Weekly Vlog: YOU Don't Get To Be Ashamed Of Me!

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Recipe:
Thai Minced Pork Salad
Ingredients:
Dressing - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tbsp fish sauce
1.5 tbsp grated fresh ginger
0.5 tbsp chili garlic sauce
1 chopped fresh chilli
Salad:
1 lb mince pork
1 clove garlic
0.5 tbsp oil
1 carrot
Half a small red onion
Torn fresh coriander leaves
0.5 cup unsalted peanuts
1. Make dressing - Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Add pork to pan with oil and one minced clove garlic. Cook over medium heat, breaking up into small pieces as it cooks, until it's cooked through / browned and a little crispy around the edges (your choice). Drain off any excess fat and allow to cool for a few mins.
3. While pork cooking, peel and grate carrot and slice onion thinly. Pull coriander leaves from stems.
4. Transfer cooked pork to bowl, add dressing, stir to combine. Add carrot, onion and coriander, top with peanuts.
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[@CarolineMrsM]

Hello! Welcome to another weekly vlog, packed with all sorts of bits and pieces - hope you enjoy it! Everything I mention is listed below with links: Ad - Wild Deodorant (and lip balm and body wash!) Use code MRSM20 for 20% off Link: bit.ly/WILDMRSM The Cazalet Chronicles book series: amzn.to/3VWq7d8 * Watch Cazalets on KZbin here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH-ohnmOhN2Cas0 Omnia Sleep & Glow Pillow**: www.sleepandglow.com/?a_aid=619fa840927a3 * Promo code for a 10/15% discount: Caroline10 (this code will give a 15% discount until 21 July, and 10% thereafter) Please check the bottom of the this description box for info on ads, affiliate links and gifted items.

[@valspannbauer3334]

Love these types of vlogs, Caroline...a potpourri of ideas, opinions, chatting,shopping, voting or not, grief, etc!! Truly enjoyable, thank you for sharing, & have a lovely week!!! 💕

[@annalytic]

Dementia is such a sad affair for the ones who have to watch their beloved relative decline. My brother aged 71 is on the path and sometimes I feel my heart is going to break in two. I cannot believe this is happening to him - a gifted and talented linguist; a lovely, positive person. So so sad. I can't stay this sad or I'll go down the drain. I like your idea of going into my sadness for maybe 30 minutes a day.

[@kathrynmccashney5167]

Yes, we always buy our kid’s favourites when they come home, no matter how old they are 😂

[@ireneelliott1033]

Oh Caroline what you said about your dad’s wallet resonated with me so much. My husband is in a care home with Lewy Body Dementia and gets very anxious if he has no money. I took in his wallet with some coins and an old debit card in and the wonderful staff printed out some notes for him. He’s since “spent” the notes apparently on a haircut which cost him £160 🤣🤣🤣🤣 - so glad he didn’t have real notes. xx

[@CarolineMrsM]

Oh bless him! I both smiled and felt sad whilst reading this comment. Particularly loved what you said about the staff printing notes for him. So thoughtful. So sorry you are going through this, Irene, my thoughts are with you and your family xx

[@annalytic]

My brother's the same! He always tells me he has barely any money - then he opens his wallet and he has at least £130 in it!!!

[@annsmith1922]

Every time I start putting my makeup on, it reminds me of my late lovely mom. She was always trying out makeup, moisturisers and wearing her jewellery. I always start crying and I have to give myself a telling off, because I can’t get my mascara on (crying ) and I start going red and blotchy!! I really have to be stern with myself now before I start, otherwise I’ve got no chance!!! She was 93 but looked about 73 and had a great sense of humour. I really miss her. My very best friend😥😥😥🙏🏻😇❤️

[@annalytic]

Same.

[@LoveFalmouth]

Hi Caroline, my mum died a year ago. I hate saying its a year because that sounds so long ago. Due to me having a chronic illness for 30 years I have had no choice but to sit with my painful grief, and I actually do feel it has helped me ( albeit at times the pain felt overwhelming) I can now talk about mum without crying just about. I think everyone is different and there is no right or wrong way to deal with grief ❤

[@CarolineMrsM]

I'm glad you're feeling able to work through your grief, you're right - there's no correct way or time limit on grief. x

[@marygarrison9519]

I feel like voting is a privilege, not an obligation.

