Baby highchairs in Restaurants Survey
Posted on | May 27, 2010 | No Comments
photo credit: stillriverside
I received the following from Sinéad, a DIT student this morning.
I’m a student doing a thesis on baby high chairs in restaurants. I’m currently looking for the opinions of parents, guardians etc on their interpretation of the safety and cleaniless of baby high chairs in restaurants in Ireland. I was wondering if you would possible take 2 minutes to fill out this survey for me.
Her survey is very short and straightforward. So g’wan, help out a student and give it a go here.
What you reading for? *
Posted on | May 17, 2010 | No Comments
Saw these books on offer in the local newsagents, 2 for the price of 1 and decided to pick up a couple for Sibéal who is in Senior Infants. She enjoyed them so much, I returned the very next day to buy loads more. The series starts off very basically, adult reads left hand side of the page and then the child reads the right hand side, with the child’s share becoming bigger and more challenging in each book.
From The Dressing Up Box
From Book 8, the child reads the whole story with the adult providing help and support if needed. These books explore material that is often taught during a child’s second or even third year at school.
From Late Night at the Zoo
Fun stories, beautifully illustrated, she loves reading them together. Whats not to like? Would thoroughly recommend for any children learning to read. Good stuff.
* Couldn’t resist using a Bill Hicks line as currently listening to the Kermode/Mayo film review podcast of American: the Bill Hicks Story.
Boom Boom Pow
Posted on | May 9, 2010 | No Comments
Last Saturday, Oscar and I headed to the O2 in Dublin to see The Black Eyed Peas supported by Cheryl Cole. It was Oscar’s first concert and he was really looking forward to it.
It was a truly brilliant night which far exceeded our expectations. He was dumbstruck by the whole experience.
Here’s Cheryl’s first song:
The Black Eyed Peas entrance:
As a parent, I was impressed by how well the O2 was organised. Any of the many personnel we encountered were very helpful. There were loads of other parents with children at the concert. It felt very safe. We had no problems getting a taxi home outside immediately after the gig.
The show, the music, the songs, the dancing, the energy were awesome. Loved it. Highlights included the mayhem of “Pump It”, Will.I.am’s DJ set, Fergie’s “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, Cheryl’s “Rain on Me” and “Rock that Body”.
A night I doubt either of us will ever forget.
Tags: awesome > Black eyed peas > concert > day out > dublin > music > O2
I Gotta Feeling
Posted on | April 29, 2010 | 4 Comments
This Saturday sees myself and Oscar hitting the road to Dublin. For his fast approaching birthday we’re heading to his first evah concert in the O2. The Black Eyed Peas supported by Cheryl Cole. He can’t wait.
It is bringing back memories of the 80s and my first concerts. A crowd of us would take the train from Wicklow to Dublin to see U2, Simple Minds in Croke Park in 1985, 86 & 87 and Self Aid in the RDS in 1986. They were some wonderful days out which I’ll never forget.
Here’s me with 2 of my sisters in 1987 about to head to Simple Minds. We thought we were soooo cool 
I’m really looking forward to the weekend. Should be a good show and as always it’ll be excellent to hang out with my eldest son.
Now, for old times sake, 2, 3, 4…
Twebt the fourth
Posted on | April 22, 2010 | No Comments
And this time its a white wine.
Taking place this Sunday, April 25th at 9pm, Twebt (the twitter wine blind tasting), with mystery bottle provided by O’Briens wines . If you’re in Cork city, you may want to meet with others in the Sextant on Albert Quay. Check out Brian’s blog for pointers to how Twebt usually works. Its very relaxed so don’t be shy.
Else, grab your bottle at an O’Briens outlet and join in on Twitter. Follow organisers Brian Clayton and Kevin Crowley and many others and use the #twebt to keep track of proceedings. I’ll be there.
Looking forward to discovering whether the wine is new or old world, its vintage, grape variety or blend and most importantly its taste. As this is the first time the wine has been a white wine, it will be interesting to see if there is any difference from previous twebts.
Should be good craic as usual, looking forward to it. Let the fun begin.
Double Trouble
Posted on | April 21, 2010 | No Comments
Via Springwise, this twin baby clothing website, Tot-a-Lot, got me all broody this morning.
