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Posted on September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

Homemade Raspberry Jam

It's never been a better time to make Raspberry Jam. This seasonal fruit is the easiest and quickest Jam to make and will last a whole year if unopened. Ingredients 1kg Raspberries Juice of one lemon and pips (the pips contain all the wonderful natural ingredients to help your Jam set) 1kg Jam sugar Jam …

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So utterly thrilled to see my beautiful daughter Olivia in December’s edition of Baby Magazine @baby_mag_insta . Olivia featured as one of the models in @pepaandcompany A/W18 Campaign. We loved this shoot and the gorgeous clothes designed by Pepa Gonzalez. . . . #thecuriousmummy #photoshoot #childmodel #babymagazine #kidsstyle #londonbaby #momentsofmotherhood #instablog #pblog #pblogger #mummyblogger #mummyblog #lifestyleblogger
THE JUGGLE IS REAL. Croup, inset day, more winter snuffles and a few sleepless nights and finally the temperature has gone and Finn is back at school. Having him at home has been lovely. Just him & I talking, reading, play games and watching movies. He looked so much better yesterday so we headed out for a spot of trampolining. By the first ten minutes, I realised that I needed to reinstall the ‘Squeezy Time’ app. Let’s just say the pelvic floor isn’t what it use to be. But I’m not on here to talk about my bladder control. With Finn being poorly it meant that I had to move my work time to the evenings & over the weekend. While I was exhausted by midnight last night, I felt so externally grateful to be able to do that. To be able to work flexibly around my family and still do something I enjoy. So with both kids back at school & nursery, today is about appreciating the balancing & feeling grateful🙏🏼 . . . Olivia’s outfit: Sweater @what.ted.wore (Gift) #thecuriousmummy #nationalkindnessday #flexibleworking #flexappeal #instagrammers #londonbaby #momentsofmotherhood #instablog #pblog #pblogger #mummyblogger #mummyblog #lifestyleblog #kidsstyle #photography
This morning I asked Finn, if he would tell me a story. It started with “Once a upon a time, Mummy took a stroll through the woods and the story ended with flying bears. We giggled all the way through his super hero account of Mummy and her magical powers. The reason why I asked Finn to tell me a story was because story telling and imagination was one of the discussions that took place last night at @wonderbly ‘s 5th birthday bash. The evening featured a panel hosted by @papa_pukka Wonderbly’s co founder and author David Cadji Newby and @susiejverrill . If you don’t already know, Wonderbly create beautifully illustrated, imaginative personalised stories books to encourage your little ones to love reading. Thank you @wonderbly @hustleandfox for a cracking night. I loved every minute. . . . . 📸@thismamadoes #wonderbly #wonderblybooks #thecuriousmummy #books #childrensbooks
⭐️GIVEAWAY CLOSED. The winner is @mamadotgang . Please drop me a DM to claim your prize⭐️ I have teamed up with @isabella_and_us the founder of Positive Wellbeing Zine, to give one lucky winner a copy of the Positive Wellbeing Zine Issue 2 (Motherhood Edition) and a Mama Badge. This wonderful magazine is all about supporting women in motherhood. It’s a brilliant read and one not to be missed. If you turn to page 22, you will see one of my yummy vegan recipes. To Enter: ⭐️Follow @thecuriousmummy & @isabella_and_us ⭐️Like this post ⭐️Tag as many of your friends below in the comments – each comment/tag counts as one entry. ⭐️Share on your feed or stories for a bonus 3 entries (make sure you tag us so we can see it) Terms & Conditions ⭐️Open to UK residents only ⭐️Ends Saturday 10th November at 8.29pm (UK Time) ⭐️You can enter via Instagram or Facebook ⭐️Winner announced shortly after via our Instagram and Facebook Stories. ⭐️Winner will be selected at random ⭐️The winner has 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is selected. ⭐️This Giveaway is in no way affiliated or sponsored by Instagram or Facebook. . . . #giveaway #win #positive #wellness #free #inittowinit #thecuriousmummy #zine #magazine #recipes #strongwomen #stronggirlsclub #motherhood
