From the presents to the Christmas story, this is a wonderful time of the year, especially for the little ones. That is why the lovely people at Canon decided to ask a group of Irish kids about what Christmas means to them. The questions include “What’s the best thing about Christmas?” and “What does Santa do the […]

11 years ago

Green tea is often hailed for its health benefits but a new study is now suggesting that the hot beverage could have a negative effect on fertility. Researchers at the University of California-Irvine found that excessive consumption of certain antioxidants found in the drink impacted on the reproduction and development of the fruit fly population. […]

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We’ve brought you the old wives tales regarding the sex of your baby. We’ve also told you about how they used to determine whether a woman was pregnant. Oh, and there was also this one with all the names of those who could be expecting next year. It got us thinking about whether there are or […]

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The Elf on the Shelf tradition has really reached new heights this year – between sneaky parents making up injuries and others dressing up as the character. But we have to say we don’t think we’ve ever seen as cute an elf as this one. One dad from Utah, who runs the That Dad Blog, […]

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Take pride in decorating your house for Christmas? Do you gather the whole family around to do the honours? Well, even if you do, we’re not sure whether your abode would match this lot. These are the brightest, most Christmassy homes in Ireland. The Late Late Show put a call-out for people to send in […]

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A single mother has shared her story of hardship and how she managed to get through it with a little help. Michelle is a qualified primary school teacher who took a career break at the start of 2014 due to mental health difficulties. It was at this point that she found out she was pregnant. […]

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This time of year is all about indulgence which means plenty of delicious desserts. If you’re stuck for ideas for a post-turkey dish or want to try something different, check out this recipe for Plum and Apple Crumble. Thanks to our friends at Keelings, we now have a new favourite dessert. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCoGtZilvmY&feature=youtu.be The ingredients you need… […]

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Santa Claus is the main man when it comes to this time of year but have you ever wondered why that figure is male? Anomaly London decided to do a social experiment to find out if a group of kids thought that a woman could pull off the task of delivering presents for Christmas morning. […]

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Last week we almost fell over when we found out a Dublin café had created a Ferrero Rocher Hot Chocolate. Today, we did fall over when we found a recipe online that will enable us to enjoy one without stepping outside the front door. Thanks to the What’s Cookin’ – Italian Style Cuisine blog, we […]

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It isn’t Christmas until a tin of Quality Street has been opened in the house… but this year there might be fewer tins being opened after this picture went viral. Customer Charlotte Stacey Hook posted a picture on Facebook showing how the container size has changed over the years and it went viral with thousands […]

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Ah, the annual Christmas party… it can really throw up some gems, can’t it? One such gem is this short clip of a woman with her boss’ baby at the office do. The pair make fast friends and the moment they do is hilarious. The child has a good old look at his new pal […]

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Even mothers know that there is a special bond between fathers and daughters – nobody knows exactly what it is but it’s there and it’s a bond that can never be broken. As part of an upcoming film called Project Papa, a number of fathers and daughters were asked to speak about their relationships. What […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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… […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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). […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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