Up this week sharing her labour induction in the birth story series is first time mum Aileen Deegan of Olivia’s Mother Blog. (more…)
My Labour Induction Birth Story by Aileen Deegan
categories: Birth Stories
20 Elf On The Shelf Idea’s
categories: My Blog
I’ll be honest, Elf on the Shelf is the bane of my life and he’s a creepy looking little creature but in the coming weeks, almost every household with young kids will be under elf surveillance including my own. If I could un-adopt the little bollox, I would. I’ve lost count the number of times I’ve forgotten to move the little shit, reluctantly dragging myself out of the bed to put him somewhere new and adventurous for the big kid. (more…)
HaaKaa Breast Pump Review
categories: Reviews
The Haakaa breast pump has been all over my feeds the past couple of months, from readers to online parenting websites and bloggers recommending it so I ordered one from Amazon to see what all the fuss was about. And no, the Haakaa is a one piece silicone breast pump, not the traditional dance of the Māori people of New Zealand as my other half thought – I think he was a bit disappointed when I told him too. Although he did get great craic teaching the kids to stomp their feet and to make funny faces and noises as I fed and pumped away in my little corner. (more…)
My Domino Midwife Birth Story by Jill Jordan
categories: Birth Stories
Tonight have blogger Jill Jordan is sharing her experiences and natural delivery birth story having attended the Domino Midwife Clinic at the Coombe. Jill is a mum, of two very loud boys, age six and four, with another baby on the way. She blogs about their messy busy life and family food at properfud.com. (more…)
Places to Visit Santa This Christmas
categories: Reviews
Come October I’m always on the lookout for new places to visit Santa, places that will not just excite the kids, we want adventure, awesome Santa’s, one who may even know my kid’s name! We want a fun filled family day out, one that leaves a lasting impression. You’re looking at well over fifty quid, €20 per head in some cases to visit Santa nowadays and I want to know my money is been spent wisely so I’ve done some research and teamed up with some of my favourite bloggers who have shared their thoughts and experiences on places to visit Santa throughout Ireland this year. (more…)
Win a €50 Baby Elegance Voucher
categories: Giveaways
This week I’ve teamed up with Baby Elegance to giveaway a €50 voucher to one of my readers. Baby Elegance began over thirty years ago when Tim, founder of Baby Elegance, made his first pair of Brogeens for his baby daughter, from his family home in Ireland. Today, with the same care and attention, they design and make every item, from baby wear to bedding to their beautiful buggies including the Beep Twist. (more…)
Christmas Shoebox Appeal – Give a Child Who Has Nothing, Something
categories: My Blog
This year marks our fourth consecutive year taking part in the Christmas Shoebox Appeal with Team Hope. For the past 18 years, Team Hope has been delivering Christmas boxes right into the hands of children in the remotest and poorest parts of the world and these Christmas shoeboxes may be the only thing these children may receive this Christmas. (more…)
Boohoo Kids Girls Clothing Range Review
categories: Reviews
I have to admit, I was so excited upon hearing about the new boohoo kids clothing range launch earlier in the month, I’ve always been a huge fan. The boohoo kids collection is made up of 70% girls wear and 30% boys wear, available in sizes from age 5-6, up to age 11-12. Dropping new age appropriate styles daily there are some mini variations of the adult collections too. At present prices range between €4 for a basic vest and up to €61 for a coat. (more…)
My Emergency C-section Birth Story by Over Heavens Hill
categories: Birth Stories
Up this week in the birth story series award winning blogger Geraldine Walsh from Over Heavens Hill is sharing her emergency c-section story. (more…)
Meet Mumtrepreneur Ina Doyle From Bumptobeyond
categories: Meet the Mumtrepreneur
Up this week on Meet the Mumtrepreneur I’ve been chatting with single mum Ina Doyle founder of bumptobeyond.ie, she has me in awe, she’s raising three beautiful children, she’s a Cuidiu counsellor, a babywearing consultant and runs an online shop from home… (more…)