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5 years ago

There are so many wonderful things about growing older. Sure, my 20s were fun. Filled with travels and friends and studies and falling in love and out of love and all the things you are meant to be doing when you are that age. But I have to admit, much as I loved that time, […]

5 years ago

Exploring the best of Ireland. If you are yet to book your #staycation2020, you might be interested to know that travel website TripAdvisor have just released their top 10 list for best hotels in Ireland. The Travellers’ Choice Awards are determined based on “the quality and quantity of the millions of reviews, opinions and ratings collected […]

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Get your glow on before your staycation summer. You know how it sometimes can be a bit of a pain – not to mention expensive – to get your skincare regime together? Well, Boots Ireland recently launched their exclusive skincare edit box – with all the essentials to help you get the radiant skin look […]

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Who wouldn’t fancy a stay here? The stunning Mount Juliet Estate in Kilkenny has been voted best hotel in Ireland for 2020 – and it’s easy to see why. Anonymous inspectors from AA Ireland’s Hospitality Services Team recently awarded the five-star hotel with the prestigious title for its exceptional service, warm welcome, and excellent food […]

5 years ago

Your late summer look sorted. We are big fans of the concept of capsule wardrobes – the idea that you have a smaller, core collection of clothes where everything can be worn interchangeably, and all works together, allowing you to mix and match as you need or feel like. Right now, we have rounded up […]

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According to eager fans, it’s a “game-changer.” The Ordinary is a budget skincare brand that has amassed quite the cult following over the past few years. Known for their sleek packaging and simplified approach to demystifying ingredients, The Ordinary has recently found themselves struggling to meet demand, after a TikTok user recently went viral with […]

5 years ago

Face masks are now mandatory for all adults on all public transport here in Ireland. And let’s be clear, from a perspective of health and slowing down the spread of Covid-19, it makes no difference what your face mask looks like as long as it covers your mouth, nose and chin. But if you are […]

5 years ago

What is it about staying in a luxurious boutique hotel that gives you the best night’s sleep? I don’t know about you, but to me, it’s a combination of the crisp, white sheets, the soothing, non-messy space and that certain sexy vibe that chic hotel rooms just give off. Alas, few of us have the […]

6 years ago

She is a mum of five, with children spanning in age from 18 down to little River Rocket, who is just three. But it seems Jools Oliver has been dreaming of adding to her brood, revealing the heartbreaking news that she has suffered the miscarriages since the birth of her son, River. And that the […]

6 years ago

“Particular challenges…” According to a new government proposal, new parents will get three extra weeks parental leave each – in part to recognise the challenges faced by mothers who gave birth during the Covid-19 crisis. This comes after Sinn Féin tabled a Dáil motion seeking three months extra maternity leave due to the impact that […]

6 years ago

The only thing we want to be wearing. In summer, we are all about ease and comfort. Which is why summer dresses are our go-to when it comes to getting dressed during the hotter months. I mean – you only have to think of ONE item, no matching pants to your top – it is […]

6 years ago

So easy to wear! Jumpsuits are a great alternative to summer dresses – and not only that – they also make for versatile packing pieces if you are heading away this summer holidays. Luckily, most stores are brimming with cute options right now, but if you are struggling to pick, we are loving these 10 […]

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Feel like your skin is looking a little dull from all the staring at screens we’ve all been doing? I swear; ‘Zoom skin’ is a thing, and in fact, the blue light emitting from our devices has been proving to cause premature skin ageing – meaning these past few months have no doubt taken their […]

6 years ago

Shine a Light Night returns for 2020 with an appeal to the general public to get involved. This year’s Shine A Light Night initiative is calling on people all over the country to sleep out for one night and raise funds to help Focus Ireland’s vital services.  As a result of the Covid-19 impact on […]

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Covid-19 has ripped through every facet of society and every single one of us has been affected to varying levels. It has caused delays and cancellations for everything from graduations and weddings to a myriad of medical procedures. For couples seeing fertility treatments and IVF transfers, these being postponed when time is of the essence […]

