When people think of holidays, they usually think of long flights, sandy beaches and packed suitcases. However you don’t have to travel that far to have a nice break away in a good quality hotel. There are plenty here at home. This week TripAdvisor revealed their list of the best hotels in Ireland, with Harvey’s […]

11 years ago

If you have more than one child in your house, you’ll know all about the joys of sibling rivalry. It’s not a bad thing but it is natural. While many usually let it all out, this kid had an organised (and rather sinister) approach on how to get one over on his brother. The note […]

11 years ago

Imagine a world where you don’t have to wait in the queue for your coffee… well that could soon be a reality if this app is launched in Ireland. One of our favourite haunts Starbucks has released an Android app that allows users to pre-order and pay for their coffee before they even step into […]

11 years ago

We don’t know about you but we think it’s refreshing when you hear celebrities talking about their personal lives in a relatable and honest way. Television presenter Fearne Cotton did just that at the National Television Awards this week when discussing the challenge of juggling work and motherhood. She told The Huffington Post that she has […]

11 years ago

A couple who recently celebrated 82 years of marriage have unveiled the secrets to a lasting union. Nicholas and Rafaela Ordaz, from California, said that there are three components to their love: having respect, showing affection and not sweating the small stuff. According to KFSN, the entire family gathered to mark their anniversary which also […]

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One woman is taking the notion of multitasking to a WHOLE new level. Enthusiastic pole dancer Ashley Wright has been everywhere this week because she breastfeeds her three-year-old daughter whilst doing the exercise. Speaking about her decision to combine working out and nursing, she told The Huffington Post: “I pray that I am a reflection […]

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A woman from Ohio has been praised for sharing a photograph of herself 24 hours after giving birth. Erica Andrews shared a selfie with linen company Sakura Bloom after welcoming her fourth child. Alongside it she wrote: “This is what 24 hours postpartum looks like. Baby in sling. Skin to skin. Adult diapers. And a […]

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Emma Willis looked absolutely stunning at this year’s National Television Awards in London on Wednesday night. The television presenter, who fronts shows including The Voice UK and Celebrity Big Brother, opted for a floral number with a plunging neckline. Sophisticated yet simple, she finished off her look with black heels and minimal makeup. Emma is […]

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We can’t count how many times we’ve turned to dry shampoo when we’ve woken up late/been too busy with the kids to get out the door on time/spilled a bowl of cereal over ourselves. And now the first ever dry shampoo, called Hairydust, for kids has been invented by a mother. According to The Mirror, […]

11 years ago

A private fertility clinic in the UK is offering a new method which signifies a breakthrough in IVF treatment. AneVivo is a method which enables the mother to conceive in the womb by inserting a capsule with both the sperm and egg into the uterus. Traditionally, for IVF, this process happens in a dish in […]

11 years ago

When someone wants to pop the question, you expect flowers, chocolates, a romantic setting and/or a grand gesture. What you wouldn’t expect is someone to pretend that there was a problem with the plane they were flying in. But that’s exactly what this guy did – he took his girlfriend up in a plane and […]

11 years ago

We’ve all experienced bullying at some point in our lives. Maybe you were a victim. Or perhaps you witnessed bullying. Then again, maybe you’ve had to comfort your child after they were picked on at school. That was the case for MaryAnn Parisi from Connecticut. Her son Michael was being bullied at school so she […]

11 years ago

That’s it, we are booking time off work and going to New York. Why? Because we’ve just found the most incredible (and no doubt most calorific) milkshakes we have ever seen and the place that does them is in the Big Apple. Over the past few months, Black Tap has created some amazing ‘drinks’ (they’re more […]

11 years ago

Forget about sit-ups and the plank, it seems that laughter is the key to good abs… or at least, that’s what a recent study is claiming. The Daily Star reports that new research, commissioned by television channel Dave, found that laughter can improve your cardiovascular health and burn calories. Study co-author Dr Helen Pilcher also […]

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Welcome to week 21 of your pregnancy! This week, your baby is as big as a banana. Here’s what else you can expect this week. Your baby Your baby at 21 weeks is roughly the size of a banana, weighing around 360 grams and measuring about 26 centimetres. While their eyelids have been fused shut […]

11 years ago

Sam Faiers has hit back at the criticism she has received concerning the name of her baby boy. This week the TOWIE star and her partner revealed their new arrival on the cover of OK! magazine. They named him Paul Tony – after his father and uncle. Sam told the publication:  “We always wanted him to […]

