Even when you don’t feel like eating anything

6 years ago

All the green! St. Patrick’s Day this year will be different from anything we have ever seen before, but that is not reason enough to not celebrate. So what could be better than whipping up some sweet and leprechaun-friendly treats with the kids today? We reckon you can make it to the shops and get […]

6 years ago

All you need is a cardboard box, some paint and a glue gun.

6 years ago

Take all the help you can get!

6 years ago

Lord knows we all need it right now. The world as we know has changed almost beyond recognition these past few days. I think most of us are scared. And worried. And left feeling just a little bit helpless in all of this. But now more than ever we need to keep looking for the […]

6 years ago

To anyone struggling to get pregnant, trying to navigate the vast sea of information on what to do and try and eat and avoid can be overwhelming. There is so much information, so many experts, so many words written, so much data to take in. Esoecially when it comes to the common Polycystic Ovary Syndrome […]

6 years ago

It is probably the single most important thing we can do for our health. And now recent research is teaching us that sleep doesn’t just matter to our overall wellbeing, mood and immune system, it actually also makes a huge difference when it comes to academic success. In fact, according to a recent study, researchers […]

6 years ago

We are facing into a week of a lot of indoor time. And I am sure, you, like me, are wondering how you are going to fill the hours. I know we’ll be doing a little bit of school work, a lot of arts and crafts, some baking – and also going for hikes and […]

6 years ago

I don’t know about you, but I have fully embrace the concept of ‘self care Sundays.’ Come Sunday evening, when I finally have both my kids tucked into their beds, I love nothing more than to get into my bathrobe, and treat myself to some very much needed me-time and self-care. I will slap a […]

6 years ago

This week has been an unprecedented one, for all of us. It is easy to feel completely overwhelmed with what is happening all around us, and worrying about what the future will look like once this all settles. But we need to try to remain calm. And if you, like me, struggle to do that […]

6 years ago

Is your mum obsessed with interiors? Or are you maybe compiling a wish-list for what YOU would like to be unwrapping this coming Mother’s Day? Either way, we are obsessed with the latest collection at H&M Home – and we bet you will be too. From boho cushions to marble trays and trendy plant pots, […]

6 years ago

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here  – and if you have a due date falling on or around this most Irish of days – maybe you have considered going for a name for your baby that reflects this? There are so many gorgeous Irish names out there to pick from, many of which are currently […]

6 years ago

Baking with kids is just one of those activities we often dread because of the mess, but that once we get going, is just such an utterly lovely mum-child moment we wouldn’t be without. However, a lot of time, things take too long and they loose interest, leaving us there alone in our flour-covered kitchens […]

6 years ago

Well, his big day IS coming up next month. It seems little Prince Louis, who is turning two next month on April 23rd, has one special thing he will be excited about once his birthday rolls around. According to his mum, the good, old Happy Birthday song is Louis’ very favourite song, which, you know, […]

6 years ago

Motherhood is full of double standards. In all sorts of ways, in fairness, but maybe especially so when it comes to all things food-related. “No, you can’t have a Kinder Egg, it is Tuesday today.” Me. To 5-year-old, reminding her of our Only-Sweets-On-Saturdays rule. And omitting to mention that I myself, only moments earlier, almost […]

6 years ago

Just get a life, people. Mum shaming is the worst, can we all agree on that? And when you are a celebrity, living your life in the spotlight, you are even more susceptible to all the online trolls than most of us. Recently, Kourtney Kardashian hit back at so-called mommy shamers in an interview with […]

6 years ago

We’re full of confidence, it seems. According to a brand new survey, the majority of parents today reckon they are doing a better job at raising kids than their own mums and dads The researchers recently polled 2000 parents of school-aged children, and what they discovered, was that a whopping 78 percent of them said […]

6 years ago

Due in the next few weeks? If you are set to deliver your baby at the National Maternity Hospital and suspect you might be infected with the novel coronavirus, you will be required to remain in the car outside the building until given personal protective equipment. Then and only then will you be allowed to […]

6 years ago

I am sure I am not alone in feeling like when it comes to keeping the kids’ rooms tidy, it is a constant battle. The main problem being, of course, that most kids love making a mess, but when it comes to actually tidy said mess up, they are less keen. However, you don’t have […]

6 years ago

Because she’s worth it. If you are coming up blank when it comes to things to treat your mum to this upcoming Mother’s Day, we reckon we have got the perfect idea. How about bringing her away for a lovely hotel break – just the two of you? It might sound like a very extravagant […]

6 years ago

Mother’s Day is around the corner. And if you are struggling to come up with something lovely to buy your mum (or mother-in-law), fear not – we have compiled a list of some beauty treats that are bound to go down a storm with ladies of all ages this Mother’s day. Ready, set, shop! 1. […]

6 years ago

If you have children (or have been around them long enough to observe their strange ways), you will know that they can sit, sleep and make themselves comfortable in the craziest and most unconventional ways. Seriously, I sometimes wonder if my kids have joints at all, or if their arms and legs are just attached […]

6 years ago

A labour of love. Ashley Graham only gave birth to her son Isaac back in January, but the 32-year-old model has already proven that she is a mama that believes in keeping things real for her almost 11 million social media followers. The candid mum has already shared pictures of herself both breastfeeding, pumping and […]

6 years ago

Spring is in the air. No, really – just step outside and breathe in – it is almost here. And we don’t know about you, but this winter has been long AF, no? And at this stage, we are beyond fed up with wearing our jeans and heavy jumpers day in and day out. No, […]

6 years ago

Horrific. Anyone who has ever had young children has no doubt had nights where sleep was scarce. Most of us just make it through by rocking our babies and, you know, drinking a lot of coffee the following day. However, clearly this is not the case for all mums, as recently, the internet exploded when […]

6 years ago

This can end up having a negative impact on your baby’s long-term health.

