Until recently I was a facial virgin and now I have a feeling I could become a facial addict. That’s because my first ever facial (in 26 years on this planet) was so relaxing and so invigorating that I will no doubt return. Here is why I loved the Heaven Bee Venom Facial at The […]

11 years ago

A mother has written a powerful open letter to the thief who broke into her home. According to The Huffington Post, Alexandra Mahjouri from Derby took to her Facebook page following the incident which took place earlier this month. She explains in the post how it made her realise that material items aren’t important. The […]

11 years ago

WARNING: This story contains information and footage which some readers may find distressing. A terrifying video has emerged online showing the effect that drug addiction during pregnancy can have on a child. According to news.com.au, Braxton Jones was born dependent on methadone – the substance his mum Clorissa was using to get off heroin. Other withdrawal […]

11 years ago

Some families just call their nearest and dearest to wish them a happy Christmas. Others send out annual cards with a family photo on the front. The Bergerons do the latter but it’s not just any old photo they take. They pull out all of the stops, often dressing up in silly outfits. Mike and […]

11 years ago

Better get practising! This video shows the proper way to carve a turkey and with only two weeks to go, we reckon we need to start memorising this. In the clip, chef and Dean of Culinary Education at the Culinary Institute of America walks viewers through the steps to take on Christmas Day. It’s pretty […]

11 years ago

Moral of the story – don’t ask schoolchildren to name your baby. Metro reports that a teacher decided to ask her students to put forward name suggestions ahead of the birth of her child and let’s just say some of the ideas are hilarious. A photograph showing the monikers put forward was uploaded to Tumblr by the […]

11 years ago

The best way to people’s hearts at Christmas is through their tummies, so having lots of tasty treats around the house will put you in good stead for the festive season.   These super tasty goat’s cheese crostinis with red onion marmalade are a major crowd pleaser. This recipe makes 20 – check it out below. […]

11 years ago

First things first, we’re not suggesting that you should drink a bottle a night or increase your intake, but some of the health benefits that have been linked to the odd glass of wine are interesting. So interesting that you may have the urge to pour yourself a little tipple as soon as you have […]

11 years ago

As a parent, your immediate reaction to the cold weather is to wrap your little ones up in loads of layers. But a video, which is getting a lot of attention online today, shows that you should always remember to remove any winter coats before strapping your tot into their car seat. Good Egg Child […]

11 years ago

It’s an issue which has been debated on a number of occasions but as of tomorrow, new measures banning the smacking of children will be introduced. According to The Independent, Minister for Children James Reilly signed a commencement order this afternoon which will see the “reasonable chastisement” defence abolished. In other words, any parent who slaps their […]

11 years ago

For many people, Christmas can be a difficult time and a lonely time. Yesterday, we reported on this woman who asked strangers to adopt her and her son for the holidays. Today, we’ve heard of another story which really is heartbreaking. A single mother wrote a letter to RTÉ Radio One detailing how she spends […]

11 years ago

If you’re trying for a baby you might want to plan a romantic night in for tomorrow. That’s because, according to the Express, more babies will be conceived tomorrow than on any other day this year. We don’t exactly know what the evidence is that suggests this (we think it’s something to do with birth […]

11 years ago

He’ll be making a list and checking it twice… or maybe even a third time, which is a good thing for Paula Lees’ daughter. That’s because seven-year-old Chloe changed her mind about what she wanted for Christmas AFTER sending her first letter to Santa. (We know this has happened in more than one Irish home […]

11 years ago

Chocolate bars, cocoa powder, Nutella – we love chocolate in all its forms… but we’d be lying if we said we weren’t a little bit sceptical about this latest creation. Chocolatier Bourbon has created single chocolate slices. Think cheese slices but made of chocolate. (You can see why we were sceptical.) According to Japanese website […]

11 years ago

They might not seem like a superfood but it turns out pears are very good for you. In fact, research has revealed that those who consume this fruit are less likely to be overweight or obese. The study, headed by Carol O’Neil of the Louisiana University Agricultural Center, found that those who consume fresh pears […]

11 years ago

We’re fond of a glass or two of wine after a hard day but today the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill was announced and it has been described as “life-saving legislation.” Health minister Leo Varadker revealed a number of new laws regarding alcohol pricing and advertising. The Bill establishes the minimum price of a 500ml can […]

11 years ago

Do you suffer from bad PMS? Well it seems it could signify possible health problems in later life. According to the Washington Post, the study found that those with moderate to severe PMS symptoms are more likely to have health issues in later life. The research, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, discovered that […]

