Our favourite hair care range just got travel sized. I don’t think I’ve been to a salon in the last few years that didn’t stock ALFAPARF Milano Ireland. The brand is incredibly popular with both hair stylists and customers alike as it’s sulfate free and cleans and cleanses hair without damaging it. Having naturally curly hair, […]

6 years ago

California Dreams will also be shown!

6 years ago

Tragic news. Gardaí are currently investigating a single vehicle fatal road traffic collision that occurred in the Lisclougher Great area of Delvin, Co. Westmeath, on 10/06/2020 at approximately 2:15am. A 13 year old male occupant of the car has been pronounced dead at the scene and his body has been removed to the Mortuary at […]

6 years ago

We can’t wait! Harry Potter author JK Rowling has said that she is set to release new children’s book ‘The Ickabog’ that will be available online to read for free. Rowling said that she had originally intended to publish the book straight after the release of the first Harry Potter novel but of course, she went […]

6 years ago

Need. Hand sanitiser has become the must have item the last couple of months, with many shops unable to keep it on the shelves. Sanitiser is an easy way to keep your hands hygienic between washes (soap and warm water being the best way to keep hands germ free), but they can smell a little […]

6 years ago

Just in time for the good weather, tbf. This week is set to be a scorcher, and while we can’t really go out anywhere there’s no reason why we can’t have a pizza party at home. From this week onwards customers can place their Click & Collect orders via the Domino’s app or website for […]

6 years ago

The Leaving Cert has had to change this year. The Leaving Cert was cancelled this year due to the Covid-19 outbreak and the subsequent closure of all schools across the country. A calculated grading system has been set up in its place whereby calculated grades will be generated using a systematic statistical model. It will […]

6 years ago

Yes please! The last couple of weeks during lockdown I’ve really been getting into gardening. I never had a garden before so I’m a complete novice and I’m currently attempting to grow squash and peas. One thing that I’ve always wanted to grow at home though is herbs. There’s nothing worse than cooking and finding […]

6 years ago

We’re counting down the days. Places and events are starting slowly reopen again as we enter Phase 1 of the new government rules. We’re not quite back to normality yet, but we’re getting there and the lessening of certain restrictions mean more of us can get out and more things than we could a month […]

6 years ago

Summer is here! While we can’t jet off into the horizon this summer, there’s no reason we can’t still enjoy all of the summer sunshine we’ve been getting in Ireland. I know any time I’ve had off I’ve been straight out the back garden to take in a few rays. One thing I have noticed […]

6 years ago

So exciting. Since RTE’s Home-School Hub started just over a month ago, my kids have been glued to it. The Home-School Hub offers an hour of school a day for children in lockdown, as well as additional resources on the RTE website. Home-School Hub has covered a lot over the last few weeks with everything […]

6 years ago

OMG we need! Charlotte Tilbury is well known for creating beauty products that give a flawless finish and now she has created a brand new product to add to the mix. It will be the latest additions to the incredibly popular Airbrush range and we’re more than ready to ‘add to cart’. Following on from […]

6 years ago

Give us all the cosy clothes! The last little while I’ve been living in my comfy clothes and I know I’m not the only one. I love seeing social media posts about people doing dress up for Formal Friday and the like, but personally I’m holding onto living in my lounge wear for as long […]

6 years ago

We want it all. With quarantine still in place for the next little while, are any of us really trying to squeeze into our skinny jeans just hang around the house? I know I’m not. I have been living in my tracksuit bottoms and lounge wear the last few weeks but sometimes it is nice […]

6 years ago

Not great news for the couple. A lot of celebrities over the years have named their children very unusual names with everything from Apple to Stormi. That being said, no baby name has caused as much of a stir online as the name Elon Musk and Grimes chose for their newborn baby. We need the […]

6 years ago

Think we could all do with a pick me up right now. I’ve found myself staring at my make up bag lately wondering when I’ll ever use it again. There honestly doesn’t really seem like much point in throwing on foundation and eyeliner when I’ve absolutely nowhere to go. Saying that, I have found myself […]

6 years ago

This is not a drill. I am a huge Buffy fan. I remember being so excited to watch the new episodes each week (though seeing as I was eight was it was released I was probably a bit too young for some storylines). As a die hard fan I thought I knew just about everything […]

