Trying to cut back on meat a little (or completely)? Good for you. And your health. And the planet. My point? We should all be trying to add more plant-based foods to our diet, but the problem? So many of us get a little lost when it comes to just what the heck to make […]

7 years ago

We are mere days away from the kids returning to school now, mamas – and getting everything ready for another school year is probably at the forefront of our collective minds right about now.  If you have yet to get the kids’ luncboxes, allow us to help you out. We have rounded up 10 of […]

7 years ago

Got a little Muggle who is obsessed with Harry Potter and his magical world living under your roof, mama? Well, then you are going to want to put in an order for this brand new kids’ clothes collection that Mini Boden has just brought out – The Mini Boden Harry Potter line includes dresses, shirts, […]

7 years ago

Baking with minimal mess? We’re in!

7 years ago

Mark Septemeber 19th off in your calendars straight away. Celebrating twenty-seven years of coffee mornings, Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Together with Bewley’s was launched yesterday morning at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Harold’s Cross. And this year, organisers are hoping that this year’s events, held in homes and businesses across the country, […]

7 years ago

BRB, we’re off to buy more Nutella.

7 years ago

It’s almost September, guys, and for most of us, that means that the new school year is now imminent, whether we like it or not. I think what most of us mamas dread the most about this time a year is the change of pace from summer holidays, and that constant feeling of being rushed […]

7 years ago

This will make it SO much easier to drink enough water

7 years ago

This might just save your sanity

7 years ago

If you (or your kids) are battling a lingering cough, you might want to give this all-natural remedy a whirl – its effectiveness might surprise you. Australian mum-of-two, Carol Heaton, recently explained to Kidspot how a family member had shared an old-school home remedy recipe with her after her 8-month-old son had fell sick with a […]

7 years ago

30-40 percent of women suffering from endometriosis experience fertility issues.

7 years ago

She makes 50 looks AMAZING.

7 years ago

If you have ever had a baby that just won’t settle and stop crying, and you find yourself up and down like a yo-yo trying to bounce him to sleep for the 700th time that night, boy are you going to drop everything to get online and order THIS. We give you the Baby Shusher. […]

7 years ago

Happy National Pizza Day!

7 years ago

There is no denying that apart from maybe unicorns, mermaids are by far the hottest mythical creature going at the moment. And if you are in possession of your very own sea creature lover, why not give them the birthday bash of their wildest dreams, and throw a full-on mermaid -themed party? Your first stop […]

7 years ago

Do you even know what to actually look for?

7 years ago

Having our first baby is a life-altering thing. To all of a sudden going from being just you to suddenly being someone’s mam; with all that that entails, it is no wonder it can feel utterly overwhelming at times. This was what Australian blogger Constance Hall felt too, after having welcomed her first child a […]

7 years ago

She is always glowing. Look – we know Meghan Markle is pregnant right now, and therefore it is easy to attribute her enviable glow to the baby she is currently growing, but the truth is that the Duchess’ skin is always this radiant. In fact, so well-known is Harry’s beautiful wife for her dewy complexion, […]

7 years ago

The dreaded dinner rush on those time-trapped weekdays is the bane of every family’s life. The age-old questions ‘What the heck are we going to cook for dinner’ greeting us the minute we walk through the door – and not only do you ideally want it to be something that will be ready as soon […]

7 years ago

Have you heard about these, mamas?

7 years ago

Sometimes you wonder why in God’s name someone thought to call it beauty sleep – when the vast majority of us wake up looking anything but. I mean; what are we doing wrong?! Because even on those few and far-between days we actually manage to hit the sack early, we still cringe when looking in […]

7 years ago

Want to avoid the whole sandwiches coming back uneaten thing? Well, try sending these delicious pancakes in with them for their school lunch, and we feel certain there won’t be a scrap of food left in their lunchbox when they return home. The best bit? These banana pancakes contain no flour. That’s right…NO FLOUR. And […]

7 years ago

Start of school season always feels like a blank slate, doesn’t it? I don’t know about you, but much as I love both summer and time off, I am always happy to get back to normal life and somewhat normal routines too. And so August, to me, will always be the month when I get […]

7 years ago

Did you know as many as one in five children in Ireland suffer from eczema? Many get better as they get older, and often, by their teen years, grow out of it completely, but for some it lingers, and experts reckon as many as one ine 11 adults in Ireland are still suffering from the […]

7 years ago

Gorgeous, golden glow. I am about to head off for a week in the sun, and have spent days now packing down all my favourite swimsuits and carefully curated collection of summer dresses, shorts and sandals. In summer, I always find that everything looks better on, simply because pair anything with golden, glowing skin, and […]

7 years ago

We all want to give our children the very best start in life. And we all know the food we eat plays a major part in how healthy we are, and that eating healthy in pregnancy is not only good for us, but also good for the baby that is growing inside us. The problem? […]

7 years ago

We don’t know about you, but we are ALL about meal prep these days, as it just makes our lives so much easier. Also – has anyone tried it and notices there is good money to be saved too? And while meal prepping our lunches and dinners has become the norm at this stage, we […]

7 years ago

We all know about the whole biological clock issue when it comes to our bodies and fertility. But did you know there are also so many of our little everyday habits and activities that could be harmful to our reproductive health? It’s true, unfortunately. And a group of chemicals in our lives, known as Endocrine […]