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Feel like sprucing up your new ‘office’ space? For most of us, our homes are still acting like our workplace too, and I don’t know about you, but I feel more than ready to give mine a little facelift at this stage. And as luck would have it, Søstrene Grene – you know, our all-time […]

6 years ago

Summer is finally here, and much as it will no doubt be a bit of a different one, it doesn’t mean we can’t make it an absolutely lovely one too. For most of us, this summer will be one spent close to home. There might be day trips or a sneaky night away here and […]

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We don’t often feel like we have a lot in common with Barbie. But this American granny’s special lockdown Barbies might just change that. 56-year-old Tonya Ruiz recently created a Quarantine Barbie – and she nails the reality we have all been living lately. You know – the not knowing what flipping day of the […]

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Arnotts is quickly becoming the No. 1 destination for all things beauty and wellness in Ireland. And if you aren’t already obsessed, these latest launches might just do that to you. Earlier this week, Arnotts launched over 25 new, exclusive and innovative brands to its much-loved Beauty Hub on Arnotts.ie. Speaking about the launch, Kathy […]

6 years ago

The best thing about working from home? If you ask me, it’s the casual, but cosy dress code! When it comes to working from home, which I have been doing on and off for years as a freelance journalist, I have a strict rule about pyjamas – they are for bed and bed only. Which […]

6 years ago

All summer long. If you love the idea of a simple, paired-back wardrobe where all your clothes work hard – AKA can be worn mixed and matched with everything else in there, you are going to love these seven H&M buys right now. We are on the brink of July and high summer – and […]

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It really looks like an egg! If you have recently gone vegan – or have been off meat and animal products for a long time – one of the things you might miss the most is a fried egg. Maybe it’s the taste of it, maybe it’s the weekend feeling of cooking one, maybe it’s […]

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Beauty is a million – billion – dollar industry worldwide. Thousands of new products – creams, serums, lotions and potions – are rolled out every year, each promising more amazing results than the next. More glow-y skin, fewer wrinkles, thicker hair, more youthful looks; you name it, there are shelf after shelf of products out […]

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Home is where the heart is. If you are anything like me, you are in complete nesting mode right now, knowing that you’ll not only be spending your summer holiday pretty close to home, but that you’ll also, more than likely, be working from home for another few months. Meaning – nowhere is more important […]

6 years ago

Making life easier for yourself. I am a firm believer in having a capsule wardrobe, and I know firsthand how much easier it makes life having a collection of clothes that all fit, work together and can be dressed up or down depending on what you wear them with. And right now, these seven great […]

6 years ago

Ready for your at-home summer, guys? All I’m saying is that heatwave better make a reappearance. However, to make myself feel better about spending the holidays in Ireland, I have decided I need to upgrade my outdoor space, making it feel like an actual summer escape. Luckily, H&M Home has made this one rather easy. […]

6 years ago

Hair, hair, so much hair. Today, I actually found myself having to fashion some sort of topknot in my little boy’s hair as we were heading out to the beach for a dip – simply to keep his fringe out of his eyes. Needless to say, he desperately needs a haircut. In fact, we all […]

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Need a new culinary project? Well, if you have already perfected your banana bread recipe, made your own sourdough starter and drunk your fair share of dalgona coffee, TikTok has come to the rescue with yet another food trend to try out. Say hello to pancake cereal – AKA teeny tiny pancakes served as cereal. […]

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Made plans for your Irish staycation yet? How about heading out west and learning to surf? The west coast of Ireland has always been a bit of a surfing hot spot, so if you fancy learning how to hit the waves, you have got to check out H&M’s new collab surf collection. It is seriously […]

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Checking in! We’ll all be spending the summer pretty close to home this year – and in order to all feel better about that, we have decided that we are going to give our back gardens (or terraces or balconies) the ultimate boutique hotel-style upgrade. I’m talking comfy seating, mood lights, chic details and soft […]

6 years ago

Adorable! He is the youngest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and today, on April 23rd, little Louis Arthur Charles is turning two. And in honour of the tots birthday, Kensington Palace took to Instagram late last night to reveal some brand new snaps of the little prince – complete with some very […]

