Tan France is going to be a daddy! The Queer Eye star, Tan France, 37, and his husband Rob are having a baby, and the excited dad-to-be made the sweet announcement on his Instagram yesterday. Se dette innlegget på Instagram Et innlegg delt av T A N . F R A N C […]

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Expecting a little girl? Or, maybe you’ve just welcomed one into the world. Congrats! If you’re undecided on what to call your brand new little bundle, allow us to help you out. We’ve just rounded up 10 cool (and even a little edgy) baby girl names that you are bound to fall head over heels […]

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A glimmer of hope for new parents and parents-to-be. The past 13 months have been crazy for everyone, and it has been especially trying and isolating for new parents who have missed out on ante-natal classes and bonding with other expectant parents. After welcoming her son, Senan, in September last year, Gillian Keneghan realised how […]

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After another three-and-a-half months of homeschooling, all secondary school students went back into their classrooms this week. Leaving Cert students went back just before the Easter break, and with this year’s state exams approaching, it turns out the majority of students taking the Leaving Certificate this year have opted for a combination of sitting exams […]

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Well worth €10, we think. A well-known French apothecary brand has created the world’s first (we think!) scented sticker designed to go inside your face mask –to ‘lighten up the atmosphere behind your mask.’ According to the Officine Universelle Buly À Paris website, their new face mask stickers have notes of peppermint combined with refreshing […]

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One of the most important lessons you will come to realise when it comes to parenting is this: There is no such thing as a perfect parent. Because much as we would all like to always have time to hear all about Minecraft, always be available to play, never lose our patience and just, in […]

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Ready to welcome friends and family over for a back garden BBQ this summer (providing we will be at whatever level restrictions that this will be allowed, of course)? I know I am so ready to sit out in the garden and sip cocktails with my friends – and so roll on balmy evenings and […]

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Few things are as nerve-wracking to first-time parents as bathing your brand new baby. I mean; they are just so brand, flippin’ new, and their head is all wobbly and there is water and how the heck do you manage to hold them and actually wash them – all with just two hands? Sounds familiar? […]

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Clean beauty is having a moment – and the trend is continuing to grow. More and more consumers are becoming more aware of how what they put on their bodies can directly affect their health, and hence want products with ingredients that are not harmful. Also, we want products that are kind to the Earth, […]

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It’s amazing the inspiration we can find on TV and Netflix when it comes to many things. From fashion, to interiors, cooking, we are being inspired by our favourite shows and characters all the time. And this apparently rings true for baby names as well. Ahead of the release of the 4th season of The […]

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Dry, flaky, oily, but also sometimes completely normal – yes, I am talking about my skin these past few months. Between staying indoors for most of the day working, to wearing a mask when out and about, as well as no doubt not sleeping enough and maybe even not eating as clean as I normally […]

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It is looking like we’ll be spending yet another summer close to home this year. Sigh. I don’t know about you, but I was really (really!) looking forward to some Mediterranean sun, sand and sea this July or August, and coming to terms with the fact that that might not be happening is – in […]

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Until you have hung on to your sanity through the phase that is known as teething baby, you really have not lived, in our opinion. And if you are currently in the middle of these hellish weeks (months, sorry!), we bet you are currently on the hunt for something – anything – than can soothe […]

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She passed away Friday. Nikki Grahame, who first rose to fame in the 2006 edition of reality show Big Brother, has died aged 38. The British TV star passed away yesterday, Friday. Confirming Grahame had passed away, her agent wrote: “It is with immeasurable sadness that Nikki Grahame passed away in the early hours of […]

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“Own it.” That is the bold and empowered statement designer Diane von Furstenberg wants to inspire you to feel when you lay eyes on her new, limited edition collection with H&M Home. Since teasing us with news of the launch back in November – and giving us a sneak preview of a fabulous red glass […]

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Are you making time for any of these today?

