Here is my post from HerFamily.ie last week – holliers tripped me up so I never got to post it here. Hope you enjoy it! You are not supposed to dislike anything about post bubba arrival. Everything is supposed to be rosier, happier, more fulfilling & worthwhile. There is supposed…
I physically despise very little in life….it’s not worth the effort, time or energy required. And besides we are all just too busy to invest in needless frustrations, aren’t we? However I do reserve the right to despise packing. Almost as much as I loathe unpacking……but at least with packing…
Weekends in our house mean one thing. Beer Parties……oh no, wait! That was in 2005, not 2015. Old habits and all that, eh? Nowadays whilst we are beginning our days roughly around the same time as we ended them a decade ago, the munchies aspect of things have remained the…
Robert Browning was a clever man. This much I have learned….over time & the hard way. Who? Robert Browning, brought us the 3 word phrase that has become my mantra in every aspect of my life……except for my approach to chocolate. So,what is this philosophical gem I speak of?…
Here is my first post on HerFamily.ie – check it out here or simply read a longer version below! Slippers – check Pj’s – check Tea & biscuits – check Orange is the New Black – check, check, check Gym bag squirreled away in the deepest, darkest corner of my…
Imagine my delight & surprise when IKEA contacted me a few months ago to do a feature of our home for their Ikea Live Magazine. Of course I was flattered but as a Mum with a fully functioning, full steam ahead, take no prisoners home it was always going to…
3rd born has decided that 2nd born’s new pink Barbie electric toothbrush is the BOMB. Sure, an improvement from fishing around in the toilet bowl at every given opportunity……well, that is unless you are 2nd born! I’ve seen that toothbrush in his mouth for long periods of the afternoon, cleaning…
Just a short post today……but I have recipe I need to share as it is a healthy chocolate! I hope everyone out there enjoyed their Father’s Day. We certainly did ….. But I must admit that I am feeling wrecked after our day in the city! The highlight being all…
“3rd born needs some fibre sooooo why don’t we go to the beach?” A seemingly ridiculous tongue in cheek suggestion from hubster, in reference to the fact that 3rd born quite literally gorges on sand everytime we hit the beach. So next time you visit a certain beach in Cork…
Ok so I know that my sense of humour is somewhat prepubescent – but I bet you giggled!! (Sunday – 9.45am: 3rd born asleep in buggy, 2nd born digging a hole to “Engerland” (no questions please – I am aware), 1st born on sleepover, Supervalu Coffee & Choc Croissant.…
Picture this: The year – 2006 The country – Thailand The city – Bangkok The Players – Hubster (then unsuspecting boyfriend) & I The Smell – indescribable – but I’ll try…..heat, dried squid, exhaust fumes, sweet Roti’s freshly baked & B.O all mixed into one. The Scene – Saturday night,…
It’s not long now until dreaded bikini season descends upon us. If the mere thought of it sends a cold shiver down your spine, well then please take solace in the fact that you are not alone! Trust me when I say that ALL of us mere mortals have parts…
3rd born has taken to dancing on the kitchen table. Quite literally everytime I turn my back on him he is up there faster than a mountain goat scaling the side of Ben Nevis. Standing there, shaking his booty, threatening to fall & split his head open. Oh and lest I…
For those of you who have not heard of Madeline Shaw, you are missing out. Her healthy recipes are generally quite simple to make. And in this busy world, simple is not only good…..but essential! Below is her recipe (as promised!) for Gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free Flapjacks.…
Today was a fun day out! We don’t get many of them mid-week so when I got the chance to get my dirty little paws on some StellaSport by Adidas kit courtesy of LifeStyle Sports, well, I just couldn’t resist! So a friend was recruited, childminders were bribed & off…
‘Things to do by the time I’m 30’ list by me aged 15 years Pass the leaving. Got to college Get a job as a PE teacher Marry Corey Haim. Have a baby. Buy loads of nice clothes. I probably wrote this with Chesney Hawkes telling me that yes indeed,…
The sun has made an appearance again this morning. I am so happy!!! I think most people will agree that life most certainly is easier when the weather is fine. (Is that an Irish expression? A fine day…..I can’t imagine Elizabeth in Buckingham using the expression…hhhmmm). And there is nothing…
You know the feeling…….. You return from your holidays feeling like the king of the world ……. Throw anything at me …. I can handle it. What stepped off that plane in Cork was a reinvigorated, rejuvenated version of myself. Ah yes, lulled into a false sense of security …….…
And so I kinda vanished there for a week……..we went on holidays with the kids but I was afraid to publicise it too much for fear of my house being emptied whilst away!! But all is well and here is a small account of our adventure. It may be…
In the words of Coco Chanel “When accessorising always take off the last thing you put on” This is great advice – especially for the likes of me – who when the mood takes me, needs to get on the latest trends…….all at once……in one go, one outfit on…
