Don’t panic but Pancake Tuesday is TOMORROW! Whether you’re a straight-up lemon n’ sugar traditionalist or a more adventurous crepe-creator, getting the basics right is key. Here are three of our all-time favourite pancake recipes to get you inspired: 1. Apple Yogurt Pancakes Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 […]

9 years ago

Dreaming of heading stateside to the glitz and glamour of Hollywood (and California) this summer? Well, you are in luck. This weekend – in honor of the Oscar’s tonight – Aer Lingus have some amazing Transatlantic fares on offer. Did you know you can now fly one-stop from Dublin to Tinseltown daily – for as […]

9 years ago

It’s the baby news we are all holding our breaths for this month – are Cheryl and Liam finally becoming parents?! Well, they might just be welcoming their bundle very soon – at least if these latest rumours the Metro are reporting on are to be believed. The tabloid claims fans are speculating that a […]

9 years ago

Around the world, doctors and scientist are hard at work trying to solve the medical riddle that is autism. Now, it seems, a study in Denmark seems to have, if not solved it, then at least added another piece to the puzzle by discovering that women who had the flu while they were pregnant were […]

9 years ago

Almost four years ago, Michelle Hui was heartbroken when she suffered a miscarriage six weeks into her pregnancy. The 31-year-old, who lives in Newbridge, Co. Kildare, with her young family, was already mum to Mya, 4, and Noah, 2, and had been excited to welcome baby #3, but knew something was wrong when she started […]

9 years ago

Baby product manufacturer Little Tikes announced this week that they are recalling as many as 540,00 plastic toddler swings after receiving reports of multiple injuries. The swing in question is the Little Tikes 2-in-1 Snug’n Secure pink toddler swing and the reason the company is now issuing a voluntary recall is because the plastic can […]

9 years ago

They are said to be tiger-ish in every way when it comes to their parenting, and now social climbing mums and dads in New York are also opting to enrol their youngsters in etiquette classes in a bid to hone their social skills for the future. After initially launching an etiquette program for adults, Beaumont […]

9 years ago

Gardai in North County Dublin are on alert after a man is said to have been posing as a garda and trying to lure children into his car in at least three different incidents.  According to the Mirror, a number of incidents have been reported over the past three weeks. One incident happened in the […]

9 years ago

Are you currently rocking a bump or have just welcomed your brand new bundle? Congratulations! Chances are you are in the market for a baby name, so just to make things a little easier for you, new mama, we have rounded up a list of names so cool you (and your tot!) will be the […]

9 years ago

Now that the world has finally moved on from ombre (thank God!), we are more than ready to ditch the dip-dye and embrace something new when it comes to our hair. Well, look no further. The buzzword for spring hair is Cinnamon Swirl. That’s right. This delectable hair colour, characterised by warm shades of honey, […]

9 years ago

It’s not often that George Clooney will find himself completely outshone on any red carpet, but this totally happened last night, when the actor brought his pregnant wife along to the César Awards in Paris. George looked dapper as always as he attended the French film ceremony on Friday night, but no sharp suit or […]

9 years ago

She is notoriously private about her personal life, but today Zoe Saldana took to Instagram to share the news that she and husband Marco Perego have welcomed their third child – a baby boy named Zen. The actress, 38, who E! News claim was not recently pregnant, did not provide any further detail as to […]

9 years ago

Across the globe, scientists and researchers are hard at work trying to solve the mystery that is autism. And now, new research published in science journal Nature reveals doctors are getting closer than ever to diagnosing autism in children at an earlier age, Motto reports. In the study, psychologist Heather Cody Hazlett from the Carolina Institute of Developmental Disabilities at […]

9 years ago

When I was expecting my baby #1, one of the things that really bothered me, was the thought of having to give up carrying my nice handbags for months (years?!), and instead tote around the ugly monstrosities that are changing bags. Even prior to having kids, I used to always look at mothers toting them […]

9 years ago

If you own a Britax B-Agile or Britax BOB Motion strollers that you ordered from the US or Canada (or Mexico), this news might be relevant to you. According to CNN, Britax Child Safety Inc. has recalled more than 700,000 strollers with Click & Go receiver mounts (the car seat attachment) due to a fall […]

9 years ago

When it comes to being fashion forward and also being in a position to reach the masses with their design, few brands can compete with H&M. Back in 2011, the Swedish company launched their very first Conscious Collection, debuting clothes made using organic and recycled materials to create high-end pieces that leave no ill effect […]

