If you are anything like us and totally susceptible for the aul’ late night munchies, you will no doubt love this recipe as much as we do. Brussel sprout chips may not sound all that tantalizing, but rest assure that once you have gotten these right, you will be making these super-healthy “crisps” forever more. […]

11 years ago

According to most skincare professionals, keeping your complexion clear and glowing begins with a good cleaning regime. Giving your face a good clean both in the morning, and again in the evening, before you go to bed, will remove pore-clogging dirt and grime, traces of make-up and excess oils, ensuring that all those expensive lotions […]

11 years ago

Ok, hands in the air; who doesn’t get a little fright when they look in the mirror upon rolling out of bed these days…? Surely not just me? Having a demanding job, a toddler who still wakes up three times a night and an overly dependent relationship with coffee are not exactly a recipe for […]

11 years ago

When you are in the throws of parenthood, with days that are a whirlwind of potty training and temper tantrums and lunchbox packing and rushed montessori pick-ups, come bedtime, the majority of us collapse into bed at night with little else on our minds than sleep. Blissful, uninterrupted, glorious, glorious sleep. Sex, unfortunately, often gets […]

11 years ago

Some days just calls for cake, I am sure we can all agree. Birthdays. Anniversaries. Tuesdays. Cake just makes everything better and can make even the most mundane of gatherings feel like a party. But the things is, the average cake is really not all that healthy. As in, they consist, for the most part, […]

11 years ago

Ok, mamas, we all know just how bloody drained we all are come the hell that is also known as dinner-time, no? A time of day when you are already at your wits end from dealing with tears, tantrums and broken nap schedules, ferrying everyone everywhere and, you know, just life in general. And now […]

11 years ago

Without coffee, I’m afraid there would not be much of anything done here at HerFamily HQ. Between family life and toddlers and sleepless nights and hectic day-jobs, we are not afraid to admit we run, for the most part, on strong coffee (and more coffee) and, off course, adorable leg-hugs from our children. (Oh, and […]

11 years ago

If you (like us) have been browsing Zara and H&M and all the lovely spring fashion that is currently landing in shops every day; you are probably feeling a little deflated after waking up to frosty conditions and even snow this morning, no? As in; what happened to spring?! It looks like we might be […]

11 years ago

There is steak dinners as you know them (and your man loves them), and then there are steak dinners served up like this. Which will not only blow his socks off, but also leave you with enough time on your hands tonight for – ehm – more important things than cooking.  Steak? Check. Vodka? Check. […]

11 years ago

Mums are super-human. They are always ‘on’, aren’t they? Ready to help with whatever you need, whether relationship advice, Sunday roast recipes or just a much needed hug. I mean; where would we be without our mums?! In fact, here are ten ways mums ROCK that I am pretty sure we all can relate to: […]

11 years ago

Sleep deprived and unable to imagine your life without coffee (lots and lots of coffee)? We hear ya. We have all been there, those mornings when you literally cannot see straight before you have inhaled your morning java – and jokingly made reference to how handy it would be if you could have your caffeine […]

11 years ago

They say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but it looks like that saying might also hold true for cakes. The Zebra Cake – which is trending all over Pinterest and Instagram at the moment – look simple enough from the outside. I mean, it’s a cake, clearly, but there is no bells […]

11 years ago

We knew we didn’t just love him for his (ridiculously) good looks and his inability (like the rest of us) to assemble Ikea furniture. Oh no. This guy is dreamy in more ways than two. During his Wednesday nigh appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers”, Ryan shared some personal details about the birth of […]

11 years ago

It is cold, dark and miserable outside, and we’ll be the first to admit that by the time we get home from work in the evenings, the last thing any of us want to do is lace up our runners and hit the road. But, according to this latest research, that is absolutely what we […]

11 years ago

With spring and a change in weather (hopefully!) around the corner, comes not only a mild case of bikini-body panic, but also a desire to refresh and renew our entire surrounding. But seeing as the bikini body panic will have to wait until after we are finished scoffing all the chocolate for Valentine’s, Mother’s Day […]

11 years ago

Paracetamol is the most commonly used painkiller and fever relief for babies, and is the main component in popular medicines like Calpol and Disprol, which states that they are safe to administer to babies as young as two months old. But now new research has shed a light on the long-term effects of paracetamol on […]

11 years ago

It is fair to say that the majority of us nowadays are fairly addicted to our smartphones and tablets, no? I mean; it is right there. Luring us in with inspiring Instagram feeds or beautiful images we just have to pin or crazy funny Twitter conversations we just need to keep an eye on. Sounds […]

