You’re at home. You can’t go outside. There’s nothing on telly but the news, and the news is terrible. What better way to pass the time than by playing some computer games? If that sounds absurd to you, this new series where Gary Kavanagh and I post some recommendations probably isn’t for you. But if […]
Make these simple gorgeous fabric easter eggs for your home! Supplies: Whimsical Fabric Scissors Sewing needle Fabric pins Sewing thread Batting/Filling Sewing machine Egg Template – for your free Fabric Easter Egg Template e-mail: hghsimplymichelle@hotmail.com Titled: Fabric Easter Egg Template Step 1 Pin the fabric Easter Egg Template to the fabric and cut out […]
Treat school closures as an opportunity to develop new hobbies and interests “Mom, I’m bored.” Have you heard that yet? It’s only been one week of closed schools… and it’s probably felt like a long one. Social distancing is tough on kids and tougher on parents. No school, no sports or extracurricular activities, not […]
As I sit down to write a post for this demography blog tonight, it is hard to think of anything but New Zealand’s announcement today that we should be in full lockdown in our homes as soon as possible, and at the latest by midnight this Wednesday. It is hard to get my head around the […]
Social Distancing is in full swing, and if you’re like us then you’re slowly running out of ways to keep yourself occupied. The absolute mayhem of NFL Free Agency has briefly disrupted the monotony and boredom, but with no end to self-isolation In sight we’re going to need some more solid options! Fortunately, there are […]
It is the end of an Era. Tom Brady’s time with the New England Patriots has come to a close. The Quarterback made the announcement on social media earlier yesterday morning, putting an end to both the speculation and to the Patriots formidable dynasty. Personally, I had a feeling that he wouldn’t be returning to […]
All around the country today, on this unprecedented St Patrick’s Day with the country in lockdown, people stood out in their gardens or sat around the kitchen and sang one of Ireland’s anthems, Oró Sé Do Bheatha Bhaile.
Michelle shows us how to make Macramé holders for your favourite plants. Gorgeous! Make these with the kids over the next few weeks #homegrownhome #gript Homegrown Home: Michelle shows us how to make Macramé holders for your favourite plants See more here: https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/HomeGrownHOME And Here: https://www.facebook.com/SimplyHomeGrownHOME/?ref=bookmarks
I have been thinking a lot about dogs. This is what you do when you get older and spend more time with them. Like the Tom T Hall song, old dogs and children and watermelon wine. I shall take a pass on the watermelon wine. They are endlessly fascinating creatures. ‘Do they have souls?’ was […]
Even in the current culture, most young people still dream of being happily married someday—of finding someone they’d like to share their life with.
A study analyzing the behaviour of over 5,000 adults has found a significant link exists between the number of sexual partners a person has had and their chances of developing cancer.
A couple of weeks ago we discussed different strategies that European countries are taking to increase their birth rates and thus their natural population growth. Most European countries have very low birth rates and are relying on migration to keep their populations from declining. Some countries have tried cash incentives or tax breaks for parents, others have […]