How to wear denim – from jeans to jorts
Don’t assume that with summer’s arrival, it’s time to ditch your denim. The hardy fabric is a wardrobe essential all year round, even more so in an unpredictable Irish summer. Making denim summer-appropriate is all about striking a balance of comfort, breathability, and the flexibility to adapt if the temperature decides to rise. On the […]
How to work while the kids are off – The Irish Times
We’re crawling towards the end of the Leaving Cert. With an exam on the very last day (hello politics and society, you seemed like a good idea at the time), it has been an arduous slog to the finish line and I’ve felt every step of it. And, in fairness, it hasn’t been much craic […]
How to make barista grade coffee at home
Getting a good cup of coffee can be a struggle. They all taste the same after a while, you say, and they cost a fortune. Then you buy a big bag of dark, oily beans and start making pots of muddy coffee at home, leading to headaches and weird random results ranging from great to […]
‘It is very natural. Even the most successful people in the world feel it’ – The Irish Times
Struggling to feel confident in our abilities, questioning our beliefs and attitudes, being indecisive in our actions and having negative thoughts or low expectations of ourselves can all culminate in low self-worth and debilitating self-doubt. This is part of a series called Wellness Wisdom When we feel uncertain in our lives, it can affect how […]
Six things we get wrong about sleep – and how to get better rest, according to experts – The Irish Times
There’s no question that sleep is important for your health. Without enough of it, your risk of developing diseases such as dementia, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes can increase, and you’re more likely to feel irritable and anxious. In pursuit of a perfect night’s rest, some people have tried drinking “sleepy girl mocktails” […]
start with understanding their personality – The Irish Times
From tennis to t’ai chi, camogie to krav maga, there is a bewildering choice of activities for kids. Participating can open up to new skills and opportunities for children, but how many activities should a child do? “Research says five or six is the optimum number of activities, but I don’t think a number is […]