Having written about beauty and wellness for a long time, one of the main perks of the job is that I for years now have gotten to test a lot of new products as they come out. I also frequently get to chit-chat with experts and editors about their own favourites – as in; what […]
Good riddance, 2020! And hello 2021 – boy, are we ready for you! If you are expecting a baby in the new year, you might have started looking at names for your brand new bundle. According to baby naming websites, there are some very clear trends that are going to be big among new parents […]
A massive congratulations to them. Amy Huberman and Brian O’Driscoll have welcomed their third baby into the world, and it’s a baby brother for big sister Sadie and big brother Billy. It was the proud new father who announced the news on his Instagram account earlier today, even sharing the name they picked for baby […]
We are suckers for the aul’ creams and lotions that lure us in with promises of taught, tight and glowing skin. More often than not they do not live up to what it says on the tin. This beauty hack, on the other hand, has been used for thousands of years, and can not only […]
Want to go all out with your dessert this Christmas Day lunch? Then this is it. The cheesecake of dreams – and so perfectly seasonal and festive too. The delicious invention by Siúcra and foodie influencer Lili Forberg, this gingerbread salted caramel pecan cheesecake is the perfect festive dessert. Salty and sweet, this is sure […]
In October, a baby girl called Molly Gibson was born in the US – but her story did not start there. Because Molly’s embryo was actually frozen a whopping 27 years ago – way back in October 1992. And it stayed frozen until February 2020, when a couple from Tennessee adopted it. Tina and Ben […]
The days are getting colder and every morning, it’s like we can feel winter getting ready to arrive any day now. I don’t know about you, but all I want to do, is wrap myself up the cosy layers – but, you know, while also looking put together. Which is why I am obsessed with […]
It’s the season of kindness – and giving a helping hand. And now Tesco wants to encourage us all to care about our communities – and the families living there. Earlier this week, the supermarket giant launched this year’s Annual Christmas Food Appeal, in partnership with FoodCloud, encouraging shoppers to donate items which will go […]
“He has been at the heart of our family for the past nine years.” The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are both dog lovers, and got their beloved black English Cocker Spaniel puppy, Lupo, back in 2011. Lupo was, of course, an important family member in the Cambridge family, and no doubt a bit of […]
Giving birth in water is said to have many benefits for the birthing mother. It can reduce pain, aid in relaxation and even decrease the change of an epidural being needed. However, the HSE has now announced it will no longer facilitate home water births which were previously offered through the National Home Birth service. […]
‘Beanz Meanz Crimbo.’ If you are yet to treat yourself to a Christmas jumper this year, we got the perfect one – and bonus? You’ll be doing good by buying it – so win, win! This year, Heinz Ireland have partnered with Barnardos for a very special Christmas Jumper Day campaign. The limited-edition ‘Beanz Meanz […]
Started shopping for Christmas presents yet? With Level 5 restrictions in place for the entire country for another few weeks, I think many of us are opting to get our shopping out of the way online this year. And if this is you, you might be interested to hear that Arnotts have just kicked off […]