Moist, sumptuous and rich, this flourless chocolate cake is the perfect treat to help celebrate Valentine’s Day.  Beautifully decorated with delicate rose petals, this cake is all about the pretty finishing touches. Check out the simple Siúcra recipe below. Serves 8 people Chocolate Cake Ingredients 175g butter 175g Siúcra Light Golden Brown Sugar 6 medium free […]

11 years ago

And there we thought it was just cheese that we had to watch out for! The latest development is that scientists have argued that it is possible to create an “addictiveness scale” in order to determine which processed foods are the “crack cocaine” of the food world. Researchers at the University of Michigan identified addictiveness by factors […]

11 years ago

New statistics have revealed that tumble dryers are responsible for almost one fire a day. According to figures obtained by The Mirror through Freedom of Information, fire services attended 926 fires related to the household appliance between 2011 and 2013 in the UK. That’s an average of 309 per year and the data also allegedly suggested that […]

11 years ago

You might have to brace yourself for hours of listening to Let It Go over and over again after you tell your kids about this news. Frozen is being turned into a Broadway musical. FROZEN is slated for Broadway spring 2018 following a pre‐Broadway engagement summer 2017 https://t.co/fMTWzu5XAi — Frozen (@FrozenBroadway) February 9, 2016 According […]

11 years ago

We are always on the lookout for new (and preferably easy) hair trends. The latest style set to sweep the red carpet in Hollywood is ‘The Tinkerbell.’ With the likes of Kendall Jenner rocking this do, we also expect to see quite a lot of them in our local salon. Taking inspiration from the character Tinkerbell […]

11 years ago

According to a recent study, twin births have almost doubled in a number of developed countries over the course of four decades. The research, published in the Population and Development Review (which can be found here), shows that the rate of twin births has increased significantly in both the US and a number of countries […]

11 years ago

A newborn baby boy who was pronounced dead is fighting for his life in China after waking up just moments before he was due to be cremated. According to The Telegraph the baby boy, named An An, was born two months premature on January 8th. His father then asked to take him out of incubation and […]

11 years ago

If you like a bit of body hair (think Pierce Brosnan, Jon Hamm and Tom Selleck), then you are in the minority. A new survey by Thérapie Clinic revealed that only 6 per cent of women find thick hair on a man’s chest appealing with three quarters admitting that they find back hair unattractive. It […]

11 years ago

Kristina Pimenova, also known as “the most beautiful girl in the world”, has reignited debate after landing a major modelling contract in the US. The 10-year-old from Russia is now signed to the youth section of LA Models having previously modelled for brands including Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. So happy to be a part […]

11 years ago

We remember singing into the hairbrush in front of the mirror when we were younger and we still attempt to throw some Beyoncé-worthy moves on the rare occasion that we go out on a Saturday night. So we can relate to this little guy. All he wants is to copy the singer’s Super Bowl dance […]

11 years ago

When Dan Mozer took this photograph of his pregnant wife on a beach, we doubt he expected it to go viral, especially for the reason that it did. Unfortunately for Angeline, who wanted to show off her baby bump in all its glory, was upstaged by a dolphin in the background. Just as her husband […]

11 years ago

A woman has taken to her Facebook page to say that she is fed up with the amount of “mum shaming” that happens in relation to kids’ diets. Paige-Alexis Cunningham from Australia said that there is no “right way” to feed your children after seeing numerous posts on her timeline concerning what foods to avoid. She […]

11 years ago

When a book is compared to another bestseller that I have enjoyed, my alarm bells start ringing immediately. I’m sceptical about the chances of it reaching the same heights. I’m reluctant to read it because I don’t want the same story in different packaging. And I prepare myself for what I believe is inevitable disappointment. […]

11 years ago

Advertisements are powerful things. They can make you laugh. They can make you cry. They can also make you talk. And that is the aim of this advertisement – part of the ‘No More’ campaign -shown during last night’s Super Bowl. It aims to highlight that domestic and sexual violence can come in many forms in the hope of […]

11 years ago

Every parent knows that most kids go through a shy phase but we doubt that this little girl will. At just 16 months old, she is very friendly and seems to enjoy spreading joy wherever she goes. The video below shows her waving at (and on one occasion hugging) customers in a supermarket. Love What […]

11 years ago

Adore isn’t a word we use very often but in this case we think it’s fitting – we ADORE Kimberley Walsh’s wedding dress. The former pop star and mother-of-one married her long-time love Justin Scott in Barbados last month and now HELLO! magazine has published the official photographs from the special day. On the cover […]

