‘You save money for a rainy day but you don’t expect the rainy day to last six months.’ EastEnders actor Shane Richie recently revealed in an interview how he is basically broke due to Covid. Known best for his role as Alfie Moon, Richie spoke about how he has almost no money left after having […]

6 years ago

If you can’t go to Santa, bring Santa to you. Christmas is going to be a little different this year with many events across the country cancelled. It’s also quite unlikely that traditional Santa visits will be able to take place due to Covid restrictions. Thankfully there’s still a way to enjoy a visit from […]

6 years ago

Can you imagine a 3am trip to Penneys? If there’s one thing we’ve all been missing the last few weeks it’s Penneys. I don’t know how many social media posts I’ve seen of people lamenting the days you could casually walk into Penneys to buy jammies and underwear. If you’re missing your Penneys fix you […]

6 years ago

You wouldn’t think in 2020 that this would still be a problem. From here on out women are basically working for free. That’s the message from the WorkEqual campaign, which has found that from today due to the current gender pay gap of 14.4 per cent, women in Ireland are effectively working for free. Speaking […]

6 years ago

A lovely way to say you’re thinking of someone. Half way through our second lockdown of the year we’re all missing our friends and family and would love to reach out to them. While Zoom calls and virtual table quizzes are grand sometimes the best way you can share a moment with friends and family […]

6 years ago

This is really gross. Ok, be honest, how often are you washing your make up utensils? If you are cleaning your brushes and other make up bits regularly you can stop reading now, but if like most of us you’re a little bit cheeky when it comes to letting your make up bag hygiene slide, […]

6 years ago

With Christmas just around the corner we’re all looking for the perfect gift. Perfume and home fragrances are always a popular choice but it can be hard to narrow it down with so many options out there. Below is a list of my top picks when it comes to fragrances for him, her and home […]

6 years ago

So sweet. As a parent I love when my children talk about what they want to be when they grow up. It differs from day to day and can be anything from a baker to a musician and sometimes even a frog (which is tough because that requires the most qualifications). Recently vice presidential nominee […]

6 years ago

‘We’re all in this together’ With many of us unable to take part in fitness classes in person at the moment we’re all looking into what exercise routines we can find online. While there are hundreds of fitness routines on sites like YouTube these routines will not only help you get in shape, but will […]

6 years ago

You don’t have to miss out on a Christmas cocktail after all. The first time I became pregnant, my pregnancy fell over the winter months and of course across the Christmas holidays. During Christmas and Stephen’s day everyone else was toasting the season with glasses of wine, beer and spirits, meanwhile I was having a […]

6 years ago

Anyone else obsessed with Matcha? Matcha and Turmeric tea have become incredibly popular the last few months and as someone who hopped on the trend I can understand why. Not only are these teas delicious but they’re actually great for your gut health and immune system, especially coming into winter. With the 5km limit though […]

6 years ago

What do you think of these theories? Just about everyone in Ireland has become gripped by mini-series The Undoing and are sticking on their detective hats to try and figure out what’s going to happen next. The Undoing follows Grace (played by Nicole Kidman) a successful therapist with a devoted husband and young son whose […]

6 years ago

Not what the guests expected to say the least. Baby showers can come with all kinds of surprises, but they’re usually good ones. Unfortunately, for all the guests attending this particular baby shower they were in for a nasty shock when the husband of the mum-to-be decided to announce that the baby wasn’t in fact […]

6 years ago

Emily might be the only one left in Paris. I know when lockdown was first announced in Ireland many people I knew who had family down the country left Dublin. Some because they didn’t want to be locked down away from family, others so they could have more space or be closer to the beach. […]

6 years ago

Are those some fluffy socks? As much as a miss a night out with the girls I equally miss a night in with the girls, but because of restrictions wine nights in are completely out. If you fancy having a virtual Girls Night In with the gang (whether in Ireland or abroad) and are looking […]

6 years ago

A touching tribute. Exactly one month ago Chrissy Teigen revealed that she and her husband John Legend had lost their third child. The loss came half way through her pregnancy on her third child, her son Jack. Chrissy, who is known for being very open and honest about her parenting experiences has shared much of […]

6 years ago

What a great idea. Both of my children have gone through periods of being afraid of the dark or being afraid of sleeping in a room alone. It’s a pretty common fear among young children with most children under the age of ten experiencing these fears at some stage. If you’re child is currently having […]

