Currently trying for a baby? Then you might be interested in some new research from China claiming that having sex not once, but twice in one night might just make those baby dreams happen quicker. Previously, it has been believed that it takes a man between 24 and 36 hours to ‘replenish’ his sperm bank […]

8 years ago

You’re wiped. But why, SERIOUSLY why, is it always the night when you’re beyond sleep-deprived that you can’t actually get to sleep? Getting our Z’s at night is vital for us mamas, both for our skin and not least or sanity, but sometimes this can be easier said than done. But here is some good […]

8 years ago

Sneaky!

8 years ago

It’s the first campaign of its kind in this country. This week, Limerick became Ireland’s ‘breastfeeding-friendly’ capital thanks to the launch of its ‘We’re Breastfeeding Friendly’ event, a campaign aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of breastfeeding mothers, babies and their families by encouraging businesses, organisations and communities to become ‘breastfeeding-friendly.’ Supported by Healthy […]

8 years ago

These are too good to be forgotten about.

8 years ago

This will be welcomed by many. British high street retailer M&S has broken new ground by creating a range of clothing that is entirely designed for children with disabilities. The range consists of items of clothing that are made to be easier for those with disabilities to put on and take off. Meaning that children […]

8 years ago

Have you heard about this yet?

8 years ago

Fancy stepping back to the early 1900’s for an evening? Well, now you can. Next month, on October 26th, Kilkenny’s iconic Butler House is inviting diners to dust off their finest gowns and black tie apparel to be transported back in time with a Downton Abbey themed, fine dining experience at Butler House and Gardens. […]

8 years ago

Chilly winter evenings were made for baking. If you agree (and like to throw on your apron for a bit of a baking session in the kitchen), we have found the one recipe you need to try next. Say hello to caramelized upside-down banana cake. Yeah, we know. Our mouths are watering too. As it […]

8 years ago

Think prints. Swedish fashion giants H&M have become rather famous for their many designer collaborations over the yeas, and have produced limited edition collections with some prety famous names over the years (Stella McCartney, Jimmy Choo, Kenzo, Karl Lagerfeldt – to name a few…) And now the high street brand has reached out to iconic […]

8 years ago

We have all heard the saying about how a happy wife yields a happy life, right? Well, as it turns out, it might not be just how happy their wives are that determine how happy men feel in their marriages. Nope, as it turns out, things are far more shallow than that. According to a […]

8 years ago

Miss the flat abdomen of your pre-motherhood days, mamas? Well, then you might care to know that a fitness expert has – in conjunction with a doctor – has developed a simple (seriously, it actually is really simple) exercise program – the Dia Method – that promises to cure the ‘mum pooch’ for good. In […]

8 years ago

There are some good ones here. When searching for the perfect baby name, we love seeing what parents in other countries are opting for. Back in May, the Social Security Administration announced its annual list of the most popular baby names in the US, and more recently, the Office for National Statistics released its list […]

8 years ago

These are next level!

8 years ago

Parenting is not for the weak. Sure we all know that. Dealing with a tantrum-prone and illogical toddler will literally test your patience and sanity in ways you never could have imagined. And sometimes the little fe**ers will get the better of you and you will lose your cool. It happens to all of us. […]

8 years ago

Kids forever arriving home starving straight from school and afternoon activities, and yet it’s still a while before dinner is on the table? Yep, same here. The solution? Keep your fridge (or, even better, freezer) stacked with some easy-to-defrost and re-heat healthy snacks that are not only filling, but also bursting with healthy ingredients. And […]

8 years ago

Were you aware of all of these?

8 years ago

We are SO trying this straight away.

8 years ago

We don’t know about you guys, but we are trying our best to get into some healthy eating habits. But fear not, a healthy breakfast does not mean you have to settle for watery porridge or plain hard-boiled eggs. Oh no. Breakfasts have come a long way since those dark days. We are currently loving […]

8 years ago

No-one will believe these came from Ikea

8 years ago

Skin looking a little lackluster there, mama? Same. It’s the time of year (plus, you know, the lack of sleep and general stresses of life). However, we have found our very own little recue remedy – that will make you glow in literally minutes. Sheet masks have been the talk of the town for a […]

8 years ago

Fancy a romantic staycation – or just a night away in the city with the girls? Regardless of what kind of a break you are dreaming of right now, you are going to love Dublin’s newest boutique hotel, The Wilder Townhouse. Located at 22 Adelaide Road, in a stunning redbrick Victorian listed building dating back to […]

8 years ago

We are literally pouring pumpkin spice on our entire lives this month.

8 years ago

It’s getting nippy out there now, isn’t it? With October and the first autumn storms forcasted right around the corner, we are all about comfort and snug layers these days. Which is why, when we spotted this coat that has just come in to H&M, we literally scrambled to get our credit cards out, becuase […]

8 years ago

Got a music-loving tot, mama? Then you might want to schedule in a little road-trip up to Belfast next month, as there is a very unique and seriously fun event taking place for babies and toddlers aged 0-4. As part of the Young At Arts Events, the Baby Rave returns to the MAC, Belfast, on […]

8 years ago

If you are an avid user of Pinterest and follow you share of interior design mavens on Instagram, you will no doubt be aware that marble has – for a while now – been the hottest surface around.  As in; people are scrambling to get their hands on anything marble (or, in most cases, faux […]

