Festive food just got a little better. Picture it – it’s a chilly afternoon the week between Christmas and New Year’s and you’re over visiting a friend you haven’t seen all year. The kettle is on for tea and they tell you they’re just popping into the next room to get some treats. They return […]
An upset stomach; chest tightness; feelings of dread. If you’re an anxiety sufferer, chances are you’ll have a specific symptom that lets you know a bout of it is coming your way. But did you know that fidgeting or feeling foggy can also be signs of anxiety too? We go through so many different sensations […]
A wave of new measures has been ordered to tackle sexual harassment at universities. Higher Education Minster Simon Harris said he wants third-level institutions to be “places of safety” for students and staff. It comes after Dr Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin opened up about her experience of harassment by a former colleague at UCD. The academic […]
The ‘rona may have put paid to our festival-going this year, but don’t throw out your glitter, camp chair or bag of warm cans for good. Planning has started for Electric Picnic 2021, its organiser has said. The festival, which was due to take place this weekend, was cancelled because of the coronavirus outbreak. It […]
There’s something about autumn that just makes us want to bake. Longer, chillier evenings call for cups of tea with something sweet – like a divine strawberry bread. Yes, we know that it’s been the year of banana bread but chalk it down, this treat is worth getting your loaf tin out again for. It’s […]
When we think of ‘anti-ageing’, we often think of the bottles in our bathroom cupboard – but we might be better off looking in our fridges. Processed foods are ageing us faster, according to a new study. In news that probably won’t come as a surprise to many, it’s been found that manufactured foods high […]
Nothing like a global pandemic to put your vanity into perspective, wha? It always feels a little odd to reflect on how the coronavirus outbreak has affected the more frivolous aspects of our lives but let’s indulge for a minute. This year, every constant in our lives has been fecked out the window and that […]
Anyone else buzzing for autumn clothes? Somehow, it’s September and time for a wardrobe refresh. With sunny afternoons giving away to cooler evenings, we’ll be picking up a few new bits and bobs – just not from the usual high street spots. A new season is the perfect opportunity to try out vintage fashion if […]
It’s the news royal-watchers have been waiting for – Meghan and Harry have revealed their next career move. Six months after stepping back from royal duties, it was announced this week that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have signed a multi-year deal with Netflix. The couple, who moved from the UK to Meghan’s native […]
It’s been a decade since I started properly thinking about what I put on my skin. As a 16-year-old I was lucky to have a pretty clear complexion but knew next to nothing about how to mind my face. My skincare routine consisted of baby wipes, Vaseline and maybe the odd homemade mask (sugar, bananas, […]
Sorry not sorry. You think you’ve tried sweet potatoes in every possible guise – mashed, fried, roasted, made into soup, chopped up in a curry – but think again. These stunning fritters are game-changing, as well as quick and easy to make. Serve them at a party or barbecue and watch them disappear in minutes […]
Being an aspiring plant mama ain’t easy. You fancy yourself as an eco queen and interiors goddess and after much deliberation and countless hours scrolling through Pinterest, you buy some pretty greenery for your room. Initially you’re weak for yourself but, like getting a puppy or having a child, it turns out the new role […]