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Melissa Carton

Melissa Carton

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There’s a drive-thru Santa’s Grotto event happening in Dublin next month
Life

There’s a drive-thru Santa’s Grotto event happening in Dublin next month

Brought to you by DriveinSanta.ie A fantastic new way to still see Santa this year. With the new Covid-19 restrictions in place this year it’s unlikely that anywhere will be running traditional Santa visits. While some have opted to make their Santa visits virtual there is another way that kids (and c’mon adults too) can […]

There are no plans to extend mid-term holidays, government confirms
News

There are no plans to extend mid-term holidays, government confirms

The country is currently in Phase 3. Many changes have happened since children returned to school in late August. With the country entering Phase 3 many pubs have been unable to reopen, restaurants can no longer seat customers indoors and cinemas and other attractions have had to close again. These changes led to many parents […]

Double deck selection boxes are a thing and we need one immediately
Food

Double deck selection boxes are a thing and we need one immediately

How have we never heard of these before? You know the way we’re always giving out about our devices listening to us and giving us random ads? Well I’m not complaining anymore, because my Facebook ads just threw this my way and I’m delighted. I don’t know if it’s because I’m always talking about chocolate […]

Mark your calendar, Aldi’s big toy event is back this month
Life

Mark your calendar, Aldi’s big toy event is back this month

Great scenes all round. It feels really strange saying Christmas is only a few weeks away as January only feels like yesterday, but here we are. Like many parents I’ve got gifts for the kids on the brain so if you’re looking to pick up a few presents for them this month and get your […]

Meghan Trainor announces she is pregnant with her first child
Celebrity

Meghan Trainor announces she is pregnant with her first child

Happy Christmas, etc. Meghan Trainor has just announced that she is pregnant with her first child. The singer shared the news earlier today that she will be expecting her first child with Husband Daryl, whom she married in 2018, with an adorable Christmas themed photo. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGC6BronAm-/ Meghan took to social media to share her scan […]

Children more likely to contract Covid from other children, shows new study
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Children more likely to contract Covid from other children, shows new study

Some very interesting findings. A recent contact tracing study has found a number of new results regarding the spread of Covid-19. Among these results it was found that children and young adults were much more likely to contract coronavirus from people their own age than older adults. Researchers from the Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI), Johns […]

Aldi’s pet event is back and yes, those are hooded parkas for dogs
Life

Aldi’s pet event is back and yes, those are hooded parkas for dogs

These are so adorable! The weather is getting more chilly and most of us are on the look out for that perfect winter coat. If you have a dog you probably don’t want to leave them out. Hey, dogs get cold too, so you’ll be delighted to know that Aldi are bringing the perfect doggie […]

This dress has a built in face mask so you’ll never forget yours again
Style

This dress has a built in face mask so you’ll never forget yours again

One way not to forget your mask. Since face masks became mandatory for most day to day activities like going into shops and using public transport, I always make sure I have one before I head out. This has not, however, stopped me for forgetting to stick mine on before heading into places – like […]