Yes please! The age-old question, to dunk or to drizzle? What’s the best way to savour Domino’s delicious dip? You don’t have to decide anymore, because for Domino’s fans who love to drizzle its’ iconic Garlic & Herb sauce on top of their pizza, life has just been made that little bit easier. Domino’s – […]

6 years ago

School buses will be the exception to the rule. Irish schools are set to reopen by the end of the month with many new safety rules being implemented to stop the spread of COVID-19. Despite social distancing rules in schools such as limited interaction with other students and staggered lunch breaks the same can not […]

6 years ago

Some gorgeous pieces. The Ilac Centre has today announced that Yours Clothing is set to open in Dublin’s Ilac Centre later this month, on Friday 21st August. The new store is the brand’s second Irish retail outlet and features an extensive fashion range in sizes 16 to 40. Striving for inclusivity the brand are determined […]

6 years ago

The new cast line up has been announced. As The Crown gets ready to head into another season many have been wondering who will take over from the current cast. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip were originally played by Claire Foy and Matt Smith and are currently portrayed by Olivia Colman and Tobias Menzies. As […]

6 years ago

She looks fantastic! Yesterday model Chrissy Teigen and her musician husband John Legend announced that they are expecting their third child. The couple are already parents to daughter Luna and son Miles. Just hours after the news broke that the couple were once again expecting Chrissy posted a video showing off her baby bump to […]

6 years ago

Could this be true? With schools in Ireland planning to reopen by the end of the month, naturally parents have concerns about how the new safety measures will work. There are currently plans for social distancing within groups of students and staggered lunch breaks but could lunchboxes themselves be a source of concern? According to […]

6 years ago

It’s not easy being a new mum, especially during lockdown. All during her pregnancy Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh has been incredibly honest about her journey, so it’s no surprise that she’s also candid about new motherhood. Becoming a new mum comes with all types of stress but for mums giving birth during lockdown […]

6 years ago

A great idea! If you’re planning a staycation before the kids head back to school Monaghan Tourism has come up with a novel way to explore their town. The Monaghan Quest is a series of 20 questions covering heritage sites, outdoor spaces and attractions throughout the county, with hundreds of Euro worth of prizes up […]

6 years ago

How cute are they? Due to COVID-19 Ronald McDonald House (RMHC) has had to cancel all of their fundraising events this year. Because of this RMHC have come up with a new initiative to help raise the much needed funds that allow them to provide support to the families of sick children. Introducing the Barróg […]

6 years ago

A wise decision. Earlier in the week it was confirmed that I creche in Meath had five cases of coronavirus. Three of the positive tests for COVID-19 were children while the other two were staff members. Despite the outbreak at the creche and the uncertainty as to whether anyone else may have been infected, the […]

6 years ago

As parents it can often feel like we never get a minute to ourselves and that our children are always watching. According to a recent study, this is actually true…but it’s not a bad thing. In fact, our child watching how we deal with everything that life throws at us, whether it’s stress or trying […]

6 years ago

Grey is the new pink… and blue. Gender neutral nurseries are one of the hottest trends at the moment with grey being the colour of choice for most parents when it comes to decorating. While once yellow and greens ruled the gender-neutral days now parents are opting for more Scandinavian styles that won’t date and […]

6 years ago

Such great news! Animal conservationist Bindi Irwin and her husband Chandler Powell have just announced that they are expecting their first child. The couple married earlier this year. Just hours ago the couple shared the wonderful news to their fans on social media along with the most adorable photo. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDvqncwhmXJ/ The 22-year-old mum-to-be wrote; […]

6 years ago

Who doesn’t love chocolate cake? One of my favourite things to make is chocolate cake so I’m always on the look out for new recipes to try. Recently I came across this recipe for Mississippi Mud Pie and needless to say it’s been added to my ‘to-do’ list this week. To make this recipe you […]

6 years ago

Such gorgeous stuff. Petit Avenue is owned by Dublin mum of two Joanne O’Brien She set up the online baby boutique after returning from London but found that she couldn’t source the choice of brands she had in London and so Petit Avenue was born. Many of the items Joanne stocks are exclusive to Petit […]

6 years ago

Short and sweet. Irish influencer Lisa Jordan recently gave birth to her third child and first little boy. For the last little while Lisa has been keeping her newborn’s name under wraps but yesterday the Luna By Lisa creator revealed his name and it’s so sweet. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDt61NNJsyz/ Lisa announced to her 214,000 fans that her […]

6 years ago

They hope to open all schools by next week. Just a couple of weeks shy of the intended reopening of Irish schools, Scottish children returned to school today for the first time in five months. Similar to Ireland, Scotland went into lockdown earlier this year with one of the first steps being the closure of […]