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Today’s little quiz might make you re-think your face cream. It’s this image of twin daughters and their mum, asking twitter to decide, which one is the mum? Can’t you guess? We couldn’t! The internet is confused too, it all started when Kaylan Mohomes, from Indianapolis, shared the image on Twitter. It has been shared over 30,000 times now, and […]

11 years ago

Aideen O’Grady is the brain behind STARCAMP, Ireland’s leading summer camps provider in performance, fun and games for kids across Ireland. You may also recognise her and the business from Dragons’ Den during which the dragons were all fighting for a piece of the company. We asked Aideen to tell us all about how she came up with the idea and […]

11 years ago

We think Sunday is the perfect day for baking (and it also helps to keep the Monday Blues at bay for that wee bit longer). This week we are sharing one of our favourite recipes with you and it’s one that doesn’t make us feel too guilty (because they contain carrots). Introducing Miniature Carrot Cakes […]

11 years ago

If you’re anything like us, you won’t have time for fancy skincare routines or the money to splash out on the latest must-have products. But you don’t need to spend a fortune to give your hair and skin some love and attention. In fact, you probably have a few things in your kitchen press that will […]

11 years ago

Is there anything more important than the safety of our kids? We think not. We’ll do anything to protect our little offsprings, but when it comes to car seat safety, not everyone is aware of how vigilant you need to be. A twisted strap, an ill-fitted seat, even a child that’s too heavy for a particular […]

11 years ago

A man has reportedly been arrested at Disneyland in Paris today after it was discovered that he had firearms in his possession. According to Sky News, France Inter radio said that the 28-year-old was carrying two handguns in a suitcase. Disney security staff stopped him after the bag was passed through an X-ray machine and […]

11 years ago

Back in September Rachel Stevens divided opinion when photographs emerged of her leaving her two daughters in the car while she ran errands. The former S Club 7 singer has now spoken out about the incident after which she received a wave of negative comments. She told Essentials magazine: “Parenting is always going to split […]

11 years ago

This clip is a couple of months old but it is getting a lot of attention online this week. That’s because it appears to show a baby saying “oh no” after sneezing. The clip was uploaded to YouTube by Gabriel Jones who we’re guessing is the child’s proud father. Be warned, you won’t be able to stop playing […]

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We can’t count how many times we’ve seen the movie Matilda and undoubtedly one of the standout scenes is when Bruce Bogtrotter has to eat that chocolate cake. You remember it because he stands up to the evil Miss Trunchbull and also because of how good the cake looked. Anyway, everyone is talking about how different […]

11 years ago

Smyths Toys Superstores have issued a customer product withdrawal notice for a specific batch of car seats. They are recalling a particular batch of the Dimples Elite Group 1-2-3 Car Seat (No. 127866), which retails at €49.99, due to a safety issue. The statement on their website explained that a batch manufactured on July 15 […]

11 years ago

Every so often you hear about a silly internet trend that young people are copying but it turns into something very serious when someone gets injured. The latest craze that teenagers are daring each other to do is the ‘Duct Tape Challenge.’ For one 14-year-old, the so-called fun that he and his friends were having turned […]

11 years ago

We don’t quite know what this guy was thinking when he decided to upload a picture of his wife’s so-called “period outfit” on Imgur. We do know why the reaction was what it was – because we can all relate. The photograph simply shows her in her dressing gown with her pyjama bottoms tucked into […]

11 years ago

It’ll be a windy one this evening and the weekend is looking pretty unsettled too – reckon it could be one to spend snuggled up on the sofa with plenty of treats and your little ones! Met Éireann has issued a status yellow wind warning for the country as mean speeds of between 50 and […]

11 years ago

It was a HUGE hit so it comes as no surprise that there were parodies based on it and more recently pregnancy announcements built around it. That’s right, a couple from Florida have rewritten a verse and chorus of Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson in order to tell the world that they are […]

11 years ago

A new report has revealed the leading causes of death among children and teenagers across the world. Published in Journal NAMA, the report said that there were 7.7 million deaths among children and young adults in 2013. The majority – 6.3 million – of these deaths were children under the age of five. Just under […]

11 years ago

There has been a major breakthrough for ovarian cancer patients in the UK as health officials have given the go ahead for a new drug to be made available through the National Health Service (NHS). According to The Guardian, experts changed their mind about drug olaparib, also known as Lynparza, after months of negotiations with […]

11 years ago

When babies get a bit older and start walking and talking, it’s really nice to see as a parent. However it also brings new challenges (keeping track of them for one). The nice thing is that all parents go through the same trials and tantrums, even public figures such as authors and actors. In fact, […]