[@elizabethpitt8404]

I love the words of wisdom at the end of your weeklies. They resonate with me.

[@margaretirving4551]

This morning I thought it's Wednesday, it's vlog day! Always enjoy your content. Your mention about buying favourite food for Will brought a tear to my eye as my daughter lives 400 miles away and your comment made me miss her! Looking forward to seeing her in a couple of months and cooking her favourite foods 😊

[@hilsbeasley539]

I lost my husband five years ago and I the only time I wallow in grief and sadness now is on the odd occasion when something really reminds me of him. It's something that will never go away. Different people cope in different ways. On the 'you should' subject, Anyone saying that to me will see me doing the exact opposite. On a brighter note, I took advantage of your Wild code!

[@bexp436]

Completely agree with aĺlowing yourself to sit with your emotions. Its all to easy to feel that the "expectation" is to just get on with life. I found that just stores up problems for the future and the emotions will break through anyway. You have lost someone you love so much. Its only right to grieve for them.❤

[@sue6083]

Morning Caroline! We had a candidate for the Monster Raving Looney Party locally and his manifesto was very amusing, so much so I’ve kept it and put it on my fridge! Thanks for another great vlog! x

[@Paintspotsandpaper]

Well said Caroline! We are all our own person and we don’t need approval from strangers or anyone whose life, our own life doesn’t affect at all.❤❤❤❤❤

[@jacquelinegreen9157]

Thank you for another great video Caroline. Enjoyed all the content. Absolutely agree that you have never told us what we should or should not do. It’s your suggestions and recommendations that are so interesting and inspiring. Please don’t stop! As for the person who said they were ashamed of you, I also agree with every word of your response to her! You put it across perfectly. Take care xx

[@mozit8063]

Great Vlog Caroline . On the rant "well said ". Love that pork salad dish x

[@claireburfoot4637]

Another great weekly vlog Caroline, thanks xx❤

[@TracyJane67]

Hi Caroline, just wanted to say that I really appreciated the closing quote, thank you💕

[@patriciakey7591]

Caroline ….Just love your weekly blog, catch-up , recipe and just seeing your smiling face all the way from Australia….x😍😍😁

[@RitaLeigh-ld4yf]

Always enjoy your weekly vlogs Caroline, they are so varied. Those Dish Mummy & Daddy are the best scourers btw they don’t scratch non stick and last forever. We all try to find the best ways to cope in grief, so many people write books about it some help some don’t if you can’t relate to everything they say. Loosing loved ones is traumatic. Myself personally who lost my parents at a young age made myself get into the thought process that they were only one step ahead , I hope this thought helps you. ❤

[@mozit8063]

Love the quote at the end . Thanks Caroline . Theres a Special someone I want to send this too. x

[@christine3358]

I think that advice about grief or sadness was so good. I am a firm believer in not bottling it up but also down want to be looked at as a ‘sad sack’ all the time. Having moments on my own, to cry, or be sad, whatever, I think really helps. Thanks, as always, with a nice video.

[@jen_mummy_to_babyrobinson9573]

I cannot believe the price of magazines now! I used to love magazines, my Nanny used to love them for the puzzles. I used to love More magazine and Cosmopolitan. I think now its actually cheaper to buy my little girls a small toy each than get them a magazine!! Which is a shame because I know my eldest who's 6 would love magazines just like I did (how many times can i say magazine 🤣🤣) Have a lovely weekend xxx

[@sewquirkymakes9045]

Hi Caroline, I’m loving this style of vlog… a bit of everything and the recipe of the week , rant of the week … food for thought. 😊

[@gaynorprior9864]

That Thai pork dish looked absolutely gorgeous definitely going to try thank you Caroline

[@gailbourne4506]

Thank you Caroline for that lovely tasty recipe. Will definitely be making that xx

[@MsDragunlady]

I liked what you mentioned in your grief diary, about sitting in your feelings and allowing yourself to feel them, just for a little while. That sounds like a healthy approach, an act of self-love even. I admit, I do enjoy picking up little things I know my eldest daughter likes when she comes to visit too. 😊

[@moirainstance2685]

