14 Fantastic Ideas to Keep the Kids Cool in a Heatwave
Keeping your child cool during hot spells and heatwaves can be tricky, especially if there are water restrictions and you can't just let them loose in the paddling pool or under the hose or sprinkler. So we've had a look around for some ideas to ...
Ireland’s Blue Flag Beaches are Perfect for Family Seaside Fun!
With 93 Blue Flags and 62 Green Coast Awards – a new record number – issued in 2021 for beaches and marinas, Ireland boasts some ...
14 Fantastic Ideas to Keep the Kids Cool in a Heatwave
Keeping your child cool during hot spells and heatwaves can be tricky, especially if there are water restrictions and you can't just let them loose ...
Ireland’s Blue Flag Beaches are Perfect for Family Seaside Fun!
With 93 Blue Flags and 62 Green Coast Awards – a new record number – issued in 2021 for beaches and marinas, Ireland boasts some ...
40 Fun Ice Cream Cake Ideas You Need to Try
Who doesn't love ice cream? And cake? Well put the two together and you have the best dessert EVER! Perfect for birthdays, parties or even ...
Parenting
Don’t Miss Our Top Picks from the Aldi Baby Event!
Fantastic baby bits at fantastic prices – we love Aldi's Baby & Toddler events, and the latest Aldi baby event is taking place in ...
100+ Chic French Baby Names You Will Love
What could be more chic than taking inspiration from these 100+ stunning French baby names for your impending arrival? We love the sing-song nature of ...
4 of the Best Ways to Teach Your Child Independence
It’s often easier to just get on and do things for our children, rather than taking the time to teach them how to do it ...
Parenting
Don’t Miss Our Top Picks from the Aldi Baby Event!
Fantastic baby bits at fantastic prices – we love Aldi's Baby & Toddler events, and the latest Aldi baby event is taking place in ...
100+ Chic French Baby Names You Will Love
What could be more chic than taking inspiration from these 100+ stunning French baby names for your impending arrival? We love the sing-song nature of ...
4 of the Best Ways to Teach Your Child Independence
It’s often easier to just get on and do things for our children, rather than taking the time to teach them how to do it ...
Things To Do
Enjoy Our Free Summer Schedule with 30 Fun Ideas to Amuse the Kids
Are you looking for fun activities to do with your child this summer? Need some structure for the looong holidays during which you inevitably lose track of what day it is? Enjoy our simple summer schedule, complete with 30 fun ideas to amuse the ...
Things To Do
Enjoy Our Free Summer Schedule with 30 Fun Ideas to Amuse the Kids
Are you looking for fun activities to do with your child this summer? Need some structure for the looong holidays during which you inevitably ...
50 Fun and Interesting Things to Do at the Beach with Kids
Whatever the season, we love to head to the beach. You''ll never be stuck for beach ideas again, with our list of 50 interesting things ...
10 Creative and Fun Things to Do with Broken Crayons
I don't know about you but we always seem to have tons of broken crayons in our cupboard where we keep the art supplies. I ...
14 Happy Birthday Colouring Pages for Spreading Birthday Cheer!
A personalised picture, coloured in with love, is always treasured – and what could be better than one for a birthday? Pick your favourite of ...
Competitions
Win A Family Pass To Dublin Zoo And A €300 Revive Active Hamper
Irish company Revive Active want to hear your opinions on vitamins and supplements. Do you give them to your children, when do you give ...
Win A Jansport Bag, €50 Voucher And Other Back To School Essentials
We are nearly at the end of July and back to School will come around all too quickly. Schoolbooks.ie have everything you need to ...
Win a Zara Gift Card to Treat Yourself to Something New
Do you shop for clothing and footwear for your children? What brands do you like? How do you prefer to shop? We are interested ...
Competitions
Win A Family Pass To Dublin Zoo And A €300 Revive Active Hamper
Irish company Revive Active want to hear your opinions on vitamins and supplements. Do you give them to your children, when do you give ...
Win A Jansport Bag, €50 Voucher And Other Back To School Essentials
We are nearly at the end of July and back to School will come around all too quickly. Schoolbooks.ie have everything you need to ...
Win a Zara Gift Card to Treat Yourself to Something New
Do you shop for clothing and footwear for your children? What brands do you like? How do you prefer to shop? We are interested ...
Win Ice Cream Treats for the Family
Good news for ice cream lovers, Gino's Gelato have just launched new gift boxes, and even better, they can also be ordered for home ...
Recipes
How to Make Fruit and Veg Last Longer and Cut Down on Food Waste
Summer is here and with the warmer weather we are all hopefully eating more salads, fresh fruit and berries as they come into season. ...
25 Delicious Zucchini Recipes to Make the Most of This Versatile Veggie!
If you are lucky enough to have a glut of zucchini or summer squash, you might find yourself on the hunt for tasty recipe ideas ...
Prawn Tortillas With Chilli & Lime, Perfect For A Quick Easy Dinner
If you are looking for a quick easy dinner idea for the family then these Prawn Tortillas with Chilli & Lime are perfect. Even if ...