6 years ago

Looking for something good to watch tomorrow? With Halloween events cancelled this year and the weather outside set to be frightful tomorrow there’s no better time to stick on a movie and grab some snacks. If you haven’t got Netflix or Amazon Prime, don’t worry because there will be lots of movies on TV tomorrow […]

6 years ago

The name is inspired by a famous rock star. Bake Off and Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding has just welcomed his second child with long time girlfriend Lliana Bird. Known for his unique style and quirky personality, we couldn’t wait to hear what unusual name Noel and Lliana had chosen for their new arrival and […]

6 years ago

Might want to stay indoors this Halloween. It might be a blessing in disguise that Halloween events and trick or treating are off this year as it looks like Halloween night might be a bad one weather wise. Met Eireann has issued a Status Orange wind warning for several counties as Storm Aiden is set […]

6 years ago

“You really have to work hard for it.” Having a baby at any stage in life comes with certain concerns and worries, but even more so for mums in their 40s. Conceiving a baby gets harder as we get older and pregnancy later in life can sometimes have complications. That’s not to say that this […]

6 years ago

“I’ve found it challenging and rewarding.” I think most of us have had our struggles with parenting during lockdown. The first couple of months in particular were pretty tough with home schooling being added to the mix. Now with schools back open there is some semblance of normality and while there are still challenges, there […]

6 years ago

We stan a sustainable choice! I love being able to pick up vintage or second hand clothing but one thing that can be tricky to find a sustainable alternative for is underwear. If you’re like myself and want to be as eco-friendly as possible while shopping then Tommy Hilfiger’s new sustainable underwear collection is something […]

6 years ago

They have asked that people not circulate rumours on social media. Gardaí from Dundrum Garda Station responded to a call at Llywellen Court, Ballinteer shortly before midday today, 28/10/2020. On arrival at the scene Gardaí discovered the bodies of a 37 year old female and two children, an 11 year old girl and a 6 […]

6 years ago

Breaking news. Gardaí are currently at the scene of an incident at a residential property in South Dublin where the bodies of two children and an adult have been discovered. There is no further information available at this time as Gardaí are still working to determine what has happened. Our thoughts are with the family […]

6 years ago

Can you guess who? Irish fans of I’m a Celeb Get Me Out of Here will be delighted to know that one of our own will be diving into the jungle. Saying that the popular show will be changing it up as due to Covid restrictions, for the first time ever it will not be […]

6 years ago

Could you be one of the lucky families? A week into our second lockdown of the year I think we’re all looking forward to December and especially Christmas. Of course come Christmas time all children love Santa visits but with new Covid restrictions in place this year, it may not be possible for them to […]

6 years ago

This week I had to arrange a Covid test for my daughter. Last weekend I was made aware that a classmate at my three-year-old’s playschool has tested positive for Covid-19. Because of this all of the children attending the playschool required testing. My daughter was not displaying any symptoms like a temperature, difficulty breathing, chesty […]

6 years ago

Wow, we did not know this. While most of us remember Jamie Lynn Spears best for playing the lead character in TV show Zoey 101, she may have ended up in a very well known movie franchise too. The 29-year-old recently revealed in an interview that it was just after she had auditioned for Twilight […]

6 years ago

No one told us 2020 was gonna be this way…. It’s been a year and then some! We’re into our second lockdown and I think we’re all in the need of a FRIENDS marathon and a hot bubble bath. I know what you’re thinking, sounds like bliss well what if I said you could make […]

6 years ago

This is so touching. Caterina Scorsone is well known for playing roles on hit TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy, but the most important role in her life is as a mother. The mother-of-three recently wrote a beautiful post about parenting her daughter who has Down Syndrome for Down Syndrome awreness  and it’s absolute heart […]

6 years ago

The government held the vote last night. The records of Irish mother and baby homes will remained sealed for the next 30 years. This decision has caused a lot of controversy as many families have been denied access for years to these records and now might never know the truth about what happened to their […]

6 years ago

It’s like this wine can read our minds. With the country going into a second lockdown tonight I think most of us need a stiff drink. It’s just, well…It’s been a year hasn’t it? Sometimes you really just don’t know what to say but if I could some it up I think the label on […]

6 years ago

The new lockdown rules will come into effect tonight. While this second lockdown is similar to the first, with the closure of all non-essential retail and restricted travel within a 5km radius schools and childcare facilities will remain open. As schools and creches did not remain open the first time around it has led some […]

