for, but pioneering Mum and freelance artist, Queenie Liao of ‘Wengenn in Wonderland’ took some coloured sheets, a few well-placed teddies and improvised odds-and-ends […]

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Simply

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With thick and natural eyebrows said to reflect more youth, it’s no wonder that fuller arches have been in demand for quite some time now. Bigger might be better when it comes to brows, but not everyone is blessed with a thick set – especially if you over-plucked back in the day (guilty as charged). Here […]

11 years ago

The gals in the office constantly ask me to share my trade secrets from eight years of make-up and skincare training with Clarins, Chanel and Dior. I always assume everyone automatically knows these tricks of the trade, but maybe not… I have trialled hundreds of skincare brands, but firmly agree that getting back-to-basics is the key to perfecting […]

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Little ones are not big on tact. They say it like it is, and if you’re not ready to like it, tough. Check out these children’s scribbles and see if your kids’ drawings match up. 1. This savvy negotiator has her eye on the goods: 2. ‘YOLO’… the born fashionista has spoken: 3. The priceless cock-up image that […]

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Netflix didn’t exist, there were only about two channels on the box, but hey we were happy. Well, get a load of how one-half of this famous teenage duo of 90’s TV turned out. Legendary teen beauty of The Wonder Years, Winnie Cooper – Kevin Arnold’s first love – who shared her first on-screen and real-life […]

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Oh, if we had a Euro for every tactless comment we’ve heard said to a new mum. Here is our concise list of the unwelcome blarney that sets some well-wishers apart from others. Have a good LOL fest on us: 1. “Oh God. She’s sooooo cute.” Possible response: He is a she and “cute” is not a meaningful […]

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Barbie is so hip right now. No, really. A wedding photographer – who wishes to remain anonymous – created this awesome account for a bit of comic relief from the daily grind. Her project ‘Hipster Barbie’ could be just about ANY girl on Instagram right now. The creator’s posts, with infinite hashtags and exposé of the (mostly) banal […]

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Appearing on RTE’s Late Late Show last night, Colin Farrell opened up about being a single dad of two young boys, describing them both as “terrors” and “lovely lads”. The Hollywood actor has a six-year-old son, Henry, with Alicja Bachleda-Curuś, a Polish actress and singer he met while filming the 2009 movie Ondine, in Cork; as […]

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We are seriously excited at the thought of our weekend cinema visit. One of our all-time favourite movies has been re-imagined, and we plan on reliving our childhood with this enchanting live action Peter Pan adventure. The film stars Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman who plays fearsome Blackbeard alongside fellow Oscar nominee Rooney Mara of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo fame who […]

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Freaky Friday, the story of a teenager and her mother switching places should have been a film with a bit of heartwarming family bants, but instead there was actually way too much ‘freaky’ involved. A far more successful, less creepy, and arguably funnier premise would’ve been a mum switching places with her baby. Then we could have […]

11 years ago

I never stop harping on about nuts, nut butter and coconut, but for good reason. They are the carbs you can eat without ballooning into Augustus Gloop. With these coconut protein bars, mid-week snacking will never be the same again. So get your hands dirty with this one and lick that spatula. Coconut Protein Bars […]

11 years ago

You have just about scraped through September, and you’re still quite in denial that it’s October, but you are sure of one thing… a little chill-out time is well-deserved. Block out the school lunches and leave the uniforms in the basket till Sunday night. It’s time to switch off. These three groovy parent and kid things […]

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In case you missed them… Expectation Vs. Reality: 10 truths about pregnancy… Read it here. 10 perfect baby gifts (that no-one else will think to buy)… Read it here. 10 mothers divulge why stopped breastfeeding before they were ready… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so we can write about what […]

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There’s no reason to ditch the diet to have a Halloween howl with your little vampire ankle-biters. Just swap the sugar-laden sweetie favourites for real food; a little ghoulish deceit goes a long way when it comes to appeasing young taste buds. And BTW, these are totally cool for adult Halloween parties too: 1. So […]

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Parents have been warned to avoid ‘fake’ Frozen dolls after a shipment of 1,000 dolls with high levels of carcinogenic ‘Phthalates’ were impounded in Suffolk this week.  The dolls, made in China are said to be of high-risk to young kids due to the chemical used to soften plastic. Safety experts have warned that counterfeit copies […]

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Did you know tht 36 people on average die in fires in Ireland each year? Added to that, over 1,000 people attend casualty with burns or scald injuries? Shocking stats, we know you’ll agree. This week is National Fire Safety Week – 5 – 12 October – aimed at enhancing fire safety in the home to reduce accidental fires due to the […]

