Will you be holidaying in Ireland this summer? Due to international travel restrictions the past year, many of us have been staying closer to home when it comes to vacations. That being said many families have said that the cost of accommodation in Ireland is pricing them out of any holiday they may have been […]

5 years ago

Very interesting. Once summer rolls around I have to admit I do get a little lax around bedtimes. Sure they’re not in school in the morning, what’s the harm. Well, according to research the harm is actually in the mental health of their parents. A study conducted by Growing Up Australia found that found parents who […]

5 years ago

Counting down the days until this opens! It feels like forever since we’ve sat in a beer garden enjoying the sun but we’re only a few days away from it now. If you live in Dublin or are planning a trip up during the summer then this new beer garden on Grafton Street is definitely […]

5 years ago

It’s looks absolutely stunning. Valentino is well known for its high fashion pieces but lately they have stepped into a new arena; beauty. The gorgeous new range of products includes everything from lipstick to foundation and it’s safe to say we want it all. The packaging alone is divine. According to the brand the new […]

5 years ago

They had it coming! I don’t know if it’s because they were locked up too long together during quarantine or if there’s a full moon due, but my two kids will not stop fighting. If they are in a room for longer than a few minutes together one of them will start arguing with the […]

5 years ago

So adorable! Summer is here and so is for our love of all things pastel. If you’re looking to add some light, bright, summer freshness to your decor then you’re in look. PEP&CO has just released their latest home collection and their pieces are so gorgeous. Not only that but the prices start from as […]

5 years ago

We can travel once again yay! Now that restrictions are lifting and we are starting to think about a well-deserved break, this cute package of travel beauty goodies from THALGO is without a doubt a winner in our eyes! Small enough to slot into your overnight bag, these mini-size products are all you need to […]

5 years ago

The perfect summer treat! We’ve been absolutely blessed with good weather the last few days and long may it last. That being said it’s always nice to have a delicious way of cooling down during the summer and if you’re looking for something delightful to nibble on while you take in the rays why not […]

5 years ago

Such a great cause. To celebrate Global Day of the Parents this week, Pampers has partnered with the Irish Neonatal Health Alliance (INHA) to ensure every premature baby’s delicate skin is protected and that their families are supported and feel confident caring for their little one. One in 13 babies (around 4,500) are born prematurely […]

5 years ago

I will never understand the need to comment on someone’s body. A lot of people genuinely can not believe me when I tell them some of the remarks people have made about my post baby body, but no word of a lie, they happen. Sometimes it’s accidental, people not meaning to be hurtful but being […]

5 years ago

A unique family stay. It feels like an absolute age since I’ve been able to write about somewhere that we’ve travelled to but I finally can again! Over the glorious weekend we just had, my family and I spent the weekend on a houseboat in Sallins, Kildare and it was a family vacation that we […]

5 years ago

This week is set to be one of the warmest that we’ve had this summer. Although we should not complain and enjoy any warm spells, it can certainly have an impact on your child’s sleep. It is proven that children will sleep much better with room temperature in the region of 16 degrees Celsius and […]

5 years ago

A shocking discovery. Over the weekend it was revealed that the bodies of over two hundred children had been found on the site of a former residential school. A B.C. First Nation confirmed that the remains of 215 children who were students of the Kamloops Indian Residential School in Canada have been discovered after using […]

5 years ago

An absolute bargain for swimmers. Since the start of the pandemic last year, many people have taken up new forms of exercising. One of the most popular forms of exercising that I’ve seen people dive into (no pun intended) is sea swimming. With Ireland being an island we have no end of beautiful beaches and […]

5 years ago

I know when I was pregnant I had a love/hate relationship with food. On the one hand I had all these new cravings and wanted to eat everything. On the other hand I had severe morning sickness and some days even the small of an apple would set me off. It can be hard to […]

5 years ago

Every time! What is it with kids and waiting until the absolute last minute to tell you they need something for school the next day? It just feels like if my child has the option of telling me a week beforehand or a few hours beforehand they will always choose the latter and I know […]

5 years ago

A great way to start the day. I was only recently looking at some photos from a trip to Belgium I took in 2009 and it got me thinking about all the delicious food I had while I was there. Of course there was waffles, lots of waffles. If you’re looking to make a delicious […]

