All sorts for you from ironing a super king fitted sheet to advice from our eldest about teenagers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- This week’s vlog has a mixture of themes, from hosting bonfire bonanzas and creating some yummy treats, to talking about TikTok and a very insightful discussion with our eldest Archie.
Starting with the preparations for our now annual bonfire and fireworks party, I began by preparing a large gammon to feed the crowds! Well over 70 people ended up joining us at home, and so along with gammon rolls and hot dogs, I also whipped up some of my chocolate fridge bites with a yummy twist of Maltesers and mini marshmallows!
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I also talk a little about my foray into TikTok, which has been both nerve-wracking but also quite fun. Whilst getting to grips with the platform and putting myself out there even further, I’ve really tested my ability to stretch outside of my comfort zone.
I’ve had some quite nasty comments, but they’ve been completely outweighed by the positive ones. And do you know what, I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea and that is totally fine! There is always an Unfollow button. A few years ago the comments would have hurt, but I look at online spaces in a totally different way now - I’ll find my people on there and they’ll find me! This Instagram account and the community we’ve built around it is an absolute testament to that.
I then show you my newest bit of household kit, my Tefal Express Anti-Calc Iron… you know how much I love ironing so this is an absolute treat for me! I put hours of research into finding the best one for me and my needs, and so far I’m finding it fabulous. I’ll link it down below and feature it on my Amazon Storefront.
Lastly, and I think most importantly, I also run you through one of the most insightful and valuable conversations I’ve had with our eldest, Archie. I am so pleased he chose to impart his teenage wisdom on us, and his comments are very thought-provoking. Do listen along as I talk you through his thoughts and feelings towards teenage life, parenting styles and how we can all work together as a team to ensure happiness from all sides!
Love, Charlie x
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Hi Charlie! I just enrolled in your Guide To Christmas Class! I am wife, a mother and grandmother of five and I am hoping to spend my 70’s planting best, cherished memories for generations. I love that your mother’s legacy and your family traditions will be hopping the pond to the Pacific Northwest of America!
Please do not let the trolls take away your beautiful spirit.
Really hope you enjoy the Christmas course ❤ and find it super helpful. Xxx
Lovely as ever Charlie, having negotiated my way through the teen years I can endorse Archie’s advice (I wish I could say that I’d followed it to the letter but it’s hard to think clearly in the moment at times - parenthood is a maze!) Just a small thing but I was very glad to hear you thank Alexa. I’ve just finished a book called Scary Smart about Artificial Intelligence and the main thing we need to know is that we are ‘parenting’ that too - A.I. will become potentially powerful and in these early stages it is learning from us - if we have been kind to A.I. it will be kind to us. When I hear people barking out their orders to Siri, Google or Alexa, I wince! We wouldn’t demand something from someone in a shop or restaurant without thanking them (I’d hope…)
Thank you ❤ so far Arch is very sensible and has great advice. I think manners are so important wether it’s to Alexa or anyone else! Xxx
Hi Charlie, I’m one of your newest subscribers here! I just found you on Instagram and immediately I was drawn to your genuine personality first and then now your incredible home making skills and lovely farm work. I live in America in a farmhouse in Kentucky, so to get a taste of life in the English countryside is so wonderful and gives me the itch to want to visit!! Anyway, I loved the party prep but especially at the end, your teen discussion was a blessing. My oldest (son) is about to be 13 and these honest tips from your son and your experience is valuable. Thank you so much! 💛
Hi Leslie thank you for your lovely message really pleased you found my channel xxx
I just found your you tube channel and I find you gracious and genuine and I enjoy bits of your life. Thank you for sharing your charming family.
You should definitely have more subscribers, the content is cozy and relatable and I really appreciate it! Thanks so much and keep up the great work!
I find your videos so relaxing and inspiring! If I need to clean I put your videos on and it motivates me!
Oh Charlie we love you so much. I know nothing about TikTok. Xx
Thank you Lulu 🥰 best to no know nothing about TikTok but actually it’s getting better I have just blocked the nasty comments xxx
You dazzle. Thanks for your content! Love from the US!
