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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.

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You can order my bestelling and critically acclaimed Children’s book, Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends for 8-12 year olds. Published by Scholastic UK and available on Amazon.

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Your internet bestie 🤝. Author, content creator and mum of 3. Contributor: @bbcbreakfast @gmb @bbc5live. ‘Greek Myths’ 📕 recommended in @sundaytimes.

My unbothered king 🤴! …I asked my husband why he n

My unbothered king 🤴! …I asked my husband why he never worries about anything and he said, ‘it’s because I don’t make up worst case fake scenarios in my head to make me anxious whereas you like to catastophize’ Sounds boring but ok. #relatable #husband #funnydad #dadsofinstagram #anxiety dad daddydaughter daddysgirl daddy honestparenting mamaproblems themotherload trendingaudio motherhooduncensored motherhoodlens father fatherhood fatherofdaughters fatherofsons over40 honestmom honestmotherhood
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Tanned all day, daylight at 9pm, ice frappes keepi

Tanned all day, daylight at 9pm, ice frappes keeping me awake, al fresco seafood dinner under the stars. Cute outfit on I wouldn’t wear at home. Villa, ice cold. Anxiety nowhere to be found. #holiday #cyprus #holidayvibes #fyp #viral
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You can only pick 2: 1. Become a multi millionair

You can only pick 2:

1. Become a multi millionaire.
2. Botox which lasts forever.
3. Eat without gaining weight.
4. Move to your dream
destination.
5. Never have a bad hair day again.
6. No period pain.
7. Clean house, always.
8. Free Ubers for life.
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‘Definitely bring the grandparents away with you o

‘Definitely bring the grandparents away with you on holiday. They’ll help with childcare and you’ll get some time off’. The reality 😴😂 #grandparents #vacation #expectations #parentinghumor #relatable momsofinstagram mumsofinstagram momminainteasy momtruth lifewithkids relatablereels kidsbelike beingamom momlifeunfiltered honestmom parentingtips parenting motherhoodunplugged momtomom viral fyp

Gentle reminder to not stress about big age gapes

Gentle reminder to not stress about big age gapes between your kids. My two teens have been so good with my preschooler whilst on holiday, I’ve actually having somewhat of a *wait for it: break!! Wow! What are your age gaps?
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As an elder millennial having a minor midlife cris

As an elder millennial having a minor midlife crisis on holiday thinking I’m back on my first girls’ trip to Ayia Napa at 18, I can safely confirm a menthol cigarette, JD and Coke and foam party on the beach still hits! Grandparents were babysitting btw so chill 😂! #nissibeach #fyp #eldermillennial #funny #over40 momsofinstagram mumsofinstagram momminainteasy momtruth lifewithkids relatablereels kidsbelike beingamom momlifeunfiltered honestmom parentingtips parenting motherhoodunplugged momtomom viral

Parents, can you relate? Of course you can! Pass t

Parents, can you relate? Of course you can! Pass the ouzo! #holidays #cyprus #momlife #kidsforreal #viral
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Watching my kids make magical memories on holiday

Watching my kids make magical memories on holiday with my plastic surgery money. New 🍒 will have to wait! IB Mostly Katie on ⏰ app. motherhood #holiday #kids #fyp #funny
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He doesn’t know it yet but now that we’re on day 2

He doesn’t know it yet but now that we’re on day 2 of our holiday, I’m planning how to relocate 😜! Anyone else do this on vacation? Same story every time we go away! Just currently googling schools in the area 🙈😭. Having the best time in Cyprus. Will share more reels, pics and stories soon, been taking in the beautiful homeland, swimming, reading, managing three children’s different itinaries, seeing family and taking advantage of having the grandparents here for back up! #vacation #holiday #fyp #relatable #explore dad daddydaughter daddysgirl daddy honestparenting mamaproblems themotherload trendingaudio motherhooduncensored motherhoodlens father fatherhood fatherofdaughters fatherofsons over40 honestmom honestmotherhood
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My unbothered king 🤴! …I asked my husband why he n

