Can’t say I’m surprised. In our house we have two adults working from home and two kids (one doing school from home), so the days are pretty hectic. The kids usually take over the sitting room to watch Home School Hub, while my husband works from our bedroom and I use the kitchen. Unfortunately my […]

6 years ago

These sound so good. I don’t know about you but now that the sun is finally back I fully intend to crack out the BBQ this weekend. One thing I’ve always loved making are pancakes but I’ve never thought to make them on my BBQ. If you love pancakes and are looking for a new […]

6 years ago

All the essentials. With schools planning to open in the next few weeks, we’ll all be stocking up on those essential back-to-school bits. Marks & Spencer has everything you need to ensure a smooth return with a variety of strong, smart and super comfy styles packed with clever innovations can be found online and in […]

6 years ago

The weather is finally starting to pick up. With that in mind most of us will be looking to break out the BBQ and if you are you might want to try this recipe. Lamb is the most overlooked meat to prepare on the grill but the most succulent when cooked on the barbecue! It […]

6 years ago

Worrying news. It has been reported today that a member of staff at a Dublin creche has tested positive for COVID-19. It is believed that this is the first case of someone in the childcare sector testing positive. According to 98FM Tusla and the HSE have both refused to comment, but the Minister for Children […]

6 years ago

Last year my family and I took a midweek break to Wexford. I used to visit Wexford every summer when I was growing up but I’d never been down as an adult and in particular not with my children. A mid-week break offer brought me back to the sunny south-east last week and made me […]

6 years ago

These are so cute. As of this week, face masks are required in public places like shops and on public transport, so it’s handy for all of us to have reusable masks. While face masks are not mandatory for children under the age of 12, it’s no harm for them to have one too. Eco-friendly […]

6 years ago

Can you help? A Wexford wildlife park that is home to 35 species of wild animals, including rescue animals from the pet trade and research laboratories, has made a desperate call for public support to maintain its conservation facility. Secret Valley Wildlife Park in Clonroche, County Wexford, has over 100 animals to feed and care […]

6 years ago

‘#Preggers’ Rapper Nicki Minaj has just announced that she is pregnant with her first child and we couldn’t be any more excited for her. The 37-year-old revealed to fans today that she is expecting with a glamorous and colourful photoshoot, true Nicki Minaj style. https://www.instagram.com/p/CC3ffwbDEM5/?utm_source=ig_embed Showing off her beautiful bump Minaj simply captioned the photo […]

6 years ago

The pieces are so cute. Penneys has just announced its first ever kidswear collection with TV personality and mum Stacey Solomon. After two sellout womenswear ranges, Primark and Stacey are back together with a range designed to bring a smile to parents and children alike. Reflecting Stacey’s infectiously bubbly personality as well as inspired by […]

6 years ago

This is very interesting. The phrase let sleeping dogs lie comes to mind when I think of dealing with my toddler. It’s rare that she ever takes a nap but when she does I leave her be on the off chance that I get to finish a cup of tea. Unfortunately, this means of course […]

6 years ago

Everything you could need. If you want to buy a birthday present for your child or just want to pick up a pool or outdoor summer toys while social distancing, you can’t do any better than Oxendales. There’s something for everyone from tiny tots to teenager and every age in between. One summer must have […]

6 years ago

A wonderful tribute to her memory. Last week it was reported that actor Naya Rivera disappeared while boating with her four-year-old son Josey in Lake Piru. To the heartbreak of many Naya was later found having drowned accidentally. Police have said that given the account her four-year-old was able to tell them they believe both […]

6 years ago

Charlotte has done it again! Charlotte Tilbury’s award-winning, globally-adored, Airbrush Flawless Finish powder, is now available in four shades and we can’t get enough of this news. Whether you’re light and fair or have a darker complexion, there’s now a powder to suit everyone and give us all that glam photo finish. Charlotte has optimised […]

6 years ago

Next week is Fertility Awareness Week. Sims IVF and Rotunda IVF are delighted to announce that Irish radio and TV presenter Lottie Ryan will act as the Brand Ambassador for this year’s Fertility Awareness Week. Each year, the two clinics raise awareness of different fertility issues and the campaign this year will run from July […]

6 years ago

We can’t wait! Aldi is pretty well known for their amazing baby and toddler events so you’ll be delighted to know that they’re running their next one this month! That’s right, Aldi’s Baby & Toddler Specialbuy Event will be back July 30 in all 142 stores nationwide and this time it’s better than ever. Brand […]

6 years ago

Some great bits to be had. If you’re looking for a bit of retail therapy to get you through the mid week slump then look no further. Siopaella, well-known for its high quality pre-loved fashion, announced today that it will now be selling special 5 for €50 clothing bundles and we’re very excited. As someone […]