Wooooah! I’m clearly no dancer but my silliness was celebrated on Friday night after I discovered that ten thousand of you are following The Curious Mummy. I am so chuffed to bits. My heart was bursting at the seams when I saw @milkatthemuseum @scandimum_ @lifewithmylittleduck @isabella_and_us posts on getting me to 10K & it worked! You girls are just amazing. I bloody love you. Thank you all so much for all your support. It really means the world. I am so so grateful. So here’s to my followers, my likers and the lurkers, you rock! Thank you so so much! . . #thecuriousmummy #10k #thankyou #sograteful #nowwhat #londonbaby #momentsofmotherhood #instablog #pblog #pblogger #mummyblogger #mummyblog #lifestyleblog
As we reflect on almost 10 years together, we realise that we have been; ⭐️Home owners for 9 years ⭐️5 house moves, combined ⭐️1 property renovation ⭐️Childfree for 5 years, ⭐️18 months pregnant, ⭐️In labour for a total of 21 hours ⭐️With child for 4 years ⭐️Responsible for 2 kids, 2 cats and 8 cactus plants ⭐️Became god parents twice ⭐️6 trips to A&E discounting pregnancy & birth related occasions ⭐️1460 Sleepless nights ⭐️520 Takeaways ⭐️420 Dates pre kids ⭐️12 dates post kids ⭐️624 kids play dates ⭐️Attended 32 children’s parties ⭐️1560 loads of washing ⭐️6 trips to Ikea ⭐️576 deliveries from Amazon ⭐️10,950 phone calls to each other ⭐️Said I love you atleast once a day for almost 10 years . . . #ourlife #reallife #partnership #husbandandwife #mumanddad #thesquad #thecuriousmummy #reallove
Thank you to everyone who messaged me last night about my Stories. I felt amazing when I got home. I can’t believe I bloody did it. Okay so I probably repeated the Hail Mary over 20 times whilst on the A3 and then proceeded to tell Finn & Olivia how much loved them until they fell asleep but when I pulled up outside my house, I felt euphoric. The adrenaline made me feel like I wanted to party but my old bones were happy to make a huge dent in the sofa. Having that irrational unfounded fear & anxiety is pretty shit. I just ignored it which was the worst thing but.... shoulda woulda coulda. Time and circumstance has forced me to stop ignoring it and start doing something about it. So if this is happening to you and you want to overcome it, take it at your own pace. Each time, try to push yourself a tiny bit out of your comfort zone and see where it takes you. Lots of love and happy Friday! . . . #thefear #anxiety #ididit #happy #drivinganxiety #thecuriousmummy #instagrammers #londonbaby #momentsofmotherhood #instablog #pblog #pblogger #mummyblogger #mummyblog #lifestyleblogger
Thank you @schuh for a fab day at The Schuh Kids ‘Get Down’ event at @pizzaeast The kids loved it. It was such a treat. Head over to my stories to see how we got on. . . . #schuhkids #halfterm #halftermfun #thecuriousmummy #instagrammers #londonbaby #momentsofmotherhood #instablog #pblog #pblogger #mummyblogger #mummyblog #lifestyleblogger
Guess who found a street sign with their surname on it. Thankfully the lovely @lilandlife was on hand to capture 📸 the moment. . . . #thecuriousmummy #mysecretlondon #thisislondon #highgate #allforthegram #jacksonslane
Olivia and I spent the morning @cafe_rouge with the folks at @nspcc_official to #talkpants . A new initiative to help parents talk to their children about staying safe from sexual abuse. We all know it’s a conversation no parent wants to have but the @nspcc_official have come up with child-friendly language to help us make those awkward conversations as natural as possible. The @nspcc_official have created five easy rules for staying safe. See below: #P: Privates are private #A: Always remember your body belongs to you. #N: No means no #T: Talk about secrets that upsets you #S: Speak up, someone can help. After today’s event, I had the #pants conversation with Finn and it was so easy and not awkward at all. Please head over to nspcc.org.uk/pants to read more about the #talkpants guide for parents. There is also some great icebreakers, songs,games, activities and much more to help you get started. . . #nspcc #thecuriousmummy #awareness #everychildhoodisworthfightingfor
I’m happy to be supporting @petraefoundation and the launch of #PetrasPlace in #London by wearing this fantastic t-shirt designed by @mrbrainwash. 1 in 68 children are diagnosed with autism and over 700,000 people in the UK are on the autistic spectrum. Early intervention into autism is critical because children’s minds are still very malleable, so Petra’s Place will capitalise on the potential of learning that an infant brain has. Please go to www.petrasplace.co.uk to register if you’re interested in your child being seen at the centre, or to buy your own t-shirt and discover more about the amazing work they do. #autism #petraecclestonefoundation #thecuriousmummy #mummyblogger #familyblogger #pblog #pblogger #charity
🎃How to Make A Classic Halloween Costume Truly Unique.
