This really is the season of magic. It is the season of wishful letters. Of kindness. Of hope. And excitement. Of flying reindeer. And of that special magic that childhood memories are made from. To families with young children, that all-important visit from Santa on Christmas Eve is the culmination of the season – and […]

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She is often portrayed as the villain of the show. And more often than not, this is a role Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn doesn’t mind playing at all. However, the Netflix star recently opened up about the struggles she faced while filming season 4 of the hit Netflix show. The latest installment of the show […]

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Spoiler alert: This article contains *massive* spoilers for the first two episodes of And Just Like That. Like millions of women across the globe, I too had been counting down until the Sex and The City reboot And Just Like That hit our screens. I couldn’t wait to catch up with Carrie, Charlotte and Miranda […]

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The best of both worlds. If you are anything like us, you literally cannot function in the morning without your usual cup of java. However, now that the mornings are cold, dark and lockdown-looming gloomy again, we really could do with a little festive flair to our day – and as it turns out, the […]

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Is there such a thing as too popular? When it comes to baby names, I think so. I mean; would you really want your child to be one of five in his class in primary school called Noah or Sophia? The trick is to decide which popular baby name you love – then set out […]

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They have become a staple of the festive season. Many of us will rock our Christmas jumpers for much of December, and these days, you can even get matching jumpers for the whole family – pets and all, making them our favourite festive fashion. However, what happens to these Christmas jumpers once December has come […]

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If you are anything like us, you are a big fan of using micellar water to cleanse your skin. I mean; it’s so handy, takes off all my makeup, and doesn’t leave my skin feeling all dry and sensitive, like so many other cleansers. However, it turns out, I might have been using micellar water […]

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As a mum of an almost-12-year old girl, we often have little friends on sleepovers. There are movies and treats and giggles, and, most often, not so much sleep. But while there are times when I have to go into her room at late o’clock in the morning to remind them that some sleep would […]

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Hang in in there, guys. Only a few more nights of having to remember to move the elf before he packs up and heads back to the North Pole again for another 11 months. Phew. I’s say most of us are looking forward to being able to go asleep without having to panic about what […]

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The perfect weekend baking project. It wouldn’t be Christmas without yummy, crumbly mince pies, and if you fancy trying to make them this year instead of picking them up at the supermarket, this is your chance. We reached out to Avoca and begged them to share their top-secret mince pie recipe, and while we absolutely […]

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The royal kids are growing up fast! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have thrilled royal fans across the world by releasing a brand new family photo as their official Christmas card for 2021 – and they’ve opted for an unexpectedly summery snap. Se dette innlegget på Instagram Et innlegg delt av Duke […]

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Festive baking is happening!

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Fancy bringing the kids to a super-fun panto, but not prepared to deal with the manic city centre in December? Well, then you should be heading to Dundrum instead this festive season, where the dlr Mill Theatre has just kicked off this year’s panto – Cinderella. I mean – it’s safe to say, we are […]

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A “first step” towards reducing the sky-high childcare costs facing Irish parents? Yesterday, Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman announced details of a new €207m per year plan that will offer childcare providers State funding in exchange for freezing their fees. The costly plan aims not only to improve pay and condition for workers in the sector, […]

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We are just a few days into December, but to many of us, that means we have already had to come up with several nights of elf antics. However, for one mum, one of her attempts at being creative with what her little boy’s elf got up to managed to raise some eyebrows. UK-based Tanya […]

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The Covid-19 vaccine program is now set to be extended to the five to 11-year-old age group. The National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) has given the green light to Covid-19 vaccine for children under 12, and the roll-out is set to get underway in just days. NIAC approves the use of Pfizer Covid vaccines in […]

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Christmas season is well and truly upon us. And if you’re not feeling festive yet, then these brand new Krispy Kreme Christmas doughnuts might just help. The iconic doughnut company has just launched four festive doughnuts for the holiday season, and they all look like something we would totally like to enjoy with a cup […]

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It’s another storm day off school for thousands of school children across Ireland. Storm Barra has been wreaking havoc across the country since the early hours of yesterday morning, and yesterday afternoon, it was reported that schools in counties where a Red or Orange alert was still in place should remain closed today, Wednesday. “This […]

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How many of these are you doing already?

