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  • Mamas, you’ll just love this stunning Zara pink blazer

    Mamas, you’ll just love this stunning Zara pink blazer

    That colour. The blazer trend has been extremely popular over the last few months, good news as this is one look that never goes out of fashion. Pulling on a blazer over the usual combination of t-shirt and jeans makes us feel instantly more put together and that’s why we can’t have enough of them, […]

    9 years ago

  • You’re going to see a lot of these ‘rare’ baby names in 2018

    You’re going to see a lot of these ‘rare’ baby names in 2018

    Looking for baby name inspiration? Yesterday, we learned that Finn is set to be one of the most popular male names this year but there are other less-known monikers likely to take centre stage too. You may recognise some of the below names from TV shows, books etc and parents are now looking further than traditional […]

    9 years ago

  • Holly Willoughby’s Dancing on Ice outfit gets a mixed reaction

    Holly Willoughby’s Dancing on Ice outfit gets a mixed reaction

    Are you a fan? Holly Willoughby’s wardrobe is getting a lot of attention at the moment with her daily outfits from This Morning and of course, the fancy gowns she wears for presenting Dancing on Ice. Although most of her looks receive widespread approval, there are some mixed opinions about her latest look. The TV […]

    9 years ago

  • Pippa O’Connor bought this FAB Zara jacket and we love it

    Pippa O’Connor bought this FAB Zara jacket and we love it

    Have you spotted this one yet? An avid fan of Zara, I first spotted this embroidered jacket a couple of weeks ago. However, given that it’s €89.95 and I already have a similar embellished piece, I restrained myself from purchasing. This also had something to do with the fact that I was trying not to […]

    9 years ago

  • The €10 Penneys bag that’s very similar to Meghan’s designer piece

    The €10 Penneys bag that’s very similar to Meghan’s designer piece

    We love a good bargain, right mamas? The spring-summer at Penneys stock is so good at the moment and we’ve spotted a few gorgeous pieces including this fabulous pink coat. Penneys also has some stunning handbags at the moment and there’s one that could almost be mistaken for the Chloe Pixie style, it’s that fab. It features […]

    9 years ago

  • Mum asked to leave café because her baby was crying

    Mum asked to leave café because her baby was crying

    A mother was asked to leave a cafe in South London because her three-month-old baby was crying. According to reports, the woman was asked to leave Brick House Bakery in East Dulwich, south London earlier this week because her child was upset. The incident led to a row on social media and since then the […]

    9 years ago

  • Woman arrested after three-year-old rushed to hospital in Dublin

    Woman arrested after three-year-old rushed to hospital in Dublin

    Gardaí are continuing to investigate an incident at a home in Shankill, Co Dublin after a child was rushed to hospital yesterday evening. The three-year-old was taken to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin after a call came through to emergency services at around 4:15 pm. Reports say that the child is now in an […]

    9 years ago

  • The Irish baby boy name that’s going to be popular in 2018

    The Irish baby boy name that’s going to be popular in 2018

    It’s going to be huge this year. Last year, it was predicted that Saoirse would become an immensely popular name across the world in 2018, largely due to Saoirse Ronan and her successful film career. However, it seems that we’re also in with a shout for the biggest boy name too as the bets are on […]

    9 years ago

  • The most popular female baby name worldwide might surprise you

    The most popular female baby name worldwide might surprise you

    It’s a gorgeous one too. The world’s most popular female baby name has been shared and it’s one we know and love. Sofia, the variant of which is Sophia, topped the polls across the world and although the name is different in other languages, the result is the same. Naming expert Laura Wattenberg shared the […]

    9 years ago

  • Can you refuse visitors after giving birth? One mum sparks a debate

    Can you refuse visitors after giving birth? One mum sparks a debate

    What are your thoughts, mamas? The days after giving birth can prove a whirlwind, you’ve brought new life into the world and now there’s a baby dependent on you for everything. It can be overwhelming when people want to come and see the baby, offer advice, say congratulations and all you want to do is […]

    9 years ago

  • Everyone loved the shoes Holly Willoughby wore today

    Everyone loved the shoes Holly Willoughby wore today

    Holly Willoughby’s outfits have become so popular, there’s an official hashtag #hwstyle. The TV presenter shared her most recent look today, a pencil skirt, court shoes and rollneck all in various neutral shades. However, there was one part of her look that people couldn’t get enough of, her stunning stilettos. People have been raving about the […]