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One woman has taken the internet by storm by twerking in hospital ahead of the birth of her child. Amber Renee Murphy from New Zealand kept her friends and family entertaining by doing ‘The Baby Momma Dance’ in her birthing suite. According to reports, her friend uploaded the clip to Facebook, captioning it: “Waiting for […]

11 years ago

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is just around the corner and we’ve teamed up with the Marie Keating Foundation to help raise awareness of the importance of smear tests. Smear tests are quick and painless. They’re also free for women aged 25 to 60. They prevent up to 80 per cent of cervical cancers and they […]

11 years ago

We have no words for this. The ingenious people at Food Steelz have combined two of our favourite foods: waffles and pizza. That’s right, they have created pizza waffles – which do require a waffle iron to make but still, we take our hats off to them. Check out the video recipe below… Via YouTube/Food […]

11 years ago

We’ve all heard about jokes going too far but this one led to someone becoming pregnant. According to the Sunday Express, Reddit user ‘Fringe’ described how his brother had taken a week off work for his birthday and to spend time with his wife who was visiting from New York (she apparently studies in the […]

11 years ago

You may have heard of this maths trick before but still, it is kind of cool. That’s because the six-step sum is able to come up with your age and shoe size. First off, you start with writing down your shoe size. You then have to multiply the figure by 5 and add 50. You then multiply that number […]

11 years ago

Wedding ring tattoos aren’t exactly new but they are growing in popularity. That’s right, a number of couples get inked when they tie the knot to show their love for and commitment to one another. While most also exchange rings, it means that if they ever have to take theirs off (for example, for work […]

11 years ago

We can’t rap to save our lives… and yes, we did try once and then we thought it would be safer for us (and any kids present) to never try it again. But that’s just us. This mammy certainly knows how to bust a rhyme. Her son David Meehan sent this video into JOE.ie, saying: “Sure me mam […]

11 years ago

For the chilly day that’s in it, we decided to see if there was an ultimate hot chocolate recipe we could try out. And there is, courtesy of the one and only culinary goddess Martha Stewart. We found this gem on her website and it warmed our hearts (and stomachs) from just reading it. What […]

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It’s dull outside and the weekend is almost over, which is why we’ve brought you a video which is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. When Lottie is asked who her best friend is, she hugs Grizzly sitting beside her. The clip has been viewed over 30 million times and has received more […]

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Forget highlights and balayage, the latest hair trend is apparently “watercolour” and it is exactly as it sounds. Developed by Pravana’s artistic colour director Vadre Grigsby, it is intended to make your locks resemble a watercolour painting. Using semi-transparent colours and interesting blends, this style is very unique and looks set to take the world […]

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Gardaí have launched an investigation after a body was found in a suitcase near the canal in Celbridge, Co Kildare. The discovery was made at approximately 3.30pm on Saturday, after which the area was sealed off as a crime scene and preserved overnight. According to RTÉ News, the State Pathologist and the Garda Forensic Bureau are […]

11 years ago

Sure there are a lot of names to choose from for your little bundle of joy and it can be nice to go for something exotic but we have to say we also like the idea of staying close to home. Yes, we’re talking about the wide range of gorgeous Irish names, most of which […]

11 years ago

They say that little amuses the innocent and that really is true. Just check out this cute clip (which was uploaded to Imgur) of a guy performing a trick involving toilet roll for a baby. The look on the child’s face when it disappears is one of utter amazement. And further proving that little amuses the […]

11 years ago

Be honest, how often do you replace your hairbrush? I’m not going to lie, I don’t replace mine that often… but I will now. That’s because Marc Anthony, who is the hairstylist and founder of Marc Anthony True Professional Haircare, told Women’s Health Magazine that the general rule is every six months to a year. […]

11 years ago

We love nothing more than using lemon-scented products in the kitchen and lighting a scented candle whilst we relax in the bath (that happens once in a blue moon so when it happens, we really go to town). But it turns out that such perfumed products aren’t exactly good for you. In fact, a new […]

11 years ago

*UPDATE*: Gardaí have reported that the family have been located “safe and well” this afternoon and have thanked the public for their assistance in the case.  Gardaí are appealing to the public for help in tracing the whereabouts of Joanna Rose and her two sons Benjamin and Vincent. The 30-year-old and her two boys, aged […]

11 years ago

Winter brings a lot of nice things including Christmas and sales but it also brings some not-so-nice things, namely colds and flu infections. This week the Health Service Executive reported a sharp rise in the number of cases of flu-like symptoms. According to RTÉ News, the organisation said that the virus is likely to circulate in […]

