Author: Wimbledon Mummy


Not just another parenting blog 
Hello, I'm Courtney, author of Wimbledon Mummy. I am mum to two gorgeous children, living in London. You're probably wondering whether this is another parenting blog. As expected, you will find parenting advice, ideas & stories (both written by myself and guest bloggers) but what sets me apart from other parenting blogs is that I also love cooking and eating, fitness, travelling and beauty & fashion and you will find all of these topics on my blog. In addition, you'll find product and restaurant reviews, how to's and lots of pretty photos. There is also a local section on Wimbledon Life for anyone who lives in or near Wimbledon or is planning a visit!
Like many parents, after having worked for many years, I gave up my job (at least temporarily) to bring up my children. It was a difficult decision, but it is hands down one of the best ones I have ever made. It is very important to me to give my kids the freedom of a countryside childhood whilst still maintaining some of my former city lifestyle and sense of self. As a parent it's so easy to lose a part of yourself as your children naturally take priority. But I've finally realised that you can still do the things you love whilst also being a great parent and that's what Wimbledon Mummy is all about! 
The Wimbledon Connection 
If you don't now anything about Wimbledon, I'll tell you this: it's an extraordinary place where the city and countryside collide. Best known for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, it is the last stop on the District Line and is part of Greater London. From Wimbledon you can be either in the heart of the city or deep in the countryside in under half an hour. It's a place where you might spend Saturday night out for dinner at the Ivy Cafe, followed by cocktails at a chic cocktail bar and on Sunday spend the morning horseback riding in Wimbledon Common before sitting fireside at a country pub with your (or someone else's!) dog under your feet. It's both fashionable and outdoorsy. Trendy yet familiar. It's this dichotomy that I think makes Wimbledon so special! But you don't need to live in Wimbledon to live a Wimbledon kind of life, I'll show you how!

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LOVE YOUR BODY: WIMBLEDON MUMMY’S FOUR WEEK STRENGTH TRAINING PLAN FOR WOMEN WEEK FOUR

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LOVE YOUR BODY: WIMBLEDON MUMMY’S FOUR WEEK STRENGTH TRAINING PLAN FOR WOMEN WEEK FOUR

I hope you've enjoyed the first three weeks of my strength sessions! This is the final week. If you'd like to keep going, start from the beginning again, but increase your weight and/or choose the more difficult variations if you feel up to it. Any soreness you may have felt in the first week or two [...]

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LOVE YOUR BODY: WIMBLEDON MUMMY’S FOUR WEEK STRENGTH TRAINING PLAN FOR WOMEN WEEK THREE

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LOVE YOUR BODY: WIMBLEDON MUMMY’S FOUR WEEK STRENGTH TRAINING PLAN FOR WOMEN WEEK THREE

Read on for WEEK THREE of my Four Week Strength Training Plan! I hope you enjoyed the first two week’s sessions. Any soreness you feel initially should be feeling much better this week. Always be sure to work to a level that is right for you. If you’re struggling with an exercise, try an easier [...]

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My morning with Leonie Von Schweinitz, owner of Annafie London

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My morning with Leonie Von Schweinitz, owner of Annafie London

Last year an Instagram page @annafielondon caught my attention for its gorgeous traditional children’s clothing and I ‘liked’ quite a few of the posts, which began an interaction between myself and the owner. It turns out we live very near to each other and have a lot of the same interests! Then, a few months [...]

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What to Cook this Weekend, Friday 17 January

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What to Cook this Weekend, Friday 17 January

This week has been a bit of a weird one weather-wise, with fierce winds and heavy rain, followed by warmth and humidity, followed by chilly air and sunny spells...every time I've ventured out, I've had to prepare for anything! When the weather is this unsettled, it makes me in the mood for comfort food! And [...]

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Juniper Berry Gin Alternative (alcohol free)

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Ingredients 2 cups water handful juniper berries (couple of tbsp) couple of rosemary sprigs peel of 1 lime, taking care not to include the white pith. Method Add to a small sauce pan. Bring to a light boil, then simmer for up to an hour. Halfway through simmering, gently crush the juniper berries with a [...]

Drinks, healthy living, Home, January, Recipes

Blue Coconut Martini (alcohol free)

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Blue Coconut Martini (alcohol free)

Ingredients 1/4 cup pineapple juice 1/2 cup coconut milk alternative 2 shot alcohol free blue curaçao syrup (alcohol free - I use Monin) 1 tsp lime juice Method Shake in a cocktail shaker over ice and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a fresh or dried orange

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Love Your Body: Wimbledon Mummy’s Four Week Strength Training Plan, WEEK TWO

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Love Your Body: Wimbledon Mummy’s Four Week Strength Training Plan, WEEK TWO

As promised, I'm back with Week 2 of my Four Week Strength Training Plan! I hope you enjoyed the first week's sessions. It's normal to feel a little sore at first, but you should start feeling better this week. Some of the exercises are the same and some are a little different. Remember to always [...]