    9 years ago

  • The ‘best wedding venue in Ireland’ for 2018 has been revealed

    The ‘best wedding venue in Ireland’ for 2018 has been revealed

    Have you stayed here? We haven’t heard too much about Ferrycarrig Hotel before now but that could soon change as it’s just been awarded the ‘best wedding venue in Ireland’. The news was announced at the 2018 Irish Wedding Awards at Dublin’s Crowne Plaza with the ceremony attended by 250 professionals from the hospitality industry. […]

    9 years ago

  • Brides-to-be are asking for a specific type of engagement ring

    Brides-to-be are asking for a specific type of engagement ring

    It’s absolutely stunning too. When it comes to engagement rings, some shapes are more popular than others and of course, there are always new trends each year. It’s predicted that gold, three-stone designs will become a lot popular in 2018 thanks to Meghan Markle’s stunning engagement ring but there’s another style that has staying power. […]

    9 years ago

  • Mum thought she was in false labour but gave birth 11 weeks early

    Mum thought she was in false labour but gave birth 11 weeks early

    After being told she was experiencing false labour, one mum got a major surprise when she gave birth to her son at home. Zakeria Richardson-Flory was having what she thought were false labour pains and after three days of this, she wanted a second opinion. The expectant mum and her husband John were getting ready to […]

    9 years ago

  • Corrie’s Bethany Platt sets mum Sarah up on a date

    Corrie’s Bethany Platt sets mum Sarah up on a date

    A new romance is brewing. Things have been hotting up on Corrie in recent days with Carla Connor and Daniel Baldwin getting it on. It looks like there might be another new couple on the street though as Aidan Connor and Sarah Platt are set to go on a date. In an attempt to distract […]

    9 years ago

  • Another snow-ice warning has been issued for the entire country

    Another snow-ice warning has been issued for the entire country

    The cold spell isn’t over yet. Met Éireann has issued another status yellow, snow-ice warning for the entire country which comes into effect tomorrow at 9 pm. The warning was issued today at 1 pm but doesn’t come into effect until tomorrow night, giving us some time to prepare for more snow. This latest update […]

    9 years ago

  • Two-year-old dies after being found on front porch of home

    Two-year-old dies after being found on front porch of home

    According to reports, the little girl was ‘frozen’. A toddler found on the front porch of her home on Friday has passed away. Fox News reports that the two-year-old was found on the porch of her Ohio home by her mother who called 911. The woman was given instructions on how to give mouth to […]

    9 years ago

  • After 10 years, Corrie’s Michelle is in for a huge surprise

    After 10 years, Corrie’s Michelle is in for a huge surprise

    We sense major DRAMA. As long-standing Coronation Street fans will know, Michelle Connor has a son named Alex but they haven’t been in touch for a long time. However, Alex, now known as Ali Neeson, is back on the cobbles to take up a new job in Weatherfield’s medical centre. It’s not quite as simple […]

    9 years ago

  • So sweet! Jack and Lisa Osbourne welcome baby daughter

    So sweet! Jack and Lisa Osbourne welcome baby daughter

    Huge congrats to the new parents. Jack and Lisa Osbourne are now proud parents to three daughters, having welcomed baby Minnie into the world on February 3. Proud mum Lisa shared the news on Instagram this evening with a super sweet snap of her newborn baby girl. Lisa wrote: “Meet the final member of my little girl […]

    9 years ago

  • 14-year-old boy in a serious condition after hit-and-run in Dublin

    14-year-old boy in a serious condition after hit-and-run in Dublin

    A 14-year-old boy is said to be in a serious condition after he was hit by a car in Tallaght last night. According to reports, the incident happened around 8.50 pm, Sunday, February 4, on Cheeverstown Road in the Tallaght area when Sean O’Reilly was on his way home from a friend’s house. Sean was […]

    9 years ago

  • There’s a new bridesmaid dress trend and we’re not sure

    There’s a new bridesmaid dress trend and we’re not sure

    Well, this is different. Traditionally, bridesmaids dress the same but that could all be set to change as there’s a new trend on the horizon. The maid of honour is usually top dog and as chief bridesmaid takes on the main organisational duties with the other bridesmaids helping out. Usually, in a bridal party, you […]

    9 years ago

  • Mother of five accused of starving eight-year-old son

    Mother of five accused of starving eight-year-old son

    A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of starving her son and handcuffing him to a table for hours at a time. According to a number of reports, the Arkansas woman said that the reason for this treatment was because she thought her mother, the child’s grandmother, loved him more than her. Local Arkansas new […]