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Kids can mistake these for real sweets. It is the time of year when we all deck our halls and get ready for Christmas. However, if you are a parent of a young child or children, experts warn you should never decorate your tree with ornaments that look like real sweets or baked goods, such […]

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It is our most favourite summertime tipple. To be fair, in our opinion, there’s never a bad time for this truly classic Italian aperitivo. And now we can show off our love for the Aperol Spritz come Christmas time too. Sold on Etsy by the official Aperol Spritz retailer, the very festive-looking orange, black and […]

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This week, families all over the world (my own included) are welcoming their Elf on the Shelf – or Scout Elves, as they are also known, back again, when they return from the North Pole. During Scout Elf Return Week, elves start to make their way back to their human homes to spend Christmas with […]

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She is the proud mum of four beautiful children. And now Stacey Solomon has revealed she is all done – and that baby Rose, who was born in October, will be her last baby. The TV star, who is also mother to three-year-old Rex with fiance Joe Swash, and sons Zachary (13) and Leighton (nine) […]

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For your most magical recipes. Got a Harry Potter-obsessed muggle on your shopping list this Christmas? Or a die-hard fan yourself? Then it might just interest you to learn that iconic cookware brand Le Creuset has just launched a brand new, limited-edition Harry Potter collection – and honestly, we are utterly bewitched. The Harry Potter […]

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The term ‘rainbow baby’ has become a way of describing a baby born after a miscarriage, stillborn, or neonatal death. The reason behind the phrase is a meaningful one – as a rainbow is something that happens after a storm, something beautiful after something scary and dark. However, one mum recently took to social media […]

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If you are as obsessed with gorgeous, scented candles as we are, chances are you are forever left with a ton of empty glass jars. Especially this time of year, when we have one lit every night. But when the candle is all burnt out, what do you do with the empty glass jar? If […]

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Only three more sleeps, parents. On Tuesday, we are officially in December, and if your family has a resident elf who visits this time every year, well, then prepare yourself, because your mischievous little pal is about to arrive back from the North Pole once more. I don’t know about you, but I find myself […]

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Homemade is better – always. Because sure you can buy super-fancy, glossy wrapping paper in pretty much every shop. But did you know that brown paper is not only far more gentle on the environment – but is also perfect all year around, meaning you don’t have to keep buying different paper for different occasions, […]

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Good riddance, 2021! And hello 2022 – boy, are we ready for you! If you are expecting a baby in the new year, you might have started looking at names for your brand new bundle. According to baby naming websites, there are some very clear trends that are going to be big among new parents […]

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December is around the corner – and with it, mountains of presents to be wrapped. I have always admired people who can wrap perfectly perfect presents – and not end up with oddly taped up mishaps, which I find so often happen to me – especially when the gift in question is not shaped like […]

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We are inching closer and closer to December, and for my family, as I am sure is the same case for yours, that means it is almost time to start opening the advent calendars. It is a tradition with deep roots in my family, and following in my mum’s footsteps, I always make advent calendars […]

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With just weeks to go before the big day, parents up and down the land are busy helping Santa out with his shopping. The problem? The kids forever grabbing your phone to play games or take silly selfies means you are forever running the risk of them accidentally seeing messages or pictures or order confirmation […]

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Good news for concerned parents. According to a large new study conducted in the UK, children with Covid-19 typically recover within a week, and very few experience long-lasting symptoms. The study, reported in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, found that most children experience few symptoms of Covid-19, and almost all recover within eight weeks. […]

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Last night NPHET suggested children aged nine and over should now wear face-coverings in shops, on public transport – and in school. Tony Holohan and his team apparently believe that Covid cases would decrease if this age group started wearing face-coverings. However – child development experts are now warning that masked-up kids may struggle to […]