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In today’s tech-centric age it’s easier than ever to snap endless pics of our loved ones. Whether it’s a funny face at the breakfast table, or a big first at the park, we’ve always got our phones at hand to capture the precious moment.  Family photos are also some of the most treasured items we take […]

11 years ago

In case you missed them… 10 cool and quirky facts about breastfeeding… Read it here. 10 magical Christmas markets for you (and the kids)… Read it here. 5 minute wake-up routine to get you ready in the morning.. Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so we can write about […]

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In case you missed them… Worst experience of my life: Kim Kardashian is brutally honest about pregnancy… Read it here. Steal-away deals: 10  best Christmas markets to BOOK now… Read it here. News: Study has revealed teh most (and the least) fun age for children.. Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie […]

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We’re happy. We are. But we’re always looking for new ways to bring a little extra happiness into our lives. Studies have shown that one of the best way to achieve true happiness is to do nice things for others. And we’re all familiar with that natural high that comes with doing something genuinely kind for someone else. So, […]

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A horrific shooting has stunned parents of a neighbourhood near Knoxville in the US. A young boy of eleven years of age was chatting to three girls near his home on Saturday evening when he asked to see two new puppies belonging to one of the girls, McKayla Dyer. When the little girl refused, shockingly, the boy […]

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A huge congrats is in order for Irish footballing legend Robbie Keane and his wife Claudine who gave birth to a baby boy weighing 8lb, in Los Angeles last night. A few months ago, we shared the moment the couple shared their baby news with six-year-old son, Robert who had been wishing for a brother or […]

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In case you missed them… 20 little-known Irish-themed baby names… Read it here. Living Dangerously: 10 times the Man dodged parenting this weekend… Read it here. Middle income households to pay less than 50% tax for the first time in 6 years… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so we can […]

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Beauty buys to buy you more time

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It’s Monday. You’ve got tired, Panda eyes and it feels like nothing will work only a litre of coffee. We totally get it. So, we’ve done the research and bring you these really easy tricks to treating tired eyes with a few trusted, age-old natural remedies used for generations. Trust us, these really work: 1. De-puff Tip your face […]

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The body of a baby was found washed ashore on the coastline of Greece, early yesterday morning.  Just one month after young Syrian refugee, three-year-old Aylan Kurdi was found on a beach in Bodrum, Turkey – this is yet another tragedy to silence the world. The child’s body was badly decomposed and is reported by the […]

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Do you Instagram while the kids nap, plan Pinterest-perfect parties at night or blog about your recipes for the perfect gooey Brownies?  If any or all of the above applies to you, we’ve got the survey for you. Make yourself a cuppa and take five minutes to let us know how you cram all of your social […]

11 years ago

In case you missed them… 20 game-changing makeup and beauty trade secrets you need in your life: Read it here. Wife falls pregnant after 17 years. Watch her break the news to her hubby.. Read it here. Flourless, sugarless, and crazy-easy banana bread recipe… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so we […]

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Detectives in the UK believe a two-week-old baby has been ‘hidden’ by his family to avoid him being taken into care. The Telegraph reported that the mother of the child, Danielle Dawkins, from Bromley in south London, was brought to the attention of the local authority. However, there was nothing to suggest that the newborn had come […]

11 years ago

The joys of becoming pregnant are a miracle and a blessing for any couple – but that is an understatement for this American couple. After seventeen years of marriage with the upset of four miscarriages and sadly, one stillborn baby, the prospect of the Graves’ falling pregnant had dwindled. Until a couple of days ago. Wife Dana Griffin-Graves […]

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Alcohol at the weekend when you’ve been good all week is such an exciting prospect. Of course, you might not consider it for breakfast on any ol’ day, but it’s a perfect recipe to have in your arsenal if you manage to get a child-free night or it’s a special occasion.  And believe it or not, eggs and wine […]

11 years ago

In case you missed them… 5 minute overnight oats recipes for a stress-free morning (every morning): Read it here. 20 HILARIOUS Halloween costumes for kids.. Read it here. Looking for something to do with the kids on the weekend? Yep, there’s an app for that… Read it here. Feel free to email us your top HerFamily.ie topics so […]

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We brought you the genius BabyName App, and now we want to introduce you to this gem; the Playground GPS Ireland app – another really cool new find for parents.  So, what does it do? Designed by Dad of four, Peter Coyne, it basically lets you find any playground in Ireland, even in the smallest village or town that suits your needs at […]

11 years ago

When it comes to cosmetics, I’ve lost hours in the quest for oil-free Nirvana. It hasn’t been for nothing however. Oh no: I have finally found the best offerings on the market. Read on for a blissful non-shiny holiday face or shine-free complexion, whatever the weather… Make-up Forever High Definition Invisible Cover Foundation Don’t want your […]

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