9 years ago

If there is one mummy blogger who is simply killing it lately (have you ordered her new book yet?!), it is Australian mum-of-four Constance Hall. Hall’s blog and social media channels have become extremely popular, with women and mothers all over the world praising her for her raw and honest accounts of motherhood, and how […]

9 years ago

Calling all Ikea fans, you do not want to miss the furniture giant’s latest collection – that will hit stores this April. We have had a sneak peak, and the Stockholm 2017 collection is maybe the most amazing one to date. Inspired by Swedish light and nature, this carefully curated collection of 47 pieces is […]

9 years ago

Surpassed only by unicorns, I think it’s fair to say that mermaids are pretty much the most in-vogue fantasy creature out there at the moment. Which is why, when we came across THIS bed, we fell hook, like and sinker (pun intended, obvs.) To be honest, unless you are fairly short, this bed is probably […]

9 years ago

In a pilot project in the UK city of Stoke-on-Trent, pregnant women are being offered up to £260 in shopping vouchers for agreeing to stay off cigarettes for the duration of their pregnancy and a further 12 weeks after their babies arrive. As of yet, at least 65 women in the city have the taxpayer-funded vouchers, […]

9 years ago

A UK judge has just heard how social services took a baby boy away from his parents and into care after the father was overheard “praising the benefits of formula milk.” The case centred around a young couple in their 20s, who cannot be identified, but are according to the Telegraph both said to be […]

9 years ago

A 64-year-old old-age pensioner has just become one of the oldest women in the world to give birth as she delivers twins at Spanish hospital on Tuesday.  According to MailOnline, the Spanish woman, who is known only as M.I.A, gave birth to twins by Caesarian section at the Recoletas Hospital in Burgos in north Spain […]

9 years ago

Milestone cards to mark (and get the perfect Instagram picture of) your baby’s many firsts (crawl, solids, steps etc.) have been around for a few years now. And they are, in fairness, all sorts of cute – and so perfect for marking all the little and bigger milestones the first eyar with a new baby […]

9 years ago

Welcoming your first baby is certainly a bit of a nerve-wracking experience for all first-time mums and dads. I mean; it is all just so new. It is one thing being pregnant and getting used to all the changes and challenges that come with. But leaving the hospital with this new baby – like an […]

9 years ago

Apart from actually giving birth, breastfeeding is pretty much the most intimate bond a mother shares with her baby. In fact, even now, more than two years after I stopped breastfeeding my little boy, I still miss those moments of silent bonding. When he would be in my arms and our skin would touch and […]

9 years ago

A couple of days ago, 31-year-old Lisa Williams from Anglesey in Wales shared an image to her Facebook of a valentine’s card and five chocolate bars she was posting for her children to receive on Valentine’s Day. A short time later, the young mum-of-five was found dead on a local beach. The card, with the […]

9 years ago

Tressa Middleton became Britain’s youngest ever mum when she gave birth to her first child, a daughter, when she was only 12 years old in 2006. The pre-teen had gotten pregnant at age 11 after being raped and was subsequently forced to give away the baby after it emerged that it was her brother that […]

9 years ago

Last week it was Matt Damon speaking about how delighted he is that the world finally knows about George and Amal’s baby news. And now Amal’s good friend Cindy Crawford has spoken about also feeling relieved the news is out. The supermodel, who spoke out about the happy news while on a promotional engagement in […]

9 years ago

Last August, 10-year-old Caleb Schwab was fatally injured while riding down a slide at a water park in Kansas City.  Yesterday, his parents, Scott and Michelle Schwab, gave their first ever interview since the tragic death of their son when they appeared on breakfast show Good Morning America. “Six went to the park and five came […]

9 years ago

All together now: NWAHHHH! They are busy parents of five(!) children and both have hectic careers, but it seems it is always family and romance first for Jamie and Jools Oliver. And this morning, the celebrity chef reminded us once again of how incredibly lovely a couple him and Jools make – and how their […]

9 years ago

Hey baby mamas! Are you due to give birth TODAY – or on your way to Holles Street as you’re reading this? Well, you’re in luck, because we just solved your baby name puzzle for you! How about choosing a name for your babe to reflect the time of year – where Valentine’s Day and […]

9 years ago

The countdown is on – only one more sleep until Valentine’s Day – but don’t panic just because you haven’t made it to the shops yet. Just because we are so sound, we have rounded up 11 easy peasy gift options – that are bound to go down a treat. Sometimes, it doesn’t need to […]

9 years ago

If you have been parenting for a while, and are – or have been – in possession of a toddler, you no doubt are more than a little familiar with the joy that is tantrums. You know, those moments of complete meltdown toddlers are rather prone to – often at the worst time and place […]