5 years ago

Times are changing for parents. Growing up in the 90s I remember the stranger danger talk well. Don’t take sweets off someone you don’t know. Don’t get into anyone’s car. Don’t walk off with someone you don’t know. The internet was in its infancy at the time and there was no talk about internet safety […]

5 years ago

Have you seen them? Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of four missing siblings. Thomas Connors (12 years), Ann Connors (10 years), Margaret Connors (7 years) and Helen Connors (2 years), have been missing from the Dublin area since May 6 2021. Gardaí are trying to establish the whereabouts of the […]

5 years ago

Interesting. I’ll be the first to admit that I rarely used my baby monitors when my children were younger. This was mostly because as babies they were usually in the same room as me. My husband on the other hand used them more frequently as he would often work from home and would use them […]

5 years ago

It’s that the time of year again where flies and wasps are about to everywhere. Having a small toddler in my home I’m particularly wary of wasps and how bad a sting would be for her, so I’m constantly trying to find ways to keep the house wasp free . I came across this trick […]

5 years ago

How have I never thought of doing these things before? I’ve had two children and about one million baby vests. Washing all of them is enough of a pain but when it comes to getting them dry and keeping them stored in a manageable way forget about it. That was until I came across these […]

5 years ago

We’re relived to hear this. After the recent news that the BBC will be renewing Call The Midwife for three more seasons fans of course wanted to make sure their favourite characters would be sticking around. None more than the character of trainee midwife Nancy Corrigan played by Irish actor Megan Cusack. Fans were worried […]

5 years ago

You’ve heard of a ‘work wife’, well now there’s the ‘mammy mot’. Motherhood can be difficult and it’s always good to have someone to fall back on for support. Sometimes though that’s easier said than done. While my partner can be a great source of support, some days all I really want is a gal […]

5 years ago

An absolute curly hair must have! My daughter has curly hair that is very prone to knots and tangles, so I’m always on the look out for good detangling products. That being said I also want something that will be sensitive on her scalp. Little Green recently launched in Ireland and is a range that […]

5 years ago

Sometimes life likes to throw us a curveball, and a lot of stains. Only recently I discovered a huge red wine stain on my favourite white shirt-dress after a mini bottle of wine exploded in my suitcase on the way home from a holiday. Stains like this along with blood, ink and one many a […]

5 years ago

Mum shaming needs to get in the bin! When I had my first child in 2012 I was 22-years-old. I was also exhausted. My boyfriend worked really long shifts during the week and on Sundays he did sports training. So Saturday was my only day to have some kind of a break away from mammy […]

5 years ago

The threats to Flanagan and his child were made recently. Yesterday it was reported that MEP Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan had contacted Gardaí after threats were made regarding his six-year-old daughter. Messages were sent to Flanagan’s TikTok account from an anonymous user saying that they knew were he lived and threatened in particular his young daughter […]

5 years ago

This looks delish. With the rain showing no signs of stopping any time soon, it’s looking like we’ll be spending a lot of time indoors this weekend. With that in mind there’s really no better time to try out new recipes. This frozen yogurt snack treat recipe really caught our eye during the week and […]

5 years ago

We can’t wait! For years there have been rumours that a Hocus Pocus sequel was on the horizon but every year it would turn out to be false. That was until last year when Disney themselves confirmed that would soon be producing a Hocus Pocus sequel. Only a couple of months after Disney’s announcement residents […]

5 years ago

It comes in a great range of sizes. I feel like most of us have taken up some kind of additional physical activity since lockdown started last year and I’m seeing a lot more people I know investing in good sports gear. I always love supporting small Irish businesses so when on the look out […]

5 years ago

Our new favourite mammy accessory. Picture the scene. It’s Saturday. The sun is shining and your bottle of rose is chilling. You’re meeting your best friend in the park. Now all you have to do is find a handbag that will fit your bottle of rose…. or do you? Popular fashion brand Nasty Gal has […]

5 years ago

Ever fancied living on Coronation Street? My grandmother was a huge fan of Coronation Street so I grew up very familiar with the characters and stories surrounding the famous cobbles. Now you can actually become part of the Coronation Street gang by moving in for a few days, and no I’m not messing. Coronation Street […]

5 years ago

Some fantastic spots. Travelling when your child is neurodivergent can be difficult but it really shouldn’t have to be. Being on the spectrum myself I’m always keeping an eye out for autism-friendly hotels that I can recommend to others. Over the last couple of years, I’ve seen a handful of autism-friendly hotels pop up time […]

