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Vicky Charles

Vicky is a single mother, writer and card reader.
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Brightening our Windows with Chalkola

We love chalk markers in our house. I used to use them to leave funny little messages on our bathroom mirror… and then one day I realised that if they would work on the bathroom mirror, we could use them to decorate our windows! For Halloween, we drew black bats Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 2 years2 years ago
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A Simple Guide on How to Make a Voiceover Slideshow

Are you compiling a video from your last adventure? Or maybe you need a presentation for your job or studies where you would like to leave voice comments? A slideshow with a voice recording is a great way to present the images in a structured way and accompany them with Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 2 years2 years ago
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5 Creative Ways to Track Your Child’s Growing-Up

What do you think of, when it comes to tracking a child’s growth? Chances are that you’re thinking about marking doorframes, just as I thought before my research on the topic. But there are so many creative ways to track a child’s growth. Let me show you some cute examples. Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 2 years2 years ago
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Recommendations – October 2020

Read on for our latest recommendations… Here’s a list of some of the things we’ve been loving lately Watch this Love My Way (TV show) This show is available on Amazon Prime. At the time of writing the first season costs £3.99 but it is so worth it. Honestly, this Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 2 years2 years ago

Taking care of your mental health every day

The thing about mental health is that it’s not just a case of “one and done.” In my experience, you don’t get depression, get it fixed and then go on your merry way. For those of us who have experienced any sort of mental health problem, however large or small, Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 2 years2 years ago
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Book Review: Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence by Doris Pilkington

I’ve not written a review on here for a while, but I bought this book at the weekend, and it only took me two days to read it – and I’m usually a very slow reader! Follow the Rabbit Proof Fence is the story of three Australian aboriginal sisters who Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 2 years2 years ago
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5 Little Known Secrets About Probiotics

Probiotics are made up of living microorganisms, such as bacteria and yeasts, which naturally live in your body. You can also consume them through fermented foods, beverages, and supplements. While probiotics are mostly known for improving digestion and treating diarrhea, they offer a myriad of other health benefits. Here, you’ll Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 2 years2 years ago
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5 weight loss tips

My timeline at the moment is full of people who have put on weight during lockdown and are now looking to do something about it. If you want to lose a bit of weight now that life is getting back to normal, here are a few tips to get you Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 3 years3 years ago

Book Recommendations from 2020 so far

I love to read, and at the beginning of this year I started using Goodreads to keep track of my reading progress. I’m not sure if this has caused me to read more, or if it’s just the fact I’m keeping track of them for the first time – but Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 3 years3 years ago

How I Make Money with Cashback Sites

Do you get cashback on your purchases? I try my best to earn some form of cashback or loyalty points on every purchase I make. Sometimes I manage to get both cashback and loyalty points! When I excitedly tell people about this, I’m often met with a blank stare; most Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 3 years3 years ago

Summer Reading Challenge 2020: Book Recommendations

The Summer Reading Challenge is always a key feature of our summer. It’s a great way to keep children reading over the holidays, and this year children can sign up online, setting their own target for the number of books they want to read. Once they’ve read a book they Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 3 years3 years ago

Why Gut Health Is the Key to Better Physical & Mental Health and Wellbeing

You have probably heard someone talk about a ‘gut feeling’ before. They were probably talking about a hunch or idea they had that just felt right. But it turns out that our guts can actually feel in their own way. Researchers in the past decade or so have started looking Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 3 years2 years ago

Support your immune system & charity at the same time with fourfivecbd!

This week saw the launch of The Immunity Box from fourfivecbd. Priced at £39.99, the limited edition box contains supplements from some of the UK’s fastest growing health and wellness brands with a total value of £99. As well as providing immune boosting supplements, this box has an added bonus. Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 3 years3 years ago

How to maintain your relationship during lockdown

Lockdown has been a struggle for many people. Not being able to go about our lives as usual can be stressful, but there’s also the issue of who you find yourself in lockdown with. Many people are finding themselves locked in their home with a partner or family member they Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 3 years3 years ago

Self help and therapy for challenging times

Things have been fairly strange for everyone lately, but any time of stress or uncertainty can take its toll on our mental health. Now more than ever, it’s really important to keep an eye on our wellbeing and to do what we can to protect our mental health. Here are Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 3 years3 years ago

What are the top five regrets of the dying?

I recently finished reading this book by Bronnie Ware; she was a nurse caring for people at the end of their lives, and wrote this book listing the top five things most of her clients said they regretted. The book is about so much more than that, and definitely worth Read more…

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By Vicky Charles, 3 years3 years ago

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