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May 11, 2019

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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.

If you would like to work with me, please email me at mum@honestmum.com.
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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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POV: nothing beats the feeling of that first super

POV: nothing beats the feeling of that first supermarket shop on holiday. Pass me the Lays ❤️
#momsofinstagram #mumsofinstagram #momminainteasy #momtruth #lifewithkids relatablereels kidsbelike beingamom momlifeunfiltered honestmom parentingtips parenting motherhoodunplugged momtomom viral fyp

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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Out here stressing that my sons’ future wives are

Out here stressing that my sons’ future wives are going to need to love me more than their mamas so we get to spend the holidays together because I’m going to be the grandma on daddy’s side 😭 #momlife #boymom #funny #relatable #holidays fyp viral
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Dear moms, I don’t know who needs to hear this but

Dear moms, I don’t know who needs to hear this but your kid doesn’t need a new outfit but you need a new bra. You’re welcome! #advice #relatable #moms #motherhood #fyp

After giving birth, it can take 6 months to heal i

After giving birth, it can take 6 months to heal internally, 12 months for physical recovery, 2 years for hormones to balance and 5 years to rediscover your identity. Be kind and understanding to moms, they’re going through more than you know. IB: @motherhoodin30s #newborns #moms #babies #threemonthsold #trendingreels taylorswift newmom postpartum pregnancy reelitfeelit explorepage motherhood timeflies momanddaughter baby instagramreels

Did you know the longest pregnancy ever recorded w

Did you know the longest pregnancy ever recorded was a whopping 375 days (1 year and 10 days)! Most pregnancies last approximately 280 days or 9.5 months but Beulah Hunter’s daughter, Penny Diana, was almost 100 days overdue. Whilst this is an incredibly long feat, pregnancies of 42 weeks, approx 10 months, are relatively common. I was early with all three of mine. Were you overdue? #newborn #babygirl #beingamom #motherhood #parenting momtomom moms pregnancy pregnancyfacts biology relatable

So tired babysitting my parents’ grandkids whilst

So tired babysitting my parents’ grandkids whilst they’re living their best lives. Slackers or what?! #parenting #humour #relatable #grandparents #funnyreels grandparents independence village raising a child mom of three motherhood mum life funny and relatable reels Facebook reels viral moms mom over 40 three kids childcare

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