On Saturday myself and Fionn took ourselves off from the mayhem and into town for a couple of hours to pick up a few last minute items needed before we head on holidays this weekend.  He was in great form, we had our cafe stop which he relished, but as...

<p>It's a grower, the album doesn't shout for attention, you play it a few times as initially it's undemanding then, a track makes you pause...</p>

I went into the Crane Lane to see Jeffrey Lewis last night, and now I'm here to tell you that he is a genius and you should visit his myspace page and listen to his music and then buy some of his stuff on iTunes because you can. There...

<p>Fantastic service from a local balloon supplier on a Bank Holiday weekend. </p> <p>We decided to get some balloons for my Father's 70th birthday meal today...</p>

<p>'Breaking It Up' on red's compilation was the first time I'd listened to Lykke Li, and cos the track was multi-layered and had a choral...</p>

Last Friday, it rained all day here. I was on my own with the children and by around 4pm we were all going ever so slightly stir crazy, cabin fever had struck. With the weather showing no signs of abating, we set out for Chuckies in the Doughcloyne...

I did a last-minute race down to The Fish Shop in Union Hall this morning to check it out. It's as good as they say! Great selection of fish, shellfish, gormet seafood products and wine. Well worth travelling to. So my lazy ass didn't get...

Best Romcom I've seen in ages. Fabulous fairytale story sent me to fantasy land. Kids enjoyed it too. McDreamy. *SIGH*

One of the presents that Oscar received for his recent 9th birthday was the Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb LEGO set. Thanks to Auntie Emer, this was perfect as it combined his love of LEGO and the hype of the moment that is Indiana Jones. I love...

Almost perfect. Almost.