11 years ago

Since time began old wives’ tales claiming to help you conceive a baby of a certain gender have been around. And while some of them seem more plausible than others (that are flat out crazy), is there actually any truth to any of these? Well, maybe, it seems. In a study in the Netherlands involving […]

11 years ago

If you are anything like us, you don’t really have the time (or money!) to be running out and getting someone else to paint your nails for you (much as it would be the first thing we made sure happened if we won the lotto!) The current reality is, though, that for the majority of […]

11 years ago

Sure we all know that there is a certain amount of science behind deciding what wine goes better with your chicken, steak or seafood dinner (and how bubbles go with everything, right?!) But have you ever pondered if the same type of pairing system for our  favourite beverage could be applied to other things than […]

11 years ago

Oh. Holy. Crap. Deep fried peanut butter is real. And it’s AMAZING. If you, like us, happen to have a serious love affair with peanut butter going on, this one is for you (and we’re sorry about the utter addiction it will spark!). Your favourite nutty spread, only better. (Because everything deep-fried is better, right?!) […]

11 years ago

My little boy is a total wild-child. Like; I am talking proper whirlwind, a digger-obsessed, dino-loving, can’t-stay-clean-for-more-than-four-seconds boy. But; that does not mean that he does not think it’s totally fun to play fairies (in full costume) with his big sister. Or that he hasn’t been known to toil away hours playing with her My […]

11 years ago

If someone was to ask me what I am thinking about at any given time, I think they would be in for a little surprise. Or not; depending on who asked. If it was another mum, I am sure she would totally get how my mind can be in 4 million places at once. How […]

11 years ago

If you just scoffed a boring bowl of cheerios (yawn!) or, worse, sanctimoniously ate a smoothie bowl (double-yawn) before leaving the house this morning, look away now. These amazing creations by Brooklyn based The Bagel Store are bound to leave you feeling like whatever you had for breakfast was a little blah. The rainbow bagels […]

11 years ago

We love a good G&T recipe over here at HerFamily HQ (in case you hadn’t guessed?!) I mean, we have by now tried to use our favourite summer tipple to make both cupcakes and ice lollies – with great results. This week, however, we are hell bent on finding an occasion to make this oh-so-yummy-looking […]

11 years ago

When a proud husband posted a picture of his wife working out to Facebook, little did he know it would spark huge controversy. Julius Kieser, an Australian personal trainer, shared this snap of his wife – and mother of six – doing lunges while simultaneously breastfeeding in a maneuver that he hashtagged, #breastercising‬. “I caught […]

11 years ago

The Zika virus, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) only yesterday declared a worldwide public health emergency, has now arrived in Ireland, HSE officials have informed. In a statement released last night, the organisation said that it was informed yesterday of two unrelated cases of the virus, making them the first confirmed cases in the country. […]

11 years ago

Who doesn’t love pasta? And red wine? I know! So imagine our joy when we came across this recipe combining our two favourite things. Julia Child famously used to say, “I enjoy cooking with wine, sometimes I even put it in the food I’m cooking!”And with this dish, you can really enjoy a little of […]

11 years ago

It is one of the most famous beverages in the world. But did you know that Coca Cola has many other properties apart from the ability to quench your thirst? In fact, when you have seen this list of what you should be doing with that can lurking at the back of your fridge (instead […]

11 years ago

It’s pretty hard to grasp how a video of a baby not doing much of anything — no funny faces or cute babbling or dancing or whatever — could garner more than 10 million views on Facebook. And yet that is precisely what happened with this 30-second clip of a newborn baby boy resting on […]

11 years ago

Being a working mum is important to me, especially, I feel, because I have a daughter. Much as I was lucky and got to really have the best of both worlds with my year-long Norwegian maternity leave, as well as sticking to freelancing for a couple of year after that, I also always knew that […]

11 years ago

If there is one moment California mum Heather Clark will never forget, it is hearing her late son’s heart beat loudly and rhythmically inside little Jordan Drake’s chest. In a heartwarming and tender meeting last week, the bereaved mum was able to listen to her son Lukas’ heartbeat for the first time since he passed […]

11 years ago

Both my children are rather, ehm, strong-willed. Which, you know, is something I kind of love, as I don’t want them to be push-overs or someone who always yields to what everyone else wants. (Note: I love it a little less when they direct all that will into fighting me over appropriate outfits or wanting […]

