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Win a Magimix Smoothie & Juice Maker Worth £179.99

September 3, 2014
Smoothie makerDreaming of a fresh homemade juice every morning, or a nice thick and healthy mango smoothie on a Sunday afternoon? Yep me too! Well with this competition, you can! I'm offering one lucky Honest Mum reader the chance to win a Magimix Smoothie & Juice Maker, worth £179.99. This kitchen must-have appliance is easy to use, easy to clean and it even comes with delicious recipes. You can enter the competition by simply using the Rafflecopter form below.
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Fish Platter Recipe Inspired From Our Halkidiki Holiday

September 1, 2014
A fish platter.
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Our Holiday in Halkidiki

September 1, 2014
We're now back from a glorious holiday to Halkidi in Greece (1 1/2 hours from Thessaloniki) and have returned totally refreshed and relaxed full of vitamin D, uplifting sea air and great Greek food (of which you can see more of the latter in my post A Taste of Halkidiki)...

The Earth to Echo Effect

August 19, 2014
I mentioned on Facebook recently how mesmerized my son, Oliver, aged 4 1/2 was by the movie of the moment, the modern ET, Earth to Echo. I've never seen a film, any film effect him as much as this one.
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Singing to My Kids

August 17, 2014
I always thought my voice was OK, that is pre-husband and procreating kids who are not so flattering. Granted, I'd never get through the first round of XFactor but I think I sound pretty awesome singing along to Beyonce in the car most days...
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My Natural Skincare Routine

August 16, 2014
I am often asked about my skincare routine and although I'll be covering this in upcoming beauty vlogs I thought I'd share some of my kind, gentle must-have's that I love for my skin.
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Wise Words from a 4 Year Old

August 14, 2014
Some days I feel like I have a little Buddha in the making on my hands, a four year old son (4 and a 1/2 to be precise) seemingly wise beyond his years offering me kernels of wisdom only innocent children who so often so clearly see life as it is, can.
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Life Lessons From Frozen

August 13, 2014
Admittedly and unashamedly I am utterly and completely FROZEN mad-possibly more so than even my kids who both love it madly, deeply.
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A Few Days Away By the Sea in Southport and Formby

August 11, 2014
Last week we spontaneously escaped for a few days away in Southport and Formby by the coast in Merseyside.
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Getting Back to Healthy Eating

August 9, 2014
This summer has involved a whole lot of ice cream scoffing for all of us and now it's time to get back on the saddle of health and eat well again.

Featuring in a Film for bareMinerals

August 7, 2014
A month ago saw me being commissioned to join a group of ab-fab bloggers Ella of La Petite Anglaise, Rosie from Cider with Rosie, Catherine of Not Dressed as Lamb and Ambarina of Beauty Passionista) to undergo a bareMinerals make over and discuss the beauty label's new and exciting bareSkin Pure Brightening Serum Foundation for a film on their site.
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Summer Days

August 4, 2014
Isn't summer time simply the best (when they kids aren't making us feel like we're going slowly insane that is)- so far we've had some gorgeous Vitamin D fuelled days in the garden and out and about in glorious Yorkshire to make us happy. Why not get yourself a lovely glass or jug (ha) of Pimms and enjoy some of my favourite photos taken so far this summer-carefree, fun days pf the kids enjoying the rays:
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Unlocking the Benefits: Why Comprehensive Health Screenings Are Essential for Preventive Care

August 4, 2014
The importance of health screenings.

A Family’s Checklist for Selecting a Hair Transplant Clinic

August 1, 2014
A useful post
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Stockeld Park’s Summer Adventure

August 1, 2014
My friend Claire invited us to the preview of Stockeld's Park's Summer Adventure a week ago, to enjoy a day and evening of super summery fun for all the family! I took my Mum and kids along, Oliver, 4 and Alexander, 21 months.
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Vicki Psarias/ Vicki Broadbent/ Honest Mum

Hi! I’m Vicki, mum to a teen, tween and 3 year old! I’m an award-winning filmmaker, content creator and author working across print, digital and TV.

My Instagram handle reaches 20m views a month on average with highs of 50m. I’ve been a regular contributor on ITV’s Good Morning Britain for almost a decade and often feature on BBC Breakfast and 5 Live.