6 years ago

Does it really work? Having been a parent now for the better part of a decade I’ve come across a fair amount of parenting hacks. Some have worked, some sort of worked and some were just a big nope. As my youngest is currently a toddler, stain removal hacks are everything and the more I […]

6 years ago

Looking to book a break away this summer? With more of us staying in Ireland for our vacations this year it’s always good to find somewhere that’s got it all and then some right here on our home turf. With modern accommodation, spacious outdoor play areas in 20 acres of green gardens, a magical fairy […]

6 years ago

This is amazing! Aldi has just announced the return of its great value €5 Uniform Bundle as part of its Back to School range, but this year there’s a twist. This year’s range is the most sustainable yet with Aldi’s partnership with ‘Cotton made in Africa’ (CmiA) ensuring the highest quality cotton and what’s more, […]

6 years ago

Can you help? Barretstown, the children’s charity in Co. Kildare that offers free, specially designed camps and programmes for children and their families living with a serious illness, has issued an emergency appeal to the Irish public. Due to the Covid-19 crisis the charity has had to cancel many of its key fundraising events. These […]

6 years ago

She has been located safe and well. Earlier this month gardaí sought the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 23-month-old Jasmine Arshad who was reported missing on Friday, 3rd July 2020 at 5.30pm. An Garda Síochána believed Jasmine to be in the company of her father, Arshad Shiraz (38 years old). Both Jasmine and […]

6 years ago

Very interesting… Scientists are recommending parents to keep their children’s milk teeth as it could help them later on in life. Some parents have even started taking steps in cryopreserving their children’s teeth. So why is it that we’re being asked to keep the tooth fairy at bay? According to scientists, baby teeth have the […]

6 years ago

Know someone who needs this candle? I am a candle addict and I love collecting candles that have some kind of sentimental attachement. During lockdown buying candles from small Irish businesses has been my way of helping out while also keeping my home brightly lit and scented. Some of my most recent purchases were based […]

6 years ago

A brilliant idea. Author Emma Cahill, has just created a children’s Mental Health book ‘Under the Mask’ that helps children  recognise and manage their emotions. The story features three characters – Blaze, Crash and Rustle, who teach children how to activate their superpowers (coping mechanisms) to help deal with their strong feelings in a safe […]

6 years ago

Who wouldn’t love these in their home? The Jane Darcy is the brainchild of entrepreneur and mum Gillian Halpin from Dublin. As a working mum of two young girls Gillian knew the value of taking some time out to light a candle and enjoy a relaxing moment so she decided to create her own brand […]

6 years ago

There are currently hundreds of families in emergency accommodation. Most of us couldn’t imagine living and trying to look after our children in a hotel room for an extended period of time, but unfortunately for many families across Ireland they have no other option. Mum Shannon Byrne recently shared a video of her daily morning […]

6 years ago

This sounds delicious. Looking for something different and healthy to get you through the mid week slump? This delicious frozen yogurt recipe not only packed full of healthy fruit and yogurt, but is so fruity and refreshing you’ll feel like you’re on a tropical island somewhere (don’t we just wish?). Add to that it will […]

6 years ago

As a parent do you feel fully informed? Less than half of parents (42 per cent) feel there is enough information on the treatment of Covid-19 symptoms in children. This is according to research done during the RB ‘Share the Facts’ campaign. The survey of 454 parents in Ireland, finds that fewer than a third (31 […]

6 years ago

A brilliant new initiative. SuperValu & AsIAm are delighted to announce the launch of a learning resource toolkit, developed with Mary Immaculate College. The Bridge Back to School learning resource has been developed to help those with high support needs prepare during the summer months to return to school in September, with 20,000 booklets available […]

6 years ago

There has still been no confirmation on a maternity leave extension. Last month, then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that he would consider extending maternity leave in Ireland by several additional weeks. This came after mothers presented a petition to the Dail signed by over 25,000 people. Since then there has been no word on if […]

6 years ago

Talk about a magical weekend away. With more and more of us booking staycations this year rather than travelling abroad, many of us are on the look out for fun and cool places to stay around Ireland. Recently I mentioned an amazing glamping site that I spotted, but this Airbnb in Roscommon is going high […]

6 years ago

These are so cute! Everyone has an M&S Foodie favourite and now, they’re becoming collectable toys as M&S Food brings Little Shop to the nations’ families. Little Shop comprises 25 iconic M&S products, made into adorable minis for customers and their families to collect, play with and keep, building their very own M&S Little Shops. […]

