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What I’ve Been Up To Lately

February 3, 2020
Hey there!
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10 Tips For a Happier Life by Psychotherapist & Author, John-Paul Davies

June 19, 2019
If you only read one post today, make it this one.
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Back from South Africa and Suffering Post-Holiday Blues

June 7, 2019
I'm back!
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15 Self-Care Reminders

April 30, 2019
Time to put your self-care first.
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Why Mothers Need To Speak Up and Ask For Help, More

March 8, 2019
An important opinion piece.
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Being Strict With Your Time

January 12, 2019
It's time to be strict with your time.
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Want to Feel Instantly Happier? Hang Out With Your Friends

December 1, 2018
Make some time for your mates.
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My Life Lately

November 27, 2018
Life lately.
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Quality (and Quantity) Time with Quality People

October 28, 2018
Our half-term.
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Do You Really Love Yourself? By Dr Chloe Paidoussis-Mitchell

October 15, 2018
An empowering guest post.
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Learning About Myself Every Day

September 18, 2018
A realisation.
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My Mental Health Day Off

August 30, 2018
A needed day off.
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Date Night: Riverside Walks, Terrible Selfies and Foot Long Subs

August 5, 2018
Our recent date night.
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S*** Days, We All Have Them, You’re Not Alone

August 3, 2018
Not every day can be a good one.
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The 5 Life-Changing Lessons I Learned While Unwell

July 20, 2018
Always learning.
Tips on juggling family and work

My Tips on Juggling Work and Family

July 8, 2018
How to handle the juggle.
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When You’re Feeling MEH

June 26, 2018
When You're Feeling MEH.
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Exciting News: No, I’m Not Pregnant, I’m Plant-Based

May 11, 2018
A big change.
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Hi, I’m Vicki, mum of two, blogger, vlogger, author and former filmmaker and TV director. I often pop up on TV as a parenting expert (regularly appearing on BBC News and Sky News) and I’ve spoken about maternal rights and flexible working as well as perinatal mental health in the House of Commons.

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The Working Mom‘Ideal for… going back to work without losing your mind. TV director and filmmaker Psarias founded her blog Honestmum.com while she was on maternity leave, following a particularly traumatic birth. Mumboss is her no-nonsense guide to navigating the tough back-to-work transition.’