8 years ago

He’s a proud dad to five young children with his wife, Kimberly Brook, but James van der Beek is also a father who has suffered the pain of pregnancy loss. The couple, who have five young children together: two-year-old Emilia, four-year-old Annabel Leah, six-year-old Joshua, seven-year-old Olivia, and baby Gwendolyn, who was born in June, […]

8 years ago

The first day I went back into office work after my firstborn was born, a lovely, glossy interiors magazine publishers back in Oslo, I realised one thing very quickly: Sitting in an office is literally a piece of cake compared what the previous 14 months of my life been, being on maternity leave and home […]

8 years ago

When Vicki O’Callaghan couldn’t find a highly-absorbent bib made from 100 percent cotton that didn’t make her little girl’s eczema flare up, it became clear she had to come up with the solution herself.  Getting her friend of 20 years, Michelle O’Riordan, onboard, the Cork mums, neither of which had any experience setting up a […]

8 years ago

Due soon and yet to pick a name? Or, you know, just doing some forward planning for future babies? Don’t be embarrassed – we totally play they “my next baby will be called” game too. I mean; who doesn’t? Anyway, if you are in dire need of some inspiration, we have rounded up 21 cool […]

8 years ago

Many have been inspired by names from a bygone era when picking a moniker for their brand new little bundle. New parents have been borrowing from Greek and Roman mythology for ages, and with stunning options like Luna, Paris and Orion, who can blame them? Norse mythology names, on the other hand, are not as […]

8 years ago

Those pancakes…

8 years ago

Time to plan ahead. We know the school year has just started, but before you know it, October and mid-term will round around, and if you are thinking about taking a family break somewhere in Ireland, now is the time time to get planning. And just to give you a helping hand, we have rounded […]

8 years ago

Autumn is here, guys. The mornings are feeling crispy, the evenings are definitively darker than they were only a couple of weeks back. And we don’t know about you, but once summer is over, we are all about making our homes feel cozy and inviting – ready for all that hibernation we will be doing […]

8 years ago

For budget-friendly furnishings with a modern edge, look no further. Whenever I am home in my native Oslo, H&M Home is just one of those stores I cannot leave without having visited. Ever since their launch as textiles and interiors concept in 2009, I have been obsessed with their seriously budget friendly interior bits, such […]

8 years ago

Got any of these at home already?

8 years ago

A good night’s sleep is important for our mood, health and overall wellbeing.  Our bedrooms – and in particular beds – should feel like a haven, an escape from our otherwise stressful lives, and be a space that promotes rest and peaceful slumber. Investing in some gorgeous bedlinens is a good place to start, but […]

8 years ago

And they all pair really well with red wine…

8 years ago

Wet and gloomy autumn days were made for cosying up inside and indulging in some easy – and delicious – baking projects. And what better to whip up than some treats that truly reflect the season we have just embarked on? Warning: With the seriously tempting scents that will be coming out of your kitchen, […]

8 years ago

Unicorns are still going strong. Especially with the under-10s. Meaning that up and down the land, parents are being requested to throw a variety of unicorn-themed birthday bashes. And if this is you, silently thinking how the heck you are going to pull this together and somehow not loose your mind in the process, we […]

8 years ago

Shameful. A lot has been said and written about many commuters’ reluctance to give up their seat for a pregnant women, but what about a mum struggling to breastfeed on a moving train? UK mum Kate Hitchens, 32, was travelling home to Wickford from London during rush hour earlier this week, and during the journey, […]

8 years ago

Sleep – glorious, glorious sleep. We all know our night-time snooze is all sorts of good for us, and experts are warning about major health consequences if we don’t get enough of it. However, as every new (and not so new) parents will know, this isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Which is no […]

8 years ago

Remember that crazy catchy, yet insanely annoying “What Does The Fox Say” song from a few years back? Ring-a-ding-ding-a-ding and so on and so forth until you literally wanted to chop your own ears off in fear of having to hear it one more time? Well, now there is a song out there which is […]

8 years ago

Don’t you just love when you come across an item of clothing you just know you are going to be wearing on repeat for months and months to come? Enter the skirt that is just going to become the backbone of our collective autumn-winter wardrobes this year: This gorgeous midi length skirt from M&S pretty […]

8 years ago

Secondary school or college looming? Then you might still be scrambling to get all the stuff they need for the academic year ahead sorted (yep- us too!). Which is why we’ll be doing a Dealz run this week, to stock up their seriously cool back to school accessories and stationary– and guys, it is all […]

8 years ago

Comfort food season is upon us. And nothing is like a big, aul’ bowl of pasta when it comes to food that makes us feel all warm and cozy. But if you feel like you have exhausted that bolognese recipe or getting a little fed up with the usual pesto pasta, we have rounded up […]

8 years ago

Family mornings can be hectic, I am sure we can all agree, between trying to get everyone dressed, fed and out the door in the space of about an hour – at most. It’s back to school time and to anyone who has ever tried to get themselves showered and made-up while also trying to […]

8 years ago

We are long-time fans of blogger, foodie and cookbook author Roz Purcell here at HerFamily HQ. Having already tested a few of the delicious and healthy recipes in her book Natural Born Feeder, we have absolutely found our favourites. Always on the look-out for lunchbox ideas that can tempt us to eat at our desks […]

8 years ago

It’s the trendiest name EVER in US history.

8 years ago

It’s hard to pick a favourite!

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