Brilliant vlog, I loved the grey top with the different coloured big spots on it, very nice. Thank you x

[@bernettehonour9636]

Hi Caroline, did the exact same steam train journey a few weeks ago it was lovely and very picturesque ❤

[@vickifielden6338]

Great vlog!! I found myself nodding and saying yes!! YES! EXACTLY!!! So many times throughout watching. Grief...hmm!! It never goes away, you just get used to feeling it. Tears build up...and well over now and then. 11 years since I lost my Mum and less than a year later lost my Dad. Allowing that time to grieve and indulge in those tears and sad emotions is a relief and a release...In MY opinion. Gee wiz Caroline you have prompted me to be very brave!! So while I am being so brave might I say 'Karen...mind the door doesnt bump you on the backside as you leave'. Some people are so bloody entitled. Thank you Mrs M for a wonderful vlog. Richest Blessings to you and yours.

[@helenparker3165]

Caroline when i have sad thoughts about my lovely sis who died in April i think of those fun times we had together. The memories of the good times help me to deal with the sadness. Sadness comes to mind in the most silly of places (namely when using the loo) in my sisters home after she passed, it’s that it was her place, her home and i was missing her in her place. I sniffed, spoke out loud to her and got my act together and she would have laughed at that. XXX Memories win.

[@phyllismckain6976]

Thanks for video it was great. Have a good week ahead love 😊

[@janettesinclair6279]

Thank you for the discount off the Wild products! I have ordered the body wash and mini deodorants (useful for holiday and hospital visits!) I already use the deodorant and it is lovely and works well. Grief is a funny thing, I am sure it affects us all in different ways. My widowed mum died over three years ago, and while most of her possessions were disposed of long ago, every now and then I come across something of hers (a belt, a brooch) and have a sad moment remembering.....

[@debfincher1741]

Hello Caroline, not sure if anyone has mentioned it but here in Australia we don't get a choice whether we vote or not. By law everyone that's a citizen has to register for voting at 18. Local council, state and federal government elections.

[@deborahr2236]

I think that’s a great idea 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@blondie8849]

True but some get their name marked off the roll but do a donkey vote. IMO they have no right to criticise the government.

[@CarolineMrsM]

That's interesting, I didn't know. What happens if you don't vote?

[@maryannepeebles8856]

If you don't vote, you will receive a small fine. I think it is about $50. As an Australian I just expect to vote. Our system requires registration, and turning up at a polling booth, you are not required to mark the ballot paper. I see a right to vote as a precious chance to have my voice heard

[@debfincher1741]

Maryanne the fine is $99 apparently. At least last time I walked away with a democracy pencil, we kept them because of voting during covid restrictions, a very surreal experience.

[@sunqueen4080]

Hi Caroline i have used that hair dye a couple of times i leave it on for 25 minutes instead of 30 i find that is better and then i put conditioner on and turban and leave for 30 minutes rinse of and hair is great x

[@penelopebridges7305]

Oh Caroline, sadly I don’t think grief ever dissipates you just learn to live with it, both my parents died when I was in my early 20s and I’m now 72, and I still get the odd moments of great sadness. I love the idea of the pillow but maybe it’s a bit late for me 🤣. I agree with you, we are all entitled to our own view because we are all coming from a different start place but there is absolutely no need to be rude or aggressive to anyone, we need to be tolerant of each other and the world would be a better place. I love holding a book, and get mine from charity shops and the library. Thank you for your Vlog, I hope you have a lovely time with Will & Georgia 😊😊😊

[@mecraftytoo]

Caroline I’m not sure if you know about the Libby app and BorrowBox app, you can read any magazine for nothing, just for being a member of your local library. No charge for books or magazines. Sorry if you already know about this. Really enjoyed this vlog, I totally agree with a lot of your views too, enough said. Ooh yes, I’ve ordered a Wild subs. With your discount code thank you, I already use fussy, but my arthritic fingers can’t hold the box😏🤔x

[@CarolineMrsM]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this - comment of the week! I already had the Borrowbox app for audio books and had no idea I could get magazines with it. I've now discovered I can, and you've saved me £7.99 a month, and I've also mentioned it in the weekly vlog this week so other people can take advantage as well. Thanks again for sharing x

[@marysheehan6982]

Another great vlog. Thank you

[@user-yd1lt6rf3r]

Excellent vlog Caroline,I did laugh at your view of politics,same shit ,different day.My thoughts are exactly the same,I also didn't vote(shame on me!). The cost of a magazine these days is eye watering,I buy one at the airport when I go on holiday and that's it,too expensive to buy every month. Cheaper to buy a book and pass it on.

