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James and Kimberly Van Der Beek are mourning the loss of their sixth child. The couple revealed the tragic news over the weekend and have recieved waves of support from around the world.

The Dawson’s Creek actor shared that they’ve never experienced a miscarriage this late in pregnancy before.

James announced the news on behalf of his family, but Kimberly has now opened up about their miscarriage heartache.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The heartbroken mum even revealed the gender of their late baby.

They were due to welcome a baby boy in April, 2020.

“Thank you everyone for all the love. I don’t even know how I’m going to begin to respond to it all so I think I’ll just have to do it here.”

“In 48 hours we lost our baby — boy, by the way — and I almost lost my life, which is not a story that has been told, but at some point I can dig into the details with you guys about what happened in the emergency room,” she shared.

“And James got eliminated from Dancing with the Stars. I’m pretty shocked. It is worth noting that Ally is a beautiful dancer and we love her like family. And she tried to give her spot to James, she tried quitting the show. Little angel,” she revealed.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Kimberly explained that she is not ready to share any further details about their loss but believes she will one day.

“I’m not really ready to talk further about everything yet, but at some point I will,” she concluded.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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James said that their family is completely devastated by the loss of their son, who would have been their sixth child.

"It breaks you open. It opens up your heart. Deepens your appreciation. Makes you more human,” he said.

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Christmas is coming and we’re already starting to worry about what presents to buy our loved ones.

There are some people that are just so hard to buy for but Aldi are here to save the day.

They are selling the dream gifts for fans of Friends, including pyjamas- the best present of all if we’re being honest.

The Aldi Friends range is full of perfect presents for fans of the show (which is basically everyone) and best of all, they’re really affordable.

Enjoy a cuppa like you’re in Central Perk with the Friends Ceramic Mug. The 90s Friends PJs are only €9.99 and look super cosy. 

We are actually excited to start our Christmas shopping now. You can check out the full range below:

Duvet Set €19.99
Central Perk Mug €5.99

 

Friends Cushion €7.99
PJ Set €9.99
Travel Mug €6.99

 The above products are available in 139 Aldi stores nationwide from  Thursday, November 21.

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We all know Christmas is a time for giving, and this year McDonald’s has made it even easier to embrace the true meaning of the festive season with the Cheese Melt Dippers Sharebox.  The Cheese Dippers are made with camembert and come with a tomato dip, making them everyone’s cheesy holiday favourite.

For the second year in a row, Big Tasty® and Big Tasty with Bacon® are returning to McDonald’s for the festive season, along with the all-new Chicken Deluxe with a Zesty Tomato Relish.

Don’t forget ‘Reindeer Treats’ (carrot bags!) are also now available from all McDonald’s restaurants, the perfect way to get #ReindeerReady, as well as the new Matchmakers Cool Mint Flurry which has received a huge reaction from McFlurry fans ahead of the launch.

Please see below for more details on these items and the others available in restaurants from November 20:

Big Tasty®: 100% British & Irish beef, cheese made with Emmental, sliced tomato, lettuce, onion, and – of course – that Big Tasty® sauce

Big Tasty® with Bacon: Your favourite Big Tasty, this time with bacon

Cheese Melt Dippers Sharebox: Twelve breaded cheese dippers, made with camembert and served with a Tangy Tomato dip

Chicken Deluxe with Zesty Tomato Relish: Two pieces of succulent crispy chicken with a zesty tomato relish, cool mayo, cheese, lettuce and red onion rings in a square glazed and sesame seed topped bun

Cheese Melt Dippers: Four breaded cheese dippers, made with camembert and served with a Tangy Tomato dip

Matchmakers Cool Mint McFlurry: Soft dairy ice cream swirled with Matchmakers, topped with a chocolate mint sauce (available in mini too!) 

Ben Fox, Marketing Director, McDonald’s UK and Ireland said: “We’re all about making people’s lives easier at Christmas and having familiar favourites like the Big Tasty and Matchmakers McFlurry on menus does just that, when the festive season can feel so chaotic. 

“For 2019 we are excited to be combining these firm favourites with the all-new Chicken Deluxe too – a delicious new addition to the menu which we know our customers will love.”

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Aqua Sana Longford Forest has officially opened its doors, promising an unforgettable spa experience. Set amongst 400 acres of serene woodland within the Center Parcs Longford Forest resort, Aqua Sana offers a unique concept that blends the forest environment into the spa experience.