    9 years ago

  • We’re going to have to buy the €30 coat that’s in Penneys now

    We’re going to have to buy the €30 coat that’s in Penneys now

    The perfect shade of pink. It’s all over Instagram, interior buffs can’t get enough of it and it’s one shade that we just can’t seem to escape (if we’re honest, we don’t want to). Spring is a time for injecting some fun and colour into your wardrobe but of course, we can’t afford to spend […]

    9 years ago

  • Strictly couple confirm relationship with adorable snap

    Strictly couple confirm relationship with adorable snap

    Aren’t they cute? There has been much speculation about who’s dating who from the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing and it looks like one couple has finally confirmed they’re dating. Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have been getting very close over the last few weeks and were spotted kissing recently. It appears that they’ve gone […]

    9 years ago

  • Mum sparks parenting debate after criticising these baby names

    Mum sparks parenting debate after criticising these baby names

    This caused major drama. A major online debate ensued on popular forum Net Mums this week when one mum asked what the common opinion is regarding hyphenated names. Below is the post that was shared on the forum but it’s the replies that followed which proved controversial. “I frequently see the majority on here post […]

    9 years ago

  • Mum blogger has a BRILLIANT message for all stay at home mothers

    Mum blogger has a BRILLIANT message for all stay at home mothers

    YES to this. It pains us to say it but some people, for whatever reason, are of the opinion that being at home with your children instead of working outside the home is ‘easy’. Now what gives those people the right to make such assumptions is beyond us but it’s extremely rage-inducing all the same. […]

    9 years ago

  • Stunning! Did you see Pippa O’Connor’s gorgeous pink suit?

    Stunning! Did you see Pippa O’Connor’s gorgeous pink suit?

    THAT colour. We have a lot of love for Pippa O’Connor Ormond’s style and her Instagram account is just full of gorgeous outfits. The mother of two wore a pink Sandro suit last night and it’s available in Brown Thomas although it is pricey, with the entire ensemble priced at almost €550. What a way to […]

    9 years ago

  • Bride distraught after best friend copies her wedding

    Bride distraught after best friend copies her wedding

    Ouch. A lot of time and effort goes into organising a wedding so when something happens to thwart those carefully-laid plans, we imagine things get ugly. One bride is experiencing this predicament at the moment because after organising her dream day, her best friend has only gone and copied her. The cheek. It turns out […]

    9 years ago

  • Mum’s post about the impact of bullying on her daughter just broke us

    Mum’s post about the impact of bullying on her daughter just broke us

    Heartbreaking. As mums know, someone upsetting your child brings out another side of you, a fierce, protective side that would do anything to ensure no harm comes to your little one. Stevie Niki, a popular parenting blogger whom you might recognise from My Tribe of Six, experienced this feeling recently and decided to share it […]

    9 years ago

  • Jo Malone’s new limited-edition collection is simply stunning

    Jo Malone’s new limited-edition collection is simply stunning

    On the rare occasion that you get the house to yourself or the kids are fast asleep, relaxing with candles lighting is one of life’s little pleasures. While any candle will do, we do have a huge grá for Jo Malone, both the scents and the candles, and that’s why this news got us very excited […]

    9 years ago

  • Aston Merrygold shares adorable photo to welcome baby son

    Aston Merrygold shares adorable photo to welcome baby son

    Aston Merrygold of JLS fame has welcomed his first child with fiancée Sarah Richards. The boyband star, who shot to fame on the 2008 series of XFactor, shared the news with his Instagram followers. Uploading the sweet snap of him and his newborn, Aston wrote: “Grayson Jax Merrygold 30/01/2018 @sarahlourichards life is now complete.” Grayson […]

    9 years ago

  • Mamas! You’re going to LOVE Holly Willoughby’s new dress

    Mamas! You’re going to LOVE Holly Willoughby’s new dress

    This might be our favourite look EVER. We know we talk about Holly Willoughby’s wardrobe on a regular basis but given the fact that her style is absolutely gorgeous, it’s very hard not to. The mother of three wore a stunning Massimo Dutti dress today and of course, her followers are going crazy for it. A […]

    9 years ago

  • Government agree to hold referendum on 8th Amendment

    Government agree to hold referendum on 8th Amendment

    The government has tonight agreed to hold a referendum on the 8th Amendment. After a cabinet meeting this evening, it has been confirmed that a referendum will be held later this year to remove article 40.3.3 from the constitution. Early reports suggest this will happen in May although this has not yet been confirmed. The […]

    9 years ago

  • Corrie viewers had a great laugh at Pat Phelan tonight

    Corrie viewers had a great laugh at Pat Phelan tonight

    Coronation Street viewers were in stitches tonight. Pat Phelan is one of the worst villains ever to arrive on the Corrie cobbles but for one night at least, he inadvertently gave people watching a great laugh. Although he’s terrifying because people know what he’s capable of, his character may not be taken so seriously now we […]

