Penneys has become sustainable and we love it! When it comes to Irish staples there’s flat 7up, getting your granny to light a candle for you and Penneys. I’ve yet to come across an Irish household that doesn’t love Penneys, especially when it comes to buying great value clothing. One of my favourite things to […]

6 years ago

Any mum would love these. Mother’s Day is only a couple of weeks away and whether you’re shopping for your own mum or dropping hints to your kids, almost all of us are on the lookout for the perfect gift. Every mum and mother figure deserves an extra special present but of course all mums […]

6 years ago

Yes. The last few weeks I’ve been getting a new kitchen installed and doing up my living room so of course I’ve been browsing the homeware sections like a mad woman. That’s why when I heard that Penneys super popular bar cart was back in stock – and is only €35 – I was already […]

6 years ago

We’ll be there. I have an ongoing love/hate relationship with my skinny jeans. Some days I love them because they make my legs look lovely and slim but other days I hate them because they do nothing for my mum tum. There’s a reason comfy jeans are called mom jeans, after all. Recently I went […]

6 years ago

We want them all! I’ve loved Catrice cosmetics ever since I was a teenager. It was always so budget friendly but all of their products were still such high quality. Even now if I need to pick up a last minute lipstick or some mascara for a night out I’ll head to the Catrice aisle. […]

6 years ago

A wonderful tribute. It has only been a month since the tragic deaths of Carla, Conor and Darragh McGinley and as a parent, my heart goes out to their family. I listened to their father give their eulogy in floods of tears, unable to even start to comprehend what he must be going through. Nothing will ever […]

6 years ago

So delicious. I love making pancakes. Aside from French toast, it’s my favourite thing to whip up for breakfast. While I’m usually a stickler for staying true to my tried and true crepe recipe, I’m always open to trying out new things – and this one for Japanese Soufflé Pancakes in particular is on my list. […]

6 years ago

Becoming pregnant is not always easy. I fell pregnant very easily on my first child but when we decided to have a second baby we started to run into struggles. During our journey to have another child I went through a miscarriage and even when I did become pregnant with my daughter there were complications […]

6 years ago

It could put you at risk of being burgled. I’m a bit of a sucker for a luggage tag. For someone who usually uses the same suitcase every time I travel I have enough luggage tags for every month of the year. Personally I blame Penneys. Growing up I was always advised to put my […]

6 years ago

Do you know your Eircode? Before becoming a writer I applied to become an emergency call operator. The application required us to take tests including pretend emergency call scenarios. It was during these pretend emergency calls that I really became aware of the stress operators go through trying to get an ambulance out as quickly […]

6 years ago

Good luck to all those entering. Climate change is a topic on everyone’s mind lately, particularly the next generation. Throughout the country and across the globe students have been holding school strikes in a bid to get our world leaders to take greater action when it comes to tackling climate change. World Vision Ireland is […]

6 years ago

This is so sweet. Nowadays it’s becoming increasingly common for couples to have children before they get married. My son was four years at my wedding and when I look at the photos I do wish my daughter, who was born the following year, could have been part of it too. It’s wonderful to be […]

6 years ago

Fair play to her. So much of becoming a mother is focused on the pregnancy, but once your baby is born, people tend to concentrate on your little bundle of joy. The priority is of course the baby but mothers shouldn’t be forgotten about, especially when their bodies have been through so much. Pregnancy and […]

6 years ago

This is so sweet. Recently Jennifer Anniston has been the Instagram queen sharing cute reunion photos of herself and the Friends gang along with her shenanigans with Reese Witherspoon. This week though it was Courteney Cox and her Instagram that everyone was obsessed with after she shared this adorable mother/daughter snap. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8VdLPKDyXP/ The gorge shot […]

6 years ago

Spitting image. It’s said that we all have at least one twin out there and for most of us we’d like that to be a glamourous celebrity. I think it’s safe to say that mummy blogger Akeisha Land doesn’t need to keep searching because the internet has decided that her long lost twin is none […]

6 years ago

I completely agree. Inevitably when we become mothers, we have to take time off to look after our children. For a lot of people, this is for the duration of maternity but others may choose to take longer off, sometimes even until their children start secondary school or later. Each mother will make this decision […]

6 years ago

It comes just days before the next general election. Yesterday [January 31], a group of Fridays for Future school strikers, who cannot vote in the upcoming election because of their age, expressed their frustration and delivered a list of nine demands to political party headquarters in Dublin, pleading with politicians for faster and fairer climate […]

