For the majority of us, our homes are filled with small electronic devices, from remote controls to thermometers, scales, calculators, cameras, watches and tiny, noisy toys. Most of these contain those tiny, shiny button batteries that, to a curious child, can look a lot like something edible. Something which, unfortunately, can prove fatal. In the US […]

7 years ago

Going to bed far too late is often the number one reason we wake up feeling tired in the morning. However, sometimes even when we are being good and going to bed at a reasonable time, we wake up feeling groggy and like we haven’t slept enough. Sounds familiar? Yep, us too. The thing is […]

7 years ago

Any mum will tell you that her very first day of motherhood is a very raw, surreal and hazy experience. It is at the same time beautiful, yet exhausting. Amazing, yet terrifying. But most of all; utterly and completely filled with love. Trying to capture this uniquely special day for new mums, and also having […]

7 years ago

ISOFIX? ERF? i-Size? If you are currently in the process of looking for a car seat, whether you are pregnant and buying your very first one, or your baby has outgrown their first car seat and needs the next size up, there is no denying that when it comes to car seats, the lingo alone […]

7 years ago

Hurry before someone else nabs you favourite!

7 years ago

When you are living with children, furniture from Ikea is an absolute Godsend. Not only can you actually afford to replace something should it be trashed at the hands of toddlers, many of the sofas even have covers that can be removed and washed in the machine whenever needed (which, let’s face it, is fairly […]

7 years ago

Just go on and book those flights!

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Does this sound true for your household?

7 years ago

Cocktails are delicious and really, so much more fun and refreshing to be sipping on in the hotter months of the year. However – regular cocktails tend to contain a fair amount of alcohol, meaning that while you think you are being good by only ordering two mojitos on your night out, chances are you […]

7 years ago

Fresh, sunny days. I don’t know about you, but I LOVE breaking out my summer wardrobe, leaving my hair to air dy for that care-free beach wave look and letting my skin breathe with a minimal amount of make-up for that forgeous, natural summer glow. Another thing that I think just adds the cherry on […]

7 years ago

No. 3 is our facourite.

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Booked a family city break to London this summer and worried about the city being hot, hot, hot? Fear not – for London is a city full of great places to cool down – some of them even completely free of charge. For outdoor swimming, it’s hard to beat London’s lovely lidos – al fresco swimming […]

7 years ago

You can thank us later!

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Certain types of products are more harmful than others.

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Are YOU doing it right?

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Get all the work done the night before!

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Bikini season is upon us, and if you are feeling a little less than excited about putting yours on and hitting the beach this summer, you need to see this. Actress Mindy Kaling, who is mum to 1,5 year-old Katherine, recently took to Instagram to share an important message about bikini bodies – and we […]

7 years ago

Want to super-charge your health? Well, then it might be time to change out your kale smoothies for this even healthier green beverage – celery juice. And you’ll be in good company too, as pretty much every health influencer under the sun has made the swap already, with everyone from Deliciously Ella to The Balanced […]

7 years ago

Self care Sunday, guys – we need to make them a priority. And sure look, we are all busy bees, but this easy DIY body scrub can be done in just minutes – and if you commit to doing this once a week, you’ll very soon see a real difference in your skin. Even better […]

7 years ago

Tired of having to dash into Tesco every day after work, aimlessly roaming the aisles trying to figure out what to serve for dinner? We feel you, sure we are all there. The solution? Having some seriously quick-to-throw-together dinners up you sleeve, so easy to throw together you won’t even consider dialling Deliveroo ever again. […]

7 years ago

Obsessed with all things US East Coast and preppy? Well, parents, then you are going to go ga-ga for these very stylish and classical American baby boy names, which will all no doubt conjure up images of RL Polo shirts, ivy league schools and New England in fall. Dreaming of bestowing your little one with […]

7 years ago

We’re here for it. And you will be too, trust me. We are talking about wine slushies – the most epic way to enjoy your favourite vino in the summertime, and if you haven’t tried one of these yet, may we suggest that you immediately invite the gang over, and whip them up one of […]

7 years ago

Unless you have been hiding under a fairly big rock of late, you will know that the unisex name trend is having a moment. Ryan Reynold and Blake Lively did it. Asthon and Mila did it too. In fact; everyone and anyone are choosing names for their babes these days that are just as perfect […]

7 years ago

Travelling abroad with your family is a lovely experience – until the boredom and bickering kicks in. Luckily, Cathy Burke, General Manager of independent travel company Travel Counsellors Ireland shared the very best tricks to have up your sleeve to help keep everyone entertained while on the go this summer. Talk to your kids This may […]

7 years ago

There is no denying that London is great for grown-ups, whether you are on a romantic hotel break with the hubby or a weekend of shopping and Champagne with the girls. But did you know London is also the PERFECT destination for a fun-filled family break? This busy, bustling mega-city lies only a short little […]

7 years ago

Do you agree with this?