From the Scandinavian-inspired Nordic Forest to the tranquillity of the Hot Springs, there is something for everyone at Aqua Sana, from spa novices to seasoned spa goers. Spa lovers can now book their choice of day or overnight spa packages at the stunning Aqua Sana Spa.

Set in the heart of the country, Aqua Sana is Ireland’s newest and largest stand-alone spa measuring more than 2,500 square metres, including 14 treatment rooms where spa therapists deliver Elemis and VOYA treatments. Overnight guests can relax and unwind in beautifully appointed Lakeside Apartments.

The spa offers 21 hot, cold, sensory and meditative experiences across four unique zones – Nordic Forest, Hot Springs, Volcanic Forest and Treetop Nesting. Experiences range from the soothing dry heat of the Nordic Sauna, with breath-taking views of the pine forest to the Forest Rain Walk which harnesses the benefits of meridian acupressure.

Fans of warming experiences will relish the relaxing qualities of Volcanic Steam, where an amber glow replicates the inside of a volcano, and the tropical temperatures in the Forest Glade, with a cooling mist to replicate the rainforest. The forest environment is even more apparent with the Hot Springs Garden, where large outdoor hot tubs allow you to soak under the stars as you breathe in the fresh forest air.

The Forest Garden, unique to Aqua Sana Longford Forest, surrounds you with greenery as you lie back and watch the clouds through a skylight in the ceiling.

Spa visitors are also offered complimentary sleep sessions with Aqua Sana sleep experts guiding guests to awaken the mind, allowing clear, meaningful and mindful thoughts as well as providing sleep advice in the sleep-inducing relaxation area.

The sleep session begins with a skincare taster using natural products from renowned product houses, Elemis or VOYA, and the session concludes with a relaxation ritual that sees guests completely unwind and make time for mindfulness.

Kay Pennington, Aqua Sana Group Manager, said: “Aqua Sana is a unique spa experience, bringing together the proven benefits of forest bathing with dedicated and outstanding customer service. Not only is it the country’s biggest spa, it also offers spa experiences which tap into current spa trends, such as forest bathing, while also offering traditional spa experiences, such as saunas and hot tubs, albeit with a forest twist. We’re confident that our guests will leave feeling rested, revitalised and restored.”

Both day and overnight spa breaks at Aqua Sana Longford Forest are available to book from today with packages starting from €55. To find out more about Aqua Sana and book your spa day or break, visit www.aquasana.ie

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The Duchess of Cambridge has teamed up with none other than Mary Berry for an exciting new project.

The duo are set to make Christmas even more magical with their very own TV special, that’s right, Kate and the former Great British Bake Off judge are set to star in quite the sweet show.

According to The Mirror, Kate and Mary will ‘create a feast to reward charity workers who are on duty over Christmas and New Year’.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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It is believed the show will be filmed at a royal venue.

The duo will cook up a storm for the charity workers. Mary will take the lead in the kitchen and mum-of-three will assist.

The Christmas special is bound to melt the nations’ hearts and we truly can’t wait to tune in.

It is understood that the show’s working title is The Mary Berry Royal Christmas Show.

Filming has reportedly started so expect to hear more information very soon.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Kate is a huge fan of cooking and often gets her children- Prince George and Princess Charlotte- involved in the process.

The mum and her darling children love to make their own pizzas and the youngsters have even made their own cheesy pasta.

We are so excited about Kate and Mary’s Christmas special, which is due to air next month. They’ll certainly make the most charming duo!

Feature Image: Samir Hussein/Getty

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Chocolate makes up 80 percent of our diet once winter rolls around. It’s impossible for us to say no to the stuff, especially during the holidays.

We’ve even found a new chocolate bar to scoff on during the festive period and it is our new favourite.

The Master Chocolatiers at Lindt have been busy, combining the smooth creaminess of milk chocolate with the benefits of high cocoa content to create the Excellence High % Cocoa Milk Chocolate collection, just in time for Christmas!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Discover a new chocolate experience with the three new milk chocolate variants, made with 45%, 55% and 65% cocoa content. The smooth, balanced flavours of each bar create a delicious creaminess not usually found in high cocoa content treats. 

Each one delivers on the indulgence and excellence that consumers associate with the Lindt brand, while also providing a low-sugar benefit without compromising on taste.