6 years ago

We love posts like this. Female celebrities are often compared and pitted against each other which is really unfair and sets a bad example for the young women who admire them. It’s hard enough to be a woman without feeling like you have to compare yourself to everyone around you. Recently Stacey Solomon and cleaning […]

6 years ago

Don’t mess with Chrissy. Chrissy Teigen is known for being vocal on social media and has gained a huge fan following for her witty posts and of course, adorable family snaps. Several times in the past, she has stood up for herself when receiving online criticism for her personal and parenting life choices. Recently, Chrissy […]

6 years ago

This is brilliant. Lately everyone has been gushing about Jennifer Aniston’s new Instagram account and to be honest, we are just loving the Friends reunion photos. Even more recently Noelle Sheldon, one of the twin actresses who played Ross and Rachel’s daughter Emma on the show posted a comical shot of her saying she just […]

6 years ago

Grab your wands and brooms! Are your kids big Harry Potter fans? If so then they’re in for a treat because Hodges Figgis will be holding an out of this world fun day dedicated to the beloved wizard. Situated in Dublin city centre, the bookstore’s event is jam packed with Hogwarts inspired activities. Held in […]

6 years ago

A welcome addition to their collections. Having a child with additional needs comes with certain challenges but there are ways to make things easier for parents. If the clothing hasn’t been adapted for wheelchair use, dressing your child can take a considerable amount of time in the morning. Dunnes Stores has always been a staple […]

6 years ago

Childcare has been a big issue in Ireland for a long time. Many families across the country struggle to afford childcare and those who can afford it find there is a lack of available places in crèches. In addition to this, most childcare providers working in the sector say they are being drastically underpaid and […]

6 years ago

Incredible. Over the last few days Australia has been ravaged by bush fires that have killed millions of animals and taken the lives of several people. The loss of so many animals alone could have devastating effects for the Australian eco-system, even after the land recovers from the fires. Not surprisingly the Irwin family jumped […]

6 years ago

“Run down and emotional”. Amy Schumer’s honest approach has won over other mums – she doesn’t beat around the bush when it comes to mammy nappies, breastfeeding struggles and fertility issues. However, her latest post is deeply personal and sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced IVF. Most recently Schumer posted to Instagram to share […]

6 years ago

This is so sweet. I’m not going to lie I spent most of the Christmas holidays eating selection boxes (don’t want the kids to have too much sugar) and messing around with apps on social media. One popular one that has been doing the rounds on Instagram is a random selection game which gives you […]

6 years ago

A popular Christmas present. Apple AirPods were the must have technology of 2019 with many people across the country hoping to see them under the Christmas tree. Of course with any sort of expensive tech there is always a theft risk so we want to make sure that we can prevent this from happening. One […]

6 years ago

We knew it. Lockdown has given a lot of classic shows a new lease of life and popular 90s TV show Friends is no exception. 2020 has given the show a whole new collection of fans and of course the age of old question emerges, who is the best Friends character? Well when it comes […]

6 years ago

New year, new bits for the baby. I’ve found as a parent that even if you plan ahead you never really know what you’ll need for your baby or toddler until you need it. Of course you’ll remember the big things like a cot, high chair and changing bag, but the extras like a nursing […]

6 years ago

Very interesting. The current generation of young adults and teens are the most open and vocal generation so far when it comes to gender expression. Many adolescents are confidently speaking out about identifying as gender-fluid or transgender and every year more and more teenagers are attending Pride events. A recent study found that not only […]

6 years ago

We’re so excited. So many of us growing up, myself included, loved reading The Tiger Who Came To Tea. My youngest child received a copy for her birthday this year and she absolutely adores it so I was delighted to see that a TV adaption is coming this Christmas that we can watch together. Yes […]

6 years ago

Do you think this is correct? For most of us Christmas shopping is well underway and for many even finished. This time of year can be expensive with parents often spending hundreds per child to make sure that Christmas day is perfect. A recent survey found that on average parents spend €307 on their child’s gifts. […]

6 years ago

Chrissy just can’t seem to catch a break. As a mum, sometimes it feels like you can never get it right. Damned if you do and damned if you don’t. Chrissy Teigen knows all about this. Recently, she was slammed for thanking the people who work for her and now she’s being shamed for showing […]

6 years ago

He’s so cute. I’ve toyed with the idea of doing a family Christmas photo for our cards this year but I just don’t know if my toddler would hold still long enough. Saying that seeing Stacey Solomon’s family Christmas card pop up in my social media today has me thinking that I should give it […]