[@kathpayne4364]

Very interesting vlog this week, love wild it lasts age's. Grief is a personal thing, it's 10 yrs this month that I lost my mum. I think about her every day, but now it's happy memories of the time we had together. 😢❤. Regarding politics I've seen both main parties in and out of government and quite frankly agree with you it's the same 💩but a different day. Have a good week Caroline. X

[@jilliancameron4811]

You do make me laugh Caroline!!!! You say it as it is and so do I. Love the look of the pork receipe I am going to give it a go. Don't change just keep doing all things good. xx

[@Jolivia762]

I love the colors in the top you’re wearing today. I love bright colors. Makes me happy.

[@CarolineMrsM]

Thank you!

[@romalawson1407]

I remember when you initialy spoke about readly. Immediately signed up for it. Have enjoyed the content and the recipe magazines have given me some great ideas over the years. Thanks.

[@veronicaodonnell2893]

Loved this vlog. So many interesting subjects. Loved it when you said ‘in my head’ about the magazine costs. I am always saying ‘in my head’ when I am talking about something which makes no sense to my own thought processes, and my husband always says ‘ who else’s head would it be in then ?’ 😊

[@cf1137]

Just FYI the GH book supplement was included in the digital mag on Readly.

[@juliajones2283]

Another good chat Caroline. I’m afraid my sleep wrinkles never go now 😂 When my son occasionally visits I definitely am the same I like to have food in I know he likes and I like to cook meals he likes as I know he really appreciates it as living on his own he appreciates having it cooked for him and it’s a taste of home too. Omg, I’ve just looked at The Cazalets on KZbin and I know I’m going to like it - not sure when I will fit it in but it will be nice to have it there to watch whenever- thank you for the recommendation! Xx

[@sunshining_inthe_hebrides4030]

Dear Caroline ..I lost my Mother 38 years ago and my precious Father 9 years ago I also lost a daughter ( she’s alive but not with us as a family any longer ) I allow myself to wallow in grief for my Loss every day for 5 minutes ..then I pull myself together and become the me people expect to see .. grief is a funny mix of happy and sad emotion ..let us never forget those we loved ..💔

[@adoptedscot]

Haven’t bought a magazine like you in years, occasionally read from my library but there are so many adverts, expensive clothing etc that I’ve read through it in less than 20 mins. Long live the local libraries

[@jackiewale5206]

Baylis and Harding have brought out a new range called ‘ The edit ‘ the cherry one is beautiful, I’ve got the hand wash and it’s so lovely. I think it’s a take on Tom Fords lost cherry .

[@kimgould4980]

Hi Caroline, just had a notification that the Laura Mercier Candleglow ( which you got me onto 😊) and I’m obsessed is on offer at half price. Didn’t need one yet but too good an offer to not get one. Enjoy the weekend , Love you channel ❤

[@barbaralake4023]

Thank you for another very interesting weekly Vlog. I am very disenchanted with politics but do hope things can improve. My daughter used to live in Paignton and I've done the steam train trip many times. Its such a pretty route and the river trips are worth it as well. Everyone deals with grief differently and it's takes a while to find the right way for you. Take care x

[@maryhall9429]

Really enjoyed ❤️

[@JillK-re4gv]

What a lovely piece to share with us at the end Caroline. Regarding the voting - you do you! I do think about those who fought so hard for women’s suffrage BUT my goodness, this time I was on the verge of not voting either. I did in the end. No party is perfect. But we can only control our little part of the world and how we treat ourselves and others. I agree about discussions now becoming very heated and unpleasant. I enjoy listening to The Rest Is Politics podcast hosted by Alistair Campbell and Rory Stewart. Different political backgrounds but fantastic, intelligent conversation - and their mantra is that they will “disagree, agreeably”. Which they do and it’s so refreshing. Just in case that’s of interest to you or anyone else!

