Britain’s biggest family is about to get even bigger! The stars of Channel 5 show 22 Kids and Counting will be counting one more family member soon enough as another baby is on the way. The Radford family, who run family bakery business, The Radford Pie Company, recently announced that the pitter patter of tiny […]

4 years ago

These are my blonde hair must haves. After years of dying my hair red, I decided once the salons opened up last year to try something new. Now the front of my hair is platinum blonde and needless to say is very high maintenance, especially if you want to keep it as white as possible. […]

4 years ago

We’re loving their work from home collection. For many people working from home, the rough and ready set up is far from ideal, particularly if space is limited. But just because space is in short supply, that doesn’t mean you can’t create a fabulous home office that suits the needs of both you and your […]

4 years ago

Are you already planning your first holiday of 2022? Aer Lingus has today announced an extension of its January seat sale as a result of the increase in demand from consumers to fly following the recent easing of travel restrictions. Two million seats are currently on sale with offers including up to 20 percent off […]

4 years ago

The trends to watch out for this year. New Year, new coat of paint for the house? If you’re an interior design enthusiast like myself, constantly making Pinterest boards and collecting magazine cuttings, then you’ll want to keep an eye out for these design trends in 2022. 1. Up-cycled design Demand for sustainable design continues, […]

4 years ago

This is going to be the next big true crime must watch. Keanu Reeves is officially in talks to star in a new true crime series centred around America’s first serial killer. The new big budget TV series, The Devil in the White City, will tell the story of H.H.Holmes, infamously known for building what […]

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Keep an eye out for these. As the curtains have drawn on yet another eventful and exciting year, many of us are beckoning a fresh start and blank canvas for the year ahead. Earthy tones and warm neutrals with nature inspired hues are beginning to emerge and find their footing in Irish homes as we […]

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Did you name your child any of these names? Nature names have always been a popular choice for parents, whether it’s choosing to name their child after a beautiful flower or a place in nature. Both of my children have nature inspired middle names and if you would like to give your baby a nature […]

4 years ago

Race you there! Parents nationwide will be delighted to hear that Aldi’s popular baby and toddler event is back this month, featuring everything from pregnancy and new-born essentials to everyday baby and bedtime necessities. So if you’ve got some baby bits you were planning on picking up – or if you’ve just welcomed your own […]

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“Negative thoughts were pretty universal.” Research carried out between 2020 and 2021, during one of the longest periods of lockdown in the Republic of Ireland, aimed to explore to identify appropriate psychological interventions to protect the mental health of the population during this unique period of time. Speaking to Dr. Keith Gaynor, Assistant Professor and […]

4 years ago

Would a rose by any other name smell as sweet? When it comes to baby names, books have always been a great source of inspiration. I don’t mean baby name books either, just our favourite classic and modern day reads. Both of my own children, Eric and Alice, share their names with famous book titles. […]

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Are some of your favourites included? From alpha hydroxy acids to zinc, there are hundreds of skincare ingredients and products popping up each year promising your best complexion ever. But how can you possibly know which ones are the best and what each one does? With the end of the year drawing nearer, LookFantastic have […]

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This is absolutely shocking. A woman in the United States has been charged with first degree murder for having a miscarriage. The 21-year-old woman suffered a miscarriage last year when she was 17 weeks pregnant. Brittney Poolaw was recently found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to four years in prison for miscarrying in […]

4 years ago

Such a great cause. Penneys has launched its Late Late Toy Show pyjamas collection for 2021. With the Toy Show set to kick off a few Fridays from now, chances are everyone’s already got their jammies and hot chocolates ready to go – but if not, have we got news for you. As part of […]

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The teenager was last seen in 21 years ago. Northamptonshire Police have reopened the case of Sarah Benford, over two decades since she was last seen in 2000. A murder investigation was launched after the 14-year-old went missing from a Northampton care home in April 2000, but no body or trace of the teenager was […]

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Great news for Penneys fans. Penneys is to introduce autism-friendly shopping, including sensory-friendly shopping hours, to its 36 stores this month. Every Sunday from November 14, people with autism and their friends and family can visit Penneys during the Sensory Friendly Shopping Hour, during the first hour of opening. These new autism-friendly measures will include […]

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“All we have heard since is a vague mention of funding for ‘measures addressing period poverty.” After Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly spent months stalling on announcing measures to end period poverty, he’s now been sent a reminder he can’t ignore. A new billboard in Greystones, Co Wicklow illustrates the reality of period poverty for […]