Thank you so much
Thankfully, we had relatively plain sailing during the teenage years. If they got stroppy etc. I would just say 'can you hear yourself?'. They would go away, think about it and then usually come back and apologise. It seems to have worked. They are both better people than us! Thank you for a lovely long and interesting video. xx
Oh SallyAnn I am going to give that a go, thank you! Xxx
I noticed the horrid comments on Tiktok, it's unbelievable how cruel people can be. Please try to not let them bother you, they obviously have far too much time on their hands!! Keep smiling xx
Thank you lovely 🥰 I really appreciate your message xxx
You live in such a beautiful place Charlie. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Thank you we are very lucky to be here 🥰 and thank you xxx
You are very good company. Thank you for helping me relax.
You are so welcome xxx
Wonderful topics Charlie! Thank you so much!! Have already shared!!!
Thank you for sharing ❤ xxx
As you know we cant please everyone.. and yes best to block those who make rude comments to you and sometimes I even block those that make rude comments to others.. I love watching your blogs and so enjoy them so much.. I think its just jealousy! looking forward to your next blog keep them coming.. 🥰
Thank you lovely ❤ no need for rudeness is there! Xxx
Loved the tip on ironing fitted sheets. I'm lazy enough to send my ironing out but sometimes I have to do them myself like here in our small holiday house in France. I usually practically wrap myself up in it trying to do it. I will need to watch it again I think to make sure I know how to do it, then I can stop lugging all our bedding home for the ironing man. Thanks very much.
Love your channel ❤
Thank you x
We love and appreciate you so so much. I can't imagine it would be easy putting yourself out there. I know I gain so much from watching and listening to you.
I really enjoyed this video as I have a 12yo and 13yo and it is a very tricky age.
On another note, I am really struggling to keep my white sheets white. I use vanish, bleach, laundry liquid and softener and I can only do a cold wash. My hot water tap isn't connected in our laundry.
Thankyou for all you do xx
Thank you Prue, it is a tricky age lots going on for them to navigate! Do you wash them only whites only? I don’t even mix whites with light colours xxx
As an old saying …..what comes around goes around !!regarding TikTok!
is it pos to have company you got the fire works from as sounds great idea 🎉fabulous vlog as usual.
Thank you 😊 yes it’s Aurora Fireworks near Billingshurst
You are fantastic!! I have been wanting an Aga for years now and decided it was time to do some youtube research. I'm cooking this morning which i have abandoned for several years (sorry family) to dive full in to being a first time owner of a dreamy Selle Francais, and decided to just let it play...your videos popped up. Kindred spirit indeed. Let the haters go. Life is too short.
Thanks so much 🥰 xxx
Sorry about your tiktok trolls. I was on the internet when it first started when I was in the MOD, they were very few of us on it (mainly us IT geeks), but even then there were trolls and the odd part was that because so few of us were on it we all knew who they were.
I am really here for the cooking, because I had cooking thrust upon me I had to learn quickly, so I follow a lot of channels that give me ideas.
It’s a funny old world isn’t it! Hope you enjoy my cooking bits Rob 😍
Dear Charlie,
Don’t worry about the nay sayers on tiktok. Just think how unhappy their lives must be for them to send negative, hurtful comments. If you are happy, its impossible to send nasty comments to anyone else. Just be grateful you’re not in their shoes and know you are loved.
Oooo Charlie where is the gorgeous blouse from that you are wearing to your bonfire party???
I love your posts. It would be awesome if your kitchen scale was listed in your favorites. I’m in USA and not sure how to purchase the scale.
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Here is the link to them Christy, they are from a small company
i do wonder how are the horses with the fireworks xx
@@dmarchant1789 ours are ok xx
@@ask.charlie ~that is a great relief. Do you warn the neighbours? Would you have any tips or do you think it's just luck - Have you ever had an animal concerned about fireworks. I have a friend whose animals are very affected. We are fortunate our dogs are ok, but we live in an area where fireworks can be random, birthdays, end of term/holidays, 4th July, and the usual Fireworks day and Christmas New Years - and it can be challenging.
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