11 years ago

We’ve said it time and again, Christmas tends to be a time when you sit down and celebrate with your nearest and dearest. But for one single mum in the US, this year is looking a little sparse in terms of people to celebrate with after she agreed to let her daughter spend the holidays with […]

11 years ago

Choosing which school to send your children to is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make. According to RTÉ News a survey has revealed that, given the choice, 40 per cent of people would opt to send their kids to a non-Christian school. The study, conducted for organisation Equate which is campaigning for change in […]

11 years ago

Everyone knows somebody who has suffered a miscarriage; it’s sadly all-too-common. For this to be the outcome – after the joy of learning you’re expecting and growing a baby – is your worst nightmare. But one woman in the US decided to turn her pain into something positive when she miscarried her baby boy at 20 weeks. Amy Anderson, from Maine, donated over […]

11 years ago

We all know that when it comes to Christmas, there are those people who you love buying for and there are those who are an absolute nightmare – like we would rather not get any presents than have to buy them one thing. A survey, conducted by PhotoBox, has revealed that the majority of people […]

11 years ago

We all go through difficult times in our lives, be it professionally or personally, but more often than not the thing that helps us through it is our loved ones. For one woman, who is known on Imgur as mollywho, it was her husband who lifted her sprits with a simple gesture. According to Metro, […]

11 years ago

When it comes to food, we tend to have our old favourites that we turn to, be it for getting the weekly shop or eating out. But you still have to be careful. Four Irish food business have been served Closure Notices and a further five have been served Prohibition Orders due to health violations. […]

11 years ago

Make your Christmas extra sweet with these super easy-to-make flavoured sugars!  Infusing sugar with gorgeous flavours like vanilla and lavender is a brilliant way to give your festive baking a lift. Whether you bake it right in, add it to your favourite winter tea, or sprinkle it on top of your Christmas cookies, it’s a […]

11 years ago

In just over two weeks you’ll be tucking into your Christmas dinner. Yes it’s calorific but it’s the one meal that you shouldn’t feel guilty about, not just because it’s a special occasion. It turns out that the turkey and all those trimmings actually have some pretty good health benefits. (Note: we’re not saying to […]

11 years ago

If you’re planning for a baby, you might want to keep an eye on what’s being eaten in the house. That’s because new research has found that the diet of the father can determine the child’s future health and eating habits. While we know that both parents’ genetics influence the baby’s personality and physiology, it seems […]

11 years ago

First they went with a direction and now they’ve gone with something… biblical. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have revealed the name they have chosen for their newborn son and it certainly doesn’t disappoint. The couple, who are parents to two-year-old daughter North West, have called their new arrival Saint West. The reality star announced […]

11 years ago

Ever shouted or rolled your eyes at a sales assistant? Let’s face it, we’ve all given out either to the sales assistant themselves or to our friends about questionable customer service. But one woman, Paige Yore, is pleading with people to have a bit of consideration for what that employee might be going through. She […]

11 years ago

Dr. Samantha Decombel is a scientist and a businesswoman who was invited to address a scientific conference in Brussels. However, when event organisers found out the founder of FitnessGenes was 35 weeks pregnant, they uninvited her. Decombel took to her Instagram account to tell her followers just how annoyed and shocked she was when she got […]

11 years ago

Christmas is that time of year for families to come together and share the magic and joy of the festive season in their homes.  However, this Christmas over 1,500 children across Ireland will have no place to call home. 800 families in this country will experience the nightmare of homelessness this Christmas. These families are forced […]

11 years ago

A survey revealed earlier this year that a quarter of parents have left their children in the car unattended. Now an Australian chef has revealed just how dangerous that can be. Matt Moran invited a number of people to the launch of his ‘Unconventional Oven’ – which turned out not to be an oven but […]

11 years ago

We’re going to start off by saying we definitely don’t think we wash our hats, gloves and scarves as much as we should. Now, that has been confirmed. According to realsimple.com, these items (which keep us nice and toasty in the colder months) should be washed three to five times a season. via GIPHY That’s […]

11 years ago

The weekend was pretty horrific in terms of the weather, what with Storm Desmond wreaking havoc across Ireland and the UK. Thankfully it will be a bit more settled this week (note: we said a “bit”). According to Met Éireann, today will be windy and cloudy with some rain showers. This afternoon will bring heavier […]

11 years ago

It’s hard to know how your children will react when you tell them there’s another bundle of joy on the way. But when these kids found out they had a new adopted baby brother, they were over the moon. (Like wet-their-pants over the moon – that’s what one of them says.) According to Cosmopolitan, Courtney Solstad […]