4 years ago

This is brilliant. Kellogg’s Ireland is to give more workplace assistance to those experiencing menopause and will train managers on how to talk to staff about the subject. There will also be extra paid time off and support for fertility treatment and pregnancy loss, including for partners and those using a surrogate mother. In a […]

4 years ago

“No one is equal until we all are.” Activist and CEO of Equality for Children Ranae von Meding and her wife Audrey are both now recognised as legal parents to their two daughters. The couple appeared in a Dublin court today where Audrey was finally recognised as a parent to their two children, aged 5 […]

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Will you be taking part? On Wednesday, hundreds of people will gather outside the Dáil, Wednesday 6th Oct at 1pm to call on Health Minister Stephen Donnelly to honour his commitment to end partner restrictions in maternity care. In the last year and a half many have voiced their outrage regarding mothers having to attend […]

4 years ago

A fantastic initiative. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Penneys have launched its first collection designed especially for those who have undergone breast surgery. The new collection will include leisure, nightwear, underwear and accessories designed with breast cancer treatment in mind. The new collection has been informed by focus groups of cancer patients and […]

4 years ago

A must-have gift for any beauty lover. Beauty advent calendars have been all the rage the last few years and not one to be left behind, Brown Thomas have announced that they will be releasing their own this year. This October 14th, Brown Thomas will unveil its first ever luxurious Christmas Beauty Advent Calendar filled […]

4 years ago

We’ll be adding this to our Christmas list. Urban Decay have just launched their new holiday collection and honestly, it’s a real vibe. Inspired by future tech, cyberspace, and virtual reality, the Cyber Holidaze collection looks absolutely unreal and we’ll be devastated if we don’t find it under our Christmas tree this year. The […]

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We can’t wait! Wonderlights is returning in November and December but this time, it’s claiming a new home in Malahide Castle & Gardens, Dublin. A completely reimagined and resplendent experience for all ages and abilities, Wonderlights is going to be one of the most must-attend events this winter. Wonderlights, the enchanting and inclusive night walk […]

4 years ago

Have you ever tried these? I lost a lot of hair after having my daughter and I still have random bits of regrowth from areas that were once patches. Over the last couple of years anytime I have heard that a hair product is great for hair regrowth I’ve thought ‘gimme’ but there are a […]

4 years ago

“When I looked on that page and saw mum for him and father unknown, I thought ‘what do you mean father unknown?’” We’ve all had pranks that gone wrong, but I don’t think I’ve ever experienced a prank that went this askew. Donna Johnson thought it would be funny to order DNA kits and have […]

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Have you been feeling this lately? During lockdown all I could think about was heading back out for dinner, travelling and meeting up with friends and family again. Now that things are starting to open up again and I can actually start meeting people I haven’t seen in ages, while there is happiness, there is […]

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Have you bought this product recently? Dunnes Stores has issued an urgent recall on one of its hair styling products aimed at children. The product in question is called ‘Crystal Creations Glittering Hair Accessories’ and it is being recalled due to concerns that parts of the product could cause harm to eyes. According to the […]

4 years ago

A fantastic initiative. Dublin Airport has made great steps over the years to help accommodate those with sensory needs. A few years ago they created a sensory room at the airport, so that those with sensory sensitivity could take a break from the over whelming chaos of the airport’s lights and noises. Now they have […]

4 years ago

Incredible. Ever wondered how exactly breech babies snuggle up in the womb? Well thanks to this amazing photo, now we know how one baby did it. A mum, whose baby was born breech, shared a photo of her newborn daughter Emma to Facebook after her delivery via C-section – still in breech position. The mother, Kristen, […]

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Such a sweet story. There has been a shortage of heart warming stories since the pandemic began but if you’re looking for some cheering up today, keep reading. Two three-year-old children who became best friends while they were both undergoing cancer treatment in hospital have been reunited after months spent apart. Mack Porter and Payson […]

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Stuck in the middle? Well, don’t worry because it turns out that the myth that middle born children are somehow the forgotten siblings is not true. In fact, you might actually be the best one. Studies suggest that because middle children rely less on attention than first-born or last-born siblings, middle-borns are more reliable and […]

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Why isn’t this already a thing? It wasn’t until I reached adulthood that I realised how little I had actually been taught in school when it came to sex education and in particular, my own body. It was really the bare minimum of ‘this is a period, and if you have sex you will get […]