7 years ago

Teething can be a real torture. To babies, of course, as they are the ones going through it, but, dare we say, almost even more so to us parents, who have to suffer the constant crying, the fever, the sleepless nights, the pacing the floor etc. If you have lived through a baby teething, you […]

7 years ago

Already dreading all those uneaten lunchboxes you’re going to have to empty into the bin as the kids go back to school? Same. However, having come across this yummy sounding lunchbox food over on Babyology, we reckon these pizza bread stick are about to break that trend. How yummy do these sound – like a […]

7 years ago

This week marked my last week of work before my holidays – yay! And so last week, as I was starting to pull out summer dresses and straw baskets, and lay them out over my bed in an attempt to put together the perfect vacay wardrobe, I suddenly noticed that my poor feet, having already […]

7 years ago

Over the past couple of decades, the average age of first time mothers has been creeping up, and currently, in Ireland, women are aged between 30 and 34 before they give birth to their first baby. In fact, there are now in many Western countries more women who give birth after 40 than women who […]

7 years ago

Trying for a baby, pregnant or about to pop? Then there is an app for you. No, seriously – from trying to conceive to actually giving birth, it can all be made that little bit easier with the right tech these days. Wondering what to download? Here are five great apps that have all got […]

7 years ago

It is so much more than just milk.

7 years ago

You know that negative little voice in your head telling you how you can’t have ice cream for breakfast? (We all have one, just admit it!) The thing is, guys – and get ready for this one: NOW YOU CAN! Relax, I’m not telling you to feed your kids Loop-The-Loop’s in the morning and ship […]

7 years ago

Until you have been in the situation, you don’t know how absolutely horrific it can be when you little person decides to throw a full-blown tantrum out and about in public. It is – I think the best way of putting it – humbling. And mortifying – at least for a little bit, until you […]

7 years ago

Obsessed with throw cushions, wallpaper and the upcycling that gorgous vintage chest-of-drawer you picked up at the local charity shop? Well, then you are going to want to book yourself tickets for this amazing interiors event, co-hosted by interior bloggers Joanne Mooney from @aproudhome Darran from @oldvictoriannew, Katrina from @vintageirishkat and Joanne from @joannecondon. Here […]

7 years ago

Sunshine, tapas and sangria by the bucket-load – what are you waiting for?

7 years ago

Raising children is no cheap job (as if we didn’t know?!). And never mind the nappies-and-wipes expenses of the first couple of years, it doesn’t get any cheaper once they are potty trained either, unfortunately. With essentials like a roof over their little heads and dinner on the table, once they get to an age […]

7 years ago

I LOVE being a mum the most. But I LOVE being a writer too. And I combine the two by being a working mum. Sure there are times where life with two working parents involves a little (a lot) of juggling, and I know I was in the very lucky position as a freelance journalist that […]

7 years ago

Are you as obsessed with smoothies for breakfast as we are yet? If not, then maybe you just haven tried the right, super-yummy recipes yet – in which case, check out these below and report back to us whether we have convinced you yet. If yes, you are as hooked as we are, you might […]

7 years ago

All that fresh air. Much as I am a total city girl, I am also the first to admit that being near nature is all sorts of soothing. I love the feeling you have after a day at the beach or the gorgeous stillness at the top of a mountain when you have hiked to […]

7 years ago

We all have so many thoughts on how being a parent is going to be before we actually have kids. I know I sure did. But parenthood sometimes – often, even – is not exactly what we envisioned. But these four Cork mothers are coming together to show us that raising a child with special […]

7 years ago

Hardly ever do three little syllables evoke so many emotions and polar opposite reactions as “IKEA “. To me, being Scandinavian, IKEA is a haven of clever design, modern must-haves and prices that enables me to frequently grow tired of trends and change things around on the home-front. To my other half, however, the Swedish […]

7 years ago

Worrying over money and finance is something a lot of us do, causing stress, tension and often, unfortunately, arguments. This is the fourth and final article in our must-read series on personal finance with money expert Paul Merriman of askpaul.ie and this week, he is tackling a subject that most of us try to avoid […]

7 years ago

It’s amazing how much more on top of the world we feel when our hair is looking great. Seriously – when my hair is blow-dried into perfect, bouncy beachwaves, I can literally take on anything. The thing is – regular blow-dries can be a bit of a budget buster, so when you get one, you […]

7 years ago

Nip those sweet cravings in the bud with these healthy bites!

7 years ago

She clearly travels in style now that she is a member of the royal family. But it seems Meghan Markle knew a thing or two about packing the perfect suitcase long before she became a duchess too. And seeing how we are in the middle of travel season, we are always keen to hear about […]

7 years ago

Mornings, when you are a full-time working mum of two, leave little time for complicated and time-consuming beauty routines. When I first went back to office based work (after having freelanced for the last couple of years), I found trying to get ready in the morning, while also packing lunch boxes, taking an (unbelievably quick) […]

7 years ago

We love a good smoothie, and think it really is the perfect breakfast-on-the go for busy mamas (and kiddos too). Unless you have been living under a rock lately, you will have noticed that matcha (a green tea powder) is pretty much the hottest thing in health right now, which is why, when we came […]

7 years ago