If you would like to work with me, please email me at mum@honestmum.com.
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Author, broadcaster and filmmaker. Greek Myths- ´A brilliant book ‘-@deborahmeaden. Recommended by the @sundaytimes. MA with distinction at 21-go me 😂

I attended a farewell leaving party for the Prime I attended a farewell leaving party for the Prime Minister @keirstarmer , on Tuesday the 14th of July, in the gardens of @10downingstreet . It was a privilege to firstly be invited (after an on-going collaboration since last October highlighting the government’s policies helping lift children out of poverty) and secondly, to be present to listen to speeches from those Starmer has helped and supported, firstly in his role as an MP for Holborn and St Pancras and prior to his entry into politics, as Director of Public Prosecutions.
A few things of many he’s achieved in 2 years: 
The social media ban for under-16s, workers and renters’ rights, upgrading sick pay and parental leave and ending no-fault evictions and fixed term tenancies in England.
He also raised the National Living Wage to £12.71 and settled multiple public sector strikes early in his premiership. He established Great British Energy, launched landmark overhauls of the SEND education system, and scrapped single-headline Ofsted grades in schools.
The NHS waiting list is down by 400,000 with ambulance response times quicker and 200 more GPs in the sector.
There are also 5 million extra NHS appointments, and 4500 more secondary, FE and special school teachers in schools. Knife crime down by 10%. 500,000 more children are eligible for free school meals and 500 more free breakfast clubs open, a subject I interviewed the PM about. 
..It was a joy to finally meet @deborahmeaden who has championed my work since I first interviewed her for this blog in 2018. We both said we felt we already knew one another and couldn’t believe this was the first time we were meeting in person. I really value our dms on Instagram and the support and advice Deborah has given me. Super to meet @phunphonics_and_magicmaths and her 5 week old!
I also discussed football with superstar @officialdavidseaman (I used to work for Talk Sport and am slightly football-obsessed) who shared that he still supports Leeds United as he started his career there. What a champ! He predicted England would beat Argentina but it wasn’t to be. 
What a memorable day and memorable premiership.

#keirstarmer #primeminister #number10 #davidseaman #worldcup
Did you know a British woman named Dawn Brooke is Did you know a British woman named Dawn Brooke is believed to be the oldest woman to give birth naturally without fertility treatment at the age of 59 in 1997. Brooke gave birth to a son by caesarean section at Princess Elizabeth Hospital on the island of Guernsey. Wow! I had my daughter here at 40 and my consultant had a 50 year old in his care at the same time 🫶. #newborn #babygirl #beingamom #motherhood #parenting momtomom pregnancy pregnancyfacts biology relatable facts research babies twins babyboy geriatricpregnancy
Ad. I’ve frustratingly suffered with gut health is Ad. I’ve frustratingly suffered with gut health issues for what feels like years, whether post-antibiotics or food poisoning and often feeling triggered by even healthy foods. The anxiety that comes with not knowing what will trigger your IBS symptoms can be awful.
 
However, the past 3 months have shown a huge difference in my health thanks to Sonomono Natto capsules by @livingalphalife so I wanted to share the benefits with you all.  
 
But first, I want to tell you what’s in these capsules: 
 
Sonomono® Natto Powder Capsules contain freeze-dried natto (traditional Japanese fermented soybeans, an ancient Japanese superfood) made from non-GMO Japanese soybeans along with a spore-forming probiotic which survives stomach acid where other conventional probiotics often do not.
There are so many benefits.  
 
They help with 
• Gut health-Supports digestion
• Maintaining microbiome balance
• Providing natural probiotics
• Promoting digestive regularity and comfort
• The heart health-Natural nattokinase enzyme, produced during natto fermentation in it, is commonly associated with cardiovascular support.
• They also support bone health as they contain calcium. 
• They have naturally occurring Vitamin K2
• And since it’s a vegetable capsule it’s vegan-friendly to boot.
• No strong odour
• No strong flavour
• Easy daily capsule format
• Faster and more convenient than preparing natto foods
 
I feel and even look better (hello glowing skin and long hair) as the gut affects your whole body including your mind and haven’t suffered digestive issues in as long as I can remember thanks to them!
 
Starts from £48 per month
• Free UK standard delivery
• 30-day money-back guarantee
• Subscription discount available
 
Let me know if you try them. #guthealth #postnatal #mother #guthealthmatters #pms pmt gut health issues babies food triggers intolerances spore forming
A mother’s genetics determines how clever her chil A mother’s genetics determines how clever her children are, according to researchers, and the father makes no difference. 
Women are more likely to transmit intelligence genes to their children because they are carried on the X chromosome and women have two of these, while men only have one.