There is no limit to how much fun you can have when planning your little ones Halloween Costume. Whether you are putting your own twist on a shop bought costume or making an outfit from scratch, the creative possibilities are endless. Depending on how young your little one is, they may need a little help, so I have put together a few ideas to make a classic Halloween costume really stand out.

WITCHY WITCH
Why not make this year’s witch a little more colourful by replacing those fiendish warts with @girlzonefun face glitter. These gels are non-toxic and very easy to wash off. Replace your Halloween shop bought wig and use hair chalk by @girlzonefun . The hair chalks are easy to apply and the colour is temporary and can be washed out using shampoo. Add @girlzonefun temporary tattoos to hands, arms or cheeks to give your witch a little edge. 
CAT
If there is a Witch, a cat is not far behind.
Creating a cat outfit couldn’t be simpler. Just use a plain black top and black leggings or tights for the base of your costume. To make a tail, use a pair of black tights, stuff one leg with old socks and the other leg as a belt and hey presto you have a tail. Draw on whiskers and a shiny black nose using eye liner or face paints. Make the nose and whiskers sparkle with @girlzonefun Face Glitter. Add a flash of colour to those cat clawers with the Girl Zone Nail Art set. Your little one can use the 3 in 1 nail art pen to paint, dot & draw and can add sparkling nail gems or stickers.

MUMMY
There is nothing more frightening than a zombie Mummy. Wrap your little ones in white bandages or toilet paper. They will love it. Paint around their eyes with black face paint and the rest PUMPKIN
Make your own costume using green tights or leggings coupled with an orange top. Add a selection of colour chalks to your little ones hair and let your little ones become a Rainbow pumpkin . . #ad #girlzonefun #pink #sparkle #glitter #girlpower #girlsaccessories #creativefun #tweens #tweenlife #birthdaygiftideas #partyideas #giftsforkids #giftsforgirls #halloween #halloweeninspo #halloweenideas #halloweencostumes #mumblogger #instamums
A fun start to our Saturday at the premier of Fireman Sam:Set For Action. Finn & Olivia loved it and there were a few jokes for us grown ups too. - Fireman Sam: Set For Action will air on Cartoonito on 22nd October 2018 and will be repeated throughout the week. . . . ##firemansammovie #movies #firemansam #thecuriousmummy #familyday #cartoonito #mysecretlondon #indahash #check5077
Last night, the hubster & I went on a date night. We left the comforts of SW London and headed to the #Freshthinking pop up cafe on the Bethnal Green Road that supports the campaign against food waste🥗. The unique tasting menu was based on the top 10 most wasted foods in the UK and I can honestly say it was the best meal we’ve had out in ages. Aside from the yummy food, it was nice to spend quality time with the hubby💕 and to do some good🙏🏼. The money we paid for our meal went directly to the charity @foodcyclehq which means somebody else gets a lovely cooked meal and fab company to boot. . . #foodcycle #thecuriousmummy #foodwaste #dosomethinggood #datenight #mysecretlondon #london #check5077
Eeeek! Guess who has been featured in @champneysspas , where I share my top beauty tip for busy mums. Link to the feature is in my bio. . . . #feature #thecuriousmummy #press #champneys #champneysspa #beauty #hair #hairtips
So excited to see one of the pictures from Olivia’s first official modelling assignment . I am so incredibly proud, she looks utterly adorable. Thank you @pepaandcompany for the gorgeous 📸 . . . #thecuriousmummy #modelling #childmodel #kidswear #aw18 #pepaandcompany #fashwan #fashion #kidsfashion
This time last week, we were enjoying our coffees in the early morning sunshine whilst the kids were exploring the grounds of @pembrokecottage . I have penned a post about our time at this fabulous cottage & why it is the perfect place for families. Head over to my blog to read the full feature. Pembroke Cottage is offering my readers a special discount; You can book Pembroke Cottage £1000 per week which is less than half price during May and June 2019 - Friday check in (excluding half term). Offer excludes weekend only bookings. 