These Lemon Buns with Lemon Icing are a Delicious, Easy Bake
Are you looking for kids party food ideas? Or for something easy to bake with your child? These lemon buns with lemon buttercream are very quick ...
Recipes
How to Make Fruit and Veg Last Longer and Cut Down on Food Waste
Summer is here and with the warmer weather we are all hopefully eating more salads, fresh fruit and berries as they come into season. ...
25 Delicious Zucchini Recipes to Make the Most of This Versatile Veggie!
If you are lucky enough to have a glut of zucchini or summer squash, you might find yourself on the hunt for tasty recipe ideas ...
Prawn Tortillas With Chilli & Lime, Perfect For A Quick Easy Dinner
If you are looking for a quick easy dinner idea for the family then these Prawn Tortillas with Chilli & Lime are perfect. Even if ...
These Lemon Buns with Lemon Icing are a Delicious, Easy Bake
Are you looking for kids party food ideas? Or for something easy to bake with your child? These lemon buns with lemon buttercream are very quick ...
Lifestyle
11 Creative Ways to Organise and Display Your Child’s Artwork
Are you inundated with all the artwork your child creates or brings home from school? It can often feel like the wave of drawing, painting ...
Get Set for Summer! Fun Inspiration for Your Summer Nails
The sun is shining, holidays are beckoning and it's time to get your nails ready! Summer nails are bright, breezy, fun and a riot of ...
Touch, Taste, Smell…These Sensory Plants Will Transform Your Garden
When your garden is a treat for the senses, it will become an important feature for your home. Incorporating some of the sensory plants ...
These Simple Bike Helmet Safety Tips Will Help Protect Your Child
It is not an exaggeration to say that a properly fitted helmet can be life-saving – but do you know if your child's helmet is ...
Ouch! Watch Out for Stinging Weever Fish at the Beach
If you haven't heard of Weever Fish, they are a stinging and potentially dangerous fish that appear near beaches during summer time. Don't be fooled ...
12 Cool Garden Games for Guaranteed Outdoor Family Fun!
Garden games are a great way to keep the kids entertained whether the sun is out or not. We have picked out 12 cool garden ...
Lifestyle
11 Creative Ways to Organise and Display Your Child’s Artwork
Are you inundated with all the artwork your child creates or brings home from school? It can often feel like the wave of drawing, painting ...
Get Set for Summer! Fun Inspiration for Your Summer Nails
The sun is shining, holidays are beckoning and it's time to get your nails ready! Summer nails are bright, breezy, fun and a riot of ...
Touch, Taste, Smell…These Sensory Plants Will Transform Your Garden
When your garden is a treat for the senses, it will become an important feature for your home. Incorporating some of the sensory plants ...
These Simple Bike Helmet Safety Tips Will Help Protect Your Child
It is not an exaggeration to say that a properly fitted helmet can be life-saving – but do you know if your child's helmet is ...
Parties
21 Amazing Fortnite Cakes and Cupcakes for an Epic Birthday Bash!
No Fortnite party would be complete without a legendary Fortnite cake at the heart of the celebration. These fantastic Fortnite cakes and cupcakes are the ...
20 Highly Entertaining Party Games for Tweens and Older Kids
Got a tween birthday party coming up and in need of some ideas? When you go past the Pin the Tail on the Donkey and ...
Dino Bites! Dinosaur Party Food for a Roaringly Good Time
Are you preparing to throw a dinosaur party? Then you won't want to miss our dino bites – the perfect dinosaur party food to ensure ...
Parties
21 Amazing Fortnite Cakes and Cupcakes for an Epic Birthday Bash!
No Fortnite party would be complete without a legendary Fortnite cake at the heart of the celebration. These fantastic Fortnite cakes and cupcakes are the ...
20 Highly Entertaining Party Games for Tweens and Older Kids
Got a tween birthday party coming up and in need of some ideas? When you go past the Pin the Tail on the Donkey and ...
Dino Bites! Dinosaur Party Food for a Roaringly Good Time
Are you preparing to throw a dinosaur party? Then you won't want to miss our dino bites – the perfect dinosaur party food to ensure ...
Ireland
Our Pick of What’s On and Things to Do with Kids this Month
Don't miss our pick of what's on and things to do with kids around Ireland this month, from virtual events to family fun days! We have listings below for an amazing mix of family and kid-friendly events taking place around Ireland. They include plenty ...
Ireland
Our Pick of What’s On and Things to Do with Kids this Month
Don't miss our pick of what's on and things to do with kids around Ireland this month, from virtual events to family fun days! ...
40 Fun and FREE Things to Do in Dublin with Kids
Dublin is an incredibly family-friendly city, with so much on offer for all ages. With so much to choose from, the costs can rack up ...
How to Have a FREE Family Day Out in Mayo
Mayo is a big county with lots to see and do, but as parents we know it can be expensive having a day out with ...
12 Stunning Scenic Drives and Family Road Trips in Ireland
A family road trip is a super way to see Ireland, and a good way to have a family adventure together. There are many natural ...
Travel
15 Fun Things to Do in Belfast with Kids
A trip to Belfast gives you the chance to experience a Titanic city full of surprises and hidden gems! So whether your family are crazy ...