Despite taking into account several factors, from the participants education to their socio-economic status and beyond, the team still found the best predictor of intelligence was the IQ of the mother. #study #research #dad #iq #intelligence didyouknow factsdaily facts motheranddaughtertime momanddaughter momofthree girlmom boymom science
Parenting hack for the summer holidays: the best 5 Parenting hack for the summer holidays: the best 5 star all inclusive summer holiday can be found at my personal fave: ‘La Maison De Grandparents’. Perks include early check in and late check out times, free food and drink for all, round-the-clock childcare and a chance to regress back to your teenage self 🙌 #summer #holidays #mumlife #relatable #funny fyp viral relatable reels
Your gentle reminder to have that baby over 40 if Your gentle reminder to have that baby over 40 if you’re thinking about it because this might be your typical Sunday morning, hanging out with your mini me at breakfast, you’re 45 and still in your prime, feeling fitter than ever and life is good. Geriatric mother who?!!! #over40 #mother #pregnancy #babygirl #fyp viral
If you’re feeling sad/bored/lonely, I’d recommend If you’re feeling sad/bored/lonely, I’d recommend having at least 3 kids 🤯 because you won’t have a single second to feel anything but constant stress. You’re welcome. #parenting #relatable #threekids #momofthree #viral reels parenting advice mom life funny reels relatable reels
Sometimes I’m telling someone a story and halfway Sometimes I’m telling someone a story and halfway I realise if they were telling me the same story I wouldn’t give a f***! Anyone else? Credit: the hundreds of accounts sharing this before me, no idea who the OG is! Made me laugh so wanted to share. #funny #relatable #fyp #momlife #humour
I swear every highly sensitive, over stimulated w I swear every highly sensitive, over stimulated 
woman marries the most chill man she could find who has 
never had an anxious thought in his life. Am I right? #husbandandwifecomedy #husbandandwife #over40 #relatable #fyp
Breaking news: a series of studies reported in New Breaking news: a series of studies reported in New Scientist asserts that parenting “may permanently improve brain health for Mum and Dad”. In one of the studies, mothers with more children showed patterns associated with younger brains too and another of nearly 38,000 people found “mothers and fathers have younger-looking brains”. Raising kids really does keep you young then! #research #study #fyp #dads #moms Research studies brain health longevity
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Author, broadcaster and filmmaker. Greek Myths- ´A brilliant book ‘-@deborahmeaden. Recommended by the @sundaytimes. MA with distinction at 21-go me 😂

I attended a farewell leaving party for the Prime I attended a farewell leaving party for the Prime Minister @keirstarmer , on Tuesday the 14th of July, in the gardens of @10downingstreet . It was a privilege to firstly be invited (after an on-going collaboration since last October highlighting the government’s policies helping lift children out of poverty) and secondly, to be present to listen to speeches from those Starmer has helped and supported, firstly in his role as an MP for Holborn and St Pancras and prior to his entry into politics, as Director of Public Prosecutions.
A few things of many he’s achieved in 2 years: 
The social media ban for under-16s, workers and renters’ rights, upgrading sick pay and parental leave and ending no-fault evictions and fixed term tenancies in England.
He also raised the National Living Wage to £12.71 and settled multiple public sector strikes early in his premiership. He established Great British Energy, launched landmark overhauls of the SEND education system, and scrapped single-headline Ofsted grades in schools.
The NHS waiting list is down by 400,000 with ambulance response times quicker and 200 more GPs in the sector.
There are also 5 million extra NHS appointments, and 4500 more secondary, FE and special school teachers in schools. Knife crime down by 10%. 500,000 more children are eligible for free school meals and 500 more free breakfast clubs open, a subject I interviewed the PM about. 
..It was a joy to finally meet @deborahmeaden who has championed my work since I first interviewed her for this blog in 2018. We both said we felt we already knew one another and couldn’t believe this was the first time we were meeting in person. I really value our dms on Instagram and the support and advice Deborah has given me. Super to meet @phunphonics_and_magicmaths and her 5 week old!
I also discussed football with superstar @officialdavidseaman (I used to work for Talk Sport and am slightly football-obsessed) who shared that he still supports Leeds United as he started his career there. What a champ! He predicted England would beat Argentina but it wasn’t to be. 
What a memorable day and memorable premiership.

