Christmas is generally a happy time but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t things that get on your nerves. A new survey, conducted by Christmas FM, has revealed the biggest Christmas taboo and while we do agree, we are totally guilty of doing it. It turns out over a third of people hate when someone […]

11 years ago

There is always a concern, when you’re pregnant with your second or third child, about how your other kids will react to the new arrival. But for Emily Ann Matthews, she doesn’t have to worry about her three-year-old son Waylon accepting his baby brother Lawless. Oh no, her problem is getting the little one away […]

11 years ago

It’s a day on which many will be travelling home for Christmas but this morning, operations at Dublin Airport didn’t get off to the best of starts. Terminal 2 came to a standstill when the airport was evacuated for a brief time shortly before 9am this morning. Thankfully, normal operations have now resumed following the disruption. As […]

11 years ago

If you, like us, can’t get to 9am without a coffee never mind making it through the rest of the day, then you won’t want to hear this news. According to the latest global coffee production report, put together by the Foreign Agricultural Service, the world’s largest coffee producer is having some trouble. Brazil, which […]

11 years ago

With Christmas just around the corner, there’s no doubt that many people across Ireland will be taking to the road to get home for the holidays today. But if you are out about, even if you’re taking a trip into town or calling around to see relatives, you should take extra care. That’s because another […]

11 years ago

If you’ve ever been in charge of cooking the turkey at Christmas, then you’ll know it’s all about timing. Depending on the size of your bird, the amount of time it needs in the oven can vary. Once it’s in the oven you’ll play the waiting game, usually spent opening gifts or preparing the vegetables. Why […]

11 years ago

Ever wondered if the order in which your kids arrive affects who they are as people? Well, many believe that it does. In fact, there are a lot of personality traits linked to the place in which your kids, and you, come in relation to siblings. Sometimes they are true, sometimes they are wrong. Either […]

11 years ago

What’s in a name? Well, quite a lot it seems, considering how many baby name pieces we’ve done over the last few weeks. Nameberry, an online resource which aims to help parents pick out the perfect moniker for their new arrival, has revealed the most popular names for 2015. These findings are based on statistics […]

11 years ago

2015 has been the year of the puzzle – and it seems we still can’t get enough of them. This latest one, created by Hungarian artist Gergely Dudas, has a festive theme and it’s one you could do with the kids. All you have to do is find the panda among the snowmen. There’s a […]

11 years ago

When we heard that Cadbury was experimenting with new flavours for their Milk Tray box, we got very excited. Then we heard what they were and we started to question everything we thought we knew about chocolate. According to the Telegraph, scientists are trying out kale, wasabi and beetroot fillings in order to keep up […]

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We don’t know about you but we spend the majority of our time in flats (usually running after a small child with untied laces or darting around the supermarket in 20 minutes). At this time of year however, heels can be necessary, which is precisely why we have put together some of the tips and […]

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Bridget Jones is returning to the big screen next year and we are VERY excited about it (as in, we’ve already organised for himself to stay in and look after the kids while we go to the cinema with the girls). Entertainment Weekly has given the world its first glimpse of Bridget Jones’ Baby which […]

11 years ago

A fantastic way to make a difference this Christmas.  The good folks at SPAR are supporting the National Children’s Hospital Tallaght this Christmas with a very special Twitter tree. To get involved, all you need to do is tweet using the #UnderTheTree Have you seen our Twitter Tree? Tweet #underthetree and we’ll donate to The @NCHTallaght […]

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A woman from Ontario has reportedly been criticised for breastfeeding her baby on Santa’s lap. Rebecca Dunbar shared a picture of her nursing her child whilst sitting on Santa’s lap on her Facebook page. However she didn’t exactly get the reaction she was hoping for. According to Global News, the majority of the comments she […]

11 years ago

Dinner time can be a difficult time for parents – lots of mouths to feed, not much time to prepare and no idea of what people want. Let us take some of the stress out of that with this super simple, really quick recipe for Chicken Quesadillas – thanks to our friends at Manor Farm. […]

11 years ago

An engagement ring is one of the most important pieces of jewellery a person can buy and/or receive. It signifies the rest of one’s life hence why people often spend weeks (if not months) picking the perfect one. But it’s not just the price tag you have to think about, an engagement ring is so […]

