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How do your children see you?

As a parent, it’s sometimes hard to see what sort of signals we are giving our children. Have you ever wondered how your children see you? Award-winning Irish author, Carmel Harrington got a rare insight into her daughter’s mind when she found out that she was  storytelling, ipad using, inventor [...] Read more »

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What happens to my unpaid Household Charge?

Do you know what happens to unpaid Household Charge? If you didn’t pay the Household Charge, you must pay late penalties and interest. Still confused? Cecilia Smith, Development Manager at County Cavan Citizens Information Service gives a breakdown of costs… Question: I didn’t pay the Household Charge in 2012 and I [...] Read more »

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How to keep the peace in the midst of exam stress

Are you feeling stressed because your kids are about to sit Leaving Cert exams? Do you feel that you are in the midst of a battle zone with your message to study just not sinking in? Positivity Coach, Ciara Conlon has some great advice for parents on how to settle [...] Read more »

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Flooring covering: Carpet or wooden floors?

The Jury is out! Carpets or wooden floors? I have always been a carpet in the bedroom, tiles in the kitchen and bathroom, wooden floor everywhere else, kind of designer. However, now I’m not so sure… I am in the process of re-decorating one of my bedrooms. This bedroom was [...] Read more »

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Tips to create this summer’s hottest makeup trends

This summer’s hottest makeup trends are centred around the eyes: striking bold colour, sixties flicks, gothic glamour and grunge.  We love, organic makeup range, terre d’Oc, and think it’s perfect for achieving these bold and brave looks…. terre d’Oc’s range of colourful kohl eyeliners are the perfect way to achieve [...] Read more »