Summer is here (yeah!) and lately our Pinterest feeds have been featuring a slew of health-centric cocktails for BBQ season entertaining. We don’t know whether it is an encroaching bikini-awareness vibe or just the general health buzz everyone seem to be on these days, but whatever the reason, we are all for toasting cocktail hour […]

11 years ago

Ever since Carrie and the SATC girls made frosted cupcakes the sweet treat of choice for everyone (we’re still not convinced macaroons are the new cupcakes, by the way), we have been trying to perfect our own cupcakes every time there is an occasion to whip up a batch. But, if you like us, have […]

11 years ago

Slugs and snails and puppy dog tails! We LOVE the bundle of energy and fun and amazingness that are little boys, and I am sure you do too. Which is why we think these favourite little dudes of ours deserve a birthday party that will have them jumping with joy! Are you ready for some […]

11 years ago

Yesterday was my birthday, and as a birthday present to me, my two-year-old (who turns three today!) built me a really tall Lego tower – which he then smashed four seconds later. And sweet as this tower present was (and I took about four million photos, of course), I also totally got why he wanted […]

11 years ago

When my little girl was a baby, the only place she would ever sleep was in her Bugaboo. In motion. Meaning, that during those first few harsh winter months of her life (she is born in late December) we walked the streets of Oslo for hours every day. Now, this did wonder, of course, for […]

11 years ago

As someone who stubbornly refused to find out the sex of both my babies until the day I gave birth to them, I am clearly a lover of really big surprises (well, as big as a surprise can be when you know the outcome will be either on or the other!) This Japanese mama, however, […]

11 years ago

Single and looking for love? If you have yet to meet you dream man (or woman!), chances are you might just have been looking in all the wrong places. At least that what this new study is suggesting. According to findings by Stanford University and sociologist Michael Rosenfeld, graphs and data pulled from dating websites […]

11 years ago

Much as we swoon over just how gorgeously tiny newborn babies are, the fact is that birth weight in babies have been increasing steadily over the last decade or so. And now science has come up with a potential explanation as to why babies have grown in size over the last couple of generations. Researchers […]

11 years ago

It is an easy mistake to make to assume that domestic abuse is always physical. That the act of it is something that leaves you bruised and hurt on the outside, having to make up excuses about being clumsy and bumping into door frames or falling down stairs. The truth is that abuse can happen […]

11 years ago

If you want to feel your heart burst with sweetness today, you need to see this little emotional environmentalist explain to his mum how people are “wrecking” the planet. After six-year-old Henry Hall had been shown a video in school about the effects of people on the environment, he was feeling a little overwhelmed with […]

11 years ago

OK, so having been to Disney in both France and Florida I must admit I love a good theme park as much as the rest of them. But you got to admit that at times, the long lines, screaming kids and roller coaster panic attacks can be a little too much to handle too, no? […]

11 years ago

As someone who refused to find out the sex of my babies until the day they were born (why spoil the greatest surprise of your life?!), I can tell you right now that one of the most fun things about both my pregnancies were the guessing game. And it looks like I am not alone. […]

11 years ago

Gummy Bears are such a crowd pleasing little treat, aren’t they? Kind of like, oh, I don’t know, Champagne? Well, prepare to have us introduce you to spring’s latest craze:  Champagne Gummy Bears. This little babies (or bears, really) are a total game changer as far as sweets are concerned, and utterly perfect for a […]

11 years ago

Summer is here! Which means that we can move our drinking from indoors to outdoors – finally. And do you know what is perfect for sipping at picnics, garden parties or, just, you know, on a chair outside your front door? Sangria. I know! There is just something about fruit put into alcohol that makes […]

11 years ago

Much as this might not sound all that romantic; there is actually a lot of science to back up why some things work and others don’t when it comes to love and relationships. Curious as to why some couples manage to go the distance while others don’t? Here are some scientific explanations to the proven […]

11 years ago

You know the feeling; you wake up to a major zit just screaming to be popped – and just can’t help yourself, much as you know you shouldn’t. And it doesn’t end there. Here are five more bad beauty habits that the experts are urging us we need to ditch now: 1. Pick at ingrown […]

11 years ago

A lot has been said about mums harbouring secret (or not so secret) wishes when it comes to the gender of the baby they are carrying. But did you know that – according to research – whether you give birth to a boy or a girl could actually determine the longevity of your relationship? Oh, […]