5 years ago

I know what I’m picking up in Penneys! Since Penneys opened back up by appointment last week and fully this week I’ve seen many fashion hauls in my homefeed. For me though a trip to Penneys is all about raiding their hair and beauty range and now they have a new product that I need […]

5 years ago

A great initiative from an Irish business. Spotlight Oral Care Co-Founders Dr Lisa and Vanessa Creaven are delighted to announce the launch of the Spotlight Oral Care Gleaming with Pride campaign. A new Limited Edition Pride Sonic Toothbrush will be available to purchase, with all of the profits going directly to the LGBTQ+ charity or […]

5 years ago

The hospital’s system came under a cyber attack last week. Last week Professor Fergal Malone urged people with appointments scheduled for the Rotunda hospital to stay home after a HSE ransomware cyberattack, which meant all of their computer systems were shut down. Yesterday evening the Rotunda released a statement about the recent cyber attack stating […]

5 years ago

Fact Vs Fiction.

5 years ago

Watts pleaded guilty to murdering his wife and children in 2018. Since Netflix released its true crime series American Murder: The Family Next Door, the Watts family case has been getting a lot of new attention. The series focuses on the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her two daughters in 2018 and the shocking revelation […]

5 years ago

Can you imagine? We’ve heard some wild birth stories over the years but this one might beat them all. Recently a mother uploaded a video explaining how her daughter was born and it has since gone viral. Why? Because the woman claims that she gave birth to her daughter while she was still asleep. TikToker […]

5 years ago

Heartbreaking news. Gardaí and emergency services are attending the scene of a fatal road traffic collision at Ardnacassa, Co. Longford this afternoon, Wednesday, 19th May 2021. The collision involved a single vehicle and a male child and occurred at approximately 2:00pm. The male child was pronounced dead at the scene and has since been removed […]

5 years ago

On the lookout for a great Father’s Day gift? Father’s day is only a couple of weeks away. With that in mind, many of us will have our thinking hats on when it comes to what to buy our dads. There’s a lot of options to choose from which can be very overwhelming. Would he […]

5 years ago

The controversial character is coming to Ireland! It’s the most controversial news story (ahem!) of the year, and now that Cuthbert the Caterpillar is a proper A-list celeb, Aldi is bringing him over to Irish shelves and want to donate all profits to the Irish Cancer Society. Aldi Ireland is standing with Aldi UK in […]

5 years ago

Why didn’t I know about these when I was pregnant? Sheet masks have become a huge trend at the moment and it seems like just about everyone on Instagram and Snapchat is wearing them. While generally these masks are worn on your face they can also be bought for other areas such as hands and […]

5 years ago

If you’re a mum and find yourself more stressed than your child’s father, there may be a reason for that. Research has found that dad’s get a bigger boost of joy from taking care of their children then mums. I know what you’re thinking. It’s just not fair is it? A study of 18,000 people […]

5 years ago

Planning a camping trip this summer? Over the last couple of years I’ve noticed camping becoming increasingly popular as a choice for family holidays. Whether it’s camping in Ireland or camping abroad (pre-Covid), more and more Irish families seem to be choosing to pitch a tent rather than book a room. Having always been a […]

5 years ago

If you haven’t tried DIBI yet you need to! I’ve been using DIBI MILANO’s cleansing milk and toner for the past year and my skin has never felt better. The salon quality brand is part of the Alfaparf family and now they have just launched two more skin products that we absolutely need in our […]

5 years ago

This looks delicious. The last few months I’ve found myself baking a lot more with the kids. We’ve made a few treats like cup cakes and cookies that we’ve made before but I’m also always on the lookout for something new to try. That’s when I came across this fun recipe for Choc Bloc Biscuit Cake […]

5 years ago

We could not be more excited! ABBA have been one of the biggest bands to grace the music world since the 1970s and they’re not quitting any time soon. Probably best known in recent years dues to the popularity of the Mamma Mia movies the Swedish band have revealed that they are working on NEW […]

5 years ago

A fantastic campaign. When it comes to fertility, the information can sometimes feel overwhelming. There’s so much information out there but often times it can be conflicting. So what is the right information? Sims IVF has launched a new campaign to tackle common misconceptions about fertility. The ‘Fertility Myth Busters’ campaign will run from the  […]

5 years ago