11 years ago

In case you haven’t noticed already, we are rather fond of a glass of the sparkling stuff. Hence why we’re so excited about the news that the high street’s biggest bottle of Prosecco has been launched. According to reports, retail giant Marks and Spencer is now selling a 300cl Monticella DOCG Prosecco Jeroboam (that’s the equivalent […]

11 years ago

I reckon every woman has a love/hate relationship with their bra. I mean, as a girl I was curious about them and couldn’t wait to be old enough to wear one. Then I reached that stage. Then I went through a phase of buying a new pair of underwear every time I went shopping because […]

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With all those presents sitting underneath the tree and all that time spent out of the house, the festive period is a prime time for break-ins. Thieves are opportunistic, particularly at this time of the year which is why we decided to bring you some tips on how to make your home a bit safer. Some […]

11 years ago

The first few days after welcoming a child are precious and are often spent bonding with the new arrival. That is exactly what Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is doing after his long-term partner Lauren Hashian gave birth to a baby girl last week. The wrestler-turned-actor shared a beautiful snap of him and his daughter on […]

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We’ve had some very blustery days over the last few weeks but overall December has been pretty mild. It seems however that that could be about to change as temperatures are expected to drop later this week. That’s right, while forecasters have said that there is no chance of a white Christmas (despite the annual […]

11 years ago

Christine Bleakley and Frank Lampard tied the knot over the weekend and pretty much everyone is talking about her wedding dress. The television presenter wore a gorgeous v-neck gown with lots of lace and looked absolutely stunning. A number of photographs have emerged on Twitter of the happy couple who have been together for six […]

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If you’re stuck for something to do over the Christmas holidays, why not check out one of these fundraising events. A number of charities will be doing bits and pieces over the festive period and you can get involved. Here are three great events to get behind this year… Annual Christmas Day Swim – December 25th […]

11 years ago

We’ve seen our fair share of homework but this is by far one of the best answers we’ve ever read. Keith Walsh posted this picture of his son’s homework on Twitter and let’s just say he’s a clever boy. It reads: “A group of cars is called a fleet of cars… Panti is the queen […]

11 years ago

She’s already talked us through our arms and legs… now it’s onto the abs! That’s right, this week our fitness expert Gillian Hynes is talking us through some exercises for toning that tummy. We all know that temptation can get the better of us at this time of year, and so it should, but staying fit […]

11 years ago

Johnny Cash sang “love is a burning thing” while Tina Turner asked the question: “what’s love got to do with it?” Love can be a strange thing. It can make you smile. It can reduce you to tears. It can be there one day and not the next. Here are a few superstitions* about love […]

11 years ago

Every day, we come across a new batch of baby names that we love. Today, we’re taking inspiration from Scotland. The National Records of Scotland, quoted in The Independent, have revealed the most popular baby names for this year and while most of them overlap with ones you’d get here, there are a few hidden gems. […]

11 years ago

Just when we thought we couldn’t get more excited about baking, we come across a recipe of Prosecco Cupcakes. Yes, some genius has combined cupcakes (which we love) and Prosecco (which we also love… and drink lots of over Christmas). The below recipe is adapted from the Kailleys Kitchen website and we literally can’t wait to […]

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If you’re yet to get a ring on that finger, you might not have long to wait. That’s because Christmas Eve has been revealed as the most popular time of the year for proposals. A survey, conducted by Chillisauce.co.uk, found that a third of men think that December 24th is the perfect day to pop the […]

11 years ago

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have only gone and released another gorgeous picture of their family. That’s right, Kensington Palace tweeted out the photograph below, sending Christmas wishes to their followers. A new family photo – Merry Christmas from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte pic.twitter.com/8d472rlXFW — Kensington Palace […]

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The Labour Party is planning to increase the minimum wage by €2 over a four-year period if the party is re-elected to power. According to the Irish Times, Tánaiste Joan Burton committed to adding 50 cents every year, seeing the wage rise to €11.15 in 2020. The minimum wage is set to increase to €9.15 per […]

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To be fair, he does look very like the real Santa Claus. This little girl was convinced that she had spotted the man himself whilst out shopping. It turned out that it wasn’t Santa after all but a man called Roger, however the moment still fills us with festive cheer. The video was uploaded to YouTube […]

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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. […]

11 years ago

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, […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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. […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

11 years ago

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 […]

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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 […]

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 […]

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