#keirstarmer #primeminister #number10 #davidseaman #worldcup
Did you know a British woman named Dawn Brooke is Did you know a British woman named Dawn Brooke is believed to be the oldest woman to give birth naturally without fertility treatment at the age of 59 in 1997. Brooke gave birth to a son by caesarean section at Princess Elizabeth Hospital on the island of Guernsey. Wow! I had my daughter here at 40 and my consultant had a 50 year old in his care at the same time 🫶. #newborn #babygirl #beingamom #motherhood #parenting momtomom pregnancy pregnancyfacts biology relatable facts research babies twins babyboy geriatricpregnancy
Ad. I’ve frustratingly suffered with gut health is Ad. I’ve frustratingly suffered with gut health issues for what feels like years, whether post-antibiotics or food poisoning and often feeling triggered by even healthy foods. The anxiety that comes with not knowing what will trigger your IBS symptoms can be awful.
 
However, the past 3 months have shown a huge difference in my health thanks to Sonomono Natto capsules by @livingalphalife so I wanted to share the benefits with you all.  
 
But first, I want to tell you what’s in these capsules: 
 
Sonomono® Natto Powder Capsules contain freeze-dried natto (traditional Japanese fermented soybeans, an ancient Japanese superfood) made from non-GMO Japanese soybeans along with a spore-forming probiotic which survives stomach acid where other conventional probiotics often do not.
There are so many benefits.  
 
They help with 
• Gut health-Supports digestion
• Maintaining microbiome balance
• Providing natural probiotics
• Promoting digestive regularity and comfort
• The heart health-Natural nattokinase enzyme, produced during natto fermentation in it, is commonly associated with cardiovascular support.
• They also support bone health as they contain calcium. 
• They have naturally occurring Vitamin K2
• And since it’s a vegetable capsule it’s vegan-friendly to boot.
• No strong odour
• No strong flavour
• Easy daily capsule format
• Faster and more convenient than preparing natto foods
 
I feel and even look better (hello glowing skin and long hair) as the gut affects your whole body including your mind and haven’t suffered digestive issues in as long as I can remember thanks to them!
 
Starts from £48 per month
• Free UK standard delivery
• 30-day money-back guarantee
• Subscription discount available
 
Let me know if you try them. #guthealth #postnatal #mother #guthealthmatters #pms pmt gut health issues babies food triggers intolerances spore forming
A mother’s genetics determines how clever her chil A mother’s genetics determines how clever her children are, according to researchers, and the father makes no difference. 
Women are more likely to transmit intelligence genes to their children because they are carried on the X chromosome and women have two of these, while men only have one.

Despite taking into account several factors, from the participants education to their socio-economic status and beyond, the team still found the best predictor of intelligence was the IQ of the mother. #study #research #dad #iq #intelligence didyouknow factsdaily facts motheranddaughtertime momanddaughter momofthree girlmom boymom science
Parenting hack for the summer holidays: the best 5 Parenting hack for the summer holidays: the best 5 star all inclusive summer holiday can be found at my personal fave: ‘La Maison De Grandparents’. Perks include early check in and late check out times, free food and drink for all, round-the-clock childcare and a chance to regress back to your teenage self 🙌 #summer #holidays #mumlife #relatable #funny fyp viral relatable reels
Your gentle reminder to have that baby over 40 if Your gentle reminder to have that baby over 40 if you’re thinking about it because this might be your typical Sunday morning, hanging out with your mini me at breakfast, you’re 45 and still in your prime, feeling fitter than ever and life is good. Geriatric mother who?!!! #over40 #mother #pregnancy #babygirl #fyp viral
If you’re feeling sad/bored/lonely, I’d recommend If you’re feeling sad/bored/lonely, I’d recommend having at least 3 kids 🤯 because you won’t have a single second to feel anything but constant stress. You’re welcome. #parenting #relatable #threekids #momofthree #viral reels parenting advice mom life funny reels relatable reels
Sometimes I’m telling someone a story and halfway Sometimes I’m telling someone a story and halfway I realise if they were telling me the same story I wouldn’t give a f***! Anyone else? Credit: the hundreds of accounts sharing this before me, no idea who the OG is! Made me laugh so wanted to share. #funny #relatable #fyp #momlife #humour
I swear every highly sensitive, over stimulated w I swear every highly sensitive, over stimulated 
woman marries the most chill man she could find who has 
never had an anxious thought in his life. Am I right? #husbandandwifecomedy #husbandandwife #over40 #relatable #fyp
Breaking news: a series of studies reported in New Breaking news: a series of studies reported in New Scientist asserts that parenting “may permanently improve brain health for Mum and Dad”. In one of the studies, mothers with more children showed patterns associated with younger brains too and another of nearly 38,000 people found “mothers and fathers have younger-looking brains”. Raising kids really does keep you young then! #research #study #fyp #dads #moms Research studies brain health longevity
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