Who’s ready for summer, sunshine and moving your entire life outdoors to your garden or terrace? We are! Well – almost. We just need to get our hands on this hanging garden tent first. Because never mind getting the grass cut and the outdoor table and chair sorted before barbeque season can kick off. Nope. […]

7 years ago

Say hello to your most gorgeous summer ever.

7 years ago

More and more Irish couples struggle with fertility, and despite the fact that it is becoming a more and more common issue, there is no denying that to many, it is a journey that can feel both lonely and isolating. Which is why I think this video by Google is so important – and so, […]

7 years ago

Lollipops are pretty much the best thing about childhood – or, at least, far up there on the list, you know, on par with not having to pay bills and stuff. But if you are feeling a bit like adulthood is not nearly half as fun, fear not, mamas, we have just gone and discovered […]

7 years ago

If getting your kids to scoff their five (ideally seven) bits of fruit and veg every day is proving a little tricky, you have probably considered a multi-vitamin supplement at one point or another.  Nothing strange about that – sure we all know getting your daily recommended dose of vitamins is good for you. The […]

7 years ago

Maternity dresses you’ll want to live in! Whether your baby bump is just starting to show (exciting!) or you’re a mere weeks away from your baby’ due date, let’s all agree it can be hard to find an outfit that fits right on your changing shape and makes you feel confident. The solution? Comfy, breezy […]

7 years ago

Worrying over money and finance is something a lot of us do, causing stress, tension and often, unfortunately, arguments. But the thing is – a little bit of financial planning can go a long way when it comes to getting control over your money and helping you save, budget and manage your finances better. This […]

7 years ago

Know an 11-21-year-old who loves to sing and dance? Well, then you might be keen to know that the dlr Mill Theatre in Dundrum are currently looking for actors and musicians for their upcoming  show Annie – The Musical, which will open in August of this year. And the best bit? Whoever decides to audition […]

7 years ago

Weekend breakfasts should be all about these pancakes.

7 years ago

Finished off the kids’ Halloween sweets?

7 years ago

Got kids sitting their junior or leaving cert this year? In that case – sending you love and light, guys – exam time is stressful both for kids and their parents, no? However, we have themed up with iRevise.com and will kick off a series of articles by their educational experts, aimed at helping students […]

7 years ago

Is there anything in this world as adorable as a matching collection for you and your mini me? We think not. Which is why, when we clapped eyes on the brand new ‘You and Me’ collection from H&M, featuring matching or very similar outfits for mums and daugthers, well, let’s just say we scrambled to […]

7 years ago

According to the World Health Organisation, we now know that breastfeeding reduces risk of child obesity by up to 25 percent. According to the result of a major new study involving 16 different countries, the absolute most effective thing we can do that reduces risk of child obesity is to breastfeed. It was experts from […]

7 years ago

Take the stress out of mid-week dinners, mama.  These five yummy meals are seriously tasty, and could not be easier to prepare – even on evenings when you are seriously pressed for time. Oh, and did we mention they are actually really healthy and good for you too? Just add a bottle of wine, mama, […]

7 years ago

You’re welcome.

7 years ago

You can thank us later.

7 years ago

Do YOU agree with this?

7 years ago

“Parenting doesn’t end when the sun goes down.”

7 years ago

Have you jumped on the Meal Prep bandwagon yet? If not, then come right onboard! These five easy recipes are not only easy to get a head start on today (so that throwing dinner together during the rest week will be a much less stressful affair), but are also totally vegetarian. And hence a great […]

7 years ago

Do your kids eat enough fruit and vegetables? If you answer ‘yes’ to this one, fair play, God bless and pat yourself on the back, mums. You are our hero. For the rest of us, there are smoothies. If you, like me, are always on the hunt for new variations to tempt you littles with, […]

7 years ago

Tired of feeling tired all the time, and relying on coffee and the 4 pm Mars bar to get you through?  We hear ya! Take solace in the fact that you are not alone, though. According to a recent report by Marie Claire, 51 per cent of those surveyed admitted they struggle to get out […]

7 years ago

One of the many perks of writing about beauty is getting to test new products that land on my desk and picking experts’ minds about what products they simply cannot live without.  When it comes to beauty products, I suppose cleansers never really score all the high, much less glamorous if you will than say our […]

7 years ago

Who’s not surprised?

7 years ago

Yes, we know; there is nothing quite as satisfying than finishing yet another load of washing. But before you load the dryer and pat yourself on the back for (yet another) job well done, there is one thing you need to do – that most of us forget. Leave the door of the washing machine […]

7 years ago

The perfect statement tee for every mum everywhere.

7 years ago

Craving chocolate, but trying to be healthy? We got you. Say hello to this delicious, gluten-free chocolate cake – made with quinoa. And before you turn your nose up, know that this is pretty much the best chocolate cake we have had, all fluffy and perfectly sticky. Oh, and the best bit? You can literally […]

7 years ago

Put these on your Christmas list.