6 years ago

Well worth a visit. I went with my family to Wonderlights back in November and it was incredible. It felt absolutely magical walking through the woods and the projections were spectacular. The free funfair at the end was also a lovely treat. Now due to popular demand Wonderlights will return to Palmerstown House from December 27 […]

6 years ago

This is heartwarming. A young boy from Texas has won an award for his outstanding charity work where he helped to save more than one thousand dogs. Thanks to seven-year-old Roman McConn’s incredible kindness, 1,300 unwanted dogs and 40 cats are now living happy and healthy lives. Because of his dedication to protecting vulnerable animals, […]

6 years ago

Heartbreaking news. Most mums are excited when they go for their first ultrasound. It’s the first time they get to see their baby and it makes the whole pregnancy feel more real. For some though, ultrasounds can reveal upsetting complications and losses that no parent ever wants to face. Earlier today, radio presenter Paula MacSweeney […]

6 years ago

Yesterday I got to visit the most festive house in Dublin. I know what you’re thinking. Between all the discount stores, Black Friday sales and online shopping don’t most people have lots of decorations. It’s true, even I went all out with projectors and inflatable pumpkins Halloween just gone but it wasn’t a patch on […]

6 years ago

Did you catch the first episode? If you’re already missing your weekly TV visits to The Rotunda, BBC’s The Baby Has Landed is going to be your new favourite show. The four-part docuseries kicks off on last night on BBC Two and suffice to say we’re already hooked. , This season of The Baby Has Landed […]

6 years ago

Excuse me? A doctor recently made a very controversial statement by claiming that women’s ‘fat vaginas’ are to blame for a higher rate of intervention during birth. Dr Marco Gaudoin told listeners of the BBC radio show Mornings, women are having difficulty giving birth because they have ‘increased fat tissue in the birth canal’ or ‘fat […]

6 years ago

A touching tribute to her son. New mum Sierra Strangfeld went through every parent’s worse nightmare when she found out that her son had a condition that meant he would not survive for long after birth. Sierra was 20 weeks pregnant with her son Samuel when he was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, or Edwards’ Syndrome. The severe […]

6 years ago

An awkward situation. An expectant mum took to the internet recently to vent her frustration at the current situation with her mother in law. The woman explained that both she and her mother in law are pregnant at the moment and that for some reason her mother in law has turned it into a nasty […]

6 years ago

He looks so cute! There is nothing more exciting as your baby’s first milestones. The first time they crawl, their first word, their first step. One big first is of course baby’s first Christmas and it’s an occasion all parents want to mark and make as special as possible. TV personality Stacey Solomon is among […]

6 years ago

A wedding post that has sparked a major debate. A soon-to-be bride is furious with her fiancé and the reason is far from the usual forgetting the suits or avoiding the annoying last-minute duties. It would appear that he’s just not getting the hint that she doesn’t want his daughter at their wedding…ouch, we know. […]

6 years ago

I love Christmas markets. Every year once November rolls around I have my eyes peeled for Christmas markets and fairs for those all-important festive vibes. Nothing gets me in the mood for the holidays quite like a glass of mulled wine and buying handmade gifts for loved ones. And if there’s a mince pie going, […]

6 years ago

We want it all, tbh. Between Jennifer Aniston finally joining Instagram and all of the reunion photos going around we’ve all been back on the Friends buzz in a really big way. Even though the 90s and early 2000s has come and gone and Friends has been off our screens for over a decade (I […]

6 years ago

Finally! As much as I hate the jelly legs after a spin class the thing I hate the most is how much my gym gear irritates my thighs. Those suctioned leggings do very little to let your skin breathe and I often go home with my inner thighs red raw. Not cute. If you’ve had […]

6 years ago

We can’t wait to see. It may only be November but we all know someone already itching to get the Christmas tree up and getting the festivities started. Among those who just can’t wait to get into the Christmas spirit is TV personality Stacey Solomon. The mum of three recently revealed on her Instagram […]

6 years ago

Do you think Ireland should do the same? Italy is to become the first country to make climate change lessons compulsory for all schoolchildren. From the start of the next academic year, all state schools will dedicate almost one hour per week to climate change issues. The Italian education minister Lorenzo Fioramonti has said that […]

6 years ago

It can’t come soon enough. We’re big fans of Call the Midwife and if you’re anything like us, you’re probably counting down the days until the Christmas special. Helen George, one of the show’s main stars, appeared alongside Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield on This Morning during the week and revealed some of the details of the highly […]

6 years ago