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“The days are long, but the years are so short.” If ever there was a saying that perfectly sums up parenthood, this is it. And it just seems to speed up as the years go by too. A few years ago my little girl started “big school,” and sometimes (like just the other day) I […]

5 years ago

Parenting two children on my own, living in a different country from my own family, let me just be the first to say that these past 12 months have been intense. Trying to juggle SeeSaw passwords and senior infants Reading Eggs and helping out with 5th class maths and making four million lunches and catching […]

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All secondary schools students across the country are due to go back to school this Monday, after having been learning remotely (again) since January. As we are all still in Level 5 of coronavirus restrictions, this means that during this time, no clothing – or shoe shops have been open. However, as we know, kids […]

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It’s the land of windmills, tulips, cafées and the charm of Amsterdam’s historic canals. Their eye for design is also widely recognized across the globe. However, did you know the Dutch are seriously great when it comes to picking adorable baby names? It’s true – just take a look at these super-sweet monikers below: 1. […]

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Chic, yet not too out there!

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Just a (very stylish) mum doing a very normal thing! We are here for anyone or anything normalising breastfeeding – and right now, model and actress Emily Ratajkowski is using Instagram to do just that – sharing the most gorgeous, intimate snaps of herself breastfeeding her little boy, Sylvester (Sly) – who is already almost […]

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Children today are growing up in a far more multicultural world than we ever did. And it is about time that education and curriculums caught up with that fact. Speaking on Newstalk’s Reimagining Ireland, a new series examining some of the changes people would like to see across a range of areas in a post-pandemic […]

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We all want our kids to lead happy, full and successful lives – whatever it is that success means to you – and to them. But while we all realise that giving them love, stability, safety and schooling all play a part in getting them there, did you know the name you bestow upon them […]

5 years ago

The Covid-19 pandemic has, in one way or another, affected every single one of us. However, some have borne the brunt far more than others. According to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), many pupils, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, will have suffered long-term damage due to the Covid-19 […]

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Ah, the days of yore. When children had normal names, and weren’t all called Rainbow or Sage or X Æ A-12 (yes, that is actually what Elon Musk and his wife, singer Grimes, named their son!) However, if you are a fan of slightly more traditional monikers, we reckon you are going to love these […]

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We might have said goodbye to 2020 (and good riddance, even), but that doesn’t mean we are completely ready to part with all aspects of the old year. Take baby names, for instance. When it comes to names parents across the globe picked for their 2020 babies, some real gems were trending. And we are […]

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Whether you have never tried yoga before or you’re a regular yogi, this is for you. And you don’t have to leave the house or look up your nearest yoga studio either. These three simple yoga moves are easy enough to do at home – and there are all sorts of reasons why you should […]

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Collectively, we all fell head over heels in love with six-year-old Adam King from Cork when he appeared on The Late Late Toy Show back before Christmas. Adam, who has become a bit of a national treasure in the interim, and whose hug drawing has appeared on everything from stamps to postcards, suffer from brittle […]

5 years ago

Obsessed. I don’t know about you, but I am a sucker for everyday items that are just elevated to that next level just by the sheer design and colour palette of them. If this sounds like you too – and you’ve got an Instagram feed you want to pretty up – enter Liewood – the […]

5 years ago

Thanks to the lovely seasonal combination of heated air inside and freezing weather outside, winter always take a toll on my hair. This year, that situation was made worse, of course, by the fact that hairdressers are all closed, meaning my poor locks haven’t been trimmed since, well, I cannot even flipping remember at this […]

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Honestly, I have always considered myself one of life’s “glass is half full” people. I pretty much always manage to find the silver lining in most things and scenarios, never really dwelling too much on things that didn’t go my way, or giving time to negative people and their negative energy. But sometimes our busy […]

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Our bodies are amazing. And never is this more evident than when we are pregnant and literally growing another human from conception to birth. One of the first things to start changing when we become pregnant is our boobs. Possibly even before you even realise that you are expecting, you might notice your boobs feeling […]

