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Hi! I’m Vicki, mum to two teens and 5 year old! I’m an award-winning filmmaker, content creator and author working across print, digital and TV.

My Instagram handle reaches highs of 50m pcm. 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.
You can read more about me here. .

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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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Returning to @twycrosszoo so soon after Room On Th

Returning to @twycrosszoo so soon after Room On The Broom Corn Maze experience, for their utterly spectacular, show-stopping Lanterns Of the Wild opening night, last weekend, was such a wonderful treat for all of the family!

We spent an entire day in the zoo before visiting the lanterns trail at dusk, and managed to see a whole host of animals we hadn’t seen before despite our prior visits.

As well as animal-spotting, Florence, now 5 (but 4 at the time of visiting) loved spending time in both the outside and indoor playgrounds/softplay area inside and at The Gruffalo Discovery Land, where we journeyed into ‘the deep dark wood’, meeting interactive characters from The Gruffalo stories.

The highlight of the visit this time, was of course, the lanterns display with the zoo’s all-new mile-long route featuring thousands of huge and beautiful handcrafted lanterns of animals spanning continents from glowing jungles to frozen forests, volcanic landscapes and vivid underwater worlds, which utterly wowed us (I was there with my two teens, husband and 4 year old)!

The trail is set to stirring music and features interactive elements (children could create music on stepping stones or stroll through smoke by a volcano style cave), and dazzling lights, that together, transport you all over the world.

With breathtaking detail (the flowers were my favourite) the lanterns were unlike anything I’ve seen before. If that wasn’t enough you can marvel at the world’s first Stick Man and Gruffalo lanterns from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story, and learn about the vital conservation work needed to protect the world’s most endangered species with educational sign posts throughout.

Florence also played games such as hook-a-duck and had a ride on the carousel at their festive fair and toasted marshmallows! What a treat of a time!
Thank you Twycross Zoo. Open from 6 November until 21 February 2027.
The zoo covered an overnight hotel stay along with press tickets to the zoo and trail in return for an honest review.

Older siblings realising their DNA passes from the

Older siblings realising their DNA passes from the womb to their siblings (through a process called microchimerism) meaning they didn’t just help raise them but they contributed to who they are. Respect is due!! Candle @meadowfarmlifestyle 😍! #microchimerism #pregnancy #womb #biology #dna explore siblings motherhood pregnant facts

Thank you Anne Hathaway, this shift has blown my m

Thank you Anne Hathaway, this shift has blown my mind. I get to feel tired doing what I love ❤️, raising humans and working in a creative job which stimulates me. Loved this reset. IB: @gracebygracelee and Anna Hathaway clip @britishvogue #annahathaway #tired #reason #reframe #explore

Right? We elder millenials were pretty wild as tee

Right? We elder millenials were pretty wild as teens weren’t we?! Tbf my own teens are practically boring in comparison (thankfully) 😂! #motherhood #80sbaby #millenials #fyp #viral

Behind every woman who’s barely got her shit toget

Behind every woman who’s barely got her shit together is
another woman who’s barely got her shit together
reassuring her she’s got this shit. This is your reminder
we’ve got this shit! #gotthis #momlife #womanpower #reassurance #fyp

When your kids want pomegranates! The definition o

When your kids want pomegranates! The definition of love! #pomegranates #explorepage #motherhood #love #fyp

Thank you @alexa_hairdresser ❤️🙏😘POV: your long an

Thank you @alexa_hairdresser ❤️🙏😘POV: your long and wavy-haired 4 year old requested 2 Dutch braids flowing into pig tails. Here’s a tutorial. Perfect for bridesmaids, birthday parties and other special occasions or simply to help prevent the dreaded nits on school days! #hairtutorialvideo #longhair #kidshair #halloween #explore

A scary Halloween reel for ya 😳🙈😂! I used to be sc

A scary Halloween reel for ya 😳🙈😂! I used to be scared she wasn’t breathing, I didn’t swaddle her securely or she was drinking enough milk and now…I’m just scared of her 😳! The moods of a 4 year old feel hormonal! Looking forward to puberty 😭😂! #halloween #relatablereels❤️ #motherhood #fouryearold #explore
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Coolest Halloween reel I’ve seen this season 🎃 . H

Coolest Halloween reel I’ve seen this season 🎃 . Heard this works with carrots too! Wow #transformation #hair #pumpkin #remix explore. Remix @beheshte.beaut

Taking two out of three of my children (the other

Taking two out of three of my children (the other had different term times and football commitments so couldn’t make either weeks, and my husband was working) as well as my maman, we enjoyed art, culture, exquisite food, shopping and sightseeing of course together (bonjour La Tour Eiffel) in a nourishing ‘week’, clocking up an average of 20k steps a day (without complaint, miraculously) in the stunning city of lights!

We thankfully missed the riots but did see some of the aftermath with designer shops being boarded up and some smashed-up shop fronts. We didn’t feel unsafe however and felt lucky to not have experienced anything troubling during our stay. We left before the second scheduled riot. Now, let me begin by stating that Paris is not only child-friendly but child-centered with bistros, fine-dining restaurants, art galleries and shops welcoming children with open arms. Everyone we met from shop assistants and waiters, receptionists in the hotel, to those working in the airport, referred to Florence as a princess and directed conversation to her before us! The Parisians were always kind and affable, and we experienced excellent service everywhere we went! Dix points! In just 20 images, I share my tips if you’re considering a trip to Paris. There are more details on my blog. Don’t forget to save it! #paris #advice #travellingwithkids #explore #travel

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Returning to @twycrosszoo so soon after Room On Th

Returning to @twycrosszoo so soon after Room On The Broom Corn Maze experience, for their utterly spectacular, show-stopping Lanterns Of the Wild opening night, last weekend, was such a wonderful treat for all of the family!