[@janine1517]

I made the Thai pork dish and wow, it's delicious!! Had It with rice for dinner and now using up leftover pork with salad in a wrap for lunch. Thanks so much, it's a winner 👍x

[@paulinedixon3490]

Caroline I used to vote in my area NOT for the ones who ALWAYS got in. Didn’t make a chow of difference They still pulled it off. Like a herd of sheep. My Dad and my Granddad always voted for them is their mantra No matter the leader of the council was more bent than a six pound note. Tried again with our votes as a family and guess what. We still have the same shepherd leading the flock.

[@lornaneillcowper6496]

No one has the right to be ashamed of us not even friends or family. I am allergic to the word should I never use it in my life ( nor teach it)The only person who should tell you what to do is you no one else! I come from a very political family my sister is head of section she works for the EEC in Brussels and meets ministers from all over the world,she and my mother devour politics ,I have always loathed it.For me all politicians in the world have their interests at heart not that of the people,this is one of the reasons I never never voted and will continue suit .I always enjoy the quotes you add on at the end so true.

[@feleciateague9363]

Hey Caroline 🤗 A reminder to us all!! When I think about my dad...I go buy a snowball (during the summer) and sit in the park, think about when we used to sell them together & take breaks and eat them together! 😥😢 he passed away 8 yrs ago! 💜💜 My blood sugar don't like it...bur I feel great afterwards! 😊 Thank you & Amen! 🥰

[@susanstones7815]

Hi Caroline hope you are ok.Must say the top you wore in the car that the label was left on (😂 I’m always doing it ) is the colour I’m looking for would you mind letting me know where you purchased it from.I don’t comment a lot but i love watching you i learn so much from you .Best wishes ♥️

[@lizevans257]

Hi Caroline, fab vlog as always I changed over to Wild deodorant earlier this year and it’s a real game changer so much kinder to the skin as well , thank you for the recommendation about the summer reads supplement in the Good Housekeeping magazine , and finally I cracked up with laughter at your comments at the end about the election and politics 😊 xxx ❤

[@beverleycooper-hd7tn]

Hi Caroline, love the content today. The grief diary, wallet find brought a tear to my eye, always the oddest thing at unexpected times. I know if feel like having time to feel sad didn’t help, but stopping and thinking really can help shorten the grieving period (whatever that is), your brain can subconsciously process stuff if given some time. Don’t get me started on people and uncivilised behaviour, it seems to me we all have to be tolerant of everyone’s opinions, but if you have an opinion against modern thinking, it is dismissed, and everyone jumps on you

[@marjoriemccormick9491]

Hi Caroline fab vlog as allways enjoyed all x

[@brendamulhall3156]

Hi Caroline,just thought I,d update you😅popped up North to Matalan,Glad i did,Thank you i got some Lovely bits in there,and now plan on going up a few times a year👍

[@CarolineMrsM]

Oh that's great, Brenda, glad you found some nice things :)

[@belindabayfield698]

Good morning Caroline, WOW that was a jam packed but very enjoyable vlog for this week 😂. Totally agree with you about the comments on voting 🗳, once again I think it's that anonymity thing, would these people say these things to your face, perhaps not but it's OK when you don't know them 😏. Touching on the grief thing, I think you are very much like me and would rather be busy doing that sitting thinking about everything that goes with losing someone, but I like the idea of having just that moment in time to remember is important even if it makes us sad or cry because other wise we just compartmentalise these things which may in the long term cause harm to our mental/ emotional health. I know it's a difficult subject for you but I also appreciate when you give us little snippets of things that happened to your dad. My husband who is 59 has just been diagnosed with early onset dementia and I am devastated for him but also so frightened for our future😢. Anyway, happy thoughts. Hope you had a great weekend with Will home. Lots of love ❤️

[@readingoffmyshelf2088]

Happy July . I am already a fan of Wild and use the shower gel as well . Ageing 😂 oh being menopause women is such fun sleeping. I remember that . I am the same as you. I don't buy magazines and have not for years . £5.99 omg bank loan needed . Although I might also pick that one up.

