When it comes to keeping tabs on what everyone is obsessing over right this minute – and predicting what we will be obsessing over in the months to come – Pinterest is your best go-to source. Those little digital pin-boards are a haven for hair, makeup and skincare inspiration – as well as being the […]

10 years ago

Hi there, pregnant mamas. Fancy having a kid whose moniker really sticks out on that class.-list? Or, you know, want to prove just how lah-di-dah you are –based solely on your baby name of choice? Well, ta-dah: Tatler has produced a list of baby names you just can’t afford to miss. (Now; they are rather […]

10 years ago

Their wedding in Venice two years ago was the stuff of true fairytales (seriously; we are still swooning over the dresses – plural!) And now it looks like George and Amal Clooney could be in for an even happier ending. According to (as yet unconfirmed) reports, the couple are expecting twins. According to New York […]

10 years ago

Oh, January… The month when we all collectively vow to eat healthier, be more active and really get to work on shedding those extra Christmas lbs… As well as making us feel and look better, shedding those excess pounds can, according to a new study, be especially beneficial to growing families. The groundbreaking research, published […]

10 years ago

Sometimes the Internet is a thing of true beauty and big heavy sighs of adorableness. Yesterday was such a day. When siblings Grant and Iris Kessler arrived at the hospital where their older sister Olivia was about to give birth to her first baby – a little girl – the youngest of the Kessler siblings […]

10 years ago

Hello there, pregnant mama. Are you looking for a name for your rapidly growing bump, and want something that feels all sorts of fresh and new? We got you! 2016 has come to an end and we have rounded up some seriously fabulous baby names that we predict will rule in 2017. You’re welcome! 1. […]

10 years ago

If you are anything like us, you spent the best part of December scoffing all the calories. Like; All. Of. Them.  Meaning that now it is about time to tone down the gluttony and shift your focus to healthier treats and a more, ehm, balanced diet. But if you are finding it hard to ditch […]

10 years ago

There is no denying that January can be a little rough. Between the weather and the empty bank accounts and the promises we have made ourselves to lay off anything that isn’t green, sugar-free and good for us, it is easy to fall into a bit of a gloomy state of mind this month. But […]

10 years ago

Is a baby on the cards for 2017? Well, mamas, you might want to read this little snippet of information and prepare yourself for some serious baby making in a couple of days. Because a new report has revealed the exact date and time you need to be getting down to business if you want to […]

10 years ago

Let’s all agree that as far as 2016 is concerned, it was – in many ways – a pretty shitty year. But if we had to pick one thing that despite all the grim and gloom gave this year a little sparkle and magic, it would have to be the unicorns everywhere trend. Yup, that’s […]

10 years ago

13-year-old Luke Culhane from Limerick has just found fame as the French newspaper Mon Quotidien recently named him the 2016 ‘Child of the Year.’  The young filmaker became an internet sensation earlier this year when his short film ‘Cyber Bullying: Create No Hate’ went viral in February, being viewed more than 550,000 times on Youtube. […]

10 years ago

Ah, the Christmas left-overs…too many and almost better than the original meal. I mean; the possibilities are endless. Endless! From delectable turkey sambos to pudding trifle and fried rice made with leftover veg and shredded ham. YUM. But if you are wondering what to do with all those cranberries, look no further. Here is a […]

10 years ago

If you are anything like us, you have spent the best part of Christmas eating all the sweets you could lay your hands on. And by now, you feel a little yucked out – and possibly also as if you really need to do something about that sugar addiction you have been developing over the […]

10 years ago

With only two more days to go of 2016, we are already starting to get excited for what the new year will bring. As in; what are we going to be wearing, eating and, most importantly, calling our babies. And while we don’t have a crystal ball here at HerFamily HQ, we have done some […]

10 years ago

Some Christmas presents are definitively better than others. Singer Pink and husband Carey Hart welcomed a brand new baby boy into the world this week, and the singer took to Instagram to share the happy news. Jameson Moon Hart 12.26.16 A photo posted by P!NK (@pink) on Dec 28, 2016 at 2:31pm PST The 38-year-old […]

10 years ago

Christmas Day has come and gone once again. The turkey is eaten, the crackers are pulled, and we have all more than likely eaten our weight in selection boxes over the last couple of days. But today we dismiss thoughts of boozy hot chocolates in front of the fire and days spent in novelty pyjama […]

10 years ago

If you find yourself having wars over parsnips and sprouts at the dinner table every Christmas, this might be just what you need, mamas. These three super-tasty veggie dishes can be served as a side to pretty much anything your eat as your main meal, and will go down a treat with even the pickiest […]

