Raising children is a job that really can take it out of you. Between the nappy changes and the lunchboxes and the Lego fights and the lost shoes and misplaced Pokemon cards and the never-ending homework battles, being a parent is pretty much synonymous with having little to no me-time. Or is it…? It turns […]
Want to get your Christmas shopping underway – or over and done with in one big swoop? Well, then you need to get yourself to Avoca Kilmacanogue this week, where their Annual Factory Sale kicks off on Thursday, the 19th of September. Running for four days only, until Sunday the 22nd, the popular event promises […]
It is a classic wardrobe staple. We haven’t seen much of her since little baby Archie was born in May, but last Saturday, The Duchess of Sussex surprised everyone by making an impromptu appearance in New York City to see her friend, Serena Williams, play in the U.S. Open finals. Arriving at Arthur Ashe Stadium […]
Mornings can be the worst. I mean, trying to get myself ready, pack lunchboxes, break up a few fights when my four-year-old has “accidentally” done a Ninja move on his sister, make beds – let’s just say, this time a day can be rather hectic, no? Getting myself ready and made up and dressed for […]
A healthy, glowing complexion is the holy grail for many. But if you want to keep your skin wrinkle-free and healthy, tanning yourself in the sun is a big no-no. And – as a general rule – self-tanners for your face can be a risky operation. Trust me – I have tried – and failed […]
I am a notorious list maker. As in, I constantly have lists on the go for all areas of our lives, from grocery shopping to stuff the kids have on or even things that needs doing around the house. Lists make me feel in control. They make our busy family life seem easier to keep […]
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 phenomen there is right now. I am talking about the Northern Lights. Aurora Borealis. Those beautiful lights […]
It’s still a while to go (15 weeks to be exact). But that doesn’t mean we can’t start to get a teeny, tiny excited about it already. Because not only has studies actually proven that people who decorate for the holidays early are actually happier than those who wait until it’s actually December (hah!), but […]
Finally – finally, it seems we are all waking up to the fact that it’s not just what we put into our bodies that matter in terms of of health, but also, very much so, what we put on it. The skin is our largest organ, and being a porous one, it’s important to remember […]
Getting enough fruit and veggies into our diets can be a real challenge. But if you manage to down one of these nutrient-dense smoothies in the morning, we guarantee that you will feel SO much better and most likely help ward off a lot of pesky colds. And the added bonus? All these raw wholesome […]
When it comes to mornings, I cannot function properly until I have had my morning latte. But with life being pretty hectic with two young children and two full-time working parents, I often end up sacrificing breakfast just to have time to fix ponytails or locate pirate swords or even just have time to brush […]