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Sometimes size really DOES matter. Did you know, to make a big and long-lasting positive effect on your health, you don’t need to completely overhaul your life and lifestyle. No, really – it’s true. These brilliant, yet very simple, tweaks will have you feeling – and looking – SO much better and healthier in no […]

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If there is one thing the world needs more of, let’s all agree, it’s positivity, inspiration and goal setting. Since launching in December 2019, entrepreneur Denise Kenny Byrne’s guided journal The Head Plan has created a thriving Instagram community of like-minded, wellness enthusiasts who have engaged with one another and the brand to discuss how […]

5 years ago

The summer months are (finally) around the corner. And according to IKEA’s latest collection, summer never goes out of style. Knows as the time you can be your most carefree self and go where the wind and your whims take you, with this collection, IKEA are ‘celebrating the spirit of summer’ – whether that’s in […]

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Easter Sunday might just be up there with the unhealthiest days of the year, and most of us nutrition-minded parents are stuck between a rock and a hard place trying to find a way to protect our kids from today’s great chocolate-induced sugar rush. First of all, try to relax (a one-day sugar binge does […]

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Two-thirds of our body is made up of water. And did you know, when you start to feel thirsty, you’ve already lost as much as 2 – 3 percent of your body fluid. Meaning, not only do you start to feel tired and low on energy, but your skin start suffering too. To preserve water […]

5 years ago

Keeping children alive and fed and entertained and safe is hard work. It is hard work for those of us who do it alongside a job outside the house, and it is hard work for the mums (and dads) who do it as a fulltime job inside the house too. In a single day, your […]

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A space for tiny explorers. There’s a big world with very small creatures out there — and the kids want to explore it! With natural materials and plants in cute pots, you can turn the kids’ room into an adventure! If you are looking to give the kids’ room an upgrade, but your budget isn’t […]

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Marks and Spencer are famous for their amazingly priced Dine-In meal deals. And right now, the supermarket chain has launched the ultimate fuss-free family dine-in for Easter – a feast that will feed four people easily – and all for just €25. The Easter family dine-in deal is aimed at families, households or bubbles of […]

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Guess what we’re making (and eating!) today

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“The naughty little germ had a funny little name. His name was Covid, but there was nothing funny about Covid at all.” New Irish children’s book, The Naughty Little Germ, tells the story of a very bold ‘germ’ called Covid who arrives on planet Earth and starts causing havoc by trying to make as many […]

5 years ago

She bravely shared her story of pregnancy loss with the world – no doubt helping millions of other women to do the same, and to not feel ashamed to grieve and talk about the babies that never made it earth-side. And now Chrissy Teigen has spoken about her sadness knowing that she will never be […]

5 years ago

The perfect grab-and-go breakfast. Breakfast, they say, is the most important meal of the day. The thing is, though, mornings can be hectic, and so often, many of us skip breakfast in order to save time – which often can be a slippery slope into snacking and making unhealthier food choices later on in the […]

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The most chocolate-filled weekend of the year is almost here. And if you still have a few pressies for friends and family left to pick up (I know I have!), here is a round-up of some seriously egg-cellent treats we reckon everyone on your list will love to tuck into come Sunday morning! 1. Lindt […]

5 years ago

In the past year, my little boy’s feet have grown two whole shoe sizes. Needless to say, trying to keep him in the right sized footwear this past year has been a challenge – with shops closed for most of this time. And if you tell me to just order shoes online, I am going […]

5 years ago

Hurry, before someone you know picks one of these before you get a chance to grab it!

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Because who knows when I’ll next set foot in a hair salon… These are desperate times, no? Especially when it comes to our normal grooming habits such as blow-dries or colour touch-ups every few weeks. I don’t know about you but after a year of no salon-visits, trims or anything, my hair was in terrible […]

5 years ago

Roll on whatever level shops can open. Spring has sprung, and having spent more time than ever before inside the four walls of our homes this past year, I think most of us are so ready to shake things up a bit. And I’m not even talking about some major renovation project. Heck; at this […]

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