It's a book! Announcing my exciting news .... 8 Jul 2013 | 07:51 pm

Hello! Wow, it's been a very, VERY long time since I posted here. So long, in fact, that I'm surprised Hot Cross Mum hasn't run off to join the circus. But, there is very good reason for my neglect an...

A Grand Adventure 15 Jan 2013 | 11:34 pm

Where would you go and what would you do if you could have a grand adventure anywhere in the world? This is what the people at MoneySupermarket.com are asking in a competition to win £1,000. All you h...

Happy Christmas to me! 17 Dec 2012 | 08:57 pm

Ice Age 4: Continental Drift 10 Dec 2012 | 02:55 pm

Last week saw the release on DVD and Blue-Ray of the latest in the Ice Age movie franchise - Ice Age 4: Continental Drift. We've seen it, and it's one of the best! This all-new chapter in the beloved...

Rise of the Guardians - exclusive film clip 29 Nov 2012 | 04:49 pm

Very over-excited about this new movie 'Rise of the Guardians' which, just for clarification, is not the one about the owls. This is the NEW movie, released tomorrow - all about Santa, the Tooth Fairy...

Shamrocks or Roses? 28 Nov 2012 | 02:23 pm

No, this isn't a post about horticulture, or a new selection of sweets for Christmas. It's about rugby and national pride. Yes, rugby and national pride. Not normally subjects which motivate me to wri...

Missing: Christmas Magic. If found, please return. 26 Nov 2012 | 05:55 pm

I haven't posted an 'opinion piece' here on Hot Cross Mum for a while. There are many reasons why, some of which involve being limited to a meagre 24 hours in a day, some of which involve young boys h...

There's no place like home ... 23 Oct 2012 | 02:24 pm

A Fairytale - featuring coffee. Once upon a time, there was a young girl who worked for a big law firm in the Emerald City (aka Dublin). She loved to dress up in her high heels and swishy dresses, an...

Be Seen At Halloween 16 Oct 2012 | 01:12 pm

Yes, it's that time of year again - no, not Christmas (although you'd be forgiven for getting confused - have you seen the number of selection boxes in the supermarkets?). Halloween is almost upon us,...

Making a meal of it 5 Sep 2012 | 03:20 pm

I’m not quite sure whether to jump for joy or weep into my coffee.  Why? Because with my youngest starting Junior Infants this week, both my children are now at school. It’s a strange feeling; a mixtu...