7 years ago

4-ingredient dinners are about to become your new best friend. Always stuck for time on those weekday afternoons? We know the feeling. Between homework and activities and cranky toddlers and trying to get the washing done, the time we have left to actually cook and serve up dinner can be limited, to say the least. […]

7 years ago

Vowed to keep a healthy take on eating now that we have turned the pages and are days into a new year? Us too! But that doesn’t mean we aren’t battling the strongest of chocolate craving on a daily basis. The trick, though, we think, is to find/stock up on/make treats that are so good, […]

7 years ago

“No screen time at all for under-2s.” There is an obesity epidemic happening in the Western world today, and as a result, the World Health Organization is worried about the sedentary habits of today’s children, hence the recommendation of no screen time at all when it comes to babies and young children. There is no […]

7 years ago

Keeping it real. Let’s all agree there is an awful lot of pressure on new mums to ‘bounce back’ after having welcomed a baby. You know – how the world kind of expects us to grow and birth a full-sized baby, then just snap back to the way we looked prior to getting pregnant in […]

7 years ago

What can be more perfect for a leisurely breakfast than pancakes?! We hear ya. And the good news? These ones are both healthy AND easy to throw together (which means you could even make a batch should you wish to make the rest of the week a little more special). All you need for these […]

7 years ago

Did the few days of full on summer weather last weekend have you dreaming of giving your outdoor space a fresh update in time for the actual summer to arrive? Yup – us too. And lucky for us, the brand new home collection from H&M has just arrived online, and to be honest, we kind […]

7 years ago

Urban mums, rejoice. Stokke – our most favourite Scandi baby brand –is about to release a brand new stroller – and it is perfect for families who live in urban areas – or who love to travel and explore. The Stokke Beat stroller is lightweight and compact – and in this case, compact really does […]

7 years ago

Call your hairdresser – you are going to want to test out the new oil slick hair trend that Instagram is currently obsessed with. What we love the most is that this is a hair trend designed, for most part, for brunettes – meaning we can finally get in on the action that the blondes […]

7 years ago

Say hello to Penneys new occasion wear collection! Spring and summer is high season for christenings, communions, confirmations and weddings – meaning, more likely than not, you have an occasion coming up soon you need to dress up for. But fear not – Penneys new occasion wear collection is here to save the day – […]

7 years ago

Looking for something to do indoors with the kids on this wet and windy weekend? Well, then you might care to know that JumpZone, Ireland’s undisputed trampoline specialist, has just opened the doors to its 25,000 sq. ft. premises  in the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre. The new JumpZone Liffey Valley trampoline park marks the company’s third […]

7 years ago

There is no denying that when it comes to family dinners, chicken is a bit of a crowd pleaser. The thing is, if you are anything like us, and are under pressure to get food quickly on the table most dinner times, chances are your imagination goes out the window too, and you end up […]

7 years ago

Trying to get into the habit of going to bed at a sensible time, but find that you just cannot fall asleep once you get there? We feel you. It can be hard to switch off and tune out, for sure. But new year, new sleep habits and we for one are totally on for […]

7 years ago

Being a mum is the greatest, most amazing thing I have ever done.  Sometimes I look at my children and literally feel like my heart is about to burst open with this crazy, all-conduming love. We all feel those feelings. But let’s not sweep under the rug that being someone’s mum is also hard work. […]

7 years ago

Who hasn’t heard that breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day? It makes getting out of bed that little bit more enjoyable, it sets us up for the day and it is also one of the golden rules for making sure our metabolism gets revved up for the day. But – there […]

7 years ago

Having breastfed both my babies from birth until they turned one (and then some), I will be the first to tell you that while breastfeeding is amazing and handy and so, so lovely, it is also hard work. And full on.  For those first few weeks and months, you are pretty much like a 24-hour […]

7 years ago

Because who has the time for daily hair washes? I am serious. Washing, drying and styling my hair is pretty much the most tedious thing I do, and if I am ever to win the lotto (when I get around to start doing it, that is), the first thing I will be spending my money […]

7 years ago

Stress is a major problem. It is so common these days, it is almost seen as a bit strange not to be stressed out and under pressure. However, this is bad (bad!) news for our health and wellbeing. Especially since experts are now saying stress reduces fertility in women. Stress, in fact, messes with our […]

7 years ago

There is no denying that smoothies are the perfect breakfast food. They are delicious, good-for-you and oh-so-easy to throw together. We are currently obsessed with this one, which is choc-a-block with healthy bits. Oh, and don’t be scared of the beetroot. Root veggies are great for smoothies. They blend pretty well in a high-speed blender […]

7 years ago

No-cook dinners are about to become your new best friend. Why? Because nobody wants to be slaving away in the kitchen when you could be soaking up precious family time, that’s why. But we still got to eat and feed the family, right? Fear not, mamas, we got you. Here are five seriously yum no-cook […]

7 years ago

Aperitivo hour is about to become your favourite hour.

7 years ago

With tomorrow’s Easter egg bonanza looming, you might be alarmed to know that experts have now weighed in on what the maximum amount of sugar children should consume in a day really is. The answer: Not a whole lot. Which, you know – is a bit of a problem when the Easter Bunny, granny and […]

7 years ago

A welcome move. For parents of children with sensory issues or Autism, the prospect of going grocery shopping can be rather daunting. Crowds, music, noise and bright lights can cause many of these children to become stressed, over-stimulated and experience sensory overload. Sensory sensitivity is experienced by children and adults with Autism, who can be […]

7 years ago

You might want to send this recipe on to whoever is making you breakfast in bed on Sunday

7 years ago