10 years ago

Getting our babies into a nice routine at bedtime is pretty much the Holy Grail for parents everywhere.  You can obviously achieve this by the aul’ trial and error process, but we think just copying this lovely routine British TV presenter Holly Willoughby just shared from her book, Truly Happy Baby, is much easier – […]

10 years ago

According to a recent Swedish study, children of mothers with a particular hormone imbalance may have an increased risk for developing autism. A team of researchers at the Karolinska Institute’s department of public health sciences in Stockholm recently discovered that polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) — a common hormonal disorder that causes enlarged ovaries with small […]

10 years ago

Last week the Hollywood power couple that is Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made us swoon when they let the world get a glimpse of their two young daughters for the very first time. The two actors made it a family outing when Reynolds was honored with a star at the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, […]

10 years ago

To many of us, certainly here in Ireland, a family home usually means a house and a back-garden. But – as with most things in life – it really isn’t size that matters when it comes to creating a happy, safe and perfectly functional home to raise a family in. All over the world, Paris, […]

10 years ago

She is the coolest, cutest, smartest, funniest and most creative person you know – and then some. But what do you get your very favourite little girl for Christmas? Don’t worry, parents, we have rounded up some very cool presents that are bound to go down an absolute treat come Christmas morning. 1. LEGO Friends […]

10 years ago

I am pretty certain that everyone who has ever been pregnant and had a baby can assure you these experiences will change you in many way. Much has been said about the phenomenon of ‘baby brain’ and now science has gone ahead and confirmed what we have all known anyway: Pregnancy causes lasting changes in […]

10 years ago

We pretty much guarantee that if you make this snack once, you are going to have to keep making it. (It is that addictive. Sorry, not sorry.) Peppermint bark is the perfect little snack for around the holiday season. Serve it after dinner, or even better, use it in this incredibly festive cocktail to totally […]

10 years ago

Doing some last-minute gift shopping this week, are we? Don’t worry; we are right there with you; counting down days until the shops close on Saturday and we can all just take a great big sigh of relief that all the frantic shopping is now over for another year. But if you are still stuck […]

10 years ago

It is Christmas Week, mamas. And knowing you (and us too!) we bet you have spent the last few weeks thinking about, shopping for and wrapping presents for everyone around you. Now? Now it’s your turn, mama. Because lord knows you deserve a little treat too. And we have found just the thing. Say hello […]

10 years ago

Blood poisoning – or sepsis – is known as the ‘silent killer’ and doctors need to be better at spotting it and educating parents about signs to look out for a UK health watchdog has now warned. In fact, NICE (The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence) have now issued new guidelines advising doctors […]

10 years ago

You guys, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have for the very first time let the world get a glimpse of their  adorable little family, and seriously; tell us these people don’t make the cutest babies?! Earlier this afternoon, Ryan Reynolds, 40, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—a pretty extraordinary event […]

10 years ago

2016 was, in many ways, a pretty grim year. But if we were going to name one good thing that happened, we are going to have to go with the unicorn food trend. There were unicorn cakes, and unicorn bagels and even (unrelated to food, but still) unicorn hair and unicorn eyeliner. And now, we […]

10 years ago

Warning, mamas: The first 12 months of motherhood will make you cry. A lot. There are the “my God, I haven’t slept properly in days” tears. The “when fill I fit back into my jeans again” tears. Oh, and don’t forget about the “I’m doing a terrible job of this being a mum thing” tears […]

10 years ago

It happens every day, in every country, in every city and town all over the world. Women get pregnant, are pregnant and, at the end of the almost ten month journey, give birth. It is the most normal, common and yet extraordinarily amazing thing. Which this truly mind-blowing four minute animation has now been able […]

10 years ago

Oh, the weather outside is, if not frightful, than at least freezing. There is no denying that hibernation season is well and truly upon us. But you don’t hear us complaining. I mean; seriously, is there anything nicer than snuggling up inside the four walls of your house, fire blazing, comfy clothes on (or jammies; […]

10 years ago

If anyone deserves being spoiled come Christmas time, it is all the amazing mums. You know the ones who are always on the go, always ready to help, always involved, always invested, always the one who makes everything right, be it a roast dinner, a scraped knee or the world at large. Mamas make the […]