6 years ago

Very concerning. Over the weekend three children who attend the same creche in Meath tested positive for COVID-19. The creche based in Navan has also had two staff members test positive for COVID-19. Daoine Oga Community Childcare Centre currently has a total of five confirmed cases of coronavirus at their facility but naturally parents are […]

6 years ago

Congratulations! Katherine Schwarzenegger’s brother Patrick confirmed that his sister and her husband actor Chris Pratt have welcomed their first child together. The couple married last year and announced their pregnancy earlier this year. Chris also has a son from his previous marriage to Anna Faris. https://www.instagram.com/p/Byf8I_WJzAq/ Reporters from Entertainment Tonight asked Katherine’s brother Patrick if […]

6 years ago

Get those applications in. With 2020 being the way that it is it’s good to have some annual traditions to still look forward to. Luckily for those of us in Ireland the Late Late Toy Show is still going ahead this year and are looking for children to take part. Ryan Tubridy put the call […]

6 years ago

Heartbreaking news. A teenage boy has sadly been pronounced dead at Crumlin Children’s Hospital from drowning. The 13-year-old boy has not been named as to allow his family privacy at this difficult time. According to 98FM the young boy was swimming in the reservoir at Bohernabreena when he got into difficulty and failed to resurface. […]

6 years ago

A wonderful initiative. Covid-19 has hit all Irish charities in a big way, with many having to cancel their big fundraising events for the year and therefore not being able to receive donations to the same extent as other years. With this in mind, Aldi will be selling two special Irish Cancer Society Charity Bouquets […]

6 years ago

A mum has got to do what a mum has got to do. When you’re a new mum you learn very quickly that there is no rule book when it comes to getting stuff done. You can often feel like you need extra hands and in reality, you do which is why I absolutely love […]

6 years ago

A great day out with the family. To celebrate the last month before kids go back to school, EPIC Museum are offering free entry to children under 16 throughout the month of August. This also includes free entry to the historical Jeanie Johnston famine ship. EPIC is a fun and interactive experience for kids, adults […]

6 years ago

So handy! This week is World Breastfeeding Week and to celebrate NUK has created a Breastfeeding Bundle exclusive to McCauley Pharmacy. Containing all of the essentials for breastfeeding mothers to get started, whether they choose to combine bottle and breastfeeding or simply want to get baby used to taking breast milk from a bottle, the […]

6 years ago

This is very interesting. A recent study has found that the amount of toothpaste that your child uses while brushing could directly correlate to when they develop cavities. The study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control found that children using too much toothpaste were more likely to develop tooth decay. The study, released last […]

6 years ago

As parents we will always worry about our children. We worry about them making friends at school. We worry about them going on their first night out. We worry about what they might have to face when they go out into the world as adults. Each parent will have their own fears but for some […]

6 years ago

We need them all! Andrew Fitzsimons is well known for being the hair stylist to the stars but now you can create the style treatment right from the comfort of your own home. Earlier this year Andrew launched Primark X Andrew Fitzsimons range at Penneys stores across the country but now he’s adding even more […]

6 years ago

Great news for students heading to college. Exit Entry is an Irish mobile app designed to help students discover their next opportunity. The app, which was created to help students connect with courses and employers, was launched in late 2019, with over 20,000 students having availed of the service to date. On top of that […]

6 years ago

This is brilliant. To mark World Breastfeeding Week ( August 1-7 ), the Rotunda Hospital has announced that breastfeeding initiation rates were maintained in the hospital during the first six months of 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic. Data gathered at the end June 2020 reveal that 69 per cent of new mothers-initiated breastfeeding prior to […]

6 years ago

Have you seen him? Gardaí are seeking the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of Cameron Carlyle who went missing on Sunday, 2nd August 2020 at approximately 6.15pm. He was last seen in the Cushlawn Dale area of Tallaght, Dublin 24. Cameron is 16 years old. He is described as being 5’ 2” in height, […]

6 years ago

If you’ve ever wanted to nom on your baby’s chubby cheeks, you’re not alone. It seems the urge is natural for all of us and is an indication that we really care about our baby. Not only that but evolution has actually hardwired us to do it. Yes, wanting to nibble on some chubby cheeks […]

6 years ago

The perfect way to end the summer. Last month I wrote about a fantastic Airbnb that just popped up in Boyle, Roscommon which got a lot of people excited. Why? Because this Airbnb just so happens to be completely Harry Potter themed! Since the article went viral Draiocht (Magic) House has been booked solid but […]

