While we would love the option of spending the entire day in bed with a cup of tea in our hands, that’s (unfortunately) just not realistic. We will inevitably have to embrace the cold and step outside our front doors – things to do, mouths to feed and all that! But it doesn’t mean we […]
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People always say that your life completely changes when you have a baby but it seems there’s one thing that doesn’t change. (And we’re actually quite surprised by what it is.) A study has revealed that while new parents spend less time together and don’t say ‘I love you’ as much, their sex life remains […]
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Actor Jamie Dornan and his wife Amelia Warner are reportedly expecting their second child together. E! News claims that Amelia showed off a hint of a baby bump whilst on holiday last month, prompting the speculation. While it has not yet been confirmed by the Fifty Shades of Grey star, we don’t expect it to […]
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Changing a dirty nappy can be quite the adventure (we say adventure, we actually mean traumatic experience). You know what we’re talking about – the incident when it ends up everywhere – up backs, in hair, on ceilings. Well this video could be about to change that because it shows off a nifty hack, entitled […]
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Gardaí in Balbriggan have appealed to the public for help in tracing the whereabouts of teenager Jason Collins. The 14-year-old has been missing from Swords, Co Dublin, since last Friday (November 13th). He is described as being 5ft 6in and of slim build with brown hair and dark green eyes. He was last spotted wearing […]
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Choosing a name for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. There’s the desire to pick something that has a personal meaning but that sounds good and is also a bit different. This has led to a growing number of women using their own maiden names as a first name […]
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You might be hitting the shops this afternoon to start your Christmas shopping or perhaps you’re taking the kids out for the day. Whatever your plans, you will definitely need a few extra layers. That’s because it’s freezing outside! (We’ve already been out, take our word for it.) According to Met Éireann, there will be […]
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Got any Frozen fans at home? This, my friends, is the cake of all cakes for any little Elsa and Anna aficionados out there. It’s perfect for upcoming birthdays or for making on a rainy, wintery day. We can just hear the renditions of ‘Let it Go’ from here! Sure to impress your guests over the […]
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They won’t even let us have periods. That’s right, a study has revealed that some men believe that they have a so-called “man period” every month. In the survey, conducted by vouchercloud.com, thousands of British men and women were asked about whether guys suffer the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Via imgur.com According to The Telegraph […]
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Can’t bear the thought of scouring the shops for that Barbie doll? No idea what to buy the kids this year? Or maybe you just don’t want to be one of the households that is planning to spend over €500 on presents. Whatever the reason, if you have children to buy for, it might be an […]
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Christmas is an expensive time of year, what with all the presents and the mountain of food you have to get in. This year, over half of Irish households are expected to spend more than €500 on gifts for their loved ones. A survey, conducted on behalf of Aviva Home Insurance, found that we as […]
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Many people consider the first screening of the Coca-Cola advertisement as the official arrival of Christmas. It has already hit our television screens this year (we saw it, it was amazing!) but if you’ve ever wondered if the truck looks as good in reality as it does onscreen, you’re in luck. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gMjPezr8TY Via YouTube/Coca-Cola. That’s […]
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There’s nothing worse than knowing that your child is suffering in some way, be it physically from a grazed knee or mentally with what others are saying. For Angela, she couldn’t contain her emotions when she received a heart-breaking note from her seven-year-old daughter Cadence. Cadence has autism and recently she overheard some people talking […]
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As a mother, a lie-in can be difficult to come by (the term gold dust comes to mind). If it does happen, it will usually happen at the weekend when the kids are off school and/or you don’t have to go to work. But it turns out that getting up early for the majority of […]
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Announcing a pregnancy is an exciting time especially for your nearest and dearest, which is why a lot of people go to great lengths to make their big news extra special. Alexa Goolsby and her partner didn’t just want to tell her parents straight out that they were going to be adding another member to […]
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Last Friday, November 13th, we watched the news in shock as horrific events unfolded in the French Capital of Paris. Among the victims was the wife of Antoine Leiris, Helene. She was killed in the attack on the Bataclan theatre. While we couldn’t possibly imagine what he or any of the families are going through, […]
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Unfortunately you can’t watch your kids all the time (if only!) but it’s not practical to ban them from every potential danger in both real-life and online either. But there is one area in which controlling what your kids are exposed to is now a little easier. YouTube Kids has just launched in the UK […]