6 years ago

Looking to recreate the experience of a spa but at home? Lockdown has been going on in Ireland for almost two months now and we’re all missing our regular treats. Having our hair done at a salon, getting our nails topped up, waxing of all varieties, and of course facials. The first time I ever […]

6 years ago

The sun has only just made an appearence and already the wasps are out. Keeping cool by having the windows open becomes a nightmare when you’re constantly being invaded by flies and other bugs. Having a small baby in my home I’m particularly wary of wasps and how bad a sting would be for her, […]

6 years ago

It turns out the fountain of youth may actually be sitting in your wine rack. Due to everything being closed for lockdown, most of us have been giving ourselves little treats at home to stave off the stress of isolation. I’ve definitely noticed a rise in the amount of chocolate I’ve been eating and having […]

6 years ago

Have you ever, ever felt like this?…. Any kid who grew up in the 90s probably remembers watching Round The Twist as part of their regular TV routine. Round the Twist, an Australian children’s fantasy television program,  was the story of three children and their widowed father who live in a lighthouse in the fictional […]

6 years ago

I could not be more excited. Everything Jim Henson was my childhood. I was obsessed with The Muppets, Sesame Street and of course Fraggle Rock. Originally running from 1983 to 1987, Fraggle Rock had just gone off the air by the time I was old enough to watch it, but it was regularly re-run and […]

6 years ago

We can’t wait! With all of us stuck indoors at the moment, having good shows to stream is a must. I’m already counting down the days until Dead To Me season two arrives on Netflix in a couple of weeks, but there is another show I can’t wait to get stuck into too. If you […]

6 years ago

Such a lovely thing to do. Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) is a global charity hosting skincare and makeup workshops for women undergoing cancer treatment. LGFB have ceased nationwide workshops during Covid-19, but recognise they are an important resource for women at a very difficult time in their lives. While skincare and makeup is not […]

6 years ago

Mark those calendars. I was completely hooked to season one of Dead To Me. It was not what I expected to be, but nevertheless I became addicted and binge watched it in a couple of days. Then of course I was sad because there was no more to watch. But it seems my prayers have […]

6 years ago

Is it too good to be true or does it really work? I’m a really bad sleeper, I always have been. Winding down at night has never been my forte and no matter what I do I usually end up tossing and turning most of the night. I’ve tried all the usual suggestions like avoiding […]

6 years ago

Need. Can you believe it, we actually have some good weather? Of course we’re all on lockdown so we can’t exactly go on weekends away or days out like we usually would, but that’s no reason not to make the most of the sunny weather at home. Since the quarantine period began I’ve been looking […]

6 years ago

The regrowth is real lads. I last had my colour done in January having originally planned to get it touched up in March (ha!) so needless to say I have some serious root action going on. I’m far from the only one with this problem, and with the salons closed for at least another month […]

6 years ago

Congratulations! The Radford family in the UK have just welcomed the newest addition to their family, baby number 22. Already Britain’s largest family, it doesn’t look like anyone else will be taking their title any time soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-nP9t0pzJZ/ The family made the announcement yesterday through social media to their thousands of fans along with the […]

6 years ago

Same Kim, same. A couple of weeks ago I was cracking up so much with the kids I was tempted to try and sell them on eBay and it looks like I’m not the only one. Yes, during a recent interview TV personality and mum, Kim Kardashian revealed that after spending lockdown with her four […]

6 years ago

This is shocking. A father in New York caused chaos in the hospital his wife was attending for her pregnancy, when he hid coronavirus symptoms to attend the birth of his child. Staff at University of Rochester’s Strong Memorial Hospital were horrified when they found out as this could have led to widespread transmission of the […]

6 years ago

Take all of our money. The last few weeks have been a stressful and strange time for everyone and I think we’re all looking for the silver linings wherever we can find them. If you need one today then this nifty invention might just brighten your spirits, or you know, brighten your prosecco at least. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwoikQhAl8b/?utm_source=ig_embed […]

6 years ago

Just what we needed. Needless to say, we’re spending a lot more time at home these days and we’re all trying to make the best of it. Many of us, myself included, have begun adapting our homes and gardens so for that things are more comfortable and feel a bit more varied. I think this […]

6 years ago

A fantastic idea. Unfortunately, child abuse does not stop when there is a global pandemic and with everyone self isolating, it means some children are spending more time in abusive households. ISPCC / CHILDLINE in association with RTÉ 2FM want to help by teaming up with some of Ireland’s top artists to present a two-week […]