Please quote CuriousMummy in your email to obtain the discount . . . #pembrokecottage #norfolk #salthouse #staycation #countrybreaks #cottagebreaks #familybreaks #luxuryfamilybreaks #luxuryfamilytravel #holiday #weekendaway #thecuriousmummy #travelblogger #englishcountryside #bfb #babyfriendlyboltholes
It’s been a long time, since I have come away from an event and thought wow!! Last night, I had the absolute privilege of attending a perfume making work shop hosted by perfume designer to the stars Azzi Glasser @theperfumersstory and the lovely @arcadiasocial @weareoutfitkids . Azzi is quite literally the creme de la creme of perfumers with a exceptional list of clients including @johnnydeppofficial @kylieminogue @helenabonhamcarter_offical . This lady really knows her stuff. I could have listened to her all night. We got the chance to smell the fragrances that she made for some of her A list clients and I can honestly say Jonny Depp smells as good as he looks. With her guidance, I made my very own body lotion and shower gel, which I aptly named ‘Curious’. Not for resale unfortunately. Made with Amber Molecule and Rose. Thanks to @arcadiasocial for such a brilliant night 🙌🏽🌟🧡 . . . #perfume #perfumer #azziglasser #jonnydepp #kylieminogue #arcadia #outfitkids #weareoutfitkids #blogger #fashion #pressevent
#TBT to our weekend away at @pembrokecottage Salthouse in Norfolk. It’s amazing how refreshed and relaxed we all feel. As soon as we stepped over the threshold of the cottage, we were all instantly taken by it’s beauty. The cottage had a warm rustic feel and pockets of modern luxury which you would expect from a five star hotel such as @sohofarmhouse . Pembroke Cottage is a home from home haven, designed with families in mind. It has every you need & more. There is a luxurious element that really does put this gorgeous place on the map. There is so much to keep the little ones entertained both indoors and out. Pembroke Cottage is a home from home haven, designed with families in mind. It has every you need & more. There is a luxurious element that really does put this gorgeous place on the map. There is so much to keep the little ones entertained both indoors and out. From an interior point of view, the cottage is interior gold. It has a big belly full of warmth, heaps of rustic charm and bundles of character. I feel so lucky to have stayed there and promise to go back! Pembroke Cottage is offering my readers a special discount; You can book Pembroke Cottage £1000 per week which is less than half price during May and June 2019 - Friday check in (excluding half term). Offer excludes weekend only bookings. 
Please quote CuriousMummy in your email to obtain the discount. I feel so lucky to have stayed there and promise to go back! . . . #pembrokecottage #gifted #travelwithkids #placestoholidaywithchildren #luxurytravel #ukholidaydestinations #familyholiday #familyweekendaway #norfolk #holidaydestination #cottage #cottages #placestostaywithkids
This morning after drop off, I headed over to my fav cafe @freshgroundlondon for a creative session with this beautiful soul @gemma.whates . Was so much fun, so many light bulb moments & all before Olivia’s pick up at midday. A good few hours well spent, me thinks. Ps-Those of you who saw my stories, my top is from @zara . Bought it last week, so hot off the rack. . . . #lightbulbmoments #ideas #creative #digitalmarketing #online #mamas #freelance #freelancelife #clapham #wiwt #style #fashion #womensupportingwomen

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So utterly thrilled to see my beautiful daughter Olivia in December’s edition of Baby Magazine @baby_mag_insta . Olivia featured as one of the models in @pepaandcompany A/W18 Campaign. We loved this shoot and the gorgeous clothes designed by Pepa Gonzalez. . . . #thecuriousmummy #photoshoot #childmodel #babymagazine #kidsstyle #londonbaby #momentsofmotherhood #instablog #pblog #pblogger #mummyblogger #mummyblog #lifestyleblogger