These US National Parks are Perfect for a Family Adventure
U.S. National Parks are great places to take kids. There are plenty of outdoor activities and opportunities to connect and learn about nature, enjoy camping, ...
Quirky and Cool: 20 Unusual Places to Visit in the UK
From the infamous to the insane, we have picked some of the quirkiest and coolest attractions around. Fun is guaranteed with these 20 unusual places ...
150 Unforgettable Things to Do in London With Kids
London is the city that keeps on giving! There is always something new to do, as well as the hundreds of world-class museums and attractions ...
Travel
15 Fun Things to Do in Belfast with Kids
A trip to Belfast gives you the chance to experience a Titanic city full of surprises and hidden gems! So whether your family are crazy ...
These US National Parks are Perfect for a Family Adventure
U.S. National Parks are great places to take kids. There are plenty of outdoor activities and opportunities to connect and learn about nature, enjoy camping, ...
Quirky and Cool: 20 Unusual Places to Visit in the UK
From the infamous to the insane, we have picked some of the quirkiest and coolest attractions around. Fun is guaranteed with these 20 unusual places ...
150 Unforgettable Things to Do in London With Kids
London is the city that keeps on giving! There is always something new to do, as well as the hundreds of world-class museums and attractions ...
School
FREE 8 Week Back to School Planner to Avoid Last Minute Panic!
Getting organised for back to school can be hectic. With school books, uniforms, stationery, school bags and lunch boxes to purchase and new schedules ...
Here Are the School Holidays 2021-2022
Whether you are looking to make plans for when the kids are off or plan your work schedule around those days, knowing the school ...
11 Surprisingly Simple Tips to Stop the Summer Slide
The summer break from school can be a long time with no educational activities, and may lead to a learning loss. So if you would ...
School
FREE 8 Week Back to School Planner to Avoid Last Minute Panic!
Getting organised for back to school can be hectic. With school books, uniforms, stationery, school bags and lunch boxes to purchase and new schedules ...
Here Are the School Holidays 2021-2022
Whether you are looking to make plans for when the kids are off or plan your work schedule around those days, knowing the school ...
11 Surprisingly Simple Tips to Stop the Summer Slide
The summer break from school can be a long time with no educational activities, and may lead to a learning loss. So if you would ...
Entertainment
20 Fun Family Movies to Enjoy on Netflix
As we face into the summer holidays, inevitably there will be some rainy days or indeed some days when you'll need some indoor time if ...
Super Fun Summer Reading Challenge Ideas for Kids
Summer is a great time for kids to catch up on reading, and if you're looking for fun materials to make summer reading as enjoyable ...
14 of the Best Irish Movies for Your Next Family Movie Night
Sitting down for a family movie night is always fun, and this pick of the best Irish movies would make great viewing! With lots of ...
These Humorous Books for Kids Are All Good for a Giggle
Does your child love reading a funny book? Do they enjoy laughing when they read with you or themselves? Children’s Books Ireland have published a ...
14 Epic Stories with Giants for Kids Who Love an Adventure!
Tales of giants have always been popular with kids of all ages, from the classic Jack and the Beanstalk to Roald Dahl's The BFG. We've ...
15 of the Best Podcasts for Teens (That You’ll Enjoy Too!)
Are you parent to a teen who always has their headphones on? Podcasts can be excellent ways of learning and exploring topics. If your teen ...
Entertainment
20 Fun Family Movies to Enjoy on Netflix
As we face into the summer holidays, inevitably there will be some rainy days or indeed some days when you'll need some indoor time if ...
Super Fun Summer Reading Challenge Ideas for Kids
Summer is a great time for kids to catch up on reading, and if you're looking for fun materials to make summer reading as enjoyable ...
14 of the Best Irish Movies for Your Next Family Movie Night
Sitting down for a family movie night is always fun, and this pick of the best Irish movies would make great viewing! With lots of ...
These Humorous Books for Kids Are All Good for a Giggle
Does your child love reading a funny book? Do they enjoy laughing when they read with you or themselves? Children’s Books Ireland have published a ...
Tech
Build New Creations from Your LEGO with the Cool Brickit App
Do you have lots of LEGO in the house? And do you have a LEGO fan who sometimes says "I don't know what to ...
16 Risky Apps Parents Should Be Aware Of (and Why!)
We all use apps on our smart devices, but if you have a tween or a teen who uses any apps it's good to be ...
4 Nifty Apps for Making the Best Stop Motion LEGO Movies
Is your child into brick flicks? Do you think they would find it fun to make their own LEGO movie? Here are 4 nifty apps for ...
Tech
Build New Creations from Your LEGO with the Cool Brickit App
Do you have lots of LEGO in the house? And do you have a LEGO fan who sometimes says "I don't know what to ...
16 Risky Apps Parents Should Be Aware Of (and Why!)
We all use apps on our smart devices, but if you have a tween or a teen who uses any apps it's good to be ...
4 Nifty Apps for Making the Best Stop Motion LEGO Movies
Is your child into brick flicks? Do you think they would find it fun to make their own LEGO movie? Here are 4 nifty apps for ...
