Mornings are tough. And while we admit it won’t be easy, undertaking the odd caffeine detox has a wealth of health benefits that are hard to ignore. Sure, it will mean forgoing that tasty latté on the way to work, but sadly that hot, steamy, delicious friend of yours is a serious stimulant and it encourages […]

6 years ago

When it comes to flat ironing your hair, hotter may be better if you want to get the job done quickly. However, it turns out that the highest setting on many hair straighteners are only designed for in-salon use, ideally for sealing in a keratin treatment. Using the maximum temperature setting at home on a […]

7 years ago

Feeling a little delicate today? When you’re suffering from Wine Flu, the best remedy is usually a combination of carbs and cheese. Throw a little lemon in there and you could even argue that tonight’s dinner contains your daily dose of vitamin C. This little recipe by Diethood packs a tasty punch. Best of all? […]

7 years ago

It’s available at a number of locations in Ireland.

7 years ago

It’s the long weekend, so it’s practically the law to indulge in a few treats. There’s nothing like a fancy breakfast to really spoil yourself and this particular treat will make you feel like a kid again. Funfetti french toast is the way forward. Previously reserved for decorating birthday cakes, sprinkles (or hundreds and thousands […]

7 years ago

The ages at which you get your first period and start menopause may be a predictor of how long you can expect to live.  A study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that women who start menstruation and experience menopause later in life may have increased chances of surviving […]

7 years ago

Sounds about right.

7 years ago

Trust us on this one.

7 years ago

Sure, they may live in a palace and have dozens of staff and a royal chef at their beck and call, but the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William are just like us. No, really. We know this because they indulge in a sneaky treat we reserve for fat days and hangovers… they order from […]

7 years ago

As the weather gets warmer, it’s clearly time to ditch the heavy foundation and concealer for a fresher, lighter base….which is perfectly fine if you’re 19-year-old, vegan water drinker, but what about the rest of us? The answer lies in the hands of a talented facialist and luckily, Ireland is home to some of the […]

7 years ago

Fack.

8 years ago

We want one!

8 years ago

Interesting…

8 years ago

We can’t wait until they try to nip to the loo in this. Last year, people went crazy when they learned of a Chicago company that had designed an all-in-one outfit for men, something of a masculine take on the playsuit. The RompHim (as opposed to romper, geddit?) raised almost four times its $10,000 goal on […]

8 years ago

Every now and then, a product comes along that could’ve been plucked right from our dreams. Imagine, for instance, a pillow with a wealth of incredible health benefits. It would gently hold your head in the perfect position as you doze, it would improve oxygen uptake and put a stop to snoring. It would even […]

8 years ago

This is NOT on.

8 years ago

The duchess is due any day now.

8 years ago

Do you regularly have conversations with Rover? Do you get caught gabbing with Fluffy? If so, we have some good news for you. It turns out that chatting to your pets is not, in fact, a sign of madness. According to scientists, the truth is quite the contrary: people who have chats with animals or […]

8 years ago

Oh yeah, come to mama. It’s been a long week and it’s not over yet; how about a pan of homemade fudge to ease the slide into the weekend? This recipe takes five minutes and requires only a few basic ingredients. The hardest part is trying not to devour the lot in front of the […]

8 years ago

When my godfather came back from Morocco a few years ago, he made me this amazing breakfast of spiced couscous, fruit and yogurt.” says gluten-free foodie Finn Ní Fhaoláin. I loved it so much I ate it every morning after rowing training. Fast forward to the time when I realised that couscous is a wheat derivative. Damn! […]

8 years ago

Did you wake up ravenous? Sometimes, particularly after a night on the tiles, a bowl of cereal or a boiled egg and toast simply will not cut it. Only a very carefully assembled combination of carbs, protein and gooey, melty cheese will do the trick. And boy do we have your back this time. This […]

8 years ago

Even the most restrictive diet plans tend to allow a little alcohol after an induction period. Thank GOD. If you’re trying to lose weight however, you’ve probably been warned to avoid red wine, beer and sugary concoctions like the plague. There’s no denying it’s best to stick to clear spirits with low calorie or soda […]

8 years ago

Did you know this? You may remember him from the 1991 movie The Addams Family and the sequel Addams Family Values, but Jimmy Workman, who played Pugsley in both films, is happily retired from acting these days. Now 36, the eldest child of Morticia and Gomez Addams prefers life on the other side of the […]

8 years ago

If this works, it will make hangovers significantly more bearable

8 years ago

Whether you’re the queen of New Year’s resolutions or a gym-phobic winter hibernator, who wouldn’t hand over their last mince pie for a slimmer middle right about now? If your yoga pants are feeling a little snug, there are some simple tricks you can try to shed a few Christmas pounds and ease any festive […]

8 years ago

Two birds, one stone.

