Erin FoxNext time you think about tossing away old buttons, think again and pop them into a jar instead. When your jar becomes full, start getting crafty with your button collection. Working with buttons is addictive and you will soon find yourself creating lots of different projects and organising colours into different jars. Use different coloured…
Category: Family & Faith
The science behind attraction
William RevilleScience of Life
Faith in the Family
Bairbre CahillOur parish is using the Do this in Memory programme this year to support the children and families who are preparing for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The response to the programme from parents has been very positive with many commenting on how good it is to be involved, to feel more connected to the…
Dad’s Diary
Seán said it was going to be “the biggest adventure he had ever been on ever in the whole world”. We were in sudden need of a second car and Seán’s granddad kindly offered us an old Land Rover he had. The only catch, if there can be a catch to such a generous offer,…
Try making this seasonal squirrel decoration
As we are well in to autumn, the ground is scattered with fallen crab apples, conkers, acorns and more just waiting to be gathered up for an autumnal collection. This felt squirrel will complete your collection of autumn treasures. For the squirrel you will need: one sheet of felt in brown, grey or red, one…
Strong families are a formidable force for good
Maria ByrneI was fortunate enough to win a trip for two to Lithuania recently, the beautiful city of Vilnius to be exact. I was thrilled that my obsessive liking and sharing of Facebook competitions had finally paid off. Apart from an odd weekend away in Ireland, it had been several years since my husband and I had…
Keeping your diet on the right track
Cathal BarryEating healthily while traveling can be a real challenge. Regardless of whether the trip is for business or pleasure, it’s always difficult to stay ‘on track’ when you’re out of your daily routine. I’ve encountered such struggles on my travels back and forth to Rome recently to cover the Synod on the Family. Littered with…
Faith in the Family
I walked out of my back door into a world of wonder this morning. It was the first of the truly autumnal mornings. A heavy fog blanketed the town below us and even the wood behind our house was barely visible but there on the apple tree, the hedge and the raspberry canes were jewels.…
A good night’s sleep can be elusive
Dr Kevin McCarrollInsomnia or difficulty with sleeping is a common problem that has often multifactorial causes. At any one time, approximately 30% of the population are affected by significant insomnia with higher rates in older adults and in those with psychiatric disorders and certain medical and neurological conditions. Persistent sleep loss or poor quality sleep can cause…
Some spectacularly spooky Halloween decorations to make
Halloween is coming and it’s time to start making decorations. These five Halloween decorations are fast and easy, so you will have your home looking spectacularly spooky in no time. Folded bats: Draw half a bat on the back of some cereal card and cut out. Fold a piece of black card in half, place…