We spent an entire day in the zoo before visiting the lanterns trail at dusk, and managed to see a whole host of animals we hadn’t seen before despite our prior visits.

As well as animal-spotting, Florence, now 5 (but 4 at the time of visiting) loved spending time in both the outside and indoor playgrounds/softplay area inside and at The Gruffalo Discovery Land, where we journeyed into ‘the deep dark wood’, meeting interactive characters from The Gruffalo stories.

The highlight of the visit this time, was of course, the lanterns display with the zoo’s all-new mile-long route featuring thousands of huge and beautiful handcrafted lanterns of animals spanning continents from glowing jungles to frozen forests, volcanic landscapes and vivid underwater worlds, which utterly wowed us (I was there with my two teens, husband and 4 year old)!

The trail is set to stirring music and features interactive elements (children could create music on stepping stones or stroll through smoke by a volcano style cave), and dazzling lights, that together, transport you all over the world.

With breathtaking detail (the flowers were my favourite) the lanterns were unlike anything I’ve seen before. If that wasn’t enough you can marvel at the world’s first Stick Man and Gruffalo lanterns from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved story, and learn about the vital conservation work needed to protect the world’s most endangered species with educational sign posts throughout.

Florence also played games such as hook-a-duck and had a ride on the carousel at their festive fair and toasted marshmallows! What a treat of a time!
Thank you Twycross Zoo. Open from 6 November until 21 February 2027.
The zoo covered an overnight hotel stay along with press tickets to the zoo and trail in return for an honest review.

Older siblings realising their DNA passes from the

Older siblings realising their DNA passes from the womb to their siblings (through a process called microchimerism) meaning they didn’t just help raise them but they contributed to who they are. Respect is due!! Candle @meadowfarmlifestyle 😍! #microchimerism #pregnancy #womb #biology #dna explore siblings motherhood pregnant facts

Thank you Anne Hathaway, this shift has blown my m

Thank you Anne Hathaway, this shift has blown my mind. I get to feel tired doing what I love ❤️, raising humans and working in a creative job which stimulates me. Loved this reset. IB: @gracebygracelee and Anna Hathaway clip @britishvogue #annahathaway #tired #reason #reframe #explore

Right? We elder millenials were pretty wild as tee

Right? We elder millenials were pretty wild as teens weren’t we?! Tbf my own teens are practically boring in comparison (thankfully) 😂! #motherhood #80sbaby #millenials #fyp #viral

Behind every woman who’s barely got her shit toget

Behind every woman who’s barely got her shit together is
another woman who’s barely got her shit together
reassuring her she’s got this shit. This is your reminder
we’ve got this shit! #gotthis #momlife #womanpower #reassurance #fyp

When your kids want pomegranates! The definition o

When your kids want pomegranates! The definition of love! #pomegranates #explorepage #motherhood #love #fyp

Thank you @alexa_hairdresser ❤️🙏😘POV: your long an

Thank you @alexa_hairdresser ❤️🙏😘POV: your long and wavy-haired 4 year old requested 2 Dutch braids flowing into pig tails. Here’s a tutorial. Perfect for bridesmaids, birthday parties and other special occasions or simply to help prevent the dreaded nits on school days! #hairtutorialvideo #longhair #kidshair #halloween #explore

A scary Halloween reel for ya 😳🙈😂! I used to be sc

A scary Halloween reel for ya 😳🙈😂! I used to be scared she wasn’t breathing, I didn’t swaddle her securely or she was drinking enough milk and now…I’m just scared of her 😳! The moods of a 4 year old feel hormonal! Looking forward to puberty 😭😂! #halloween #relatablereels❤️ #motherhood #fouryearold #explore
momsofinstagram mumsofinstagram momminainteasy momtruth lifewithkids relatablereels kidsbelike beingamom momlifeunfiltered honestmom parentingtips parenting motherhoodunplugged momtomom viral fyp

Coolest Halloween reel I’ve seen this season 🎃 . H

Coolest Halloween reel I’ve seen this season 🎃 . Heard this works with carrots too! Wow #transformation #hair #pumpkin #remix explore. Remix @beheshte.beaut

Taking two out of three of my children (the other

Taking two out of three of my children (the other had different term times and football commitments so couldn’t make either weeks, and my husband was working) as well as my maman, we enjoyed art, culture, exquisite food, shopping and sightseeing of course together (bonjour La Tour Eiffel) in a nourishing ‘week’, clocking up an average of 20k steps a day (without complaint, miraculously) in the stunning city of lights!

We thankfully missed the riots but did see some of the aftermath with designer shops being boarded up and some smashed-up shop fronts. We didn’t feel unsafe however and felt lucky to not have experienced anything troubling during our stay. We left before the second scheduled riot. Now, let me begin by stating that Paris is not only child-friendly but child-centered with bistros, fine-dining restaurants, art galleries and shops welcoming children with open arms. Everyone we met from shop assistants and waiters, receptionists in the hotel, to those working in the airport, referred to Florence as a princess and directed conversation to her before us! The Parisians were always kind and affable, and we experienced excellent service everywhere we went! Dix points! In just 20 images, I share my tips if you’re considering a trip to Paris. There are more details on my blog. Don’t forget to save it! #paris #advice #travellingwithkids #explore #travel

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