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According to new figures, children aged between five and 12 now have the highest Covid-19 incidence of any age group. Last week, 5,374 coronavirus infections in this age group were detected, up from 4,211 the previous week. What this means, is that with 10,000 positive cases in a fortnight, as many as 15,000 children are […]

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When Harry Met Santa is a four-minute-long advert showing the sweet love story between an ordinary man – and Santa Claus himself. In order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Norway decriminalising homosexuality, the Norwegian postal service, Posten, has released a moving festive ad depicting a gay Santa. And it did not take long before […]

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It is unlikely children in the five to 11 age group will get their Covid-19 vaccines before Christmas, Micheál Martin has confirmed. However, the Taoiseach confirms, the state stands ready to kick off a vaccination program for primary school-age children as soon as the European Medicines Agency (EMA) approve it. Mr Martin was speaking at Terence […]

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At the end of September, Nphet decided to end school contact tracing – a decision that was met with opposition from organisations including teacher unions and members of the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group (ISAG). However, despite most primary schools across the country now experiencing many outbreaks of Covid-19, Dr Tony Holohan defends the decision, saying […]

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Patience and kids are often two mutually exclusive things, no? I mean; have you ever tried to have a conversation with your other half about something, only for the kids to butt in with five million questions or requests? Or tried to catch up with another mum about an upcoming school event only for your […]

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Move over, coconut oil.

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Expecting a little Sagittarius? If your baby is due to be born between November 22nd and December 22nd, he or she will arrive into the world under the zodiac sign of the Archer – and be ruled by the largest planet – Jupiter. According to astrological teachings, as a fire sign, Sagittarius people are boundless […]

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I remember looking at the stack of presents under our tree last year, given to us (well, mostly the kids) by eager aunts and uncles and grandparents and friends and then Santa, of course. And much as I clearly felt grateful for all the generosity and realized how lucky we are, part of me also […]

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Yes, please. Christmas is a time for indulgence, and speaking of – I think we just found this season’s must-have stocking filler. A UK gourmet brownie company has created a giant half-kilo Ferrero Rocher – and honestly, it is now all we can think of. The famous taste of Ferrero Rocher is, of course, adored […]

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I admit it – I literally cringe when people complain about how hard having young children is. Seriously? Young children are a picnic. Sure you might have them in your bed and they might throw a little mid-Tesco tantrum here and there, but really, this isn’t hard. Not really. Not compared to what comes next. […]

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Get involved, dads. My dad is one of my absolute best friends in the world. He is also, depending on the situation, my financial advisor, car mechanic, babysitter, painter, plumber, travel agent and all round fix-it kind of guy. Growing up, my dad worked in the oil industry, and on a rota with a month […]

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Started your Christmas shopping yet? I know, it can be a little overwhelming – but sure look, here we are, with just weeks to go until the Big Day, and the shopping has to be done. And as it is Christmas, and because we have all had one hell of a couple of years, I […]

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You can effectively buy a real Christmas tree for just €10

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Clearly, this shouldn’t happen. But when a Northern California health clinic was busy administering COVID-19 vaccines to young children last week, 14 of the youngsters were given an incorrect for their age and/or size. According to angry parents who contacted KGO-TV News, at least two of the children were given double the recommended dose in […]

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Having a baby in the NICU is a distressing time for parents, and sometimes sibling and their needs can sometimes be a little neglected in the turmoil surrounding a premature birth. Encouraging bonds to form between preemies and their siblings requires extra thought and consideration when a baby is receiving neonatal care, because the baby […]

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The magic of touch. It has been known for some time how incredibly beneficial skin-to-skin contact between mum and baby is in those precious few moments after birth. ‘The Golden Hour’ this time is often referred to as by midwives and other healthcare providers, and more and more hospitals are taking measurements to ensure this […]

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