We’d struggle to pick a favourite.

7 years ago

Big savings! If you are currently in the market for maternity and/or baby bits, you need to know that Mothercare has just kicked off their major mid-season sale, and there are huge discounts of up to 50 percent off to be found across all departments. Items like maternity clothing, baby- and children’s clothing, car seats, […]

7 years ago

Mornings are about to become a whole less hectic.

7 years ago

As part of a new €80 million plan, Irish children under the age of 16 are to be given free universal dental care. According to the Irish Independent, Health Minister Simon Harris will announce the five- year plan for comprehensive dental care for all children under 16 this week, and it is thought that under […]

7 years ago

Just in time for summer. If you are looking to give your outdoor space an upgrade for spring, maybe just hold off for another few weeks. Why? Well, because in may, Ikea are set to launch their brand new Överallt collection – where the Swedish furnitur giant have teamed up with top African designers – […]

7 years ago

Haven’t finalised your plans for Mother’s Day just yet? How about a day out somewhere the entire family will enjoy – even your tech-obsessed and eye-rolling-prone tweens and teens? And even better – if you go today, mums can go for absolutely free. Because, you know, Mother’s Day. Explorium, Ireland’s National Science and Sport Centre, […]

7 years ago

Oh, Italy. The home of pizza. Gelato. Espresso. And dolce vita by the bucketload. And while there is no denying that the Italians know their way around food (oh God, the FOOD), it turns out they are also pretty darn great when it comes to naming their babies too. It should come as no surprise, […]

7 years ago

It’s like a delicious beauty serum – to work from the inside out.

7 years ago

Heading into town next weekend? You’re going to want to now. Why? Because Arnotts is hosting a Family Fun Day and is sounds like all sorts of fun. The Arnotts Family Fun Day is an amazing children’s event that will take place in-store on Sunday 7th April, and will be filled with fashion shows, entertainment, […]

7 years ago

Ready – steady – shop. Mother’s Day is tomorrow, ya’ll. But fear not if you are still trying to get your presents bought. We have rounded up 10 gorgeous last minute gifts we reckon any mum will love to unwrap tomorrow morning: 1. Graham Norton’s Pink Gin Graham Norton’s Own Pink Gin celebrates the beauty […]

7 years ago

When the weather heats up, nothing cools us down like ice cream. The thing is, if you, like us, are trying to stick to a somewhat healthy eating regime now that summer is approaching, daily ice creams might not be your wisest food choice, no matter how sunny the weather. But don’t worry, there is […]

7 years ago

How often do YOU find time for this?

7 years ago

Thank you, Drew. If you have ever been in possession of a toddler, you know just how unpredictable and, well, nuts, they can be at times. Luckily, when it comes to having a toddler, we are all in the same boat, and literally just do our best to navigate through this crazy time with our […]

7 years ago

Well, these sound familiar. Giving newborns a distinctly Irish name has been very popular for some time now – here in Ireland. But now it seems our gorgeous monikers are catching on across the Atlantic as well, at least if MyDomaine.com is to be believed. The US-based design- and fashion website recently listed their very […]

7 years ago

CUTE. If you are looking to spruce the kids’ rooms up a little this spring, we think you are going to love the latest drop from H&M Home. From posters to cushions and wall hangers, these are not only super cute, but also seriously affordable. Just take a peek at our favourites right now: 1. […]

7 years ago

Feel like you have tried every diet and meal plan under the sun and still struggle to lose those last few stubborn lbs? Then this ‘diet hack’ might be for you. In fact; according to experts, it might just be the way we should all be eating if we want to stay lean and healthy, […]

7 years ago

If you are yet to decide on a Mother’s Day present for your own mum – or any amazing mum in your life (inlcuding yourself!), well, then we think this might just be the perfect gift to give. KDK Sisters is the brand behind the most luxurious Irish-designed cashmere and modal scarves – with designs […]

7 years ago

Because she is the most important person in the world. Mums are the glue that hold it all together. The fix things, find things, cook things, create things, mend, make, care, steer, support and just in general make the world a better place. So when it comes to Mother’s Day, we think the amazing mums […]

7 years ago

We have all gotten rather used to hearing about how we are what we eat these days. As in, how everything we put in our mouths has a direct affect on our health and wellness. But did you ever stop to think that this very goes for what we put on our skin too? Spoiler: […]

7 years ago

Got someone living under your roof who is currently obsessed with Barbie – Life in the Dream House? Well, then this is going to sounds like all their holiday dreams are coming true. In honor of the iconic doll’s 60th birthday, Mattel has now launched the ultimate Barbie glamping experience. From March to December 2019, […]

7 years ago

Can you buy your own Mother’s Day present – just asking for a friend…? In all seriousness, we really wouldn’t mind any of these lovely gifts ourselves – and we’re pretty certain any mum in your life will feel the exact same way: 1. Helen James Considered Call Your Mother Mug Never mind your mum, […]

7 years ago

Not long to go now. The Duchess of Sussex has officially started her maternity leave, and the the Royal Baby Watch has begun. Apart from finally finding out whether the rumours are true and Meghan are indeed having twins, I am pretty certain that we are all also extremely excited to find out the name(s) […]

7 years ago

I co-slept with both of my babies and firmly believe it is the sole reason why I never during those baby years even had ONE sleep-less night. Seriously – not one. Co-sleeping worked and made sense for us, and I can hand on my hear say that if I was to have another baby, I […]

7 years ago

As a sleep-deprived new parent, chances are you will be willing to try almost anything to get your baby or toddler to sleep. You pace the floor, sing lullabies until your voice goes and some even go to the drastic step of driving aimlessly around the local neighborhood trying to get the baby to finally […]