10 years ago

He is notoriously private about his private and family life, but in an interview in the January issue of GQ, Ryan Gosling let it slip just how dreamy his life, kids and wife all are, and, seriously, this guy could not be more adorable. The Canadian-born actor shares two daughter, 2-year-old Esmeralda and 7-month-old Amada, […]

10 years ago

Nobody – nobody – is sicker than a man with man flu. Sure we all know that. And we sympathize, of course (while also eye-rolling ourselves into another dimension, but whatever…) The thing is though, while historically, we have all mocked men for their inability to handle even mild viruses or bouts of the flu, […]

10 years ago

Any babies or toddlers on your list left to buy for, mamas? Look no further. We have rounded up 12 totally gorgeous gifts that will delight babies, toddlers and style-conscious mamas alike (and dads too – obvs.) Happy shopping! 1. Silicone Teething Necklace Stylish and practical jewellery for mums to wear and little ones to […]

10 years ago

You know those days where there just isn’t enough wine in the world (or someone is just not pouring it fast enough) to compensate for your stressful day? We feel ya, mamas, sure we have all been there. Which is why when we discovered this genius hack 28-year-old Clare just came up with, we just […]

10 years ago

If you are not already following the legend celebrity mama that is Olivia Wilde on Instagram, I suggest you get your phone out of your bag and do this right this minute. The actress, who has two gorgeous children with husband Jason Sudeikis, regularly shares lovely snaps on her tots – and life as a […]

10 years ago

If you are sitting there wondering what on earth to get for any babies on toddlers you might have left to buy for on your list, you can now just breathe a sigh of relief, mamas. Moon & Back is a new online Irish baby boutique for gift-buyers – and parents – looking for something […]

10 years ago

Feel like your love-life is lacking a little hotness lately, parents? Well, before you splurge on boutique hotels and 50-Shades style accessories, you might want to try this simple trick that even science says can re-light the spark in your relationship. Because it seems while movies and media have conditioned us to believe attractiveness and […]

10 years ago

One of my absolute favourite parent-tasks – if you can even call it that – is reading to my children at bedtime. I love these quiet moments, all snuggled up on one of their beds together, when they are sleepy, cuddly and oh-so-eager for mama to read them their favourite stories. Most often we have […]

10 years ago

When they first started popping up on your Instagram feed, the breastfeeding selfie – much as they shouldn’t really  – did cause some controversy. Mostly because the mums posting pictures of themselves breastfeeding were being accused of being either attention seeking or contributing to mums not breastfeeding being made feel bad for their choice not […]

10 years ago

Whether or not stealing a baby name someone else has laid claim to is ever OK is often a heated debate in online parenting forums.  But guys; we are being too hung up on first names. What you should be doing, is looking for someone’s really fabulous last name and take that for a first […]

10 years ago

While some people have a baby name picked long before there even is a baby to name, others take their jolly good time reaching a decision on what to call their newborn. Peter Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh definitively fell into the second category, taking two weeks to finally decide on a name for […]

10 years ago

Louis Tomlinson’s mother Johannah Deakin has died after a short battle with leukaemia at the age of 43. According to a statement released to MailOnline today, the midwife and mother-of-seven passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning. As well as being the mother of One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, Deakin was also mum to […]

10 years ago

Fashion-lovers all over the country rejoice, as one of our absolute favourite stores, & Other Stories, is opening on Grafton Street today. The shop will be the fashion chain’s first opening in Ireland, and we can’t wait to take a closer look at the much-anticipated three-floor store, stocking  accessories, bags, jewellery, beauty products, shoes and […]

10 years ago

Ho ho ho! Want to give Santa a little helping hand this Christmas? We got you, ladies. In fact, you can treat yourself or spoil everyone on your Christmas list with gorgeous gifts and fun stocking fillers by F&F at Tesco this year. And to help you pick that perfect gift this festive season, we […]

10 years ago

One of the moments I remember most clearly after having given birth to my baby boy, was when his big sister was brought into the room to meet her little brother for the first time and I realized that she was no longer my only baby. Much as it was the most beautiful thing, seeing […]

10 years ago

Sleep – or maybe more so the lack of it – seems to be a huge issue to the majority of parents of young children. So much so that getting babies to sleep has actually grown into a million dollar (or euros, if you must) industry. Books are churned out about it, TV shows are […]

10 years ago

It never ceases to amaze me just how much better I feel about myself after a trip to hairdressers, whether for just quick blow-dry or a full-blown cut and colour change. Seriously, when my hair looks on point, everything else just seems to fall into place too. My clothes fit better. My skin is more […]

10 years ago