[@elizabethbrown6287]

Hi Caroline! 👋 I am loving your new vlog format. It is really enjoyable to watch and works brilliantly. Grief is a funny thing, it ebbs and flows and sonetimes it only takes something small to bring it flooding back. I think these moments never fully disappear. ❤ Re: politics/voting. I think it really important to respect one another's views. You read out my comment from last week, so I do feel bound to say that you also gave me food for thought. The accepted position is that we "should" (that word again!) vote, but I had never considered the democratic right NOT to vote. This is a very good point, so as you often say "you do you"! I hope you enjoyed Will's visit and look forward to your next video. Take care. Xxx

[@BusyBeeMaree]

I use to really enjoy buying magazines but I found the pages of adverts increasing along with the price. Cannot remember the last time I bought one. That last flowery top you were wearing looked gorgeous on you.

[@mollymay6727]

Loved your response to the comments on why you haven’t voted previously and might not Caroline. It’s your business and no one else’s. As always you are so down to earth and relatable and you are happy doing you. A breath of fresh air in amongst the fake influencers out there. I always look forward to your videos xx

[@CarolineMrsM]

Thank you so much x

[@VictoriaFoley-qs2ok]

Hi Caroline. Absolutely loving these weekly vlogs containing the recipe/grief/rant and thought for the day segments, plus all the bits in between! I saw the comment written by the lady who said she was ashamed of you for not voting and I am most definitely NOT ashamed of you for expressing that very few people have the right to be ashamed of you! Well said that lady! 👏 The thought for the day could not have been more apt! 😊 x

[@lorraineshearing30]

Hi Caroline! I love Dartmouth, definitely one of my favourite places to go in Devon……so pretty and lovely browsing to be had! No one has the right to judge you for not voting and TBH until I walked into the booth with my pencil and paper I wasn’t entirely sure where my mark was going to go……the temptation to vote for the Monster Raving Looney Party was very real as their manifesto was hilarious and gave me the best laugh I’d had since the election campaigns began lol Thankyou for sharing your grief diary with us, sending hugs. On a funny note, my Mum in law had Alzheimer’s and while in her care home it was discovered that she had swapped her false teeth with a male resident who often popped into her room! Your hair is looking very pretty btw! ❤️

[@helen6477]

Hi Caroline, thank you for doing the grief diary’s, my Mum passed in February and I have been adopting the distraction way of dealing with grief, but her house went on the market yesterday and that has made me very sad obviously so ATM sitting and dealing with emotions! 😢😢xx it’s good to hear someone else’s way of coping!❤x

[@maureenormston8356]

I really enjoy your weekly blog, always interesting and look forward to your rant 😁. I was always an avid buyer of both Good Housekeeping and Woman & Home but when they both tipped over £5, I called it a day as I figured I could feed myself for a few days for £10. I recently read a Good Housekeeping whilst I was at the hairdressers and I enjoyed it but it struck me how many adverts are in there😳. Politics and religion are a no go for me, I've seen so many long standing friendships destroyed by both of those subjects which saddens me. I remember so vividly the absolute carnage on FB when the Brexit vote was happening, so sad to see the vitriol and hate being displayed. It seems a lot of folk just can't agree to disagree and move on. 🙁. I was sorely disappointed that Statler and Waldorf weren't on my ballot paper🙄😁.

[@TeresaLuna-xx4ed]

Love you Caroline!❤XO

[@timeout2770]

Hi Caroline sad little story about your dads wallet, it’s funny how something can remind you of them, you reminded me of my mum who’s been gone 26 yrs, saying a change is as good as a rest one of her favourite saying, or you hear a song or something but I quite like that I feel as if there still around me.

[@tobyo99]

Thanks for the recipe, that looks delicious! I also wanted to respond to your comment that "it can't get worse". It can get worse as we here in the good ol' U.S. of A. sit here and wait until November when our country will either remain a democracy or become a dictatorship. (edited to say that a dictatorship would be worse in case that wasn't obvious) Many of us here on the other side of the pond are thrilled about England's and Frances' elections and that they didn't go the way of Hungary. I also wanted to thank you for your book recommendations. We seem to like similar books. I read both of these very quickly: Someone Else's Shoes and What Lies Between Us. Loved them both! I'm pretty sure you recommended those so thanks!

