The day you welcome your first child ought to be a day filled with joy, love and happiness. But for Crystal Matrau-Belt, it was a day of mixed emotions. While she brought a new person into her life, she said goodbye to two of those closest to her. That’s because her fiancé Emil Skokan and […]

11 years ago

Will you be on your mobile phone on Christmas Day? Or are you the one who tells others off for being glued to their screen when they should be spending time with family? Well it seems that, as a nation, we are a little tech-obsessed with over 90 per cent of people saying that they […]

11 years ago

If you’ve thin or weak hair, you might find this interesting… According to The Huffington Post, a hairdresser called Nicky Lazou is claiming that she has the answer to your problems – a homemade treatment. Better still, you should be able to whip it up using the ingredients in your kitchen cupboards. It is made using […]

11 years ago

These parents have won Christmas. Courtney and Justin Boles demonstrated some clever thinking this year when it came to the Elf on the Shelf tradition. They told their kids that Buddy has broken his leg and is under strict orders from Santa not to move until December 18th. Alongside the snap on Facebook, which shows […]

11 years ago

When you’re a kid, toys are obviously a massive part of your life. Then you grow up to have kids and they become a massive part of your life again (not always in a good way mind you). For that reason, we’re sure you’ll appreciate MODE’s video documenting ‘100 Years of Toys’. From Cabbage Patch […]

11 years ago

If you use the M50 on a regular basis, this is information you need to know. The Minister for Transport, Paschal Donohue, confirmed on RTÉ’s Prime Time this week that variable speed limits are going to be introduced on the motorway in Dublin. The scheme, which will take approximately three years to implement, will see speed […]

11 years ago

Giving birth is one of life’s great joys but things don’t always go to according to plan. For Debbie Devane, from Co Laois, her pregnancy was quite the journey and she ended up welcoming her twins at 24 weeks. Weeks earlier, doctors told her that she would have to have surgery for Twin to Twin […]

11 years ago

We’ve read a lot about the health benefits of wine in recent weeks – including the fact that it is said to cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease – but this latest one is something else. According to The Huffington Post, a study from earlier this year found that drinking a glass of red wine is […]

11 years ago

As a parent, you never want any harm to come to your children. This is a natural feeling that a video, produced by Care Norway, uses in a bid to raise awareness of sexual violence against women. The video is narrated by an unborn baby girl who asks her father not to tolerate any sort of behaviour […]

11 years ago

No Christmas shopping mission is ever complete without a least a couple of great new books for our little ones. We’ve teamed up with Easons.com to bring you our top picks for children’s books this festive season. From the latest release from David Walliams to some gorgeous new Irish releases, there’s something on this list […]

11 years ago

Getting to see Santa is one of the highlights for kids during the Christmas period. However one little lady wasn’t too impressed when her cousin dressed up as the man of the moment. In fact, you could say that Claire Neill’s 1½-year-old daughter was quite upset about the whole thing. We reckon her attitude might […]

11 years ago

Santa letter not sent yet? Still have Christmas cards and parcels lying at the front door? While you’ve missed most of the international delivery dates, you’ve still got a bit of time to post cards and parcels to the rest of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain. If you are planning to send stuff to […]

11 years ago

Children love Christmas time but unfortunately not all children get to enjoy it. One of those was Hayden Daniel who passed away before December 25th last year after being diagnosed with a rare heart defect. He was only five months old. According to The Huffington Post, a picture of Hayden is now going viral – his […]

11 years ago

They are a popular choice for Christmas presents which is why we are very happy that Eason have revealed their top books for this year’s festive season. The retailer compiled the list which includes bestsellers from a range of categories including non-fiction, children’s books and adult novels. Grandpa’s Great Escape by David Walliams, Jeff Kinney’s […]

11 years ago

Today is International Tea Day and if we as a nation know something, it’s how to brew a good cuppa. But it’s not just the taste or the feeling of comfort that it gives you, tea has lots of benefits which make it our favourite beverage. Here are five health benefits that tea apparently has… […]

11 years ago

Do you have an Emily or a Jack in your house? If you answered yes, you are quite the trendsetter. That’s because they have dominated the most popular baby names in Ireland for the last five years (according to statistics on the Central Statistics Office website). Since 2010 (until 2014) Jack has claimed the top […]

11 years ago

Muffin tray at the ready! These easy-to-make, bite-sized treats are sure to satisfy the chocolate-lovers in your life this Christmas.  The crunch of the biscuit and the mix of the dark and the milk chocolate make these a truly decadent after-dinner treat. And the rollout icing sugar adds a gorgeous festive twist. Perfect for the […]

11 years ago

The internet can be a scary place and it’s impossible to monitor what your kids are looking at all of the time. However new regulations, which could be passed by the European Parliament, may go some way to help protect the information of those under the age of 16. The new regulations could make it illegal for […]

11 years ago

It is common knowledge that as a woman gets older, her fertility decreases – and this can often lead to pressure to get married and have kids earlier rather than later. However a new study has now found that putting off motherhood until your late 20s or early 30s is actually better for you. According […]

11 years ago

We’ve been saying it a lot lately but it appears the unsettled weather is set to continue… for this week anyway. Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for Cork, Kerry and Waterford as 25-30mm is expected to fall by the end of today. It will start out dry in most parts with […]

11 years ago

Katie Price is not one to shy away from the spotlight and she certainly speaks her mind but this week she caused quite the controversy. The television personality posted a photograph of her eight-year-old daughter Princess dressed up as the Wicked Fairy (Katie is currently playing that character in the Sleeping Beauty pantomime in Surrey). […]

11 years ago

Tis the season for keeping cosy, and with that in mind we teamed up with the good folks at BIC to offer you the chance to win a very special prize.  To enter, all you had to do was post a photo of you and your cosy home on Twitter or Instagram and use the hashtag #MyBICCosyHome […]

11 years ago

When you’re younger, you look forward to your birthday but as the years go by, you tend to hide from the fact that you’re another year older. But those who have their birthday on December 16th have apparently drawn the shortest straw as recent research has found it to be the worst day to be […]

11 years ago

If you have any siblings or more than one child, you’ll know all about sibling rivalry. This little lady has started bossing her brother around at just six months old and it’s all kinds of amazing. In the clip below, which was sent in by their aunt Anna, Cara can be seen taking Tadgh’s dummy. […]

11 years ago

The day you get married is one of the biggest days of your entire life which is why you take so much time to plan and organise everything. But, as with every single thing in life, there are lots of superstitions and beliefs surrounding the big day. Here are some of the most weird and […]

11 years ago

We know, from the good old (really old) days and our kids, that school can be tough. As well as homework, there’s also the pressure of fitting in – in fact, it’s a bit like when you start a new job as an adult. But the thing that usually gets you through is having someone there who […]

11 years ago

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