Wellness blog

  Is there any more draining question than, “What’s for dinner?” I don’t know. I haven't had time to shop… and didn’t I just feed you? Listen, now that the kids are all off school it means a full time food production line goes into full overdrive. Or not. Sometimes (read: often) I just can’t be arsed to go BACK out to the shops, so I have a root around in my cupboards and usually find these staples- eggs and tinned beans. Not the ones in tomato sauce- those are delicious too though- I mean cannelini beans and a mixed combo...

 We all like to joke in Ireland that we don’t get the sun much… if at all during the summer. Or winter…or any season. That’s why we have Portugal 😁  Now, while we aren’t competing with the Continent for heat and sun rays, we do have long summer days with sunshine in between the showers. Sun protection, even when it’s cloudy, needs attention. I would also recommend getting an appointment with a dermatologist to go over your skin annually to look for any unusual spots or moles. Skincare is a maze of creams and potions. None of them will work...

It’s the second birthday of my (fave) baby fabuwellness ! The brand I brought to life two years ago has reached incredible heights, connected me with people and the brands they’ve created as well, and grown my FABULOUS community of women- YOU! I’m not going to lie… it’s been…. HECTIC. I’ve been to London to promote the fabuwellness launch there, a trade show in Amsterdam, Wellfest, and of course the Viva La Vulva shows in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kerry.  You know that analogy of a swan looking all calm on the surface whose feet are frantically paddling under the water? That’s...

Salad days are here again…. Yippee!   You can’t beat a chopped salad. You can add anything you like and it’s a lovely way to get everything onto the table quickly. I suppose the chopped salad is an American thing, isn’t it? Anyways, I’ve adopted it. It’s basically my version of more-ish coleslaw. I only use one giant pot (a pasta pot) to mix all the ingredients- but if you have a fancy mixing bowl, fire ahead. I added sausages for the hungry men, (otherwise they’d be opening the fridge again in ten minutes) and some beautiful new steamed potatoes-...