health hacks

Mum reveals clever hack that stops chickenpox from itching

Mum reveals clever hack that stops chickenpox from itching

We’ll be trying this. Cases of chickenpox have been on the rise in Ireland in recent months. Many parents have been doing their best to treat the irritating virus as best they can, but there is no quick cure for it. That’s why we often turn to remedies and treatments like calamine lotion. One mum […]

3 years ago

Feeling anxious or stressed? A simple breathing exercise to try right now

Feeling anxious or stressed? A simple breathing exercise to try right now

This week has been an unprecedented one, for all of us. It is easy to feel completely overwhelmed with what is happening all around us, and worrying about what the future will look like once this all settles. But we need to try to remain calm. And if you, like me, struggle to do that […]

6 years ago

10 amazing uses for coconut oil that you might not have heard of

10 amazing uses for coconut oil that you might not have heard of

Much like kale, coconut oil was just not on our radar until quite recently, and yet now this little multi-tasker has gone and found itself a place front and center in the wellness world. We eat it, fry in it, put it into smoothies and even shave our legs with it. But much as you […]

7 years ago

Parent hack: how to remove a splinter (without using tweezers)

Parent hack: how to remove a splinter (without using tweezers)

Splinters. From the little ones to the big ones, they’re a nasty business, particularly if you’re a child (or squeamish adult).  Everybody remembers the sheer terror of a grown-up approaching your already throbbing finger with a big pair of tweezers. It’s no wonder the mere thought of it is highly likely to send a kid […]

8 years ago