6 years ago

Worried about your little darlings not being completely honest with you or frequently telling little (or large) fibs? Well, then you might want to take a long hard look at your parenting style. Why? Because experts now believe that children who grow up with overly strict parents are quicker to lie — and not only […]

6 years ago

Hello March. It’s hard to believe St. Patrick’s Day is only around the corner, but here we are. And if you are looking for some easy and creative activities to keep the kids busy with this week, well, how about letting your art projects take on a seasonal spin, no? These are easy enough for […]

6 years ago

The clean beauty industry is booming. Which, I think we can all agree, is great news. More and more of us are waking up to the fact that what we put on our bodies, not just in them, has a massive impact on our health and wellbeing. Our skin is a living, breathing organ, and […]

6 years ago

Are you surprised by this?

6 years ago

If you thought the whole saying about ‘getting your beauty sleep’ was just that – a saying – then think again. Having written about beauty and interviewed countless experts and skincare professionals over the past decade, I now know the importance of a good night’s sleep when it comes to your complexion. No, really. You […]

6 years ago

Are you a breastfeeding mum? Or planning to breastfeed once your baby arrives? Then you should really do yourself a massive favour and order this amazing book as a little gift – call it an investment in yourself and your baby – immediately. Anyone who has ever been breastfeeding knows that the early days are […]

6 years ago

Mornings can be the worst. I mean, trying to get myself ready, pack lunchboxes, break up a few fights when my four-year-old has “accidentally” done a Ninja move on his sister, make beds – let’s just say, this time a day can be rather hectic for parents, no? Getting myself ready and made up and […]

6 years ago

Give them too much freedom, and people will accuse you of child neglect. Be too protective, and you’re a helicopter parent. Raising kids is a tough game to get just right. Why? Because in parenting, there is so much information, but so little consensus. However, while it is one thing to use your own judgement […]

6 years ago

Well, we’re definitively trying that! There is no denying that when it comes to gorgeous, bouncy, beautiful manes, Julia Roberts got one. And now we might have just figured out just how she keeps her locks looking go good. According to Vogue Italia, the 52-year-old actress is a fan of all-natural beauty treatments and uses […]

6 years ago

Is your baby girl arriving any day now? If so, you might have already started to ponder which name to give her once she is earth-side. Last week, the CSO released their data on baby names given to all children born in Ireland in 2019. And while the most popular choices for parents still remained […]

6 years ago

She is a mum of three gorgeous little ones. But in her latest interview, Giovanna Fletcher admitted she is definitively done having kids. At least that’s how she feels now. Speaking to You magazine, Fletcher, who is being hailed as the most relatable parenting guru out there, opens up about the shock of finding out […]

6 years ago

Oh, hindsight. It’s a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Allowing us to see so clearly now what we did not see then. I have often wondered how I would have done things differently had I been able to live certain situations over again. I think we all do, I think this is human nature, to an […]

6 years ago

It has been dominating the news of late, and now as many as 19 cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) have been reported here in Ireland. Early research has suggested that the virus might be less harmful to children, and, more peculiarly perhaps, that as per now, the coronavirus seems less fatal for women than it can […]

6 years ago

Ready for spring. I don’t know about you, but I think since March it here, I am definitively getting to that point where I am starting to think about swapping out my winter wardrobe for something slightly lighter and more spring-y. And if you are rocking a bump this season, you are in luck – […]

6 years ago

It is almost here! Mother’s Day, that is. And  whether you are shopping for your own mum, MIL or simply compiling a wish-list for to forward onto your kids or significant other, we have rounded up five new and seriously gorgeous scents we are obsessed with right now: 1. Maison Margiela Replica ‘Coffee Break’ This […]

6 years ago

We are loving the trend of gorgeous sounding, artsy and slightly bohemian baby names, from the whimsically sweet ones for your little girl, to cool hippie surfer-inspired monikers for your little boy. Oh, and the best bit? Most of these names are unisex sounding enough for them to work equally well no matter what you […]

6 years ago

These are SO yummy. And good for you.

6 years ago

Who’s ready for self-care Sunday? Well, we are! Especially after being let loose checking out Penneys’ brand new Wellness collection, a range of cosy clothes, soothing candles, gorgeous homewares and lots of delicious beauty treats – all made from organic, recycled and sustainable materials. Launched under the Primark Cares Initiative, the Wellness Collection is part […]

6 years ago

Who doesn’t love stickers? If you have got a picky eater on your hands, mama, you are going to love this. Mum-of-one Jane Stine had recently moved back to the US from abroad and was out and about with her three-year-old when they recently had to stop by their local supermarket. In the store, Stine […]

6 years ago

There is a reason they call it The Fourth Trimester. Because let’s face it, the pregnancy might be over and you have given birth – but to anyone who has ever lived it, those first six weeks after delivery are intense – on a whole other level. Postpartum commonly refers to the period starting once […]

6 years ago

The perfect family weekend. I have always loved to travel – be it months-long backpacking-across South-East Asia adventures or city mini breaks much closer to home – visiting new places and exploring sights and streets I haven’t seen before. I did a lot of it –travelling – in my early 20s. Often barely arriving home […]

6 years ago

For mamas who has seen every episode of SATC (twice!)

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This might just make long-haul flights a lot less stressful.

6 years ago

Currently on the verge of potty training my own toddler, I am a glutton for any information that can reassure me that this will be smooth sailing all the way. With my little girl, it totally was. She just came home from creche one day when she was pretty much exactly two, and declared loudly […]

6 years ago