6 years ago

Details on how you can get yours below. While in Phase Three we were recommended not to go trick or treating this year but with Phase Five now in effect a lot of alternative Halloween events have been cancelled too. To help bring some joy and excitement back into Halloween, one Dublin based eatery will […]

6 years ago

Apparently these have just landed into Penneys. A trip to Penneys is an Irish staple, especially in the run up to the Late, Late Toy Show and Christmas. That’s why it’s with a heavy heart many will be popping into Penneys today before they close until early December. If you happen to be heading in […]

6 years ago

Tragic news. Gardaí in Dundalk are investigating a fatal hit and run, road traffic collision that occurred in the townland of Ballymascanlon, Dundalk, Co. Louth last night Tuesday October 20 at approximately 9p.m. A two car collision occurred and the passenger of one of the cars was fatally injured. The body of the male passenger, […]

6 years ago

Have you spotted the new bins yet? Being a born and bred Dub one thing that has always annoyed me in the city centre is the lack of bins, especially recycling bins. In 2020, when a lot of us are looking to be more sustainable it’s a shame that a lot of recyclable items end […]

6 years ago

What a great cause. The annual BabyBoo Christmas bandana bib collection has launched online to the delight of fans of the organic cotton baby and children’s clothing range. This year celebrity mum and fan of the BabyBoo brand, Vogue Williams put her stamp on a reindeer themed set of bandana bibs with all profits from […]

6 years ago

A dark part of Ireland’s history might be sealed away this month. The history of mother and baby homes in Ireland is long and heartbreaking and for many still not over. For many years family members of women who went through the mother and baby system or adults who were born in a mother and […]

6 years ago

They have some real bargains. With Christmas only a few weeks away we’re all beginning to think about our Christmas shopping. If you’re still on the look out for the perfect gift to get your child this year, Aldi are adding even more toys to their selection this year, which will be in stores this […]

6 years ago

A story straight from a Hallmark movie. Team Hope came together in 2010 with the goal of helping disadvantaged children overseas. Since then thousands of Irish people have joined their cause, helping to put together Christmas shoeboxes filled with gifts and essentials for children in disadvantaged areas. Among those who volunteer for Team Hope is […]

6 years ago

They say that being pregnant gives your skin a natural glow. My skin went the opposite direction however and for the longest time, it was a game of trial and error with skin products. I’ve found a lot of mums have the same problem and if keeping your skin hydrated during pregnancy is causing you […]

6 years ago

A brilliant way to give back to our incredible nurses. Irish brand WaterWipes, supported by the Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation (INMO) and the Irish Neonatal Health Alliance (INHA), is proud to launch the first Pure Foundation Fund to acknowledge excellence in midwifery and nursing. This new bursary scheme in Ireland will recognise the incredible […]

6 years ago

Get in there quick! Unfortunately with the whole country entering Level 3 and some parts rising to Level 4, travelling outside of our own county for a staycation is no longer on the cards. If you happen to be living in Roscommon though and you fancy treating yourself to a magical break away then you’re […]

6 years ago

A great way to help those working in entertainment. Due to Covid related restrictions many events across the country, from festivals to gigs have been cancelled this year. This has had a negative knock on event for the staff that would usually work at these events. To help raise funds for stage crew who have […]

6 years ago

The investigation is still on going. Gardaí have today issued an appeal for information from the public in relation to the murder of Baby Noleen Murphy, whose body was discovered in Dun Laoghaire on April 4 1973. At 6.45pm on 4th April 1973 the body of a full-term baby girl was discovered in the car […]

6 years ago

Are you Rachel or Monica? With house visits now off limits it looks like we’re back to chatting over Zoom but hey that doesn’t stop us having virtual slumber parties. And what does any good slumber party have? That’s right, matching jammies! If you and your bestie are big FRIENDS fans you’ve probably already discussed […]

6 years ago

Have you started your Christmas shopping? With the way this year has been I think everyone is extra excited for Christmas. The music, the ads, the lights, something positive after a very hard year. As parents of course we want to be able to get our children the perfect present that we know they’ll love […]

6 years ago

We need these in our lives! Whenever I think of tanning at home one of the first things that comes to mind is of course tanning mitts. Sometimes though I find that mitts don’t always do the most thorough or flawless jobs and I’ll admit that I’ve left the house with some very patchy tan […]

6 years ago