    9 years ago

  • The €20 Penneys dress to pick up now and keep for summer

    The €20 Penneys dress to pick up now and keep for summer

    What we call a style steal. You can’t beat Penneys when it comes to finding a bargain (or ten) and there’s one piece that you’ll want to pick up now and hold for summer. The below dress is one you’ll live in for summer holidays, it’s just so versatile. Throw it on over your swimsuit […]

    9 years ago

  • Yvonne Connolly shares sweet birthday message to partner John

    Yvonne Connolly shares sweet birthday message to partner John

    So sweet. Yvonne Connolly shared a birthday message for her partner John Conroy earlier today and it’s just lovely. The TV presenter took to Instagram to share a number of photos of the couple together, including snaps with her three children. Happy birthday to my beautiful man. Wishing you another year of happiness and success […]

    9 years ago

  • Husband makes extensive list of bathroom ‘rules’ for his wife

    Husband makes extensive list of bathroom ‘rules’ for his wife

    Yikes. Bathroom manners are an issue for many couples as everyone has different opinions on what should and shouldn’t be allowed. Stray hairs in the plughole (nasty we know), toothpaste on the mirror, leaving the toilet seat up, not replacing the toilet roll…you get the idea. One man became so frustrated with his wife’s bathroom […]

    9 years ago

  • A Peppa Pig theme park is opening in a DREAM location

    A Peppa Pig theme park is opening in a DREAM location

    As parents know all too well, children are transfixed by Peppa, George and co and this news may come as a welcome surprise. A Peppa Pig theme park is opening in what can only be described as a dream location, Italy’s Lake Garda. Yes, ‘Peppa Pig Land’ is getting its own spot at Gardaland, the popular […]

    9 years ago

  • New photos emerge of Kylie Jenner’s ‘baby bump’

    New photos emerge of Kylie Jenner’s ‘baby bump’

    Kylie fans are losing their minds over this. Rumours that Kylie Jenner is pregnant first started in September of last year and since then, the 20-year-old has stayed out of the spotlight completely. Kylie, who used to regularly post Instagram updates, has only shared a limited number of snaps in the last five months and […]

    9 years ago

  • Has Duchess Kate revealed the gender of her third child?

    Has Duchess Kate revealed the gender of her third child?

    People are convinced. It’s a bit of stretch but then there’s always going to be speculation surrounding the arrival of Prince William and Duchess Kate’s third child. The third royal baby is due in April and having looked at the amount of blue Kate has been wearing lately, it’s been suggested that she’s expecting a […]

    9 years ago

  • New weather warning issued ahead of Storm Georgina’s arrival

    New weather warning issued ahead of Storm Georgina’s arrival

    Storm Georgina is set to arrive in Ireland tonight. Met Éireann has put a nationwide warning in place this evening as strong winds are expected across Ireland in the early hours of tomorrow morning. Storm Georgina Status Orange Warning for Ireland For more details please check https://t.co/9BeK3UcAwO pic.twitter.com/Dt0NrQTgEq — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) January 23, 2018 […]

    9 years ago

  • Aldi launches two new €5 low-calorie, low-alcohol wines

    Aldi launches two new €5 low-calorie, low-alcohol wines

    Intriguing… There’s been a lot of buzz about low-calorie, low-alcohol wines lately and now Aldi has introduced their own Featherweight version. The supermarket chain has launched two ‘lighter’ wines, a Pinot Grigio and a White Zinfandel, both of which contain only 5.5 percent ABV (Alcohol By Volume). You can pick up a bottle for €4.49 […]

    9 years ago

  • Holly Willoughby’s latest look is both comfy and chic

    Holly Willoughby’s latest look is both comfy and chic

    The queen of casual chic. Holly Willoughby posts her This Morning outfits every day without fail and they always go down a treat with her three million plus followers. The TV presenter wears a mix of designer pieces and high-street items but thankfully, today’s look features pieces from two well-known and relatively affordable stores, Warehouse […]

    9 years ago

  • The brilliant €2 eyebrow pencil you can get in most Irish pharmacies

    The brilliant €2 eyebrow pencil you can get in most Irish pharmacies

    As busy mamas, we don’t have the time or budget to spend a fortune on makeup so when we find a product that works, we have to spread the word. Budget beauty brand Essence is underrated, the mascaras are fantastic, and now we’ve been introduced to another must-have. This time, it’s a brow product that’s […]

    9 years ago