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  • The top 10 European cities you should avoid if you are travelling with young kids

    The top 10 European cities you should avoid if you are travelling with young kids

    Travelling with your little ones can be hectic so here’s a list of the least relaxing European cities to avoid when you’re going on holiday. The list of city break destinations in Europe is enormous. Whether you’re looking for an adventurous long weekend away on the continent or a relaxing one, there’s something for everyone. […]

    8 years ago

  • Woman takes Asda’s own-brand pregnancy tests and gets false results

    Woman takes Asda’s own-brand pregnancy tests and gets false results

    The poor thing. Asda has been criticised this week for its own-brand duo digital pregnancy tests. A 25 year old woman used four of the supermarket’s pregnancy tests and each of them came back positive. Michaela, who asked for her surname to be withheld, and her partner had been trying for a baby for weeks. […]

    8 years ago

  • Some parents are spending a fortune on professional baby naming consultants

    Some parents are spending a fortune on professional baby naming consultants

    Choosing a name for your baby is a big deal. It’s one thing that will stay with him or her for the rest of their life so the pressure is on to pick a good one. Some mamas-to-be discuss baby names with their partners, while others reach out to their parents for recommendations. Surprisingly, some […]

    8 years ago

  • Irish blogger and mum Rosie Connolly reveals she wants to have another baby

    Irish blogger and mum Rosie Connolly reveals she wants to have another baby

    The fashion and beauty guru is planning on growing her family with husband Paul Quinn. The newlyweds already have son Harry who is three years old, but they are looking forward to adding to their family. My birthday beauty ❤ pic.twitter.com/Jt7sXSNrwG — Rosie Connolly – Quinn (@rosieconnolly) December 16, 2017 The doting mama confessed that […]

    8 years ago

  • Terminally ill presenter writes beautiful memoir for her two year old son

    Terminally ill presenter writes beautiful memoir for her two year old son

    Rachel Bland was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. The BBC presenter discovered her illness was terminal earlier this year so decided to write a touching memoir of her life for her two year old son, Freddie. The mother understands her little boy is too young to know what’s going on in her life. She […]

    8 years ago

  • Is covering your baby’s pram during hot weather a good or bad thing to do?

    Is covering your baby’s pram during hot weather a good or bad thing to do?

    Could you be putting your baby at risk? We’ve been blessed with the weather in Ireland this summer. We’re at the end of July, the sun is still shining and the temperature is still in the mid twenties. This time last year our ‘summer’ was already over. As the hot weather persists it’s only natural […]

    8 years ago

  • Kim Kardashian fights back about straightening her daughter’s hair

    Kim Kardashian fights back about straightening her daughter’s hair

    Another day, another Kardashian controversy. The Kardashian clan are used to getting hate from people online. Anything the famous family do causes a stir. Last month Kim Kardashian came under fire for straightening her daughter’s curly locks. And, the same thing happened again this week. The thirty six year old mother shared a photo of […]

    8 years ago

  • Fun for the whole family! Have you been to these European theme parks?

    Fun for the whole family! Have you been to these European theme parks?

    Have you been on a family holiday this year? If it’s over and you wish you could rewind, you can always start looking ahead to your next trip away with the clan. Picking a holiday destination that will suit everyone in your home can be a chore. You might prefer sightseeing and sun but the […]

    8 years ago

  • This Irish hotel has been named the second best in the world and it’s fab

    This Irish hotel has been named the second best in the world and it’s fab

    This hotel is the perfect place to go to relax. If you’d like a weekend away with the hubby and without the kids you should consider going to Ballyfin Demesne. The five-star hotel in Laois has been named the second best in the world, and is an ideal place to go to if you want […]

    8 years ago

  • Beyonce shares new photo of her twins and it’s adorable

    Beyonce shares new photo of her twins and it’s adorable

    They are too cute! Beyonce rarely posts photos of her twins Sir and Rumi online. Since welcoming the tots in June last year, you could probably count on one hand how many she has shared. However, the superstar treated fans to a new snap yesterday. She posted the photo of her adorable babies on her […]

    8 years ago

  • Aaron Paul dressed his daughter in the cutest costume and our hearts are melting

    Aaron Paul dressed his daughter in the cutest costume and our hearts are melting

    So cute! Breaking Bad actor Aaron Paul showed up at this year’s Comic-Con International event in San Diego. He didn’t arrive solo though, he brought his adorable baby daughter Story Annabelle with him and we can’t cope. The tot, who is only five months old was dressed in the cutest cosplay you will ever see. […]

    8 years ago

  • Irish schools to introduce two new Leaving Cert subjects this September

    Irish schools to introduce two new Leaving Cert subjects this September

    It can be tricky enough for secondary school students to decide what Leaving Cert subjects they want to take. The usuals like Maths and English are a must, but when it comes to choosing between Chemistry or Accounting for example it can be overwhelming. Sometimes, the subjects that kids enjoy the most aren’t even an […]

    8 years ago

  • Nutritionist advises that pregnant women should avoid these three foods

    Nutritionist advises that pregnant women should avoid these three foods

    During pregnancy, your body can undergo a lot of changes and sometimes, this is a shock to the system. As you mamas and mamas-to-be know eating healthily is key. In saying that, it’s important to steer clear of certain foods. Even though many of these foods are good for you, they can irritate or harm […]

    8 years ago

  • Irish schools to introduce new measures for students experiencing anxiousness

    Irish schools to introduce new measures for students experiencing anxiousness

    Do your children suffer from anxiety? It’s tough for kids who constantly find themselves in distress. And sometimes, it’s the little things in life that can trigger this. During teenage years, there is an added pressure on children to do well at school, be as active as they can be, and to fit in with […]

    8 years ago

  • Someone in Ireland is €250,000 richer after last night’s Lotto draw

    Someone in Ireland is €250,000 richer after last night’s Lotto draw

    We wish it was one of us… The National Lottery announced this morning that someone from the Midlands scooped the top prize in the Lotto Plus 2 draw. They took to Twitter to share the news: “We have a winner! Congratulations to a player in Co Laois who is waking up this morning €250,000 better […]

    8 years ago

  • Five good-enough-to-eat candles that you’ll light once the little ones are in bed

    Five good-enough-to-eat candles that you’ll light once the little ones are in bed

    These candles will help you unwind after a long day. We think it’s nice to light candles regularly because number one, candlelight is calming, and number two, they smell amazing. It’s our olfactory nerve that gives us our sense of smell. It sends messages directly from our nose to our brain which can trigger a […]

    8 years ago

  • Police called to Build-A-Bear store in Belfast over chaotic scenes

    Police called to Build-A-Bear store in Belfast over chaotic scenes

    The ‘pay your age’ day deal at Build-A-Bear did not go down well yesterday. Police were called to a Build-A-Bear shop in Belfast to maintain order at the toy shop. Chaos scenes unfolded when parents and children queued outside the shop in the hopes of buying a bear for a bargain. The deal meant customers […]

    8 years ago

  • Belfast woman dies after fall from balcony on holiday in Turkey

    Belfast woman dies after fall from balcony on holiday in Turkey

    Tributes have been paid to a nurse who tragically passed away on a family holiday in Turkey. It is understood Seaneen McCullough, from Belfast, died after falling from a balcony on Wednesday morning. The 37-year-old mother was on holiday with her son Eoin and partner Paul. A friend of Seaneen’s, Mary Maxwell spoke to Belfast […]

    8 years ago