Life

Posts relating to parenting blogger, bestselling author and TV broadcaster, Vicki Broadbent (Honest Mum)’s life. Pieces span her family life, work along with weekends away and attending events.

Oliver

Skills Toddlers Give You-They’re Good Like That!

Hot on the yummy mummy Jimmy Choo heels (make that Uggs) of Skills Babies Give You-They're Good Like That comes unsolicited toddler skills you acquire the minute those babies turn into freaking, speaking, tantrumming toddler children. Oh joy!
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Daddy, I Made You Dinner

Whiles I attended the Mamas & Papas Awards last night, Peter held the fort with the boys. When baby Alexander was sleeping, just before bedtime, Oliver 'cooked' Daddy dinner.
Mummy and O Tenerife

A Family Holiday in Tenerife

In fitting with my recent holiday themed posts, I bring you another fantastic family friendly destination: Tenerife.
Oliver in sunglasses

Sunshine!

The last few days have been super sunny in the UK and it's made us all feel fabulously happy again! There's nothing like warm walks in the park and eating al fresco to brighten up the day.
OIiver

Cool Kid

My kids are cool (natch) but I was especially proud this morning when Oliver announced he wanted my recent purchase of "Trevor 'Elson' on please Mummy".
Alexander

How Time Flies

I know all parents say it, but time really does fly when you have kids. I was sure I only came out of hospital with Alexander the other day but look, he's 7 months already this Saturday.
Oliver-Honest Mum

A Long Weekend in Robin Hood’s Bay

My darling husband Peter surprised me with a long weekend for all the family to Robin Hood's Bay near Whitby in Yorkshire from Friday until Monday and it was just the relaxing tonic we craved.
Honest Mum at The Real Greek

Is George Clooney Greek and Other Important Questions

So ab fab subscribers and followers aside (i.e. my 500 strong Big Fat Greek Family), other folks often find my blog through search engines and I've been laughing my Kardashian-esque backside off at what's been entered into Google and the like recently to bring you to this here blog. You ready?

PMT, How Fun!

There's a reason you never hear women remark, "Oh the week before menstruation is fun isn't it?" Ever.
Oliver in a hat-Honest Mum

5 Fab Easter Gift Alternatives to Chocolate

The joy of Easter only comes round once a year and it’s the next exciting holiday for children after Christmas. Unfortunately, if you’re a parent you may know only too well that it can be chocolate galore, which is fab for a child, but not so much fun for their health, their teeth, and their bedtime routine.
Vicki

The Power of Pregnancy

Now that Alexander has turned 6 months old, I've started reflecting on my pregnancy with him..it seems so far away now and aside from missing my bump some days, what I really miss is my purpose of 'Head Foetus Grower and Protector'.
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Freelance Life-a Juggling Act

Family time! Freelance Life-a Juggling Act. You know what they say, “You want something done, give it to a busy...
Oliver

No More Drama…

Mary J Blige had it right when she sang of no more drama. MJ, I think I've had my quota for 2013. A close family member has been very unwell, I then slipped with my baby on a wet floor the other week and tonight, my friends, my toddler chocked on freshly made popcorn.