Unfortunately, many of us know what being short of money is like. It’s not a nice feeling. It can bring up all kinds of emotions, such as inadequacy, worry, fear, sadness, anxiety, and sometimes anger. This is why it is not uncommon for those with little money to spend to divert it to gambling, or […]

When it comes to holiday packing as a parent, gone are the days when you could throw caution to the wind, pack a few clothes and toiletries in the bag and be gone. With kids in tow, the concept of creating lists has never sounded so appealing! (Oh, how life has changed). Along with that, […]

We were recently sent some wall stickers by Stickerscape to use in Arthurs new room. We loved the idea of space wall stickers  in his bedroom as its timeless and still cool. Arthurs room is a pale grey colour so we wanted big and bright designs to liven up the room. We chose the rocket and stars orange […]

We were recently sent the my size potty train and transition toilet for Oscar, from Summer Infant. Oscar has been showing signs he is ready to move out of nappies lately. He tells us when he has to go to the toilet, or when he has gone. The my size potty is the first potty he’s liked. […]

Many parents can often be nervous to travel with their toddlers, especially when planning their very first holiday abroad with the toddler. As toddlers are still very young, travelling can be concerning especially when travelling somewhere that requires a lot of hours on a plane, in a car or on a train. Toddlers often have […]

We were lucky enough to be sent the Evermeadow playhouse from Big Game Hunters a couple of months ago. Due to typical Irish weather, sick kids, and a hospital stay with the newborn we’ve only really gotten around to playing with it now! We love it. Honestly, from the speedy delivery to the endless options to customise […]

Last spring the country was hit with “The beast from the East”, the worst cold snap the country had been faced with for years. Roads were closed, people were fighting over the last loaf of bread, the country was at a standstill! Honestly, most of us weren’t prepared for it at all. To avoid that […]

My mother is an avid green thumb, she loves gardening. She grows her own vegetables on an allotment and has studied horticulture for years. I on the other hand have the least green thumbs in the world. I am not a fan of being out doing back breaking work surrounded by creepy crawlies and dirt. […]

Last year we “took over” my childhood home after my mam moved away. It’s the house I moved into over 20 years ago, it’s barely changed since. We’ve been slowly putting our own stamp on the house. We’ve gotten new furniture to replace the old, dated, not child friendly stuff. The thing about moving into […]

It feels better to be in a light, open space. I always feel like I can breathe better in a bright room. Sometimes it’s hard to make a space with no natural light look and feel open and bright. Its good for your mental and physical health to let natural light into a room as […]

Your smile is often one of the first things that people notice about you, so it makes sense to check yours is gorgeous and bright. Good oral hygiene is key to pearly white, healthy and well-looked after teeth. Whilst general tooth wear and tear, enamel erosion, and staining can happen to anybody over time, making […]

Raising a child is something that requires a lot of patience and preparedness if you want to do it right, but today, parents at least have access to a wealth of information regarding what’s right and wrong in their approach. Taking care of every little detail is impossible, but there are some things that you […]