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Hi! I’m Vicki, mum to Oliver, 12, Xander, 9, and baby Florence who was born in November 2021. I’m also a multi award-winning lifestyle blogger, broadcaster and author.

I wrote the bestselling book Mumboss-The Honest Mum’s Guide To Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home (UK) in 2018 and the US and Canadian version titled The Working Mom was released in 2021.

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1 year old with the longest hair in the world?! 😜. Florence was born with a full head of thick hair and she hasn’t lost any. It’s just grown and grown and when damp, is down her back! It’s curly so bounces up once dry. It’s gorgeous but high maintenance! Did your babies have lots of hair too? I did as a baby so she’s taken after me! #toddlerlife #longhair #babygirl #toddler #mumsuk #hairstyles #kidshair #kidshairstyles #kidshairstyle #fyp #tiktok #tiktoks #fyp #viral #explorepage #explore #exploremore #facebookreels

❄️ We’re full of festive cheer now that we’re back from a Sunday fun day at the Ice Cube at Christmas fair in Leeds city centre ❄️. Have you visited a Christmas market/ funfair yet? Highly recommend. Also a little tip for creators out there: I quickly grabbed these clips during the last half an hour we spent at the fair so I could be fully present and enjoy myself for the first hour and an half. I edited the video on the car journey home. I love making video content (I used to be a TV director and filmmaker) but I don’t want to miss out on living life through my own eyes 👀 either! Let me know if this helps you!🎄⛄️🎅 #christmas #michaelbuble #fyp #viral #Leeds #tiktok #trending #christmasmarket #festive #babiesofinstagram #wholesome #christmastree #explore #explorepage #exploremore #sunday #sundayfunday #marshmallows #parenting #viralreels #familytime #qualitytime

Throwback video to a toothless 9 month old Florenc

Throwback video to a toothless 9 month old Florence enjoying her food thanks to baby led weaning. She cut 6 teeth simultaneously at 10 months old and now at 1, is an adventurous eater! Did you follow baby led weaning too? #9months #throwback #babygirl #weaning #babyledweaning #parenting #motherhood #teething #babygirl #babiesofinstagram #explorepage #exploremore #fyp #tiktok #viralvideos #facebook #foryou #food #babyadvice

🎁#Competition time 🎁 To celebrate #smallbusi

🎁#Competition time 🎁 To celebrate #smallbusinesssaturday I’m shining a light on my talented friend @emma.white.jewellery, founder of the exquisite @the.jewellery.makers. To #win this stunning gold hand in heart necklace worth £135 (swipe 👈👉) simply enter below 👇. 💜💜A beautiful symbol of protection and love, the solid rose gold heart is suspended in the palm of a solid silver hand. The hand was originally inspired by the traditional Middle Eastern symbol of Fatima’s hand: a symbol of guidance and protection.
As seen on BBC2s All That Glitters where Emma was runner-up (but absolutely should have won)! The one I’m wearing was a kind birthday present from Emma. It’s a grounding necklace; I love touching the hand to remind me that I’m safe, protected and loved. It’s a mindful, beautiful gift for yourself or someone you care about. Good luck 🤞!
♥️ To enter: ❄️ Like this post ☑️😍🫶.
❄️ Follow @the.jewellery.makers ❄️ Follow me @honestmum 💜 Tag 3 friends in the comments for an extra entry. 💜Follow @emma.white.jewellery for an extra entry.
💜Share in your story using the paper plane symbol, tagging us both for an extra entry.
Ends Fri 9th December 2022. No affiliation with Meta. UK only. No cash alternative. #smallbusiness #competition #ukcompetition #winitwednesday #freebiefriday #competitions #jewellery #silver #gold #jewelry #handmadeuk #handmade #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinessowner

Happy December 1st folks ❄️! Florence loved @b

Happy December 1st folks ❄️! Florence loved @babysensorynorthleeds’ Winter Wonderland session yesterday🎄marking the start of our favourite month 🎅! She was even matching Mr Snowman ⛄️! Thank you to @fusecomms and @babymoriofficial for the cutest festive outfit with this adorable gingerbread sweatshirt, red and white ribbed leggings (and white long-sleeved body suit underneath). The gorgeous navy shoes are from @dottyfish). Gifted class and outfit 🫶. Have you opened your advent calendars yet and what are your plans for Christmas this year? #babygirl #babystyle #toddlerlife #toddlerstyle #babysensory #fyp #babiesofinstagram #babystyleguide #christmas #advent #december #babysensoryplay #babyfashion #ootd

Forgot to share this a few months ago! Florence tr

Forgot to share this a few months ago! Florence tries and unsurprisingly loves cheesecake at my folks’ brilliant Italian restaurant @giorgiositalianleeds in Headingley, Leeds. Florence has recently developed a dairy allergy (hence the recent hospital visit) so I’ll be making dairy-free cheesecake for her from now on. Leave any recipes or ideas for alternatives in the comments please. #toddlermeals #babymeals #baby #babygirl #cute #cheesecake #dairyfree #fyp #explorepage #exploremore #foryou #reels #viralreels #viral #weaning #babyandtoddler #babystyle #reelsinstagram #babiesofinstagram #facebook #babiesoftheday #toddlerlife #toddlermom #toddlermeals #cute #exploreeverything

