Welcome to my blog

My name is Charlene and welcome to Pretty Please Charlie. Here I share news and reviews of beauty products, toys, events, fashion and whatever else I feel may add value to your life. I realise that a new lipstick or a Nirvana tee (which I am still searching for by the way) may not be life-changing, but if it can put a smile on your face, I’ve done my job. I try my best to keep this a positive space as life is hard enough, so expect to only see positive reviews. Oh, and I try to add a healthy dose of giveaways, because who doesn’t like to win?! I hope you enjoy your time here!

 

Vie&Sante – Yummy supplements for kids

How good are you at taking your supplements? I try my best, but I need reminders. I take better care of my kid though. She takes her supplements every day. She is old enough to swallow tablets now, but it remains a struggle.

Vie&Sante gummies make my job a lot easier, plus I feel confident that I’m giving her the best.

Vie&Sante – Yummy supplements for kids

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Blue Gum Country Estate – The perfect country getaway

A couple of weeks ago my husband and I had the pleasure of staying at Blue Gum Country Estate.

It was heavenly. We left feeling rested and renewed. It’s amazing what fresh air and beautiful scenery can do for the soul.

Blue Gum Country Estate

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Tattoo After Care – treat your art the way it deserves

I got the best Christmas present ever – my husband gave me a tattoo voucher and five weeks ago I got the tattoo that I’ve dreamed of for ages.

I still can’t get over how beautiful it is. If you love your tattoos, you know how important it is to treat your art the way it deserves.

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The River Siding Rondawel – a magical weekend getaway

My husband recently surprised me with a weekend away. My, oh, my, he got it so right! Our friends have a picture in their home of them at The River Siding Rondawel taken years ago and I’ve been dreaming of a River Siding weekend for the longest time.

Dreams do come true…

The River Siding Rondawel

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Homeschooling – It was harder than I thought it would be

During the last school term of 2021, we made the decision that it would be better for Cara to be homeschooled. The traditional school environment was not for her, and homeschooling was the better option.

Grade 5 started off well; I had all the tools I needed to be a good teacher. Did it work out the way I planned? Sadly, no.

Homeschooling – It was harder than I thought it would be

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What to pack for a cruise

Planning on going on a cruise and not sure what to pack?

We went on a cruise in January and I want to share with you my top tips on what to pack for a cruise.

What to pack for a cruise

 

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Resources to help parents survive Grade 4 and beyond

I was warned that Grade 4 is a huge jump from Grade 3, but I was hoping that it wouldn’t be as bad as I was told. Oh man, it was even worse. I planned to share a few Grade 4 resources last year, but then life happened. So much life. But now I can honestly say that these resources really helped.

And we are continuing with most for Grade 5. I am now a homeschooling mom (words I never thought I would say!) and I need ALL the help I can get. I hope a few of these resources will help you too…

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So… I got diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis

How has everybody been? I haven’t been on this lil’ blog in months. Why? Well, there’s the global pandemic, Grade 4, and a hell of a lot of diagnoses including ASD, EDA, ADHD and PsA that have affected our family over the past couple of years.

Today I want to share with you one of mine, namely PsA or Psoriatic Arthritis.

Diagnosis Psoriatic Arthritis PsA

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The BEST chocolate cake EVER! And it’s vegan

If you don’t eat cake, I don’t think we can be friends. Kidding! Not really ;) Today I want to share with you the BEST chocolate cake recipe EVER! And it’s vegan.

We used to bake an AMAZING chocolate cake when I was a kid and it contained no eggs and no dairy! Yay for being vegan/vegetarian friendly.

The BEST chocolate cake EVER! And it’s vegan

 

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Youthology Pure Bioactive Collagen

Do you want to reduce wrinkles, increase skin elasticity, improve the condition of your nails and hair, improve gut health and reduce pain and inflammation? I say yes, yes, yes!

Youthology Pure Bioactive Collagen is clinically proven to do just that. And so much more. Plus I have a DISCOUNT CODE for you!

Youthology

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Falling in love with Forelsket Jewellery

I adore silver jewellery and I have recently discovered the absolute magic of Forelsket.

Have a look… you will fall in love too.

forelsket jewellery

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Perfect prints from PrintWild

I know, I know… the title sounds a bit corny.

But my PrintWild prints really are perfect. PERFECT.

PrintWild Faceblocks

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Natura Siberica For Men Only

The kind folks at The Organic Shop asked if my husband would like to try a couple of skincare products, and my answer was yes. I’ve been struggling to get him to take better care of his skin.

I think Natura Siberica For Men Only is the range that will finally get him to do that.

Natura Siberica Men

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