11 years ago

We could lie and say that we’ve put this up for the enjoyment of your kids but we’ve just spent a few minutes working all of ours out so we’ll say it’s for everyone. The Irish Post has compiled a system for working out your Irish Christmas Elf Name and it’s amazing. All you need is […]

11 years ago

The words “well, duh!” come to mind. Science has now confirmed that the injuries one can be left with following childbirth are on par with those suffered by intense athletes. Researchers from the University of Michigan looked at 60 pregnant women who were at risk of pelvic muscle tears during childbirth. The results, published in […]

11 years ago

Are you a cool parent? It seems a survey has revealed what activities and abilities make you a “cool” parent to teenage kids. (We’re not going to lie, we don’t really care if they think we’re cool or not, we care more about whether they listen to us and the decisions they make in life.) […]

11 years ago

Over 1,500 children in Ireland are currently homeless with their families and this number is rising every month. Shocking statistics, we’re sure you’ll agree.  At any given time 5,000 people in Ireland are living in an emergency hostel, B&B or hotel accommodation, or rough sleeping. Focus Ireland is the country’s leading national charity working with families, […]

11 years ago

Singer Christina Milian has defended her daughter’s most recent hairstyle. She posted a picture of Violet’s new do on Instagram this week and wrote: “It’s official. I’m a #1 Mom in my daughters eyes!  “Last night I was fortunate enough to bring my baby girl @VioletMadison to meet Zendaya at the#InauguralWorldAIDSDayBenefit. You can’t imagine how much it made her […]

11 years ago

For many people the Christmas toy appeals are as much a part of Christmas as the turkey dinner or the ritual of opening presents. Or perhaps this is the first year you’ve thought about getting involved and donating a gift to one of the many organisations working to bring a little bit of joy to […]

11 years ago

If you had plans to take the kids out for the day or even step out your front door this weekend, you might need to rethink them. Unfortunately the weekend is going to be a complete washout. As in, literally. According to Met Éireann today will bring wet and windy conditions across the country and […]

11 years ago

The mother who falsely alleged that a security guard in Primark snatched her baby from her while she was breastfeeding has managed to avoid prison. According to BBC News, Caroline Starmer was charged by police after the retailer investigated her claims and found no evidence in the CCTV footage from the Leicester store. Having previously admitted […]

11 years ago

Birthdays are a time of celebration when presents are picked, friends are invited and cakes are bought. There’s one birthday cake that’s been getting a lot of attention this week but it’s not because it’s awful looking or incredible looking. It’s because the story behind it is rather touching. Lisa Sarber Aldrich went to her […]

11 years ago

We all like the odd treat now and then (I’ll admit I have one more times than I should) but some treats are better than others. So if you or your kids have a sweet tooth that needs tending to, you might want to take note of the chocolate bars that are better for you […]

11 years ago

When we hear the words flat white, our usual reaction is ‘mmm, a coffee does sound good.’ But we’ve come across another flat white that tickles our tastebuds, although we’re not sure we could have a couple during the working day. That’s because it’s a cocktail. More specifically, it’s a Flat White Martini. Not only […]

11 years ago

Family selfies – they’re an everyday occurrence in most homes, capturing those gorgeous off-the-cuff moments you share together. They are also the most natural photos on our phones, the snapshot moments of pure joy – but how many of these live on our phones and are NEVER printed? Well, here’s the solution – bring those special moments back to life with the new […]

11 years ago

It’s impossible to imagine the pain of losing a child. It’s also impossible to imagine the difference that Emma and Drew Lee’s decision made to the lives of others. They learned during the pregnancy that their daughter Hope had Anencephaly, a condition that prevents the baby’s head from growing fully. Because of this, they also […]

11 years ago

Many say that the key to a happy marriage is communication. Others believe it’s trust. But a new survey is claiming that it’s actually to do with size… not THAT type of size for those thinking it. No, researchers have found that couples with the greatest height difference have the best relationships. According to the […]

11 years ago

Kids’ drawings are usually placed on the fridge in the kitchen for all to see but we’re not sure this mum would have been able to hang this particular one up without getting a few strange glances. Elletia Thomas shared a picture that her son drew in celebration of the festive period and let’s just say, […]

11 years ago

A mother has urged parents to make sure their children are secure and seated correctly in cars after her son was involved in a devastating road crash. Meghan Felker shared a photograph of her 23-month-old son in hospital on Facebook and wrote: “Our sweet boy isn’t going to make it with the fracture to his brain […]

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