My unbothered king 🤴! …I asked my husband why he never worries about anything and he said, ‘it’s because I don’t make up worst case fake scenarios in my head to make me anxious whereas you like to catastophize’ Sounds boring but ok. #relatable #husband #funnydad #dadsofinstagram #anxiety dad daddydaughter daddysgirl daddy honestparenting mamaproblems themotherload trendingaudio motherhooduncensored motherhoodlens father fatherhood fatherofdaughters fatherofsons over40 honestmom honestmotherhood
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Allowed my daughter to wear lipstick on holiday (f

Allowed my daughter to wear lipstick on holiday (for 5 minutes) on an evening walk and it became her whole personality 😂 #wholesome #kidofinstagram #funnyreelsvideo #parenting #girlmom momsofinstagram mumsofinstagram momminainteasy momtruth lifewithkids relatablereels kidsbelike beingamom momlifeunfiltered honestmom parentingtips parenting motherhoodunplugged momtomom viral fyp

Tanned all day, daylight at 9pm, ice frappes keepi

Tanned all day, daylight at 9pm, ice frappes keeping me awake, al fresco seafood dinner under the stars. Cute outfit on I wouldn’t wear at home. Villa, ice cold. Anxiety nowhere to be found. #holiday #cyprus #holidayvibes #fyp #viral
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You can only pick 2: 1. Become a multi millionair

You can only pick 2:

1. Become a multi millionaire.
2. Botox which lasts forever.
3. Eat without gaining weight.
4. Move to your dream
destination.
5. Never have a bad hair day again.
6. No period pain.
7. Clean house, always.
8. Free Ubers for life.
#whowantstobeamillionaire #relatable #funny #motherhood #girlstalk meme moms dads relatable humor parenting humor questions adulting game funny videos vacation this or that choose two choose 2 quiz
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‘Definitely bring the grandparents away with you o

‘Definitely bring the grandparents away with you on holiday. They’ll help with childcare and you’ll get some time off’. The reality 😴😂 #grandparents #vacation #expectations #parentinghumor #relatable momsofinstagram mumsofinstagram momminainteasy momtruth lifewithkids relatablereels kidsbelike beingamom momlifeunfiltered honestmom parentingtips parenting motherhoodunplugged momtomom viral fyp

Gentle reminder to not stress about big age gapes

Gentle reminder to not stress about big age gapes between your kids. My two teens have been so good with my preschooler whilst on holiday, I’ve actually having somewhat of a *wait for it: break!! Wow! What are your age gaps?
#momsofinstagram #mumsofinstagram #momminainteasy #momtruth #lifewithkids relatablereels kidsbelike beingamom momlifeunfiltered honestmom parentingtips parenting motherhoodunplugged momtomom viral fyp motherhood vacation pregnancy honestmom explore

As an elder millennial having a minor midlife cris

As an elder millennial having a minor midlife crisis on holiday thinking I’m back on my first girls’ trip to Ayia Napa at 18, I can safely confirm a menthol cigarette, JD and Coke and foam party on the beach still hits! Grandparents were babysitting btw so chill 😂! #nissibeach #fyp #eldermillennial #funny #over40 momsofinstagram mumsofinstagram momminainteasy momtruth lifewithkids relatablereels kidsbelike beingamom momlifeunfiltered honestmom parentingtips parenting motherhoodunplugged momtomom viral

Parents, can you relate? Of course you can! Pass t

Parents, can you relate? Of course you can! Pass the ouzo! #holidays #cyprus #momlife #kidsforreal #viral
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Watching my kids make magical memories on holiday

Watching my kids make magical memories on holiday with my plastic surgery money. New 🍒 will have to wait! IB Mostly Katie on ⏰ app. motherhood #holiday #kids #fyp #funny
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He doesn’t know it yet but now that we’re on day 2

He doesn’t know it yet but now that we’re on day 2 of our holiday, I’m planning how to relocate 😜! Anyone else do this on vacation? Same story every time we go away! Just currently googling schools in the area 🙈😭. Having the best time in Cyprus. Will share more reels, pics and stories soon, been taking in the beautiful homeland, swimming, reading, managing three children’s different itinaries, seeing family and taking advantage of having the grandparents here for back up! #vacation #holiday #fyp #relatable #explore dad daddydaughter daddysgirl daddy honestparenting mamaproblems themotherload trendingaudio motherhooduncensored motherhoodlens father fatherhood fatherofdaughters fatherofsons over40 honestmom honestmotherhood
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