Tier 3 Instamums

[GreyWolf]

So most years the Bristol Fashion week at Cribbs Causeway is lucky enough () to get the likes of Denise Van Dreadful. But this year, it’s got the ‘biggest names of Instagram’ with Giovanna Fletcher and MOD. 2 absolute style icons. You too can pay £15 to listen to more of their drivel.
But today I’m most pissed off at all these muppets with their gifted tickets to camp bestival.

 

[virgofalls]

Glad to see CT writing an honest review but can’t help but wonder what she would have written if the entire stay had of been gifted (not just discounted)?

She was still paying a hell of a lot of her own money and therefore more likely to be critical.

Call me cynical but ?

 

[AliceinWanderlust]

Of course they all slag each other off how can a group of women all doing the same eBay ad/on the same luxury ski trip competiting for the most likes and comments not all have a secret bitch behind their backs
NSSN posted 20 reasons why skiing is worth the cash. They’re on a free luxury ski trip with childcare and fancy meals out not exactly obtainable for the average mum who’s struggling to even afford after school club for their 2 children (me)

 

[U Wot]

I find it mildly amusing though that in their blog about acronyms that they don’t mention MC is a commonly used acronym for middle class, which seems somehow apt when you are spending £27 on a smashed avocado brunch and a goodie bag.

 

[Carobee]

“Avacados for dayzzz bruv” under a picture of middle class white women in pearls eating lunch, ha oh this is too cringe good to be true

 

[U Wot]

I’m glad it’s not just me that finds the mumsthatslay hashtag to be irritating. I don’t know why they all have to make a feminist stand by showing us their pants either. I’m getting old i think ?

 

[Carobee]

That’s funny- I just gave mine away to a mum friend too and cringed at the thought that I actually bought one ??‍ Xx

I bought one too and now can’t wear it in public too cringey ..I feel like I must have been so vulnerable with a new born and wanting to feel part of the gang that they manage to flog me so much on Instagram. I have the mere soeur mug, the mother sweater etc
Heysareta talks sense her post today is about how people are over instagram now

 

[Mochalatte]

Why are you tagging Apple if you’re not hoping they will respond in some way?! It’s pathetic!

 

[noseymum]

Yes I enjoy Susie's stories, and I like her parenting style and the fact her fashion is quite different to the other instamums.

Susie doesn't come across as 'omg guys I work SO hard to create ads for you all. I'm doing you a favour. Like me like me' as some of the other instamums. She is what she is

 

[AmberSpyglass]

I suppose she wanted her laptop to write a fab review of her discounted hotel stay, maybe they’d charge her in full if they didn’t see proof of her side of the bargain?

I have no idea how this gifting malarkey works?

 

[ThreeFourFive]

Just read the defensive CT post. Total bollocks. And up jumped the celebrity midwife to wail about how tough it is when people don't get it! So much entitlement - you are exploiting your children and deserve all the criticism you get.

 

[Wizzywoo]

Clemmie Telfords glasses wtf are thay all about!!!

 

[SWLDN-MUM]

Ok....self-confessed lurker here and never actually commented on the forum...but anyone else fed up with the new insta-obsession with period talk? I'm not squeamish, I'm certainly no prude - but honestly, TMI. I really don't need to know about NSSM coming on before her romantic (AD-gifted) mini-break or the results of her poll on to-shag or not-to-shag during your period; MOD getting caught out by a heavy flow at work (pleasant for patients and colleagues to know, eh?) or CT "missing PMT" (really?) Maybe they're just all desperate for new, engaging content since having their knuckles rapped (finally) over said #ad-gifted regulations. Or maybe I'm just a cynical mum of teens who would literally disown me for oversharing on social media (to that end, I think the insta-mum fraternity could learn a lot from socially-savvy, teens....)

 

[FrannyGallops]

Serious damage limitation going on there LOL at the excuses being rolled out. If she’s self employed and does self assessment and files company accounts, how can she have not known or noticed?

It’s complete bullshit. So they relied on the money at one point, then when they started earning over the threshold they just ‘forgot’ about it? Pull the other one, love

 

[MrsJT]

Some of the smaller accounts 10k or under bracket are just dying for a mention on here! Probably so they have material for their next blog post ?

Nah, they are all to busy filming their "anxiety" struggles as per Channel Mums' instruction.

Maybe Mrs Meldrums' brew remedy will save the day for all and stop those pesky panic attacks in their tracks. Ergh.

 

[Palm23]

Anyone see CT stories on the argument with the hubby and having to drink coffee alone, storm off in ski boots, ski alone ...hard hard life.

I don't get how it's healthy for a relationship to continually post about rows etc. I know from talking to friends that no relationship is perfect and my partner would be horrified if I shared it all on social media.
In this case it seemed like Clemmie T was using the row to segue into a next advert about things that make her happy like wrapping paper. Bit crass I thought.

 

[Plinkplonk]

I just saw CT's stories explaining the tax credit thing. Makes her sound evener dodgier to be honest. Bet she wishes she'd never shared the letter. But how do you decide what to share and what not to share when your whole family's life is an advert for something?

That is absolute bollocks!! Every year they send you a form to fill out to update them of your earnings! There's just no way she 'didn't realise'.

 

[notcoolenoughfortheclique]

I've unfollowed all the so called big names I can't stand it, literally sell themselves out for anything. And it's not so much that I'm anti ad, gifted, partnership etc it's how false it is! I've seen dedicated breastfeeders advertising the perfect prep, water wipes when they use Aldi in their stories etc etc, claiming to use all these free things but forget that we've followed them for years and know that's absolute bollocks. Also love how they guilt us with their comments like these ads put food on the table so thanks for supporting me?! Or I work so hard to create this content so they genuinely think they deserve stuff. So many relatable fun accounts which then become #ad on every or every other post as soon as they get the big numbers money really does talk. Ps luxefamily5 what a twat

 

[Isthisthereallife?]

?

They already spout verbal diarrhoea so it shouldn't be hard for them!

 

[Carobee]

Is CT an idiot? Why is she sharing her tax credits online? She must know she angers enough people by a lot of the stuff she shares why post this? To show she’s really busy doing mundane stuff just like us? She’s so not self aware. Surely she will get reported to the tax man after this?