These are SO pretty!

6 years ago

Always felt like you got the brains in the family? Then you are probably onto something – at least if you are the eldest of your siblings. New research carried out in a German University found that the first born in a family has a higher IQ than their younger siblings due to the level […]

6 years ago

Who’s ready for spring? I know, us too! Even more so now that we have been allowed a sneak peek at all the gorgeous trends coming to Ikea in spring 2020. The Swedish furniture giant has released their lookbook for the coming months, presenting four key trends they reckon are going to dominate the interior […]

6 years ago

Not a merry Christmas for all. According to TheJournal.ie, volunteers working with Childline answered 793 phone calls, texts and online contacts from distressed and upset children this Christmas Day. Childline runs a 24-hour listening service for children and young people, with 42 volunteers working yesterday to respond to contacts from children. The charity, which is […]

6 years ago

We have all become much more aware of what we are eating these days – realising, I think, that there is a huge and undeniable link between what we put into our bodies and how healthy it is. But what we put onto our bodies also matters. Did you know that your skin is by […]

6 years ago

Much has been said about women and the tick-tock-ing of their so-called biological clock. Not a week goes by without there being reports on just how many couples are struggling with infertility these days and how women really need to start thinking about starting a family younger than they are currently doing. But while there […]

6 years ago

Total crowd-pleasers. Whether you are throwing a dinner party this festive season and hosting a pregnant friend, or maybe you just want to keep the drinks on the healthier side, these ‘mocktails’ are not only very appropriate for the season, but also seriously delicious. Who needs alcohol anyway? 1. Maple Apple Cider Pretty much the […]

6 years ago

Pregnant and due in the new year? Well, then you are probably already weighing up your options when it comes to names for your little bundle. And if you are already thinking you are going to be that kind of parent that is ahead of the curve a little, you might want to get a […]

6 years ago

As a mum, one of my very favourite things to do, is create little family traditions that I hope my children will love, cherish and want to recreate when they one day are all grown and have children of their own. And it seems this is one thing Kate Middleton and I have in common. […]

6 years ago

If you have ever pulled your clothes out of the dryer to find that they smell a bit musty or just gross, this trick is for you. A UK mum, who runs an Instagram page dedicated to all things cleaning, recently shared a nifty budget trick for how to make sure your clothes come out […]

6 years ago

Staying in is the new going out – can we all just agree on that? Especially on New Year’s Eve, a night which is so much better spent at home, serving up a gorgeous feast to family or friends, before going outside to light sparklers and toast a glass to the brand new year ahead. […]

6 years ago

Are you about to become a parent in 2020? Then you might have already started thinking about baby names for your brand new bundle. There is a lot of talk about names that are about to become popular, but what about the names that are slipping so far down the charts they are soon in […]

6 years ago

It’s where I grew up. It’s funny how this thing you grew up never really thinking about, which was as normal to us as rain clouds are to children in Ireland, has suddenly become the #1 must-see phenomenon there is right now. I am talking about the Northern Lights. Aurora Borealis. Those beautiful lights that […]

6 years ago

Feel like the madness of December has left you worn out and exhausted? You are not alone, this time of year might be the most wonderful there is, but jeepers, it is exhausting too. The good news? There is a simple thing you can do that has been proven to significantly lower your stress levels […]

6 years ago

2019 is almost over and many of us have already started thinking about what 2020 will hold in store. A new calendar year always feels like being given a set of blank pages, I think, ready to be filled with adventures and memories and fun things. And if you are looking to do some travelling […]

6 years ago

Is your baby due towards the end of December? There are some truly special things about babies born in December – in fact, they are quite special, starting from birth. Did you for instance know that December is the rarest month to be born, with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day being the very […]

6 years ago

There are many ways in which your life changes when you become a parent. One of these – a major one – is that you will now forevermore be playing a game of catch-up with your laundry basket. No, really, it’s true. The minute you sigh a breath of relief because you can now almost […]