6 years ago

How cool is this? In the last few weeks I’ve probably learned more about washing my hands than I ever had before in my 30 years on Earth. Two of the big things in particular being of course that hot water and soap is better than hand sanitizer and that we should all be washing […]

6 years ago

It’s going to be a very strange Mother’s Day. The spread of COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives, in one way or another. Whether it’s parents learning to juggle homeschooling with their normal tasks, or others concerned about how restrictions will affect their jobs and that’s before we even start to think about the […]

6 years ago

This is so sweet. It’s been tough the last few weeks watching all the stories on the news, every once in a while you just want to read something heart warming. Luckily there are plenty of heartwarming stories around and some even include bedtime stories read by one of our favourite Disney characters. https://www.instagram.com/p/B98OWe9nhTq/ Yes […]

6 years ago

Very relatable. Vogue Williams is expecting her second child with husband Spencer Matthews and says she feels different this time around. Unlike her first pregnancy with son Theodore, she feels much more relaxed and I feel like a lot of second time around mums can relate, particularly to her reason why she’s more relaxed. Vogue […]

6 years ago

One to get stuck into. In the last week, I’ve been struggling to find new and interesting shows without falling back on some of my old favourites. I’ve been looking for something new to add to my watch list and I think this new BBC show might just be it. If you’re a fan of […]

6 years ago

This looks divine. I love a good afternoon tea and may be ever so mildly dropping the hint to my family that I might like to be brought to one for Mother’s Day. There are a lot of afternoon teas around, with most hotels offering the service, but if you’re looking for an afternoon tea […]

6 years ago

So sweet. My mum’s birthday and Mother’s Day always land around the same time making gift giving especially difficult. I want to buy her something nice for both occasions but I also don’t want to get her two identical presents. I love being able to give some personal and really from the heart so I […]

6 years ago

I’ve suffered with back problems for years. The muscles in my back and around my shoulders have never really been my friend. I remember a relative that couldn’t eat ice cream once saying that they liked ice cream but ice cream didn’t like them, and that’s how I feel about my back. Over the years […]

6 years ago

I had to do a double take. I’m going on a girly trip away with some friends at the end of the month so I decided to pop into Penneys to grab a few essentials. Of course being a mammy I couldn’t stop by Penneys without checking out the children’s section and oh my, the […]

6 years ago

So fetch! I don’t know how I didn’t burn a hole through my Mean Girls DVD when I was a teenager. I watched it on repeat after it was released and it was of course shown at absolutely every sleepover. Still to this day I can’t pass the aisle in Penneys with all the Mean […]

6 years ago

Yes! If there’s one thing I’m here for it’s a bright pink vibe and the only thing that could make that even better is that it being a cruelty free pink vibe. That’s where Essence new range of makeup brushes comes in as they are not only super cute and girly but also completely cruelty […]

6 years ago

Counting down the days. When it comes to fashion my two favourite events are swap shops and vintage markets. It’s really only once in a blue moon that I’ll buy anything high street and usually it’s the basic like plain t-shirts and of course underwear (I love buying second hand but I have my limits). […]

6 years ago

I know I’d love to get these for Mother’s Day. With Mother’s Day only a couple of weeks away many of us have our thinking hats on when it comes to buying our mums the perfect gift. It can be difficult sometimes, there’s so much out there, but I know myself I like to buy […]

6 years ago

One in ten women in Ireland suffer from endometriosis. Endometrial like tissue (similar to the uterine lining, but not originating from) grows in various places in the body, most commonly in the pelvis. Even though it is a fairly common condition among Irish women many suffer in silence with new research finding that some sufferers […]

6 years ago

This Lent I’m giving up plastic. Earlier this week I wrote an article about how my family and I are giving up plastic for Lent, so I thought I’d follow up by sharing how we plan to do that. I’m not expecting it to be easy peasy to any step towards being completely zero waste […]

6 years ago

We can’t wait! I remember being gifted a Dermalogica set as a teenager for Christmas one year and becoming instantly addicted. I’ve always been happy enough to re-stock my skin care from them by ordering online but not anymore as Ireland are soon to have their own flagship store! Yes, the skincare obsessed will be […]

6 years ago