6 years ago

She looks stunning. Model Ashley Graham became a mum earlier this year and recently posted photos of herself celebrating her first summer since becoming a mum. The 32-year-old shot a series of photographs which appeared in her home State of Nebraska flaunting her stretchmarks and ‘mom-bod’ and they are gorgeous. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDOxSASjN8Q/ Graham, who has been […]

6 years ago

A great idea. Just about every child loves to paint and draw, but inevitably someone will decide to taste the crayons or paint. Because of this it’s really important to make sure the art supplies our kids use are non-toxic which is why I’m a big fan of Jiminy’s edible art materials. For little ones […]

6 years ago

Many parents are still worried about schools reopening. Worry and lack of clarity about children going back to school during the Covid-19 pandemic have become parents’ top concern in this year’s Barnardos annual Back to School Survey, while the old worries about the cost of sending children to school have not gone away. A tandem […]

6 years ago

A great idea. McDonald’s Ireland has announced that customers will have the option to receive a book or a toy with all Happy Meal purchases from today. Over the past eight years, McDonald’s has provided thousands of books to children across Ireland through its Happy Meal book promotions. But now McDonald’s wants to make Happy […]

6 years ago

So exciting! Super model Coco Rocha today revealed that she is expecting her third baby. The 31-year-old Toronto native announced to fans on social media that there would be another member of her family by the end of the year. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDOn8LUlzVo/ Coco took to social media only an hour ago with a gorgeous photo of […]

6 years ago

Pregnancy is not a ‘one size fits all’. Typically when we see depictions of pregnant women they are generally slender apart from a perfectly round bump at the front. For a lot of woman that is pretty close to how they look in pregnancy but by no means is it how every pregnant woman looks […]

6 years ago

Schools are set to reopen by the end of August. The government announced this week that a €375m plan is in place to make schools safe to open next month. Irish schools, which have been closed since March, are set to reopen next month with new safety measures in place to prevent the spread of […]

6 years ago

Move over terrible twos, the hateful eights are here The last year and a half hasn’t been easy for anyone. Parents in particular found an already tough job ramp up several notches when a friendly neighborhood pandemic came a knocking. Parents with older kids no doubt relied heavily on their pals, the TV and iPad […]

6 years ago

The things you find on a trip to Penneys. I popped into Penneys yesterday for the first time since lockdown began and the two main sections I wanted to hit up were underwear and beauty. I was mostly checking out the beauty section for hair care products but along the way happened to spot some […]

6 years ago

Brilliant news for shoppers. If you’re a big fan of shopping at Dundrum Town Centre (sure why wouldn’t you be?) then you’ll be delighted to know that they’ve implemented even more measures to keep customers and staff safe. Dundrum Town Centre has launched a new feature on its website to help customers plan their visit. […]

6 years ago

Great news for parents. Keeping kids entertained since the schools closed in March hasn’t been easy, especially when it comes to finding new things to watch without signing up to several new subscriptions. The YouTube kids app is now offering a whole range of movies and specials with everything from their favourite shows to blockbuster […]

6 years ago

Cork has always been one of my favourite places to visit in Ireland. I’ve been to Cork city several times but last summer I decided to venture into other parts of the rebel county with the kids and I wasn’t disappointed. As a child, I holidayed in Cobh and Clonakilty and loved it and I […]

6 years ago

Too true. Sometimes you see a post online and think ‘I could have written that’ and that’s exactly how I felt when I read this post from fellow mum and parenting blogger. Mummy Mumbles originally posted this Facebook status three years ago, but she recently reshared it and I’m so glad she did because it […]

6 years ago

Just in. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has confirmed that all schools will reopen fully next month as planned. Schools closed back in March with the intention to reopen during spring but due to the spread of COVID-19 have remained shut. According to RTE the Taoiseach said that a comprehensive plan will be brought to Cabinet on […]

6 years ago

Are you a bride-to-be? If you’re bang smack in the middle of wedding planning and fancy browsing something a little outside of the traditional wedding box just take a look at these. Bridal accessories company Crown and Glory have some show-stopping pieces that will have you turning heads left, right and centre on your big […]

6 years ago

Great news! Minister of State for Office of Public Works Patrick O’ Donovan today announced that admission charges to certain OPW Heritage sites are being waived as part of the Government’s July Stimulus Plan in an effort to encourage domestic tourism and support the tourism economy. The measure will take effect from Monday next, July […]

6 years ago

It can be hard convincing your kids to eat healthy food. My toddler is currently going through a Cookie Monster phase of asking for nothing but biscuits. If you’re going through the same predicament with your child than this handy ‘rainbow’ hack might just do the trick. Recommended by Limerick hurling captain, Declan Hannon, it could have […]

6 years ago