9 years ago

The 2017 baby boom strikes again. Model Danielle Lloyd has just confirmed she is expecting her fourth baby – in a photo shoot with OK magazine that made us do a little double-take, to be honest. In this very Beyonce-inspired shoot, Danielle reveals she is expecting her first child with fiancé Michael O’Neill – and […]

9 years ago

Smoking is without a doubt one of the absolute worst things you can be doing as far as your health is concerned – and for women continuing to smoke while pregnant, more and more research is now pointing out just how harmful this is to you child – both while in the womb and also […]

9 years ago

Love is in the air! And because we think all of us mamas have deserved to be spoiled AF this Valentine’s Day, we have rounded up a handy little list of ten items we would be terribly grateful if somebody would treat us to this February. We’re not greedy, guys, any of the below will […]

9 years ago

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine was honored with a star on the coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame this Friday. But much as the 37-year-old looked dapper in all-black ensemble, it was his five-month-old baby daughter Dusty Rose who completely stole the show – and made us all incredibly broody. Just look at her! All eyes […]

9 years ago

She is clearly an excited grandmother-in-the-making, and now it looks like George Clooney’s mother Nina has made an exciting reveal about what it is her son and daughter-in-law will be welcoming in a few months time. According to RadarOnline, Mrs Clooney has let slip that the 55-year-old actor’s wife Amal, 39, is expecting a boy […]

9 years ago

Squeezing in time for romance when you are busy parents of young children can be tricky. To say the least. But how about making some extra special time for each other this autumn by booking at stay at any of these insanely romantic hotels? We are talking scenery, food and atmosphere so sexy, you are […]

9 years ago

Unisex baby names were riding high in the charts all throughout last lear, and despite set to take a small drop in popularity this year, Nameberry predicts that many 2017 parents will also opt for unisex monikers for their newborns. The popular baby name website uses page view comparisons from last January to this January […]

9 years ago

They are long-time friends and colleagues, so it really is no wonder that Matt Damon was one of the first people George Clooney let in on the news that his wife Amal was expecting. It was finally confirmed last night, after weeks of speculation, that George and Amal Clooney are indeed expecting twins later this […]

9 years ago

Be still, our hearts. If you are anywhere near a Starbucks right now, we suggest get there quickly and whisper to the barista that you would like to order something from their secret Valentine’s menu. That’s right. Starbucks has a secret menu running alongside their regular one for Valentine’s Day this year, and according to […]

9 years ago

It looks like 2017 is all set to be the year when EVERYONE had babies! Just as we are jumping for joy over Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s sweet baby announcement and screaming inside over the fact that the Clooney’s are indeed set to welcome twins this year, former reality star now designer Whitney Port (of The Hills […]

9 years ago

Writing about beauty for a living means that you do get a bit spoilt for choice when it comes to trying out new products. However, it also means that when it comes to beauty products and all their promises to do amazing things, these days, it does take a lot to impress me. In the […]

9 years ago

Nailed plans for Valnetine’s Day yet? If not, you might want to book yourself a flight to the UK, where The Old Rectory Hotel in Devon was voted Europe’s most romantic hotel. The picturesque hotel, nestled in the heart of Exmoor National Park in North Devon, scooped the award in the travel website’s 2016 Travellers’ Choice Awards, winning […]

9 years ago

Valentine’s Day is now only just around the corner, and love is most definitively in the air. And whether you are spending Valentine’s Day loved up with your significant other or just fancy treating your own damn self, we think V Day is an occasion that deserve a little something extra. And these cute and […]

9 years ago

While they have yet to confirm or deny anything, her bump has been speaking for itself these last few months, and, at this stage, there is no denying that Cheryl and Liam are indeed expecting their first child together. And if her excited Twitter fans are to be believed, the former X Factor  judge is […]

9 years ago

New year (well, new-ish, anyway), new trends. If you are currently rocking a bump (or planning on getting pregnant really soon), you might want to know what names are totally going to be trending this year – whether you want to go with them or completely avoid them for that same reason. Here are Nameberry’s […]

9 years ago

There are times when I open my mouth to say something (mostly to my children) and I think to myself: “Oh my God; I have actually become my own mum!” The fact that I am influenced by her is perhaps not all that strange considering she is not only my mum, but also truly my […]

9 years ago

I got married four months ago, and am still so in love with my wedding dress that I sneak a peek at it every few days – just to touch it (and give myself a mental pat on the back over what excellent taste I have). Back in the day when I was still looking […]

9 years ago