11 years ago

For somebody who stood in line, elbows sharpened, outside the H&M flagship store in Oslo when the H&M Balmain collection dropped (and the Isabel Marant one before that!), let’s just say this morning’s news had my fashion-loving heart beating oh-so fast. Because (drum roll, please!), this morning H&M announced that its next designer collaboration will […]

11 years ago

Ask different couple’s what the secret to a happy relationship is, and I bet you will end up with many different answers. To some,  a happy relationship might be sharing the same hobbies and passion, to others it might be raising a family together or to some again it might be all down to a […]

11 years ago

It’s funny what we think of as the important moments in life; like holidays, parties, or big nights out. But what about the little moments in between these special occasions? The ones that happen every day; like having breakfast with your family, enjoying a morning snooze, or even a simple cup of tea. Maybe the […]

11 years ago

Admission: When it comes to babies at bedtime, I am a total softie. Meaning, at the slightest hint of a cry or sad little face, I would “rescue” my babies into the big bed, and snuggle them asleep, whether it was evening, middle of the night or way to early in the morning to even […]

11 years ago

To say that girls today are exposed to an unhealthy amount of pressure to look a certain way would be a bit of an understatement. And as a mother of a little girl, I often feel so blessed to have done the first bit of my growing up in a world where your worth wasn’t […]

11 years ago

If you have yet to try frozen grapes as a healthy little snack, you have been missing out. But wait, we have upped the ante a little. Because while frozen grapes are delicious on their own, they are vastly improved by soaking them in booze first. Say hello to your new favourite summer nibble, ladies. […]

11 years ago

Ever wondered what comes after the happy ever after with your favourite Disney princesses? You know, after the castle wedding and the riding into the sunset on white horses or magic carpets? Well, now you don’t have to ponder this anymore. Artist Isaiah Stephens has created a set of illustrations featuring Disney princesses as parents, […]

11 years ago

When twins Jenna och Jillian Thistlethwaite from Ohio were born, they were clearly already best friends, having shared a womb, an amniotic sac and a placenta for 33 weeks. The doctors at Akron General Medical Center who delivered the girls could not believe their eyes when the little girls were lifted into the world – holding hands. […]

11 years ago

Want to keep healthy heading into the bikini season, but suffer from the late-night munchies (like the rest of us)? Step right this way, because have we got the solution for you! Pumpkin seeds are deliciously crunchy when roasted, and even better when you add some yummy spice to them. Meaning you can bypass the […]

11 years ago

If parts of your day is taken up with battles to get your toddler to eat anything green, we bet this news is going to make you feel like at least you are not alone in your struggles. According to new research by baby food manufacturer Ella’s Kitchen it has been revealed that a whopping […]

11 years ago

If you are a mum of young children, and have long-ish hair, chances are you have (a lot of) days where all you can manage is a get-this-hair-away-from-my-face bun. Don’t worry, we all do. My hair is pretty much permanently “styled” that way. (And I use the term style a little loosely here). The thing […]

11 years ago

When Nuala Murphy was pregnant with her first baby, she was diagnosed with antenatal depression, an experience the now mum-of-two wants to harness so she can help the many, many women who find themselves in the same position. Using her many years of experience in marketing, Nuala is now on the verge of launching a […]

11 years ago

To me, summer is salad season. I mean; it is the easiest thing to throw together, it goes with pretty much any sort of protein like chicken, meat or fish, and it just feels like the perfect, light and summery meal, no? The thing is, according to many food experts, you could be making your […]

11 years ago

Ever wake up in the morning and look like you actually did not sleep at all, mamas? I hear ya. Those dark under-eye circles can really make a girl look 105 – and then some. Obviously you can buy rings around yourself when it comes to creams and serums, but according this blogger, you can […]

11 years ago

If you have ever ended up with one perfectly winged eye and one crazy looking one when doing your eyeliner, you will know that this beauty skill is by far the hardest one to master. But guess what, there is a trick that even makeup artists use, and it actually works! What you need: Your […]

11 years ago

If you have children, chances are pretty high you are in the possession of an epic puke story (or five!) Such is life with little ones, sometimes they just cannot make it to the toilet bowl before, ehm, nature calls. And if you yourself are a “sympathetic vomiter” (you know, someone who cannot stand the […]

11 years ago

If you have a birthday party coming up in your house and are unsure of what to serve the little darlings, may we suggest you check out Aussie baker Vickie Liu’s incredible Instagram feed for inspiration? I mean; we love donuts in general over here at HerFamily HQ, and have been known to indulge in […]