“Our overarching goal for the new range is to help break the stigma of dark chocolate being too bitter and milk chocolate being too sweet by creating a delicious bridge between both,” says Sinead Taylor, Excellence brand manager at Lindt Ireland.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Dark chocolate is something of an acquired taste and the Master Chocolatiers at Lindt have worked tirelessly to create the ultimate blend of milk and dark chocolate to suit all tastes.

Speaking about the new range, Lindt Master Chocolatier Stefan Bruderer explains that, when it comes to cocoa percentage, the experience is entirely subjective. “Finding the perfect percentage for you is more important than finding the highest cocoa percentage available,” he says. “A higher percentage means more chocolate, and less of the remaining ingredients, primarily sugar.

Our favourite has to be 45% cocoa. It is too good!

The new Lindt Excellence High % Cocoa Milk Chocolate bars are available from supermarkets nationwide RRP €2.79

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We are always eager to try out new fitness classes because jogging on the treadmill for 20 minutes is just way too boring.

And we think we may have found the perfect class.

On December 1, Fearless Moves is hosting a mega festive fitness session in Everleigh Gardens on Harcourt street at 10.30am. The session will feature a ton of Christmas classics along with famed Mean Girls Christmas dance moves. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Fearless Moves is a fitness event series featuring a deadly music theme, banging tunes and an unreal instructor. 

Over the last year, Fearless Moves hosted a sold out Beyonce versus divas sets, along with 90's sweat sessions that have gone down a treat. 

The class will be a HIIT/ Dance class with hosted by Sylvia Fitness, who has choreographed the Christmas session. 

Tickets are on sale though EventBrite and are now available.

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Ask us what we did before boxsets and online streaming, and we probably wouldn’t even be able to tell you – THAT’S how important gorging on TV shows is in our lives, and we’re quite content to have it that way.

Well, at least we were quite happy – until new research from Japan revealed that binge-watching is actually slowly killing us.

Yep, that’s right; a team of scientists from Osaka University just published a report claiming that an adult who watches five or more hours’ worth of TV a day increases their risk of developing a blood clot in the lung by 250 percent.

So it sounds like a lot but, when you break it down, five hours is the equivalent of half a season of Game of Thrones and Gossip Girl (almost) – in other words, that time can pass by in the blink of an eye!

For the research, the team of scientists studied a group of over 86,000 men and women, following them over a period of 19 years. To make their all-important findings, they also consulted surveys the men and women had filled out in relation to their telly-watching habits.

By the end of the study, it emerged that 56 people had died from what are known as pulmonary embolisms, or blood clots in the lungs – which typically develop from long periods of idleness.

Through their research, the team were able to conclude that those who sat and watched five or more hours’ worth of TV per day were two-and-a-half times more likely to die from the blood clot.

How deeply scary and upsetting is that?

For those who are seriously concerned about how they’re going to cut down their telly time, the study’s lead researcher did share some advice: make sure to take breaks during your boxset marathons.

“After an hour or so, stand up, stretch, walk around; or while you’re watching TV, tense and relax your leg muscles for minutes,” advised Dr Hiroyasu Iso.

We hear ya, doc. Now, time to get started on a detailed Netflix time chart!

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James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly have lost their baby.

The actor revealed his wife suffered a miscarriage during the most recent episode of Dancing With The Stars.

The dad-of-five said that he is still in shock over the tragic loss. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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"My wife Kimberly and I went through every expectant parent's worst nightmare. We lost the baby. The little soul that we had expected to welcome into our family took a shortcut to whatever lies beyond," he revealed.

The heartbroken actor continued. “You never know why these things happen. It's what I've been telling my kids. All you know is that it brings you closer together."

"It breaks you open. It opens up your heart. Deepens your appreciation. Makes you more human. I really didn't think I would be dancing tonight. But Kimberly from our hospital bed said to me, 'I am not done watching you dance.' Kimberly, I love you,” he added.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Dawson’s Creek actor dedicated this week’s dance to his wife.

James and Kimberly were due to welcome their sixth child into the world in April.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The actor later wrote about the tragic loss on Instagram. “We’ve been through this before, but never this late in the pregnancy, and never accompanied by such a scary, horrific threat to @vanderkimberly and her well-being. Grateful that she’s now recovering, but we’ve only just begun unpacking the layers of this one.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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He continued, “As many of you have said, “There are no words…” and it’s true. Which is why in a time like this it’s enough to know that you’re there. Grieving AND counting our blessings today.”

Our hearts go out to James, Kimberly and their family.