[@andreablamire5509]

Your pork dish looks lovely, I think I’d serve it inside lettuce leaf ‘tacos’. I’m going to try it. Thanks. Caroline, we’re about the same age, you are a couple of years younger than me, but you are so easy to watch and so relatable, I just wanted to let you know.

[@CarolineMrsM]

It's excellent in lettuce leaf tacos - well, I like it but Ashley isn't keen!

[@larainedaultrey6137]

Thank you for sharing re the magazine supplement, I’m looking forward to buying if I can find it. I like your book recommendations. I hadn’t read Victoria Hislop or Kristin Hannah until you did your book review last year. I loved The Island and am going there for a day trip from a cruise next week. With respect, I could not actually care less if you vote or not 😂😂😂 I value my right to vote and use it. That is my choice.

[@CarolineMrsM]

Oh how exciting to be going to Spinalonga - do hope you have a wonderful time :)

[@larainedaultrey6137]

@@CarolineMrsM ah thank you, I will let you know 😊😘

[@paulahennell4232]

Hi Caroline, over the last couple of your videos the audio, when you are in the car, has a lot of background noise making it very difficult to here you. Also glad you have come back with the review of the Wild deo and that it works well. I will definitely give it a go. Thanks x

[@CarolineMrsM]

Hi Paula - it's the air conditioning, when it's up high it interferes with the sound. My apologies. I'll avoid filming in future when it's on high.

[@shirleydunn8050]

I did see the comments on last week’s statement and thought they were rather rude & condescending. I’m old enough to see that each party in power has not kept promises & had it’s fair share of scandals. I do vote but found it really difficult this time round. In fact in the end I voted for the only party that has kept in touch by putting news letters through the door this year. Thanks for the tip about Good Housekeeping magazine. I don’t buy every issue like I always used to - too expensive but there’s a lot to read in this months & there are quite a few book recommendations I will look out for in the library.

[@julieharris1830]

Caroline, I have watched you for a long, long time and I have never heard you say “you should do something” honestly some people!

[@michellegiblin6812]

Best wishes to you thanks 🙏

[@Amanda-m-50]

Blackadder quote 😂x

[@Helenmalaine]

I love the rant section!! Caroline how dare you think for yourself!! 😂

[@ascotm]

Whilst watching your recipe I thought wrapping in lettuce leaves yum

[@pamelaatkinsonscats2873]

Enjoyable vlog, Caroline. I think politics is always a divisive subject. I have a friend who constantly lectures me about what they believe. It drives me up the wall because they make assumptions about my views without ever bothering to listen.

[@colettec1978]

I have a friend like that too!!!

[@janesallis7519]

Blackadder quote 😂

[@Sparklyjewls]

I am 63 and have never voted, i am not interested in politics and know nothing about it. Plus whatever promises these parties make they change them as soon as they are elected. I don’t say i think people are foolish for voting so I wouldn’t expect any comment on what I choose to do. Millions of people vote and the country has still gone to pot . Before anyone decides to lambast me about my voting abstinence I have worked as a nurse for 35 years and feel that has contributed more to society than putting in a random vote. 😊❤xx

[@mozit8063]

I havent voted for a very long time either and Im 67 . Agree x

[@nadiab386]

Omg Caroline I couldn’t agree with you more regarding politics! I also didn’t vote this year (as it’s our right) as I just didn’t agree enough with their policies also for me the stance on what’s going on in the world won’t say more than that but I have lost faith in the whole lot of them and feel all the main parties could do with an overhaul…I also remember many of the labour governments so don’t feel there will be huge changes now either but time will tell and perhaps next general election there may be a party I feel I want to vote but this year I’m out ..x

[@jackiemonk3542]

I so enjoy reading but I have to have the book or magazine in hand. I use my Kindle on trips, so I don't have the added weight of my books. When I'm actually holding a book, my family will leave me alone, but if I'm on the Kindle, they don't hesitate to interrupt. I wonder why?

