I spend a lot  of time on line, researching, reading, communicating, and below are the websites I regularly visit. Some are of friends of mine in business, others are my suppliers, or just  interesting sites that might give you help/support in your rollercoaster of life!

www.little-miracles.eu
A fellow Belgian, Liselotte Hill: registered general nurse (RGN), registered Midwife (RM) and Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI).Antenatal Classes, Baby Massage ,Mother and baby Gym, Postnatal support and home visits, highly recommended , gentle and professional.( Dublin Area

www.aupairsolution.com
Looking for an Au Pair?
It might be the best thing you ever did..

www.mgwsonline.com
If you are looking for  customized bespoke furniture in both modern and period styles contact JC, highly recommended.  Anything from kitchen cabinets to dining room tables.

www.teachantae.com
This is a lovely place on Inishere… Scones and Clotted Cream, Tea, Coffee and one of the most beautiful settings in Ireland…

www.bbbonbon.ie
This is a super website that sells on line favours, maybe not so much known in Ireland, but definately in Italy and Belgium it’s a long tradition that if you give birth, the visitors that come to see you, receive a chocolate favour.  I quote from their website …Our favours are all hand made to suit your taste and budget, they come fully assembled and delivered to your doorstep.

www.bumpstobooties.com/BirthAnnouncements.html
This is another well designed and well stocked on line business, ran by Cathy Owens. It’s also a bit different, as you can buy birth announcements. It’s back to basics, and it’s something your baby will  treasures when they have long left the house, their own birth announcements that the parents carefully prepare before baby is born. Once Baby is born these are sent to give all the information and vital stats of the new baby. Particularly in Belgium you’ll always receive a birth announcement, and people would be nearly offended if they didn’t get one!!!

www.tinygreenpeople.com
Lot’s of information related to eco friendly and natural parenting, Irish based

www.koolkidskitchenware.com
For those that know me a bit better, I love cats, partially because there is a Kat (flemish for Cat) in my name, so when I came across these decorative mugs, cups, saucers and much more, I had to get one for myself, and of course the boys got their mini version.. worth a look!

Looking for a qualified  Indian Message/Baby Massage/ Maternity Reflexologist, health Kinesiologist, if you live in the Galway area why not visit http://www.clairesreflexology.com I can’t wait to go myself!

www.mynightoff.com
I had read about this website in some parenting magazine, it’s a babysit service for yourself and your friends, whereby you can create a circle of friends, and post when you need a babysit, the idea being you don’t have to pay for a babysit, as long as you return the favour to your friend(s). Great Idea I thought and it’s free!!!!

www.mikepatterson.com
Looking for a great photographer, lifestyle pictures, weddings, why not contact Mike, have a look at the pictures on his  website, they are FAB!

www.sharonmurphy.com
In need of technical writing or webmastering consultation? Contact Sharon , she’ll be happy to help!

www.mykidstime.ie
Have a look what’s on offer for your kids in Galway. and Wexford. Monthly Newsletters, special offers, etc.

www.rollercoaster.ie
So you have embarked on the baby project, get in touch with others in the same boat( it’s sink or swim sometimes) or should I say Rollercoaster? Great advice /Tips

www.magicmum.com
Another of my favourite! I am still in contact with my buddies who gave birth in June 04 !!!!

www.eumom.com
Another parenting website.

www.irelands-directory.com
We are listed on the Ireland directory!

www.babywearingireland.com
So if you are interested in slings, but have a question, want to have an overview of what’ s available, this is the place to  go!! Great Tips/Advice and general Sling help!

www.attachmentparenting.eu/ireland/
AP EU Ireland provide the following:

* We offer monthly meetings at various venues as well as on-line meetings on a monthly basis and a Yahoo group with daily articles and info rmation.
* We provide a lending library for members with books for both parents and children. These books cover all age groups from pre-birth to teenagers as well as books to help parents with their own childhood experiences.
* AP Ireland also has a Sling Library with infant carriers of all types from all over the world. These are available on loan to parents to try out before they buy one from the supplier of their own choice.

www.kangaroobaby.ie
Slings classes/Demonstration by Anja Alt

www.iamawahm.com
Which stands for I am a work at home mum, ran by Darina( Hi Darina) for those working from home, or aspiring to become a work at home mum, this is a great site to start researching and go back to for more!!

www.irishbusinesswomen.com
I love this website. I have gotten a lot of advice from it, as it’s all about real people trying to make their dream come true, and trying to avoid nightmaresJ

www.ebay.ie
Yep, I am an ebayer.. I buy some of my office supplies there….

www.gva.be
This is my local paper in Belgium , it keeps me info rmed of what’s happening in good old Belgium

www.unison.com
I always read this paper, to find out what’s happening in Ireland…

www.xe.com
Just to double check what’s happening in  money land..

www.vikingdirect.ie
Another of my suppliers

www.fertilityfriends.co.uk
Though I never consulted this website at the time, I wished I did!! We had our own troubles getting pregnant, and I think it’s a great place to get support and friendship of those who are in  similar position. I have PCO( Polycistic ovarion) and chances to get pregnant was slim, but somehow I did get pregnant) but it was a stressfull time, and my heart goes out to anyone who suffers from it..

www.vistaprint.ie
www.print24.ie
www.reads.ie
Great places to get your printing done…defo Reads are great!!

www.facebook.com
you’ll find me there more than I should be!!!

www.nomine.ie
Great place to get those personalised stickers for your kids cups/beakers, schoolbags, clothes etc… I found them very effective and I got my delivery very promptly( and the labels do stick!!)

www.mum365.ie
Irish based website to your hosptial bag, also pregnancy swimwear, breastfeeding top and a great resource list

Email me if you have want your link added!