8 years ago

It’s worth a shot if you’re a sufferer. A Dublin style blogger and photographer has revealed that using a cream designed for babies skin has helped to calm his psoriasis. A chronic, systemic, inflammatory skin disorder which causes an increase in the rate at which skin cells are produced and shed from the skin, Damien […]

8 years ago

It happens to the best of us. Just when you think you’ve bronzed every inch of your bod in just the right shade of brown tanning solution, you discover that you’ve gone too far. For Katie Price however, the method of application could do with improving. The model and author shared the results of a […]

8 years ago

Does it take you ages to achieve The Big O? According to a recent study, there’s a sexy supplement out there that could help you out with that. Women who took a daily dose of the herb ashwagandha over a month saw significant improvements in achieving orgasm and sexual arousal. […]

8 years ago

She hasn’t confirmed she’s expecting, but fans believe Kylie Jenner’s choice of Christmas tree decor may be the strongest hint yet that she’s pregnant and expecting a baby girl. The reality star and make-up mogul, 20, shared a festive photograph of the giant tree on social media. Festooned with oversized pink baubles, the sparkling display […]

8 years ago

Eh…

8 years ago

It’s peak cold season and everyone and their mother is sniffling. Doctors advise taking to the sofa with your duvet and staying hydrated until your symptoms improve (and there’s nothing like sleep to speed up the recovery process) but we’ve come across a tasty little recipe with ancient Ayurvedic cred that can help clear infection […]

8 years ago

We know her as actress and TV star Meghan Markle, but Prince Harry’s golden girl wasn’t always known by that name. Bizarrely, the 35-year-old Suits star started life as Rachel Meghan Markle, meaning her real first name is the same as her character’s Rachel Zane in the show. Of course, Meghan isn’t far from the […]

8 years ago

Too good to be true

8 years ago

When it comes to television, your star sign may reveal more than you thought about your viewing habits. When TVPlayer checked the data of their one million online monthly unique users in March, there were a staggering 937,208 live TV streams from Geminis for the month. Geminis made up more than 15 per cent of […]

8 years ago

You’d assume, being a blue blooded royal, that Queen Elizabeth would have the iron willpower necessary to resist short-term temptations. We’d have believed that Her Majesty would simply command any cravings to be gone and they would vanish immediately. Now, however, a Buckingham Palace insider has let the cat out of the bag with regards […]

8 years ago

No need to skimp on the rice on curry night

8 years ago

The majority of PAYE workers in Ireland are oblivious to a tax relief that could save them hundreds of euros every year. It appears a whopping two thirds of us do not know about Flat Rate Expenses, a type of tax relief available to people working in certain trades and professions. Unusually, thanks to a rather […]

8 years ago

Make your eight-a-day more interesting

8 years ago

A place to relax and feed, play and giggle and dream, a well-equipped nursery can quickly become the hub of the home when baby arrives. But filling it with furniture and accessories can be an expensive business, especially when you’re preparing to welcome a new member of the family. Imagine if it were possible to […]

9 years ago

No shell, no waiting.

9 years ago

As most Irish festival goers will agree, the success of a festival does not hinge on the musical line-up alone. The factors that go into the creation of an epic Irish festival weekend are many and varied. Here are eight elements that will help to guarantee The Craic. Choose your crew carefully: A good festival […]

9 years ago

“A common mistake people make with regards to tax is that they don’t reclaim what they’re owed.” says Barry Flanagan, qualified Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Consultant at Taxback.com. The majority of PAYE employees simply put their P60s in a drawer and forget about them. But you may be able to use it to claim tax […]

9 years ago

You eat healthily. You exercise regularly. You avoid too much booze and wave away the dessert trolley. Why then, is your waistline refusing to be whittled by your efforts? If belly fat is your arch enemy, you’ll know that it can be a tricky customer to eradicate. In fact, fat in this area can stick […]

9 years ago

Dog owners throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom have been warned to be extra vigilant after it was revealed that a deadly canine disease is spreading. Alabama Rot, or idiopathic cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), results in painful lesions on the dog’s skin and eventually develops into kidney and liver failure. The disease, which […]

9 years ago

It’s hot! Oh no wait; it’s chilly again. But it’s getting warmer. And there’s a gale force wind coming. Welcome to Ireland. The erratic weather here makes it practically impossible to remain both stylish and comfortable at the same time during transitional months. Our advice? Forget about it until mid-June. This is not going to […]

9 years ago

The majority of travellers admit to planning their itinerary based on Instagram opportunities, but it seems we’re beginning to tire of the same old shots. In fact, 47 percent of people now say said they’re bored of seeing unimaginative landmark photographs in their feed and 52 percent are more likely to ‘like’ an image of […]

9 years ago

If you’re a beauty addict, a stroll through the hallowed aisles of an American pharmacy will produce more than a few treasures, but one cheap and cheerful product is top of the want list this year. A $1 shampoo tipped by style maven Rachel Zoe as a bargain that really delivers is the hottest beauty […]

9 years ago

Irish soccer star Shay Given has welcomed his second child with fiancée Becky Gibson. Baby Cassie Elsa Given was born at the family’s home in Cheshire weighing a healthy 11.5lbs. She was named after Shay and Becky’s grandmothers. Sharing the experience and a beautiful birth photo on social media, Becky wrote: ‘The moment all my […]

9 years ago

Gardaí are investigating after a Dublin mother died after enjoying a First Communion meal with her family at a north Dublin pub and restaurant. The Irish Independent reports that the woman, who was in her 50s, was one of a number of people who became ill after consuming food at a private party at the […]

9 years ago