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Because who knows when I’ll next set foot in a hair salon… These are desperate times, no? Especially when it comes to our normal grooming habits such as blow-dries or colour touch-ups every few weeks. Having bronde/blonde hair, it’s the brassy thing that usually will send me running to the salon. And anyone who is […]

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A budget buy you won’t regret. If your hands are anything like my hands these days, let’s just say hand cream is at the top of your shopping list too. I mean; I don’t know about you, but my hands have aged years, I think, since the area of rigorous hand-washing began. However; I put […]

6 years ago

Talk about great timing! If you are starting to reach the end of your sanity – and your ability to stay cooped up at home – know that J.K. Rowling has just come to our collective rescue. The author took to Twitter this week to announce a brand-new Harry Potter online universe called Harry Potter […]

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Summer is coming. Even though the world feels crazy right now and nobody knows what is happening – take comfort in this: No storm lasts forever. And summer will come. And boy, is it going to feel amazing when it does. And to cheer ourselves up in the midst of this madness (anyone wants to […]

6 years ago

Who would have thought Queen Elizabeth was a full-blown ‘Pinterest Mom.’ OK, this might be a bit of a stretch, but it seems the British monarch is adamant to help parents keep their little ones busy and entertained while in lockdown during the COVID-19 health pandemic. So while the Queen herself is home-isolating at Windsor Castle […]

6 years ago

How is this lockdown life going for you? Not going to lie, the thing I found the hardest at first was trying to get into a little routine, and be able to distinguish the week from the weekend. Another thing that was an issue at first was that I struggled to feel properly awake in […]

6 years ago

Whether you have never tried yoga before or you’re a regular yogi, this is for you. And you don’t have to leave the house or look up your nearest yoga studio either. These three simple yoga moves are easy enough to do at home – and there are all sorts of reasons why you should […]

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Some lovely new news in the midst of all the doom and gloom. Taking to Instagram to announce the news, singer Ronan Keating just revealed that his wife, Storm Keating, has just delivered their second baby – a little girl! Se dette innlegget på Instagram Hello world ? Spreading some good cheer at […]

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His books are a big hit in my house, for sure. Earlier today, popular children’s author David Walliams announced that he will be releasing a free children’s audio story every day for the next month. So parents who are wondering what the heck to do with your kids every day to keep them from climbing […]

6 years ago

Smoothie bowls for the win. Right now, as we are confined to our homes for the next few weeks, it can be easy to reach for comfort food when hunger strikes. However, I think we can all agree that keeping our immune systems strong and healthy is more important than ever. I don’t know about […]

6 years ago

Frequent washing can strip the skin of its protective layer. Use of soap can also alter the acidic ph balance, both of which can lead to really dry, cracked and sore hands. And these days, when we are all washing our hands like there is no tomorrow and applying hand sanitiser by the bucketload, most […]

6 years ago

Sure what else would you be doing anyway? Look, we’re all stuck at home these days – for God knows how long. And apart from Netflix, we have no distractions. None. There is no rushing out to work. No book clubs, no gym, no pints with the lads, no nothing. So what can you do? […]

6 years ago

Starting to feel like you miss moving your body with all this staying home and social distancing? Same. However, I know what I am doing this coming week to remedy that. Irish Reformer and Physiotherapy company Platinum Pilates is now offering daily online classes streamed live via its website, and with classes ranging from Total Body Conditioning, Stretch […]

6 years ago

The world as we know it has shifted on its axis. As someone who doesn’t typically struggle with feelings of anxiety, I have absolutely felt very lost and worried over the past few days, as the situation has escalated. Being in a different country from my own family, and knowing that my mum and sisters […]

6 years ago

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here  – and if you have a due date falling on or around this most Irish of days – maybe you have considered going for a name for your baby that reflects this? There are so many gorgeous Irish names out there to pick from, many of which are currently […]

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Well, his big day IS coming up next month. It seems little Prince Louis, who is turning two next month on April 23rd, has one special thing he will be excited about once his birthday rolls around. According to his mum, the good, old Happy Birthday song is Louis’ very favourite song, which, you know, […]

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