4 years ago

It was a hotel stay unlike any other. Usually when we travel we stay at an Airbnb, which you probably will have seen in my other travel posts from this year. That being said, sometimes there’s nothing quite like the luxury of staying in a hotel and not having to lift a finger and that […]

4 years ago

This sounds amazing! I’m a huge horror fan and even more so of the vampire genre of horror films so when I heard there was going to be a Dracula spin off based on the unhinged Bram Stoker character Renfield I was pretty excited. Now that the cast live up has started to be revealed […]

4 years ago

We’ll take the lot! With the third season of hit show Sex Education making it’s way to Netflix on September 17 we were already excited. With the announcement that H&M will be launching a Sex Education collab collection just before the next series is released we’re now double excited! That’s right high street retailer H&M […]

4 years ago

Just about every teenage girl has something about herself she doesn’t like. With me, it was everything. It was my first year of secondary school when I first noticed the signs of body dysmorphia creeping in. I remember playing with a baby cousin of mine and thinking: “She shouldn’t have to look at me, I’m […]

4 years ago

Get in my suitcase now! Between staycations and finally being able to hop on a plane again without having to quarantine, holidays are officially back on the cards again. With all of that comes the needs for travel sized beauty essentials and now you can get one of the beauty world’s favourite eyeshadow palette in […]

4 years ago

This is shocking. A new report published by the Rape Crisis Network has revealed some harrowing statistics when it comes to the number of minors experiencing sexual harassment in Ireland. The research showed that as many as eight in every ten young people have experienced some form of sexual harassment. The report examined the level […]

4 years ago

We can’t wait! Great news for parents and parents-to-be; Aldi’s latest Baby & Toddler special buys Event is back this month. From nappies to baby baths and buggies to blankets, all the bits will be on sale from Thursday, 29th July. Among the items in the range will be the Clevamama Baby Snuggle Nest (€34.99) […]

4 years ago

Is your child one of these star signs? Our zodiac signs can apparently tell us a lot about our personalities and what careers we are best suited to, but they can also indicate what kind of temperament our children might have. Now while there is no child that is better or more good than others […]

4 years ago

Seems like there was never a dull moment at the mansion. Former Playboy Bunny Holly Madison has spoken a lot about her life living at the Playboy mansion over the years. Madison has been extremely candid about what her daily life was like and her relationship with Hugh Hefner but she has recently started talking […]

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Princess Diana has always been known as a trendsetter. A new study by Justmylook has revealed that searches for blue eyeliner have spiked by 614 per cent in just one week in the run up to Princess Diana’s 60th birthday. Even though the Princess was one of the most photographed women in the world, many […]

4 years ago

The decision will impact the safety of those suffering from domestic violence. Turkey’s president Tayyip Erdogan has said that the country is pulling out of the international treaty to prevent gender-based violence. The treaty is the world’s first binding treaty to prevent and combat violence against women, known as the Istanbul Convention. Removal of the […]

4 years ago

We need to do better. Recent research has found that Ireland is one of the worst countries in Europe for combatting human trafficking. According Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, Ireland places second behind Romania for the weakest EU state when it comes to dealing with human trafficking. The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report refers to […]

4 years ago

Watts is currently serving life in prison. Since Netflix released its true crime series American Murder: The Family Next Door, the Watts family case has received a lot of attention. The series focuses on the disappearance of Shanann Watts and her two daughters in 2018 and the shocking revelation that it was her husband that […]

4 years ago

A truly 2021 design. We’ve all been there. On the way for some much needed retail therapy only to find you’ve left your mask at home. Well not anymore. Online fashion retailer Nasty Gal has the solution, launching the face mask scrunchie – scrunchies with hidden zip compartments to keep your matching face mask on […]

4 years ago

Tyler is most known for his role as Gunther on Friends. Actor James Michael Tyler has revealed that he is battling Stage 4 cancer. During an interview with the Today Show the 59-year-old Friends star explained that he was unable to be a part of the recent cast reunion in person, instead appearing via Zoom, […]

4 years ago

The items inside are worth over €70! When it is that time of the month I think we all need a little TLC. In the last couple of years there have been several different period boxes released with lots of period supplies but Pretty Little Thing have just released a period box unlike any other. […]

4 years ago

We can travel once again yay! Now that restrictions are lifting and we are starting to think about a well-deserved break, this cute package of travel beauty goodies from THALGO is without a doubt a winner in our eyes! Small enough to slot into your overnight bag, these mini-size products are all you need to […]

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