THE JUGGLE IS REAL. Croup, inset day, more winter snuffles and a few sleepless nights and finally the temperature has gone and Finn is back at school. Having him at home has been lovely. Just him & I talking, reading, play games and watching movies. He looked so much better yesterday so we headed out for a spot of trampolining. By the first ten minutes, I realised that I needed to reinstall the ‘Squeezy Time’ app. Let’s just say the pelvic floor isn’t what it use to be. But I’m not on here to talk about my bladder control. With Finn being poorly it meant that I had to move my work time to the evenings & over the weekend. While I was exhausted by midnight last night, I felt so externally grateful to be able to do that. To be able to work flexibly around my family and still do something I enjoy. So with both kids back at school & nursery, today is about appreciating the balancing & feeling grateful🙏🏼 . . . Olivia’s outfit: Sweater @what.ted.wore (Gift) #thecuriousmummy #nationalkindnessday #flexibleworking #flexappeal #instagrammers #londonbaby #momentsofmotherhood #instablog #pblog #pblogger #mummyblogger #mummyblog #lifestyleblog #kidsstyle #photography
This morning I asked Finn, if he would tell me a story. It started with “Once a upon a time, Mummy took a stroll through the woods and the story ended with flying bears. We giggled all the way through his super hero account of Mummy and her magical powers. The reason why I asked Finn to tell me a story was because story telling and imagination was one of the discussions that took place last night at @wonderbly ‘s 5th birthday bash. The evening featured a panel hosted by @papa_pukka Wonderbly’s co founder and author David Cadji Newby and @susiejverrill . If you don’t already know, Wonderbly create beautifully illustrated, imaginative personalised stories books to encourage your little ones to love reading. Thank you @wonderbly @hustleandfox for a cracking night. I loved every minute. . . . . 📸@thismamadoes #wonderbly #wonderblybooks #thecuriousmummy #books #childrensbooks
⭐️GIVEAWAY CLOSED. The winner is @mamadotgang . Please drop me a DM to claim your prize⭐️ I have teamed up with @isabella_and_us the founder of Positive Wellbeing Zine, to give one lucky winner a copy of the Positive Wellbeing Zine Issue 2 (Motherhood Edition) and a Mama Badge. This wonderful magazine is all about supporting women in motherhood. It’s a brilliant read and one not to be missed. If you turn to page 22, you will see one of my yummy vegan recipes. To Enter: ⭐️Follow @thecuriousmummy & @isabella_and_us ⭐️Like this post ⭐️Tag as many of your friends below in the comments – each comment/tag counts as one entry. ⭐️Share on your feed or stories for a bonus 3 entries (make sure you tag us so we can see it) Terms & Conditions ⭐️Open to UK residents only ⭐️Ends Saturday 10th November at 8.29pm (UK Time) ⭐️You can enter via Instagram or Facebook ⭐️Winner announced shortly after via our Instagram and Facebook Stories. ⭐️Winner will be selected at random ⭐️The winner has 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is selected. ⭐️This Giveaway is in no way affiliated or sponsored by Instagram or Facebook. . . . #giveaway #win #positive #wellness #free #inittowinit #thecuriousmummy #zine #magazine #recipes #strongwomen #stronggirlsclub #motherhood
Wooooah! I’m clearly no dancer but my silliness was celebrated on Friday night after I discovered that ten thousand of you are following The Curious Mummy. I am so chuffed to bits. My heart was bursting at the seams when I saw @milkatthemuseum @scandimum_ @lifewithmylittleduck @isabella_and_us posts on getting me to 10K & it worked! You girls are just amazing. I bloody love you. Thank you all so much for all your support. It really means the world. I am so so grateful. So here’s to my followers, my likers and the lurkers, you rock! Thank you so so much! . . #thecuriousmummy #10k #thankyou #sograteful #nowwhat #londonbaby #momentsofmotherhood #instablog #pblog #pblogger #mummyblogger #mummyblog #lifestyleblog
As we reflect on almost 10 years together, we realise that we have been; ⭐️Home owners for 9 years ⭐️5 house moves, combined ⭐️1 property renovation ⭐️Childfree for 5 years, ⭐️18 months pregnant, ⭐️In labour for a total of 21 hours ⭐️With child for 4 years ⭐️Responsible for 2 kids, 2 cats and 8 cactus plants ⭐️Became god parents twice ⭐️6 trips to A&E discounting pregnancy & birth related occasions ⭐️1460 Sleepless nights ⭐️520 Takeaways ⭐️420 Dates pre kids ⭐️12 dates post kids ⭐️624 kids play dates ⭐️Attended 32 children’s parties ⭐️1560 loads of washing ⭐️6 trips to Ikea ⭐️576 deliveries from Amazon ⭐️10,950 phone calls to each other ⭐️Said I love you atleast once a day for almost 10 years . . . #ourlife #reallife #partnership #husbandandwife #mumanddad #thesquad #thecuriousmummy #reallove

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