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Why are kids so cute, I can’t take it💔. Never Why are kids so cute, I can’t take it💔. Never known a sweetheart like this one. He created a surprise party ‘with activities’ for us so I had to film it. Yes, we’ve stopped brushing our hair around here 🤪 ❤️❤️❤️ #cute #sweet #happy #kidsofinstagram #kidsofinsta #sweet #honestmum #mumboss #momboss #authorsofig
Congratulations to 5 lucky followers in the commen Congratulations to 5 lucky followers in the comments!!!! You lucky mums have won a @welovefrugi gift box worth £64.50 each. In the box you’ll find a pair of super soft organic cotton Pansy PJ bottoms, a beautifully designed reusable Buddy Bottle and a Bright Ideas Notebook. If you’ve not heard of Frugi, they make ethical clothing for babies, toddlers and children up to aged 10 as well as adults using supremely soft, premium organic cotton or recycled materials. Check out their website for more gorgeous designs! #ad
This will come as no surprise to parents but resea This will come as no surprise to parents but research confirms that kids snack more than any other group, and that children’s intake of sugar remains well above national recommendations. Worryingly so! A recent study from @arladairyuk’s Arla Explorers found that children consume around 63 grams of sugar a day, which is more than double Public Health England’s daily recommended maximum intake of 24 grams (five-six sugar cubes) per day.WOW! But here's the thing: Arla Explorers also discovered that children actually enjoy humble, simple and natural foods just as much as sugary treats anyway! Yay! As part of the Arla Explorers study, they conducted a behavioural experiment, which saw children aged 6-10 complete a series of tasks to find out their true preferences when it came to snacking. When tasked, 8 out of 10 children chose a healthier option with strawberries, watermelon, apples and carrots being loaded on to plates than sweeter, less fibrous options. It turns out when given the choice, children make the right one. Thank goodness for the Arla Explorers range bridging the gap between what parents like me, want their children to eat and what our children want, with a range of yogurts, packed with naturally sourced ingredients and at least 30% less sugar than other products on the market (and my kids love them). AD. Arla #ArlaExplorers #BeWhatYouEat #InnerStrength
I’m teaching the kids about managing money durin I’m teaching the kids about managing money during this homeschool period with the new Revolut Junior app @revolutapp. It’s vital children learn financial skills as early as possible so they’ll grow up to be adults who are live within their means. Over on the blog, 3 readers can win annual Metal accounts worth £120 each. Head to Honestmum.com. Good luck 🌟 (we are also on the app homepage which Oliver said was, ‘super cool’. So cute 🥰! #revolutjunior #ad #juniorfamily
Big shout-out to @picklelondon who sent me this Ha Big shout-out to @picklelondon who sent me this Happy 🌈 sweater the other day, helping to bring the sunshine in. We all need happy-making bold clothes now more than ever ❤️. It’s tough times right now but these kids of mine are helping me feel happy and strong. When I had a full-on throat operation two years ago which took over a year to recover from, it was my children who taught me that parenting isn’t one-sided and that you can lean on your kids during difficult periods, that they can offer you strength and gift you with lessons. Children live in the moment and guiding me to do the same. Try stay happy people ✌️. (These sweats and tees are designed to raise awareness of the importance of talking about our mental health and raise vital funds for @mindcharity). Earrings c/o fab @trend_tonic ❤️❤️⚡️. #gift ad #picklelondon #happytotalk #mindcharity #mentalhealthawareness
I’m letting the kids have more tech time so we c I’m letting the kids have more tech time so we can all get through this cray time a little easier. Let’s drop the guilt and cut ourselves some slack, yeah. Happy Weirdest Mother’s Day Ever to my queens. By the way, I’m doing daily Facebook Lives on my Honest Mum page for approx 30 mins (pre Boris) at 4.30pm so we can all feel a little less alone right now. I’m be sharing (honestly) how we’re handling homeschool and this new odd life we’re all living. Tune in 📱💻 x
I’ve teamed up with organic clothing brand @welo I’ve teamed up with organic clothing brand @welovefrugi to to spread some love in these uncertain times. To celebrate Mother’s Day we’re offering 5 of you lovely mummies a gift box of gorgeous goodies. Just tag another deserving mummy in the comments below and follow myself and @welovefrugi for a chance to get a Frugi treat worth £64.50!!! Frugi have also created some fun downloadable activities to keep the kids entertained at home, including a Mother’s Day card to print & decorate! Link in my bio ❤️ 🌈 💫 Good luck and love to you and yours x (Ad). Ends Thursday 26th March 2020 at 9pm. UK only. Good luck x
So much going on in the world right now but I want So much going on in the world right now but I wanted to share that my business partners @lucygriffithsdotcom @jackfreud have spent the best part of a year developing a digital video course business: The Working Mother’s Company and Academy that will upskill parents in digital skills providing them with everything they need to know in order to launch a succesful online business/ work online. Oh, and we launch this week!!! We hope the various courses and membership community will help mobilise a great many mums in the UK and US. Across the courses, I share in video and worksheet format, all that I’ve learnt in the past decade pivoting from being a filmmaker and TV director to blogger, vlogger and author, to help others follow suit. WARNING from now: you’ll be seeing a LOT more of me online as there’s a big ad machine behind it all across social media and news sites (so apologies in advance that I’ll be clogging up your timelines/ newsfeeds) but I truly hope this new biz informs and empowers a lot of people. Now more than ever, we can see for ourselves the power and freedom of working online. I’m embarking on some online courses myself over this period indoors. Stay safe and well, people x⁣ ⁣
SUPER EXCITED to share that my book, Mumboss, will SUPER EXCITED to share that my book, Mumboss, will be out in the US and Canada on September 1st with a new name- The Working Mom-and cover! You can now preorder at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Indie Bound. Thanks so much for everyone's continued support, hearing and reading your comments that it’s helped change your (work) life and that you’ve felt more confident and empowered to create a thriving online business because of it, makes having written it during the toughest year of my life, worth it. As parents, we deserve flexible, remote and nourishing ways to work which don’t compromise on us raising, and importantly, having fun with our kids. So surreal seeing it around the world 🌍 so far and I’m SO blooming happy it's going to be out in America and Canada soon! Preorder link in my bio 👩‍💻. Huge thanks to my editor @jillianlefort who has championed me, and this book from the get-go. Behind every strong woman is another stronger one holding her up💪
Check out the clever, easy to use Revolut Junior @ Check out the clever, easy to use Revolut Junior @revolutapp. Revolut Junior is a money app for parents and kids to manage allowance. It encourages little ones to learn smart spending, earning and saving habits with parental oversight of course, and equally foster healthy discussions about money at home. Kids 7-17 also get these cool bank cards. Via a quick and downloadable app you can up-skill your children with financial tools that will last a lifetime. Check out my blog post at honestmum.com to discover more about the service. Revolut (for adults) has over 10 million users. 3 readers can also #win annual Metal accounts worth £120 each. #RevolutJunior #JuniorFamily <AD>.
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