11 years ago

Ah, our periods. Those miserable days every month when all we want to do is curl up into a ball on the sofa and binge watch Netflix while inhaling Ben & Jerry’s. We have all been there. But were you aware that you could in fact be committing a whole lot of (menstrual) sins that […]

11 years ago

It’s a disorder that has always been somewhat of a mystery to scientist and the medical world, as no-one has really been able to tell what causes autism, and indeed if there is any way to prevent it. But now a research team from New York University believe we could be one step closer to […]

11 years ago

Sure, we have all been here.You wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and think: “Wow, I need to change things up a little.” But a word of advice, ladies, maybe don’t be so quick to grab the bull by the horns in regards to your hair hair, because, when it comes to […]

11 years ago

It is almost time to pack away the winter woollies, and what better time than spring to update your wardrobe with a new, fresh look? And the good news? You don’t have to spend a fortune to look great. With Lidl’s about to launch their new spring collection, rest assure even the thriftiest shopper can […]

11 years ago

Face oils are currently the buzz of the beauty world, and bloggers and editors alike all singing the praise of these pricy drops.  And if you are still on the fence about the effectiveness of oil when it comes to your face, maybe this recent clip of 46-year-old Catherine Zeta-Jones – and her mega-dewy skin […]

11 years ago

It’s not for everyone and not being advertised, but Starbucks’ secret Valentine’s menu is SO worth getting in the know about. All of us, who on a regular basis knock into one of the ever increasing number of Starbucks branches across the country, know that you can spruce up your java with flavours like vanilla […]

11 years ago

Public health doctors are urging people to get the flu jab after it was revealed three patients, including a pregnant mother-of-two, are fighting swine flu at Wexford General Hospital. So far this winter, swine flu has claimed the lives of four people in Ireland, and according to doctors, all flu levels, and especially swine flu, […]

11 years ago

She has spoken publicly about her struggles to conceive and failed attempts at IVF. But today Tyra Banks reveals she is finally a mum. The former supermodel, talkshow host and beauty entrepreneur and her boyfriend, Norwegian photographer Erik Asla, have welcomed a baby boy, York Banks Asla, via gestational surrogate, and the proud new mama was quick to […]

11 years ago

Who doesn’t love a good Disney princess movie?! (Says your one who has watched Frozen exactly 71 times…) Anyway, despite the fact that they have given us totally unrealistic expectations about hair, were you aware that there is an even bigger problem with the Disney ladies that deserves some talking about? Next time you are […]

11 years ago

Finally, the Irish Government is set to bring in legislation that will allow fathers to take two weeks of paid paternal leave. Minister for Justice, Frances Fitxgerald, will later on today bring a memo to Cabinet with the support of the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton, confirming the commitments that were made in the […]

11 years ago

Wrap up, guys, it’s a bad one out there today. As Ireland is waking up to a very wet and windy day, forecasters warn it is the tail end of Storm Jonas, which left 19 people dead in the US over the weekend, bringing us this latest bout of rain and windy weather. There are […]

11 years ago

Seeing a man in labour can naturally be a little confusing to the hospital staff there to assist with the delivery. Which is why when 33-year-old Rafi Daugherty went to the hospital to give birth to his first child, he posted a note on the delivery room door explaining his situation: “I am a single […]

11 years ago

Spells of heavy rain and unsettled weather on the way as Met Éireann warns we should all be rooting out our umbrellas right about now. Apparently the balmy conditions we have seen across the country over the last few days are set to come an abrupt stop later on today when Storm Jonas takes hold. […]

11 years ago

According to experts, our children’s addiction to iPads and screen time spells bad news for their health. Hours spent in front of a game console or TV screen means that there are fewer hours left in the day to play outside, and this is, according to British researchers, has resulted in worrying statistics when it […]

11 years ago

I never thought I would be the broody mum type. You know the one who can’t look at a newborn (or pregnant belly for that matter) without having to talk her ovaries down, like in some kind of hostage stand-off. Turns out; I totally am. I LOVE babies. I LOVE being a mum. I LOVED […]

11 years ago

Seeing as both me and my little girl are pretty much non-meat-eaters (by no other reason that we just don’t like it very much), I am always on the hunt for recipes the whole family can enjoy (including the boys, who are a lot less funny when it comes to food that us girls are.) […]

11 years ago

Ah, sleep. The Holy Grail for most of us, and something we never really get enough of, whether we are busy living the carefree party-the-night-away life or simply pacing the floor with a baby that just won’t go to bed. But while the majority of us can function (if not optimally) on less than eight […]

11 years ago