Having a lazy Sunday? Kick back, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy Team Her.ie’s favourite reads of the week.

Though it’s a tough task, given how many fantastic stories we’ve come across in the past seven days, each of us here at Her.ie have chosen one of our favourite picks from the week, gathered together in one handy collection. Enjoy!

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Úna’s Choice: A Letter to Santa

Úna says: This letter really touched our hearts. An 8-year-old boy wrote an inspiring letter to Santa, asking if he could stop children from bullying his sister at school. A truly selfless act of kindness.

 

Read the full story here.

 

 

Grace’s Choice:  Home For Good

Grace says: The Simon Community have been carrying out marvellous work for many years now, and recently posted the incredible, inspiring story of Neil, a man who sadly became homeless after his wife passed away and was unable to cope with his loss.

In the video Neil shares his experiences, fears, and the challenges he endured every day.

Watch and share Neil's story, and help promote the incredible work of the Simon Community by supporting the 'Home for Good' campaign. This is a petition to prevent homeless services from being cut. With homelessness on the rise, these cuts in funding are cruel and hurt those who need the biggest helping hand in our society. 

Read the full story here. 

Sue’s Choice: Diana, A Disaster

Sue says: Well, Sue doesn’t really say anything really, as she’s away this week, so we’re filling this in on her behalf. Her review of the new film about Princess Diana has been a big talking point this week, so we suggest taking a look if you haven’t already. Be warned; it’s not a good one…

Read the full story here. 

 

 

Cathy’s Choice: She's In Fashion 

Cathy says: London Fashion Week has just drawn to a close and Cathy loved writing up runway reports on all the gorgeous collections. Candy colours and beautiful shapes means spring '14 is definitely a season to look forward to! Not quite as much as she's like to attend, but hey there's always next year!

 

Read the full story here, here and here. 

 

 

Rebecca’s Choice: Babies in Celeb Land

Rebecca says: My favourite piece from this week is the story about Jennifer Aniston reportedly being pregnant. I just hope it's true because I think she and Justin Theoux make such a cute couple and she seems to have waited such a long time for it.

 

Read the full story here. 

 

 

Michelle’s Choice: The Biggest Bridezilla of Them All

Michelle says: This story had me in stitches this week. Granted, I’ve never been married so I have no idea what pressures might go along with planning the big day. That said though, I know for a fact that if I approached any potential bridesmaids in my life with this list, they would not be long telling me where to go. Priceless. 

 

Read the full story here.