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On television and in the movies couples snuggle up in bed, bodies intertwined (often after the best sex ever) with big smiles on their faces and then they wake up perfectly rested and looking glorious. In reality, things are a lot less perfect. We’re talking opposite sides of the bed, mouths hanging open and bags as […]
11 years ago
Whether you’re doing it likes bunnies in the hope of falling pregnant or have banned it in case you fall pregnant, sex is an important part of a relationship. And it is a common belief that the more sex people have, the happier they are… but a new study suggests that that’s not necessarily true. […]
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Christmas can be a stressful time for a lot of people but at the end of the day, the most important thing is that you’re surrounded by the people who matter most. And this year that has been the theme to quite a few of the festive advertisements. In John Lewis’ The Man On The Moon, […]
11 years ago
The M50 is closed southbound after a “serious collision” so it might be best to avoid it if you’re travelling home from work or picking up the kids. Both the Gardaí and Dublin Fire Brigade have confirmed that the road is closed at Junction 6 Blanchardstown following a crash. #M50 Southbound at J6 Blanchardstown closed […]
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We don’t know about you but we get a LOT of junk into our emails, which is why it can be hard to distinguish between a proper one and a scam one. Today, Electric Ireland is warning their customers about an email claiming to be from the company. The email, which has been sent to […]
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School crushes can be a tricky business what with all the hair-pulling, mixed signals and the pressure of THE first kiss. And we were reminded of the good old days this week with these texts from a nine-year-old boy to the object of his affections. “My 9 year old brother and his girl are goals […]
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We can understand why Instagram disables certain accounts with inappropriate images but this latest story just isn’t right. The Pink Ink Fund is a charity which provides information and funds for breast cancer survivors who are interested in getting Mastectomy tattoos. On the Instagram account, founder and tattoo artist Amy Black shares photographs of and […]
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Sandwiches are the bread and butter (literally) of a child’s lunchbox so we’re confident in saying that we KNOW a good sandwich. However we don’t know how we feel about the latest creation from Tesco. The retailer is selling a Chocolate and Cherry Sandwich – yes, you read that right, it’s a sandwich of cinnamon bread […]
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We hate to admit it because we’re kind of dreading all the shopping, wrapping and decorating (anyone else feel like a coffee or a glass of wine just thinking about it?) but it IS beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Another sign of this is that the Rockefeller-style tree has arrived in Dublin ahead […]
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The new Moschino Barbie has already sold out (how many weeks before Christmas?!) but that’s not the only reason it’s making headlines. The advertisement for the limited edition doll, which is wearing some serious designer clothing, is getting people talking for all the right reasons. That’s because, for the first time in Barbie history, it […]
11 years ago
It won’t be long before kids across the country are pulling out a pen and paper to compile their lists for Santa. Perhaps, if you live in an organised household, it’s already happening. But while thousands of children will be asking for the latest toys, one 11-year-old from Southampton has a different type of request. Bobbie-Mae […]
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If you were planning on heading out later on, you might want to change those plans and just snuggle up on the sofa with the little ones instead. People are advised to stay indoors this evening if possible as Storm Barney has hit the country. Rain clearing to shwrs this pm However bec v windy […]
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Following the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ireland, the first couple tied the knot this morning. (We love a good wedding!) Barrister Cormac Gollogly and banker Richard Dowling got married in a service in Clonmel, officiated by senior registrar Mary-Claire Heffernan. The couple, who have been together for 12 years, had previously celebrated their civil […]
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How would you feel if you went into labour at just 25 weeks? Imagine if your baby was the size of your hand. For many, this is the case. Today, November 17th, marks World Prematurity Day which aims to raise awareness of preterm birth and the issues that families can face with a premature baby. Approximately 15 million […]
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We’ve all been there – long nights with sick kids – but if you had to see your child gasping for air, would it encourage you speak out like this? A mother has shared a video of her four-month-old baby struggling to breathe in the hope of encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated against […]
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Our mothers always told us never to leave the house without eating breakfast and it seems that it is a lesson to pass down through the generations. A new study has found that children who eat a healthy breakfast perform better in school. In fact, they do twice as well in tests as those who […]
