Smedias

What I learned about self care during the pandemic

I always struggled with the concept of self-care, viewing it as a sort of vacuous, indulgent excuse to buy yourself nice things or hang around in your pjs all day. Being alone with my thoughts was, as it can b...

Classy Christmas cocktails to make at home

Nothing says Christmas like a lovely festive drink! Treat your family and friends to a delicious Christmas cocktail while you snuggle up in front of the TV in a food coma. Snowball Image source: GoodtoK...

Attachment Styles: What Are They?

Attachment styles. It’s the kind of thing you read about in women’s magazines or see online with a link to find out which attachment style you are, but what actually are attachment styles, and why do they matt...

Mickey Finn – Giveaway

We'll be giving away 6 bottles of brand new Mickey Finn flavours as part of our exciting new Instagram competition! Keep an eye on our page for loads of exciting new prizes! Mickey Finn's tasty hand crafted...

A Guide to Surviving Christmas with your Family

For many of us, going to college means moving out. While this may bring its own set of challenges, the increased independence that comes with this first foray into adulthood can be great. However, it's coming ...

Onscreen Offscreen: Seasonal Shows and Festive Flicks

Return to Form Continuing the trend of bringing back beloved characters several years after they left our screens, Showtime have returned Dexter to us. Dexter was the first TV show I really got into, that i...

Tips to avoid procrastination

Take breaks In secondary school I had a tendency to cram and work for hours in a row without stopping, which quickly led to either intense burnout or long periods of stress-induced procrastination. The adv...

A guide to Dublin’s best cafes

Dublin has a fantastic collection of eclectic cafes, whether you're in need of a cosy study spot, a pick-me-up coffee or a snack between lectures. Here are some of the best places I've discovered in my four ye...

Platform 61 – Giveaway

Check out our Instagram and enter our giveaway to be in with the chance to win some incredible prizes, including a Bottomless Brunch for Two at Platform 61! Platform 61 is one of Dublin's best-kept secrets,...

Thunder Road Cafe – Giveaway

We're partnering with loads of exciting brands and running a series of giveaways over on our Instagram - check it out and stay tuned for the next one! You could win an amazing 60 euro voucher for Thunder Ro...