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The Duchess of Cambridge stepped out in one of her most beautiful gowns at last night’s Royal Variety Performance.

The mum-of-three joined her husband Prince William at the glamorous event in London and looked every inch of a superstar in her Alexander McQueen gown.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The black lace gown was quite daring for Kate, but the statement dress was a flawless option for the 37-year-old.

Kate wore black shoes and a matching clutch with the dress, as well as her beautiful Erdem earrings.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The Duchess opted for her classic makeup look- smokey eye and a nude lip- and wore her hair in loose, bouncy curls.

The annual Royal Variety Performance is held in aid of the Royal Variety Charity, of which Her Majesty The Queen is Patron.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The money raised from the show helps entertainers across the UK, who need help and assistance as a result of old age, ill-health, or hard times.

At the end of the show, Kate and William greeted the performers and thanked them for putting on such an incredible show.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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The royals met singer Robbie Williams, the cast of Mary Poppins, Lewis Capaldi, the cast of Come From Away, Harry Connick Jr. and Luke Evans.

There’s no doubt the Duke and Duchess enjoyed a night away from their parenting duties.

Kate revealed that Prince George and Princess Charlotte asked if they could attend the show but Kate told them, ‘not on a school night’.

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Galway: known for it's stunningly scenic Wild Atlantic Way, it's bohemian city vibe and vibrant arts scene. 

The West coast county has a huge amount of urban history and rural heritage – as well as it's Gaeilge preservation and modern hospitality. 

There are plenty of pretty Galway properties floating around on holiday rental site Airbnb, but it turns out that one rather unique Galway property is the most visited in Europe. 

According the the site, Cahercastle in Craughwell, Co.Galway is the the most visited Airbnb in Europe.

While it hasn't had the most amount of individual bookings, the castle can host four guests at a time – meaning that more people have stayed there than anywhere else via Airbnb. 

The castle has been standing since the late 1400, and was lovingly restored by its owners.

'One needs to be somewhat crazy to be owned by a castle , its owed me now for 20 years, anyway it is our home its not perfect, so don't expect perfection ,we do have cobwebs and a little dust (so asthma sufferers take note),' says owner Peter, who has spent the last decade making the castle a home, and has over 1,000 positive reviews on Airbnb.

'This castle has been restored to its original state by using traditional materials, and also by using cutting edge technology. We used traditional local stone, limestone, as well as oak beams, to make the castle as traditional as possible, but it also has modern conveniences, such as solar water heating.'

'The castle was built sometime in the 1400's but was refurbished in the last decade. It is comprised of a master bedroom upstairs, with access to the turret, a living room and dining room, two guest bedrooms, and some storage rooms.'

Galway is the ultimate location for an in-Ireland mini-break, and Craughwell is located just a 20 minute drive from the city – and is serviced by an Irish Rail train service. 

The castle is super popular so booking ASAP is recommended.

The castle's private rooms can be rented for €160.00 per night.

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With the festive season approaching, so too does the arrival of the much-anticipated Jacob’s Elite seasonal range. Many biscuit lovers know that with the arrival of these festive favourites comes the need to safeguard their existence from thieving family and friends.

Fans of Jacob’s biscuits regularly report increased biscuit theft incidents over the Christmas period. To combat this, the iconic Irish brand launches the world’s first biscuit insurance, which offers people peace of mind this Christmas.

Jacob’s is encouraging fans who've experienced a recent biscuit theft to log on to jacobselite-biscuitinsurance.ie and share their stories for a chance to be compensated with a replacement Jacob’s Elite seasonal tin. The brand will be sharing some of the best stories across their social channels.

 Angela Harding, Marketing Communications Manager, Valeo Foods said: “Jacob's has been part of Christmas memories for generations and we’ve all experienced sitting down for an Elite Chocolate Kimberly or Mikado only to discover that they have been stolen.” This year, with new Elite Chocolate Tea Cakes now part of the seasonal range, they are especially at risk of theft.

"Jacob's Elite Biscuit Insurance offers fans peace of mind this Christmas, so remember – when the biscuit thieves invade, we’ll come to your aid!” 

The Jacob’s Elite seasonal range is now available in stores nationwide. The range includes Chocolate Mikado and, new for 2019, Chocolate Tea Cakes.

This Christmas Jacob’s also launched the Caffè di Milano Chocolate Wafer Selection. To share your story of biscuit theft for a chance to be reimbursed, click here, and make sure to follow follow Jacob’s on Instagram for more festive fun.

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