7 years ago

Oh, Ikea… I know I am a Scandi and all sorts of biased, but seriously – how can you not love it? What I especially love – and know for a fact that the people at Ikea love too – is that often, it’s what you can do with a piece of Ikea furniture – […]

7 years ago

Forever trying to come up with clever ways to make your kids’ lunchboxes a little more healthy and nutritious? You and me both. The tricks I have found work better is to both keep changing things up – and also to persevere. Sometimes, it just takes a few goes to get them to actually try […]

7 years ago

My hair is naturally pretty blonde – something I can probably thank my Nordic roots for. However, up through the years, I have both played around with high lights, low-lights and balayage – and currently have a bit of an ombre situation going on. The problem? The blonder bits of my hair not only feel […]

7 years ago

All set for tomorrow? Look; we know being out and about on St. Patrick’s Day with the family often means indulging in a few treats – but you’ll definitively feel less guilty about this if you start everyone off with this perfectly seasonal smoothie for breakfast. Just call it a ‘shake’ though – and you […]

7 years ago

Just set and forget. We are obsessed with our slow cookers these days, and, as the weather is showing no sign of heating up anything soon, we have no intention of giving up our winter warmer soup favourites either. If you fancy something really delicious and indulgent this weekend, that pretty much require zero effort […]

7 years ago

For the day that’s in it!

7 years ago

Who’s ready for the beach? We are! Especially after seeing this utterly adorable new swimwear collection from Next – where pretty much the entire family can hit the beach is matching ensembles. Seriously – think you have seen cute before? Take a look at this: 1. Tie-arm dress €48 2. Navy/White Gingham Dress €14 – […]

7 years ago

THIS is our most important job.

7 years ago

Thick, creamy and SO yummy.

7 years ago

“Encouraging and important.” The HSE confirmed earlier this week that the uptake rate for the (Human papillomavirus) HPV vaccine now stands at 70 percent, as the Heath Service Executive’s vaccination teams now return to secondary schools across the country to administer the second dose to first year girls. This figure is an increase of 20 […]

7 years ago

That’s a great deal! As part of Safety Month this March, Mothercare have just announced that they are cutting the VAT cost on all car seats. What this means in euros, parents, is for instance, on the Maxi Cosi Axiss Plus car seat in Nomad Black, you are now only paying €349.99 instead of €499 […]

7 years ago

What would life be without coffee?

7 years ago

Spring is coming! No, really. I know we had those few days of freezing weather last weekend, but I firmly feel that this is all coming to and end, and soon we will be ready to kick-start outdoor season once more. And with that in mind, we recently had a sneak peak at the brand […]

7 years ago

Because sometimes you just can’t even. AmIright? And on those nights, I give you these – five could-not-be-easier but that are also all healthy and wholesome dinners that the whole family will scoff. You’re welcome. 1. Honey Mustards Chicken Bake Make the entire family happy (and stuffed!) with this simple chicken and potatoes sheet pan […]

7 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 […]

7 years ago

If you have been in the parenting game for a few years now, you have no doubt encountered the absolute hell it is to step on a tiny Lego piece as you are just trying to cross your own goddamn floor. Seriously. Few forms of sadistic torture in this world are more horrific than having […]

7 years ago

Keeping our children safe and out of harm’s way is our most important job as parents. This is by far easiest to do when children are babies – and young enough for you to always have them either in your arms or in a buggy you are holding on to. But babies grow into toddlers […]

7 years ago

Only a couple of weeks to go now, guys. And because we reckon few people deserve to spoilt as much as mothers do (ourselves, our own mothers, your sister – who’s a mother too – you name it, all mothers deserve it!) – we have rounded up some fab gifts for mums this upcoming Mother’s […]

7 years ago

Yes, please. Summer is coming, and we don’t know about you, but we are getting seriously excited about packing away the winter clothes, putting the patio furniture back out and last, but not least, booking our summer holidays! And when it comes to our summer wardrobes – we have just found the one dress we […]

7 years ago

Only available online. If you are planning on giving the kids’ rooms a little facelift this spring, we reckon both you and them are going to love the new children’s room collection that just dropped at H&M Home. That’s right – our favourite budget fashion retailer also have the most amazing and affordable homeware line, […]

7 years ago

There is no denying that when it comes to hipster food, kale has been doing the rounds (and then some) the last couple of years. And while many of us have by now absolutely gathered that this leafy green veg is something we should be consuming more of, not all of us have quite embraced […]

7 years ago

You’ll wonder why no-one has thought of this before. Being pregnant and giving birth is a huge undertaking for a women’s body – much as it is just doing a job it was designed to do. Anyone who has ever given birth, no matter what way that baby made his or her entrance to the […]

7 years ago

When it comes to transforming your face from drowsy and bleary-eyed to all-out gorgeous, nothing – I mean nothing – is as effective as a lick of mascara.  But applying mascara is not as simple as you would think, and if you are still not using these awesome lash-perfecting hacks for doing so, you might be […]

7 years ago

Having written about health and beauty for a number of years, believe me when I say I have tried (for reasons of research and vanity) a lot of homemade face masks that all promised to leave me with flawless, filter-like skin. And trust me on this too: The vast majority did little else but leave […]

7 years ago

Mums of future miniature IT girls of the future should take note of these to-die-for hipper-than-hip names.  If you are a mum who love fashion, pop culture, social media and reality shows, we think these baby names are going to be right up your fashionable street! 1. Olivia If you love Olivia Palermo (and her wardrobe, life […]

7 years ago

According to a new report by the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP), poverty among lone working parents has more than doubled over a five year period from 2012 to 2017. Back in 2012 in Ireland, one in 11 working lone parents were living below the poverty line. However, according to the new SVP […]

7 years ago