11 years ago

If you fancy this dress for your special day, you’ll need to make sure you have six bridesmaids as that’s how many people it took to arrange it for the catwalk! The bridal gown, designed by Ralph and Russo, was modelled by Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana at Paris Haute Couture this week. According to The Telegraph, the […]

11 years ago

There are some household items that will always and forever have a home in cupboards around Ireland. The old reliables. With a little help from the good folks at 123.ie, we’re bringing you seven clever uses for everyday products. Some of them might surprise you! 1. Make flowers last with a penny Drop a penny […]

11 years ago

It’s one of those household chores that we hate doing (mainly because we usually end up tangled up in the duvet and sweating profusely) but the fact is it has to done and regularly! According to The Mirror, you should change your bed sheets on a weekly basis because your bed contains millions of dust mites […]

11 years ago

As a mum, you want to protect your children from the things that hurt them and you quickly learn that this isn’t always a physical thing. Sometimes the most hurtful things can come in the form of words. Megan Naramore Harris from Kansas decided to write an open letter to a sales assistant after she […]

11 years ago

A World Health Organisation (WHO) commission has made a number of recommendations to tackle the global issue of childhood obesity. The Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity (ECHO) has released a report on how to combat this increasing problem after it was determined that at least 41 million children aged under five years are overweight or […]

11 years ago

A school in Wales has banned chocolate because one of the pupils is allergic to it. According to BBC News, both pupils and teachers at Alltwen Primary School in Pontardawe are prohibited from bringing chocolate into the establishment. Head teacher Owain Hyett reportedly said in a letter that the “no chocolate policy” is necessary for the […]

11 years ago

Just when you thought a gin and tonic couldn’t sound any more appealing, someone goes and makes Gin and Tonic Macarons. We came across this recipe on a delightful blog called ‘Bake It Instinct’ which includes an array of delicious recipes including New York Cheesecake (another one of our personal favourites). But we digress, back […]

11 years ago

Earlier this month, people took to Facebook to praise the policewoman who saved a baby girl by breastfeeding her and now there is a lot of love for this picture of a firefighter breastfeeding her daughter. The photograph below was uploaded to the ‘Country Fire Authority’ Facebook page on Monday and it has already received […]

11 years ago

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has never shied away from controversy and its latest advertisement proves just that. The organisation unveiled the ad on YouTube this week and according to Gossip Cop it has already been banned from television (despite being produced for the NFL Superbowl commercial break). The campaign, which was […]

11 years ago

On Sunday, Wayne and Coleen Rooney announced on Twitter that they had welcomed another baby boy. And already little Kit has made an appearance on Instagram. Both the Manchester United footballer and his fashion designer wife have shared snaps of their newest arrival on their social media accounts. A photo posted by Wayne Rooney (@waynerooney) […]

11 years ago

We’ve all been there: the potatoes are boiling away on the stove and we turn around for a second only to hear the sound of the water gushing over the side and going everywhere. But that sound could become a thing of the past thanks to one man’s cooking hack. It might seem like a […]

11 years ago

Last week we brought you the foods that are said to encourage breast growth (the jury is still out on whether they actually work) and this week we’re talking about the exercises that help to boost your bust. Unlike the foods, these exercises have been known to make breasts appear bigger – please note, they do […]

11 years ago

Brendan O’Carroll will donate $50,000 to the family of a pregnant woman who died in a car crash in Hobart, Tazmania, last week. Sarah Paino sadly lost her life in the collision however her unborn baby miraculously survived and is now in a stable condition in hospital despite being born prematurely. According to the Irish […]

11 years ago

Unless you haven’t watched the news all weekend, you’ll know that parts of the US were hit with heavy snowfall. While many people stayed inside, one father braced the elements to build his own version of Olaf from Frozen. Let’s just say that his efforts paid off as his daughter couldn’t hide her delight to […]

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Can you imagine becoming pregnant and then finding out that you are not going to have one but FIVE babies? Well, that’s what happened to Kimberley Tucci. She was overjoyed to find out last year that she and her husband were going to be expanding their brood (they already had two daughters). But she didn’t […]

11 years ago

The average budget for a wedding has risen since last year, now standing at €22,531 (mind you, that’s including the honeymoon). A survey by website weddingsonline revealed that on average people will be spending more on their nuptials in 2016 and over a third usually go over their budget. Over a quarter seek to take out a […]

11 years ago

Packing for yourself can be difficult enough, never mind organising stuff for two kids. There’s also the space issue which often leads to a heated argument and two of you trying to force the zip closed. (One day, that will break.) But a new video, uploaded to the ‘Do It Yourself’ Facebook page shows a new […]

11 years ago