[@alanabailey6705]

Hi Caroline I have enjoyed watching you vlog I love your channel and I am looking forward to seeing more of your haul and vlog they are very interesting and I enjoyed listening to you I have the wild deodorant where can I get the wild lips stick from thank you ❤xxx

[@CarolineMrsM]

Hi Alana, you can get it using the link and discount code in the description box under the video, and also at the top of this comment section :)

[@LCRD67]

So enjoyed this Caroline.I was smiling along with all you were saying and agreeing..these Karens are so full of their own importance they forget there is another view other than their own.😊

[@karenbream6681]

@@LCRD67 most Karen’s are not full of there own self importance at all and don’t think there view is the only one! I take offence though at anyone using my name in a derogatory way as you have

[@LCRD67]

I'm sorry if I have offended you Karen.It wasn't meant to offend you personally, as obviously we haven't met.I have a cousin Karen, and she is absolutely gorgeous in every sense of the word.Kind and considerate too, as I'm sure you are also.

[@patgoodchild8045]

Super content as usual. The “Karen” section made me smile! I have in the past written.. none of you deserve my vote…on my voting slip when I’ve been unimpressed by all the candidates. As you say same shenanigans will continue just a different colour. X

[@karenbream6681]

@@patgoodchild8045 glad that someone’s name being used in a derogatory way made you smile!

[@emilybemily4397]

My dear dad died so many years ago, but I can't bear to calculate how many and type it here. Suffice to say I was at university and now I am planning my retirement - so, a lifetime. And, every now and then the grief of his loss is still unbearable.

[@mitzi8100]

I would prefer to vote for Ron the Cat (even though he is not an American citizen) over the options we have. However I do vote in every election national or local. Sometimes it's a candidate I am really enthusiastic about, and sometimes it's just the 'lesser between to evils' option. Great vlog!

[@chrishall5189]

Oh Caroline Why do some people say horrible comments like that. It makes me mad to think that they have the rights to say horrible things like that to you. People should keep comments to their self's.

[@vickyp6291]

Honestly ! Women fought for our RIGHT to vote not so we have to vote for the sake of voting it was about CHOICE !! Some people forget that

[@CarolineMrsM]

That's a very good point!

[@helenbennett5149]

Hi Caroline I’m not sure if you’re aware but many uk library services offer access to to digital magazines and books for free and they have a wide selection available if a subscription to a commercial company is not something that all your followers could afford it maybe an alternative for them to consider and I know you are a great library user 😊

[@CarolineMrsM]

I had no idea about this and have discovered it via my Borrowbox app after reading your comment and another lady's comment - so many thanks, you've saved me £7.99 a month!

[@carolcollins]

Caroline, just checking. Was there a problem with the sound when you were driving. It seemed to come from the tyres (hope you didn't have a flat or need air) as I could hear when you went over drains etc., or maybe it was the sound on my tablet, although sound was clear when you got to the kitchen.

[@CarolineMrsM]

Yes, my apologies, the sound is terrible when the air conditioning is on high, so I'll avoid filming when I've got it on that high in future. I tried to improve the sound in editing, but wasn't able to to do much to get it any better.

[@carolcollins]

@@CarolineMrsM just glad to hear it wasn't anything more serious. Great magazine-like blog with bits to dip and out of and cheaper (and more informative, and relatable, than some I have bought) than buying a magazine !

[@annag1202]

Fabulous content as always Caroline 🙏🏻❤ I feel some women misunderstand the whole Women’s Liberation movement. Surely it’s about equal rights and opportunities? To shame or force someone is the exact opposite of that. Thankfully where voting is concerned we now have the same rights and freedoms as men. I wonder whether “Karen” posted her shame towards any man who chose not to vote? I doubt it 🙄 Reminds me of the women who were appalled at me for not returning to work after my daughter was born, that caring for home and family was now demeaning to women. What happened to freedom of choice? Nobody has the right to tell someone what the “should” do. I did vote, but it was difficult to choose when it’s always the same circus with different clowns 🤡Thank you for your wonderful vlogs, I really enjoy them ❤

[@mandymaxwell3249]

❤

[@Heather-J]

Oh you are of a very similar thought to me!! I didn’t vote either, for exactly the reasons you stated. People who I spoke to were horrified 😂 but why? My vote wouldn’t be true as I have no interest in any of the party’s. Like you said same old rubbish. And they’re meant to be the biggest influencers and not one did anything to influence me 😂