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There’s a whole history of lore around the origin of birthmarks. Some cultures link these marks to religious beliefs like angel kisses, while others think the position of a birthmark on the body could symbolise the potential for good luck, prosperity or intelligence in a child. Science has no concrete reason as to why these varied shapes a...

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It is the best of times and the worst of times… we all have our ups and downs, but in summer, those highs can be very high and the lows can get, well, very low!

The things we love Lack of winter wardrobe

Truly one of the best things about summer is the ease with which we get dressed in the morning. Sometimes (yes, even in Ireland...


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Parties. The organising, the food, the entertainment, the damage control, the cleanup…and that’s when it’s for adults! Never mind a bunch of young, energetic children high on the ‘party buzz’. Gone are the days when a little cake and some chicken nuggets were all you needed to satisfy the palettes of five year olds. Sophisticated taste bud...

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Summer can seem endless for SAHPs (and any kind of parents for that matter!). The endless time without the structure that school and extracurricular activities bring can be overwhelming and panic-inducing. This is where a routine comes in.

Routines are not just for busy school-going mornings. Even one as simple as a breakfast routine can be a lifesaver when it comes to...


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Being pregnant takes a toll on the body no matter what time of the year, with morning sickness, kicks, hormones and heartburn, but all this plus heat can be ten times worse. As well as your natural body temperature rising when you’re pregnant, extra heat can be very unwelcome and leave you feeling tired and uncomfortable. But we’ve got you covered with these super ‘cool’...


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