11 years ago

Sunny summer evenings were made for a glass of chilled rosé wine, no? It’s hard to imagine anything tasting better or more refreshing, but guys: you are in for a treat! Just watch what happens when you turn your favourite summer tipple into a fully fledged cocktail using some bubbles, gin or even a little […]

11 years ago

Her impeccable pregnancy style has been the talk of the Herfamily office the last few weeks, and now it looks like congratulations are in order for the Ormond/O’Connors! Earlier today TV presenter Brian took to Twitter to announce that Pippa has given birth to their second son, Louis. So delighted to welcome baby Louis Ormond […]

11 years ago

I will be the first one to admit that being a working parent can be hard. Like, really, really tough going at times, and you find yourself really wishing science would invent a way of making you be able to be two places at once. There is comfort in numbers, though, and the knowledge that […]

11 years ago

The sun is shining and open-toe shoes and pretty sandals are calling, my friends. The thing is, are your toes ready? Ours were definitively in need of a little TLC having spent the winter crammed into Uggs and ankle boots, but hey, nothing a little help from the pros can’t fix, right? If your toes […]

11 years ago

As a parent of two young children and a full six years of experience in the world of motherhood, I still struggle to pep-talk myself into getting bedtime under way at night. I mean; I know it’s lovely once they are actually in bed, it’s just that the process of getting from awake to asleep […]

11 years ago

Think you are doing yourself a favour health-wise by swapping regular sugar-laden soft drinks for the artificially sweetened variety? Think again. Especially is you are pregnant. A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics says consuming artificially sweetened beverages like soft drinks and juices during pregnancy may lead to having overweight babies. Many women are being […]

11 years ago

It seems so harmless, doesn’t it, just quickly checking your e-mail or browsing through Instagram while your baby plays on the floor? I mean; we (probably?) all do it, thinking sure what does it matter, they are hardly keeping tabs on our tech addiction at this age, anyway. Well, that’s where you might be wrong. […]

11 years ago

The world went ga-ga for the first pics of singer John Legend and model-and-cookbook-author Chrissy Teigen’s baby girl Luna last month. hi my lulu! A photo posted by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on Apr 19, 2016 at 4:02pm PDT Chrissy is a candid social media star, and had even talked openly about her struggles to conceive […]

11 years ago

The majority of us parents with small children have – at times – no doubt felt a pang of longing for the bliss that was weekend mornings in our pre-child lives. You know; with all the brunch and sleep and weekend papers those days involved. It was pretty darn glorious, no? Still, though, much I […]

11 years ago

So, we all know that not getting enough shuteye can leave us looking a little less than fabulous. Like, boy, do we know. But were you aware that even if you have managed to get enough sleep (for a change!), there are some other pitfalls that can make you look wrecked too? If you too […]

11 years ago

The anti-ageing industry is a big one. There are creams and needles and supplements and starvation diets and hold-in and push-up and you name it, there is a product or service promising you eternal youth if you just anti up some hard-earned cash first. The thing is, though, that no matter what and how much […]

11 years ago

Disclaimer: I hate throwing food out, and find great joy out of being able to find recipes that lets me use up scraps and left-overs from other dishes and meals. Which is why, when coming across this little beauty of a tip, I actually went out and bought a packet of burger buns – just […]

11 years ago

Pinterest have just added a whole new level of making us mums feel like don’t have it all together, haven’t they? Like, c’mon. Who really has the time to be doing yoga every morning and crochet baby hats or brew their own small-batch kombucha?! Anyway, as it turns out, not even Pinterest themselves are expecting […]

11 years ago

Confession: My entire life runs on cards (as in, I never have cash, ever). I even buy my €2,50 take-out latte with my debit card, a little habit that ensures that when it comes to those situations where change is needed, I sometimes find myself having to borrow a coin here and there from my […]

11 years ago

Traditional nachos (you know, the savoury, cheese-covered variety) are pretty darn delicious, we can all agree on that. But you have seen nothing yet, my friends. Now, trending all over Pinterest as we speak, a little thing called “dessert nachos” is blowing our minds completely. We are talking nachos – as dessert. Served up in […]

11 years ago

You know summer is coming when everyone swaps their hot coffees for frozen beverages (despite the fact that the temperatures haven’t quite caught up to this yet). And much as we love our simple iced lattes, when you hear about Starbucks’ latest summer offering, you too might be tempted to try something a little (a […]

11 years ago