Designed for babies and toddlers, these clothes are very cute. Normally I’m not a fan of dressing children identically, although my daughters sometimes ask to have the same outfits despite being 3 years apart in age. These clothes are to be bought in pairs and whilst similarly themed they are not exact replicas. It’s an extended version of the idea of “matching clothes” for twins: two garments which complement each other in aspects such as patterns, prints, colours, embroidery or concept.
The garments, which are 100% cotton and designed for all seasons, include: bodies, pyjamas, dungarees, onesies, bibs, sleeping bags, playing blankets a newborn pack, and others. Play elements such as fish embroideries that open their mouth, lions that roar or donkeys with long mane and tail to hang from, are designed into the clothes. Each garment is meant to be viewed by its mirror, the twin brother or sister, who will, after all, be the one who spends most time looking at it.
Whilst not cheap, they do deliver to Ireland. Sizing ranges from newborn to 4 years. Maybe something to keep in mind should you be purchasing a gift for a parent to twins or if someone you is expecting twins.
Wine Tastings Galore
Posted on | April 13, 2010 | No Comments
Over the past few days the following upcoming wine tastings have come to my attention.
The first one is from Red Nose Wine tomorrow night in Clonmel, costs €10 and features Samuel Guibert of Mas de Daumas Gassac.
O’Briens in Bray are having a tasting of their new Italian and Spanish wines in aid of Bray Cancer Support Centre on Thursday the 22nd of April. Tickets at €10, further information is available here.
The next meeting of Cork’s Bubblebrothers wine club meets on Thursday 29th of April and tackles a variety of wines made from the Malbec grape. There are a few tickets left at €25.
James Nicholson Wines are hosting a South African wine tasting evening in the Ulster Museum, Belfast on the 13th of May. Tickets for £15 available from here.
A great range of locations and wine for the tasting. Happy drinking.
Dig It!
Posted on | April 3, 2010 | No Comments
A new archaeology adventure show is coming to RTE’s The Den.
Aimed at teams of three from 5th and 6th class aged between 9 and 13 years old, it focuses on local and national history and archaeological discoveries with the ultimate prize of a unique school trip for the winners’ entire class.
To begin, you need to discover an entry code by playing the game on the website. Looks like good fun. Further details available here.
Oh what a night
Posted on | March 30, 2010 | 2 Comments
Just getting back on track after a brilliant Saturday night in Galway. Early morning we left the brood in the well experienced and capable hands of Granny and high tailed it to the city of the tribes in hot pursuit of the #geekmobile.
First up was the Ladies Tea Party in the Linda Evangelista suite of the g hotel. The hotel suite is very impressive: the mirrors, the bed, the bath, the balcony and the lovely views. Someday I will return and pamper myself there. Perfect setting to chill with a glass of lovely Merlot from curiouswines, devour finger food, paint and hastily remove nail varnish and chat. As always its a real pleasure and great fun to meet and catch up with Sabrina, Ciara, Elly and Grannymar.
It was fabulous to also meet and converse in real life for the first time with Jennifer, Martha, Ina, Lily, Mór Rígan, Ruth, Kate, Martina, Aoife, Denise, Jo and Louise. The hours flew, in no time we were in taxis heading to the Irish Blog Awards, and I didn’t get to chat to everyone alas. Next time. Thanks again to Sabrina for organising and L’Onglex for sponsoring.
The blog awards event was as usual a brilliant night out. I thoroughly enjoyed the craic and banter. Delighted to see Pat Phelan, Sabrina Dent, Red Mum, Suzy, Culch.ie and Martin scoop awards. Congrats to them and all the well deserving winners. Lovely as always to hang out with Walter, Ursula, Lisa and John. I love the relaxed informality of the whole event. Its great to put faces to the names of bloggers and people who I’ve met through twitter.
Of course the night ended with bopping to Brian Greene‘s DJ choons on the dancefloor and yeah baby, I’m still feeling the aches from all those dance moves. Honoured to have shared a dancefloor with Dena Great fun.
Huge thanks and kudos to Damien and the whole team. Looking forward to next year’s do already.
Tags: blogging > iba10 > irish blog awards > irish blog awards 2010 > ladies tea party
LEGO iPhone dock
Posted on | March 27, 2010 | No Comments
Spotted in Make, I want one of these.
Created by Chris Harrison and titled “The Empire experiments with a new iPhone powered AT walker”. What’s not to like?
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