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October 29, 2026

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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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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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Paris is not only child-friendly but it’s child-ce

Paris is not only child-friendly but it’s child-centred! Having the best time! Visited many times before but it’s the first time with my youngest in tow who’s 4. #paris #france #reels #explorepage #explore

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Nothing like taking your child to the gastronomic heaven
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POV: you had a third baby and first girl 5 days before your 41st birthday and this is how you spend the holidays: in Paris with your mini me, feeling as young as you did when you had your first baby at 28 but with the wisdom and experience of a 45 year old. We Elder Millenials look a decade younger than our age too right?! 🫶🙌 Geriatric mother who? #motherhood #paris #geriatricpregnancy #fyp #viral

In light of the news Hilary Swank is having her th

In light of the news Hilary Swank is having her third baby at 52, research shows the fertility rate for women aged 40+ reached 15.2 births per 1,000 women, surpassing the rate for women under 20 for the first time in decades. Whilst pregnancies in over 50s is rare (less than 1%), it demonstrates what’s possible. I had my third baby at 40. #hilaryswank #breakingnews #pregnancy #over50 #viral

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Who’s with me? #halloween #trickortreating #memes

Who’s with me? #halloween #trickortreating #memes #parenting #relatable. IB @britty_paige 🍷

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

When the kids are fighting in the other room but y

When the kids are fighting in the other room but you don’t have the energy to deal with it. May the best kid win 🏆 #fighting #mom #relatable #explorepage #memes

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

My seventh time in Paris but Florence’s first. We

My seventh time in Paris but Florence’s first. We wish we were locals 😂! Every holiday I go on, I start plotting how to relocate there by day 2. How about you? #reels #paris #explore #explorepage #funnyreels

Paris is not only child-friendly but it’s child-ce

Paris is not only child-friendly but it’s child-centred! Having the best time! Visited many times before but it’s the first time with my youngest in tow who’s 4. #paris #france #reels #explorepage #explore

Nothing like taking your child to the gastronomic

Nothing like taking your child to the gastronomic heaven
that is Paris so they can enjoy beige foods in a different
country 😭 #paris #kids #relatable #funny #fyp

POV: you had a third baby and first girl 5 days be

POV: you had a third baby and first girl 5 days before your 41st birthday and this is how you spend the holidays: in Paris with your mini me, feeling as young as you did when you had your first baby at 28 but with the wisdom and experience of a 45 year old. We Elder Millenials look a decade younger than our age too right?! 🫶🙌 Geriatric mother who? #motherhood #paris #geriatricpregnancy #fyp #viral

In light of the news Hilary Swank is having her th

In light of the news Hilary Swank is having her third baby at 52, research shows the fertility rate for women aged 40+ reached 15.2 births per 1,000 women, surpassing the rate for women under 20 for the first time in decades. Whilst pregnancies in over 50s is rare (less than 1%), it demonstrates what’s possible. I had my third baby at 40. #hilaryswank #breakingnews #pregnancy #over50 #viral

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