6 years ago

Equally perfect for everyone. Gender-neutral baby names are on the rise, and parents everywhere are loving one-size-fits-all monikers for their little ones. And really, it’s no wonder, as there are some seriously lovely ones to choose from right now. Don’t believe is? Just take a look at these 10 – just as perfect for a […]

6 years ago

It’s almost time! And for most of us, that means welcoming family and friends into our homes in droves over the next few days, something that can be both incredibly lovely and also incredibly stressful  – in equal measure. Whatever it is about the guests and gatherings you know are happening, and can meticulously prepare […]

6 years ago

Beauty is a million – billion – dollar industry worldwide. Thousands of new products – creams, serums, lotions and potions – are rolled out every year, each promising more amazing results than the next. More glowy skin, fewer wrinkles, thicker hair, more youthful looks; you name it, there are shelf after shelf of products out […]

6 years ago

If your plans for this weekend include wrapping a mountain of Christmas present, you absolutely need to see this. Wrapping presents is one of those things that people either seem to love, coming up with the most elaborate and beautiful ways to do it – or hate – and will literally put off until the […]

6 years ago

Want to stay ahead of the trends? If you are due your baby in the next few weeks or months, you might be interested to know what namesare predicted to soar in popularity in the coming year? Nameberry is a huge US-based baby name site, and their list of most popular names is based on […]

6 years ago

If you grow up in a country where winter frequently sees temperatures dropping down to -10/-15 C (and sometimes even colder!), you quickly learn the importance of nourishing your winter skin. And even though I live in Ireland now; I am still religious about making sure to use different and more soothing products in winter, […]

6 years ago

TOO cute.

6 years ago

If you have ever been in possession of a five-year-old, this will resonate with you. I read somewhere that five-year-olds asks an average of like five million questions a day (maybe not exactly five million, but you get my drift), and having a boy who is currently five himself, I am all sorts of willing […]

6 years ago

The best thing about Christmas, if you ask me? Those long, lazy days in between Christmas and New Years, when all the stress of shopping and presents are over and done with, and all there is left to do is lower your shoulder, stay in pyjamas and just soak up beautiful time with everyone you […]

6 years ago

Looking for something healthy to try? But fear not, a healthy breakfast does not mean you have to settle for watery porridge or plain hard boiled eggs. Oh no. Breakfasts have come a long way since those dark days. We are currently loving the bowl trend when it comes to our brekkie. And if you […]

6 years ago

Omg. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – especially now that M&S have revealed their brand new range of festive food for 2019. We must admit, we are especially excited about the festive version of their iconic Colin the Caterpillar cake, you know the one – that most of us no doubt ate […]

6 years ago

This week, American colour company Pantone picked the “universal favourite” Classic Blue as its colour of the year for 2020. The colour, the company explained, brings a “sense of peace and tranquillity to the human spirit, offering refuge,” something we all are in dire need of these days, especially as we are getting ready to […]

6 years ago

This is so lovely. December is a busy time a year for families. There are so many things happening, from end-of-year ballet shows to carol services and class Secret Santa and present shopping. So busy, in fact, that it can be hard to take a moment and ponder what this season really is – or, […]

6 years ago

Flawless. I think anyone who has ever set foot in an Avoca store could not have been able to help feel blown away by the sheer magic of their offerings, from the decor to the food to the details to everything about Avoca. I know I feel that same way every time I walk into […]

6 years ago

Need to work on your Christmas spirit? Well, then we know exactly the place to go. From this week, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in Co. Down will be dressed for the festive season in the theme of ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ and guys, it sounds like the most magical of outings, we think. With fun […]

6 years ago

Rising in popularity. If you are due your baby in 2020, I bet you have already started thinking about a name for your little bundle. And if you have – are you considering something classic and elegant? A vintage-sounding name, perhaps? Or how about something very out there and totally unique? Picking a name is […]

6 years ago

Time to sparkle and twinkle. Got a stream of social outings coming up and want to look your absolute glowing best? Here are seven seriously impressive beauty buys I have been testing lately that are all perfect for when you want to literally be the belle of the ball: 1. Urban Decay Naked Honey Eyeshadow […]