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The temperatures are taking a dip which means it’s time to start getting cosy, people! It’s the most important time of the year to keep the whole family feeling warm and snug. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Silver Hill Farm, Ireland’s leading leading duvet and pillow specialists, to give you the chance to win […]
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It can be difficult to talk about certain health problems but it’s often the best way to spread awareness about them. Leanne Hammond from Dublin was just 18 years old when she noticed some changes in her bowel habits, including cramps. Thankfully she consulted her doctor and was referred for further tests. These tests discovered […]
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We’ve all noticed the drop in temperature in recent days – we’re donning our woolly hats way more often and we’re adding an extra layer to each child – so it comes as no surprise that the white Christmas rumours have started swirling again. The odds for some snowfall in Dublin on December 25th currently […]
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We all know that we should be checking our breasts regularly and that early detection is important which is why it might come as a surprise that one in three women don’t check their breasts regularly for signs of cancer. A poll, conducted by Breast Cancer Care and involving more than one thousand women, found that […]
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As well as accidentally dropping your phone on your face (let’s be honest, it’s happened to ALL of us), using your phone before bed has another negative impact. According to sleep expert Paul Gringras, being on your phone or tablet can seriously disrupt your sleep patterns and could cause you to lose one hour each […]
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Nothing beats someone appreciating the work, time and effort you put in. One man from Alabama gave his wife, who works as a trauma nurse, the ultimate shout-out. He took to Facebook to tell the world how much he appreciates what she does both at work and at home. “This is my wife taking a […]
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A minute’s silence will be held across Europe today in memory of the victims who died in the recent Paris attacks. Leaders of the European Union have called on each of its nations to take part in the silence which will be observed at 11.00am GMT (12.00pm in Paris). As well as remembering those who […]
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Same-sex marriage is officially legal in Ireland from today, November 16th. Today is another day that will go down in history as it is the first day that same-sex couples can give full notice of their intention to marry. It also means that those who have given notice for a civil partnership can now get […]
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Mary Poppins is one of the most-loved Disney movies of all time with hit songs including A Spoonful of Sugar and Let’s Go Fly a Kite. And this Christmas it’s coming to the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek of the show in Bristol and we […]
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Campbell’s Soup has hit back at a homophobic troll on Facebook. Jess Hicks decided to tell the brand that she didn’t like their latest advertisement which involves a real-life married gay couple and their son. But Campbells For Help wasn’t willing to stand for this. They responded in serious style. The fact that they also […]
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The nation’s favourite biscuit has been revealed and we can’t argue with the findings… or maybe we can and should taste all of the biscuits to clarify if the results are fair! Yea, we’ll do that. A survey, conducted by dunnhumby, has found out which treats the Irish love best by analysing the top selling […]
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If you or someone you know likes to post snaps of their children on Facebook, this new feature could be very helpful. The social media giant is planning to warn parents when they are about to share a photograph of their kids with a ‘public’ audience before they click publish. This will allow them to […]
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Your wedding dress is probably the most important thing you’ll ever wear in your entire lifetime. So it’s not surprising that most take months looking for their dream gown and celebrities keep the details of theirs under wraps. Whitney Port kept quiet about hers but the pay-off was certainly worth it as the first pictures […]
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Being a single parent is difficult. Of course you’ll try your best to be there for your child and make the right decisions but you won’t always be able to and you’ll criticise yourself for it. Richard Johnson has opened up about his struggle to come to terms with raising his daughter Persephone alone. His partner […]
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John Lewis may have had us in tears last week but the Sainsbury’s ad fills out heart with festive cheer. This year the retailer has enlisted the help of children’s author Judith Kerr who was the brain behind the books about Mog the cat. Despite passing away in Goodbye Mog, the furry feline is back […]
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A judge in Utah has ordered that a child be taken away from lesbian foster parents. April Hoagland and Beckie Peirce are “heartbroken” and “shattered” after the ruling which came on Tuesday and has attracted a great deal of criticism. According to the couple, Judge Scott Johansen made the decision based on his own “research.” […]
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The original Charlie & the Chocolate Factory was released 44 years ago… making us feel about 100! But this week a few of the cast reunited on the TODAY show in the US and let’s just say they’ve changed quite a bit. Not that we expected them to stay the same of course (44 years […]
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