6 years ago

Even though things are getting back to normal we’re not out of the woods yet. Drinkaware, the national charity working to prevent and reduce alcohol misuse, is today responding to reports of house parties to mark the usual weekend of a popular music festival in Dublin. The charity is urging parents to stay vigilant and […]

6 years ago

As things stand, there is no law against cyber-bullying. In the last few weeks several Irish celebrities and influencers have spoken about abusive messages they have been receiving, some messages being particularly cruel and vicious. One influencer and cancer survivor even had a bully go as far as to mail her baby clothes and then […]

6 years ago

Looking for some gorgeous summer pieces? While this summer may not have been as eventful as most summers due to lockdown things are finally starting to get back to normal. Most of us are looking into staycations or meeting for drinks for the first time in months and all of those require the perfect summer […]

6 years ago

This is interesting. Research shows that teens suffering from depression may have an impact on their parents’ mental health. A study carried out by Kelsey Howard, at Northwestern University, analysed data on depressed teenagers and found that when their treatment was successful in combating their symptoms the mental health of their parents improved too. Northwestern’s […]

6 years ago

Phase three is now underway. New health and safety measures introduced in response to the threat of Covid-19 will see crèches operating in pods to keep groups separated, parents making handovers outside the crèche buildings, and an increased emphasis on outdoor play wherever possible. Early Childhood Ireland said they believe the majority of the 1,800 […]

6 years ago

Could this help a man’s fertility? Scientists believe that heading to bed before this hour at night could seriously improve a man’s chances of becoming a father. A recent study has found that showed that men who went to bed early had nearly four times greater sperm quality compared to those who went to bed late. […]

6 years ago

The Lidl school uniforms are back! With the schools planning to reopen in September we’re all going to be stocking up on school supplies and of course buying new school uniforms. Lidl have become well known for their affordable range of school uniforms and you’ll be delighted to know that they will be back in […]

6 years ago

Stylish and ethically produced. We’ve all fallen in love with our lounge wear the last while, but with things starting to return to normal us mums are going to need something comfy we can get out and about in. The last couple of years I’ve been trying to shop as sustainably as possible, and where […]

6 years ago

Another one for the collection. From Charlotte’s award-winning, best-selling, celebrity-loved AIRbrush makeup family, comes the new magic step for a flawless routine. Following the global success of the award-winning AIRbrush Flawless Foundation and the iconic, AIRbrush Flawless Finish Powder and the new AIRbrush Bronzer which launched to a waitlist of over 8,000 fans, comes a […]

6 years ago

There’s no ‘I’ in ‘we’ but apparently there’s a good chance it means you’re really in love. Apparently, couples who use the pronouns ‘us’ and ‘we’ are happier in their relationships than couples who don’t. This information comes after some extensive research from a team in the University of California investigated the effects pronoun usage has […]

6 years ago

Studies have shown that children learn better through playful stimulation. This approach to learning has been adapted by many schools and crèches, but can parents use this method at home? The answer is yes you can and it’s easier than you might think. This super simple and clever craft will help your child to learn […]

6 years ago

I’m currently moving home, so the subject of what to keep and what to chuck comes up a lot. Recently we were sorting through what bed linen and towels we no longer needed anymore and my husband picked up the hooded baby towels and said ‘we can get rid of these’. Oh no, we absolutely […]

6 years ago

The accident occurred yesterday. Gardaí are investigating a road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a jeep that occurred in the Ballymartin area of Borris, Co. Carlow at approximately 1:30pm yesterday. The cyclist, a ten-year-old boy, was airlifted from the scene to Temple Street Children’s University Hospital in a critical state. He later passed away […]

6 years ago

These look fab! Things are starting to slowly return to normality as we all pop by to visit some of our favourite shops again for the first time in weeks. If you’re a big fan of the bargains you can avail of at Kildare Village (who isn’t?) then you’ll be happy to know that this […]

6 years ago

Aldi’s Amazing School Stationery Event Is Back! Why does it seem like no matter how much stationary we buy our kids at the start of the school year, it has all disappeared by June? I thought with my child being home-schooled the last few months he would be less likely to lose things like pens, […]

6 years ago

We want it all! Womenswear brand Coast, newly acquired by the Boohoo group, has launched its Irish website and we could not be more excited! The high summer 2020 collection unveils a new vision, refreshed new product offering and a renewed direction. Perserving elements of Coast’s core DNA, the high summer collection echoes the way […]

6 years ago

When I was little I remember having a baby seat for my doll on the back of my bike. I was absolutely obsessed with my dolls and teddies and I loved being able to bring them along with me when I went cycling with my friends. In recent years scooters have become the must-have mode […]

6 years ago