I’ve put together a short list of the best Irish-made and designed gifts I could find. And the best Irish kids toyshops so you can browse them at your leisure!

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What have your kids done with their Halloween haul?

Some strategies I’ve used in the past when my lot have come home with pillow cases (yes, pillow cases!) stuffed full of candy were:

Deirdre DoyleNovember 1, 2024

Cooking in your school

I have taught simple cooking classes to over 10,000 children in schools, preschools, in libraries and at events nationwide.

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25 places to pick your pumpkin this Halloween around Ireland 2024

25 pumpkin patches for you to visit around Ireland this Halloween! Get your pumpkin carved on site or bring it home to carve at home using a kiddies food kutter.

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How to stop apple from browning in school lunches!

Are you tired of sending an apple into school in the lunchbox only to see it coming home again - uneaten?

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What should I put in my child’s school lunchbox?

Are you always wondering what you should actually put in your child’s lunchbox now that it’s time for back to school?

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Hot meals in Irish schools

The Irish government has a goal of providing a hot meal in primary school for every child in the country by 2025 or at the latest, before 2030.

Deirdre DoyleAugust 9, 2024

5 x 1 minute snacks even a 3 year old could make

So, I have put together a list of very simple, healthy snacks that even a 3 year old could make!

Best picnic spots around Ireland for families

Where are the best places in Ireland to picnic with the kids?

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How to make popped or puffed quinoa

This is a very simple, 1 ingredient recipe that kids will have great fun making!

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Food education cooking classes in your school

There may be lots of FUN had! We ask lots of questions and encourage a little bit of shouting!

Deirdre DoyleApril 26, 2024

How to host a healthy birthday party for your child

Have you a child's birthday party coming up? And you’re wondering how to make it a little healthier?

6 things to do with leftover Easter Eggs!

What to do with all those leftover Easter Eggs? I have 6 ideas for you!

5 green food ideas for St. Patrick's Day

Are you looking for healthy green food ideas for the kids for St. Patrick’s Day?

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7 food budgeting tips from "Irish Budgeting" Caz

I was delighted to be joined by Caz Mooney of Irish Budgeting, on my instagram recently. Caz is the Queen of budgeting in Ireland and she’s especially keen on food budgeting.

Top tips for your fussy eater

“My child is a picky eater”, “ I don’t know how to encourage my kids to eat more vegetables”, "My child only wants to eat their favourite treats."

These are statements I hear all the time from parents.

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8 easy pancake recipes for Pancake Tuesday

Are you looking for easy pancake recipes for Pancake Tuesday? It’s just around the corner and I have put together a list of 8 different, easy, healthier recipes for making your pancakes this year.

How to make butter at home!

In honour of St. Brigid’s Day on the 1st of February, I decided to try making butter from scratch at home.

5 healthy Valentine recipes for your kids

It’s the season of love and what better way to get your kids to ‘love’ food, than to make some love-themed recipes! Valentine’s Day gives us all types of opportunities to discuss food and to get the children involved in Valentine’s Day food activities.

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How much protein for my child?

Are you confused about protein for your child? How much protein should your child eat? Is your child getting enough protein? These are questions I hear all the time from parents.

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