6 years ago

The trend of late has been very much in favour of picking a rather unique or even way out there name for you new bundle. But it looks like the tide is about to change, with more and more mums and dads opting to give their little heirs a name with a tad more history […]

6 years ago

The human body: truly amazing. Feeling your baby kick inside of you. It is one of those moments that just really makes you stop and marvel at how truly amazing a woman’s body really is. When I was expecting my first baby, I wasn’t sure what the heck I was meant to be feeling or […]

6 years ago

Having guests this festive season? December is here, and to most of us, that means a social calendar that is far busier than all the other months of the year put together. And if you are hosting a party this Christmas, or attending one and have promised to bring along something, I have two words […]

6 years ago

Every day I want to press pause. Every day since my children were born I waver between feeling so totally delighted to watch them grow and thrive and change and learn things, while also feeling something akin to grief that they are growing up so much, much too fast. That every morning when I wake […]

6 years ago

Mum-of-two! In honour of the American holiday of Thanksgiving, which took place earlier this week, Lauren Conrad clearly decided it was the perfect occasion to give her followers a peek at her brand new baby boy, Charlie – and how lucky she felt to be his mama. “So much to be thankful for this year,” […]

6 years ago

Look, we totally get it. School is important – and I am sure most of you, like me, have rules in place when it comes to what is and isn’t allowed on a school night. And this is the same for royals, it would seem. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge recently attended the Royal […]

6 years ago

Dotey!

6 years ago

December is a time for making things. Gingerbread cookies, Christmas puddings, babies. Yes, really. This time a year is peak baby making season here in Ireland, and so clearly we are all doing a heck of a lot more than just kissing under the mistletoe. How do we know this? Well, easy. We know how […]

6 years ago

Ready to dazzle? Christmas party season is upon us, and sure look – we all want to look our best, most glowing and radiant selves. And to give us all a head start on all the gorgeousness, I have rounded up 10 of my very favourite beauty buys that have landed across my desk in […]

6 years ago

What do you buy the person that has everything? Or that certain someone who is just really, really hard to buy for? Or the Secret Santa colleague you just can’t even think of what to be getting for? Answer: Barnados’ ‘Gift for Good.’ This year, why not gift your loved ones – or work colleague, […]

6 years ago

December, to many of us, especially when we have children, is pretty much the most expensive time a year. It can be all too easy to get caught up the buying frenzy, feeling like we have to buy the biggest, most amazing presents, getting roped in by crazy Black Friday and pre-Christmas sales, buying, buying, […]

6 years ago

Just for YOU. I don’t know about you, but I am a big beliver in giving personalised gifts – gifts that show the person you are gifting them to that you have put a little bit of an effort into finding something for them. A book you know they are going to love, a voucher […]

6 years ago

Dreaming of a romantic break away for two before the mania of the festive season sets in? Lisbon has over the past eyar or so emerged as one of the absolute trendiest cities in Europe to visit, and if you too are tempted to take a trip to the charming Portugese capital, well then you […]

6 years ago

Winter is beautiful. It’s the season of frosty mornings, cozy night’s in, Christmas, snow on the ground and so much hygge. And if you are expecting your little bundle of joy to arrive in the next few months, you might be on the hunt for the perfect name right about now? Well, how about letting […]

6 years ago

Total crowd-pleasers. Whether you are throwing a dinner party this festive season and hosting a pregnant friend, or maybe you just want to keep the drinks on the healthier side, these ‘mocktails’ are not only very appropriate for the season, but also seriously delicious. Who needs alcohol anyway? 1. Maple Apple Cider Pretty much the […]

6 years ago

It seems we are all obsessed with sleep at the moment. Which is interesting, as collectively, more and more of us are not getting nearly the amount of sleep we should be getting. But we sure are hell-bent on chasing it, and hence, these days, there are apps and programs and journals and books and […]

6 years ago