I love watching these videos so thought I’d make

I love watching these videos so thought I’d make a few. One I posted a few months ago is going viral on Facebook so thought I’d share last night’s dinner here. It’s going viral on Facebook so thought I’d share here too. I find videos usually take a month or two to go viral on FB with some reaching millions of views. I call it the Florence Effect ♥️. I’d def recommend uploading content you share here natively on FB too. This was a super quick meal Miss Florence gobbled up. I’ll share more soon! Any toddler meal inspo is always appreciated. Florence enjoyed chickpea curry last night 🍲 #toddler #toddlerlife #toddlermeals #toddlermealideas #food #weaning #toddlerfood #reels #viral #viralreels #explorepage #explore #fyp #foryou #babygirl #oneyearold #babiesofinstagram #viral #facebook #facebookvideo #toddlersofinstagram #toddlersnacks

Florence adored today’s class at @thelittlegymle

Florence adored today’s class at @thelittlegymleeds_ The Little Gym in North Leeds, socialising with other babies and being a little baby gymnast! This was the second time she’s attended after a trial session and it was lovely to bring my Mum along with us this time to watch Florence explore, learn and play. Little Gyms are all over the country with classes supporting babies 4 months + in every area of their development from harnessing muscle control and motor skills to building confidence and independence as well as colour, language and number recognition. Most importantly they’re incredibly fun, for both parent and child! Have you attended a class? (Gift). #foryoupage #babygirl #littlegymnast #gymnastics #Leeds #foryou #viralreels #viral #oneyearold #longhair #fyp #viralpost #babiesofinstagram #bubbles #tiktok #tiktoks #fun #movement #explorepage #exploremore #babyclothes #cute #wholesome #learning #babiesbabiesbabies #viralvideos #facebook #facebookviral

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1 year old with the longest hair in the world?! 😜. Florence was born with a full head of thick hair and she hasn’t lost any. It’s just grown and grown and when damp, is down her back! It’s curly so bounces up once dry. It’s gorgeous but high maintenance! Did your babies have lots of hair too? I did as a baby so she’s taken after me! #toddlerlife #longhair #babygirl #toddler #mumsuk #hairstyles #kidshair #kidshairstyles #kidshairstyle #fyp #tiktok #tiktoks #fyp #viral #explorepage #explore #exploremore #facebookreels

❄️ We’re full of festive cheer now that we’re back from a Sunday fun day at the Ice Cube at Christmas fair in Leeds city centre ❄️. Have you visited a Christmas market/ funfair yet? Highly recommend. Also a little tip for creators out there: I quickly grabbed these clips during the last half an hour we spent at the fair so I could be fully present and enjoy myself for the first hour and an half. I edited the video on the car journey home. I love making video content (I used to be a TV director and filmmaker) but I don’t want to miss out on living life through my own eyes 👀 either! Let me know if this helps you!🎄⛄️🎅 #christmas #michaelbuble #fyp #viral #Leeds #tiktok #trending #christmasmarket #festive #babiesofinstagram #wholesome #christmastree #explore #explorepage #exploremore #sunday #sundayfunday #marshmallows #parenting #viralreels #familytime #qualitytime

Throwback video to a toothless 9 month old Florenc

Throwback video to a toothless 9 month old Florence enjoying her food thanks to baby led weaning. She cut 6 teeth simultaneously at 10 months old and now at 1, is an adventurous eater! Did you follow baby led weaning too? #9months #throwback #babygirl #weaning #babyledweaning #parenting #motherhood #teething #babygirl #babiesofinstagram #explorepage #exploremore #fyp #tiktok #viralvideos #facebook #foryou #food #babyadvice

🎁#Competition time 🎁 To celebrate #smallbusi

🎁#Competition time 🎁 To celebrate #smallbusinesssaturday I’m shining a light on my talented friend @emma.white.jewellery, founder of the exquisite @the.jewellery.makers. To #win this stunning gold hand in heart necklace worth £135 (swipe 👈👉) simply enter below 👇. 💜💜A beautiful symbol of protection and love, the solid rose gold heart is suspended in the palm of a solid silver hand. The hand was originally inspired by the traditional Middle Eastern symbol of Fatima’s hand: a symbol of guidance and protection.
As seen on BBC2s All That Glitters where Emma was runner-up (but absolutely should have won)! The one I’m wearing was a kind birthday present from Emma. It’s a grounding necklace; I love touching the hand to remind me that I’m safe, protected and loved. It’s a mindful, beautiful gift for yourself or someone you care about. Good luck 🤞!
♥️ To enter: ❄️ Like this post ☑️😍🫶.
❄️ Follow @the.jewellery.makers ❄️ Follow me @honestmum 💜 Tag 3 friends in the comments for an extra entry. 💜Follow @emma.white.jewellery for an extra entry.
💜Share in your story using the paper plane symbol, tagging us both for an extra entry.
Ends Fri 9th December 2022. No affiliation with Meta. UK only. No cash alternative. #smallbusiness #competition #ukcompetition #winitwednesday #freebiefriday #competitions #jewellery #silver #gold #jewelry #handmadeuk #handmade #smallbusinessuk #smallbusinessowner

Happy December 1st folks ❄️! Florence loved @b

Happy December 1st folks ❄️! Florence loved @babysensorynorthleeds’ Winter Wonderland session yesterday🎄marking the start of our favourite month 🎅! She was even matching Mr Snowman ⛄️! Thank you to @fusecomms and @babymoriofficial for the cutest festive outfit with this adorable gingerbread sweatshirt, red and white ribbed leggings (and white long-sleeved body suit underneath). The gorgeous navy shoes are from @dottyfish). Gifted class and outfit 🫶. Have you opened your advent calendars yet and what are your plans for Christmas this year? #babygirl #babystyle #toddlerlife #toddlerstyle #babysensory #fyp #babiesofinstagram #babystyleguide #christmas #advent #december #babysensoryplay #babyfashion #ootd

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