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Have you booked YOUR session yet, mama?

7 years ago

I loved breastfeeding. But dear God did I hate the times I had to use a breast pump. Which was quite a lot on my first baby, especially after a couple of rounds of mastitis and her general unwillingness to latch onto my left boob for some crazy reason. Anyway, pumping – I don’t think […]

7 years ago

Are YOU guilty of this?

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We’ll take it.

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You got to beat them at their own game, mama.

7 years ago

Are you worried about your toddler not picking up words as quickly as some of his little friends or still babbling away in baby language? You might want to turn down the TV when you are at home. Many of us are guilty of leaving the TV blaring in the background, whether we are actually […]

7 years ago

Calling all caffeine addicts.

7 years ago

Fancy giving your lunch a healthy and fresh upgrade this summer? Then you need to swing by the new Avoca Ballsbridge, which is not only entirely devoted to food and all things delicious, but that have also now unveiled their new summer resident, the gorgeous Kale and Coco. Kale and Coco, if you are unfamiliar […]

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. We […]

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

Finally, finally – summer is here. And now that the weather seems to be playing ball too – at last – we want to spend every single second of the season outside – whether that is in the garden or on the decking or balcony. And fear not if your garden furniture is looking a […]

7 years ago

You are what you eat, they say. And actually – it’s true. Every 28 days, our skin renews itself, shedding old, dead cells and replacing them with new ones. And what you eat will have a major impact on every cell in your body – including the ones in your skin. For a complexion that glows […]

7 years ago

Did you find it hard giving up alcohol for the duration of your pregnancy, mums? I have to admit that part of pregnancy didn’t bother me in the slightest, probably in large part due to the fact that I very (very) rarely drink to begin with. Which meant that once pregnant, it was not really […]

7 years ago

It’s the weekend, but as none of us fancy spending any time slaving over a hot oven, we think some amazing no-bake treats are on the cards right about now. Chocolate is always a winner in our book and we are willing to bet you feel the same. Here are three oh-so-easy treats you can […]

7 years ago

Is your little one about to outgrow the gorgeous (but very baby-ish) nursery you so carefully decorated not all that long ago? The thing about kids is that they grow really flipping fast (somebody slow down time, please!), and so I don’t know about you, but when it comes to decorating their rooms, I have […]

7 years ago

Look, we all know how frusterating it can be to have a child who is refusing to eat their dinner (or breakfast or lunch or snack or whatever). You’ve spent ages cooking and mashing and spooning into cute little containers, but to no avail – that child isn’t opening his mouth for love nor money. […]

7 years ago

A lot is said and written about women’s fertility, and how we can eat/sleep/stress less to improve it. However, a new study has shed some light on how men’s fertility is highly affected by lifestyle factors too, and that instead of focusing so much on just how us ladies can super-charge our fertility, we need […]

7 years ago

Frizz be gone!

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Feeling like no matter how early you call it a night, you’re still tired the next day? We feel you, mama. Being a new mum (heck – being a mum in general!) is hard bloody work, isn’t it? There are simply not enough hours in the day, and there are just so many things that […]

7 years ago

These will benefit them forever (no pressure, so!)

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What do you think?

7 years ago

Just wow. Being pregnant and giving birth and breastfeeding both my babies, it all gave me a whole new level of respect and admiration, not just for my own body, but for women’s bodies in general. I mean – when you stop and think about it – growing and birthing an actual human, producing enough […]

7 years ago

Summer can be a real troublemaker when it comes to our skin. So many of us get skin that will either flare up or get really, really dry come this time a year, often made worse by the warm temperatures outside. This is often even worse for people who suffer from rosacea, the common skin condition […]

7 years ago

In Ireland, women are offered a scan at the end of the first trimester, when they are 12 gestational weeks pregnant, and then the second scan offered on the public health system is around 20 weeks. In a normal, healthy pregnancy, no more scans are offered (on the public system). However, new research out of […]

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