11 years ago

It’s a question that we ask every year and every year there’s a different answer: “When does Easter fall?” It’s an important question because it means that the kids are off school and there’s always lots to organise. But it seems we may not be asking that question for too many more years because the […]

11 years ago

Whether you’re a natural cook or you “just get by” in the kitchen, you’ve probably inherited all of your culinary knowledge from your mum and when the time comes, you’ll pass it all down to your kids. From following the recipe to making sure there’s a decent portion of wine thrown in, here are 10 […]

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A primary school in Lancashire has banned pupils from bringing birthday cakes into class. According to the Irish Independent, Norbreck Primary Academy in Blackpool announced the decision via newsletter. The reason behind the move is that some kids may be allergic to certain ingredients and teachers are too busy to check what the cakes consist […]

11 years ago

Take That star Howard Donald has revealed the name of his newborn son and we reckon a trend might be kicking off. The singer took to Twitter to announce the arrival and name of his bundle of joy on Friday afternoon. Bowie Taylan Donald came into this world on Tues 12th Jan. Mummy and daddy suffering sleep […]

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A mother has written a heartfelt ‘thank you’ note to the airline who helped her with her son who has autism. Shelley Baudoux called out Jetstar Australia on Facebook after they went over and beyond what was expected of them. Shelley and her two children – including 10-year-old Corey – went to board a flight […]

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For many families across Ireland and around the world, pets are considered as members of the family. That is why when puppy Kase went missing back in December, Khane Williams from Texas was absolutely heartbroken. Thankfully, a family nearby found the dog and looked after him until Kase’s owners came knocking on their door. Khane’s mum […]

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Getting the little ones into bed, never mind getting them to sleep, can be a difficult chore. But there is something you can do to try and make the process a little easier – you can give them foods that make them feel sleepy. Here are five of the best… Bananas This food, which is […]

11 years ago

There have been a number of memorable pictures doing the rounds online over the last week, including this newborn picture and this face-swap snap. The latest one has certainly got people talking because many thought they were seeing something totally different to what was actually happening. In the image, which was uploaded to Imgur, a […]

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You’ll need these tips over the next few days if the weather forecast is anything to go by! Defrosting the car windscreen can be a tricky and time-wasting task, especially when there are so many other things to do as well. Well, we feel your pain, which is why we’ve put together a little list […]

11 years ago

We’re very familiar with the “condition” known as “man flu” – just check out the article entitled ’10 thoughts I have whenever the man starts hinting at man flu.’ And we can’t quite believe that we are writing this but research has found that it could actually be a real thing. via GIPHY According to […]

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You probably already know about the old wives tales which claim to reveal if there’s a boy or a girl in that baby bump of yours. But did you know that some believe that there are certain things you can do before (and during) conception to swing the odds a certain way? Well, you will […]

11 years ago

A number of women have revealed the well-meaning but hurtful things people said to them after they suffered miscarriages. The clip is part of the #misCOURAGE campaign launched by charity Tommy’s which aims to raise public awareness of the issue of miscarriage. 95% of women who had a miscarriage told us they had heard these well-meaning […]

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A policewoman in Colombia is being praised for saving the life of an abandoned baby girl by breastfeeding her. Luisa Urrea was called out after a group of locals found a newborn in the undergrowth of a remote forest. According to The Mirror, she breastfed the little one – who was only a matter of hours […]

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The Oscar nominations are in and quite a few Irish names feature. Our very own Saoirse Ronan is in with a chance for Best Actress in a Leading Role due to her performance in Brooklyn but she’s up against strong competition in the form of Cate Blanchett (Carol), Brie Larson (Room), Jennifer Lawrence (Joy), Charlotte […]

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Actor Alan Rickman has sadly passed away at the age of 69. The Guardian reports that his family confirmed the news today (Thursday). He had been suffering from cancer. Rickman is best known for his roles in Harry Potter, Die Hard, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and Love, Actually. The world of film just won’t be […]

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Do you love the idea of making healthy juices for your morning commute but don’t want to spend a fortune on a fancy mixer? Well, you’re in luck because Lidl have just launched a ‘Nutrition Mixer’ – it’s like the Nutribullet (€120) but it only costs €39.99. On the retailer’s website, the description says that […]

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A photograph of a toddler “breastfeeding” his younger sibling has sparked quite the debate online. The below image – which includes the caption “Don’t worry mom, I’ve got you covered” – was shared on the Breastfeeding Mama Talk Facebook page earlier this month. Your kid might be breastfed when… Posted by Breastfeeding Mama Talk on Thursday, […]

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