Welcome to our channel! I'm Karen and together with my husband Ryan and our daughters Libby (5) and April (2), we make up The Parkin 4. We spend our days in and around Bristol, getting out and about as much as possible. We love being outdoors and discovering new places!
I've always been rubbish at keeping diaries so thought making Day in the Life videos would be a lovely way to document our girls' childhood, and to share with family we don't get to see very often. This soon evolved into making other parenting and lifestyle videos - hauls, tips, experiences, reviews etc. I hope you enjoy and would love you to subscribe!
You can also find us on instagram - theparkin4.
All music in my videos is generally from www.bensound.com or the RU-vid Audio Library.
Hi. I have just found your channel. I know a bit late to the party. I just wanted to know how you got on with the lovely bras you bought. I suspect they have been worn and replaced by now but I thought I would just ask😘
@@LauraMartini-gb3nl I actually got on well with them - super comfy and so pretty. I do still have them but I have got bigger since this video so they don't 'contain' me like they used to 🤦♀️🤦♀️
Very helpful video. We are going to Butlins today. 1st time Butlins visitors. We have plans to cook all through because our kids are super fussy eaters due to sensory needs from Autism 😢. But we love to have fun.
Look ok I went first time this year but stayed in lake village good deal . looking now again so want to see different accommodation need ground floor seen gold video but can be 1 at and second floor so good information on video
I go to treco bay every year and for the past year I haven’t been able to go because of COVID-19 and this video really got be back in the mood and exited for when I get to do again! Love this vid :)
The kitchen is stocked with basic pans, cutlery, utensils etc but if you're anything like me I always take a decent sharp knife and my favourite pan away with me when self catering! X
You buy it from the gift store plus you can get a dance session with the skyline gang or diversity . I'm doing the session with the skyline gang I love them
I’m going in 3 weeks to minehead. We go every year and usually go for a silver apartment but we’ve gone to standard this year as we decided on premier dining so we didn’t need the extra facilities. Plus it’s saves money on food and time instead of doing the cooking ourselves.
Omg your vlogs of these little camping/caravaning get aways you go on always bring back so many memories for me hahaha because we used to go on them all the time when I was little🙈😂
thisgirlcalledholly ha! I never camped when I was little but we used to go to places with the old style chalets...usually what's now haven on the Isle of Wight. I used to do all the kids clubs etc so it's lush seeing the kids do and love it now! Libby now being at school and having to have holidays in half term mean we've downgraded from the static vans to a tent but the kids absolutely love it and it's all a new adventure xx
You are basically me. I am the same weight as you, have lost as much as you and my goal weight is the same. Also I’ve been going off track recently. We are going to rock that wedding next year my gorgeous MoH. Motivation! xx
Unique Situations really don't know how I managed the loss but obviously pleased! Getting my head back in the game slowly but surely. You'll get your motivation back...one day you'll just wake up and be ready to start again with it x
Yes! Boring breakfast BUT,I have boring breakfast as well lol.am so happy for u for loosing so much weight. Kudos to U.i haven't lost anything cos I still eat crap BUT I finished all my junk food I had in the house n tomorrow am starting clean😉
Hi hon.thats the spirit. Omg I never thought of it the trick with the can.love it. I haven't lost anything, still 180 lb but I do eat n am not careful. I had some really emotional week n am an emotional eater.hope soon get back on truck. Take care hon n congrats on the weight loss 😉
Gem mansfield I'm trying very hard to convince myself that's it's less of a work out and more of a bit of headspace! It's so hard to carve out time to look after ourselves when we have kids x
I always weigh first thing in the morning. That way the food I’ve eaten doesn’t make a difference. Also go for a wee before you weigh. Everything makes a difference 😂
Michelle Meredith ha! I really should get myself a proper set of scales so I can weigh at home but I've purposely avoided it thus far as I know I'll end up weighing all the time. Have to go to the evening meeting again this week which is a pain xx
Hi hon.well first things first. Ur doing great so far.the weight fluctuates from morning to evening between 2-3 pounds.i personally had lost 25 lb in 5 months,then I stay home for a month because of my surgeries n I gaine 5lb back.today I started my diet again from scratch. All is well n ur doing great. Keep up the great work,don't put urself down n next week u gonna do even better 🍒
Unique Situations fingers crossed you're right! I have to weigh in the evening again this week so at least it will be true representation of how the week has been. Good luck getting back on plan xx
Hey lovely I’m currently doing a 6 week transformation challenge and my weight can be anywhere up to 7lbs heavier in the evening!! 😳😳😳 it’s ridiculous!! I have a really strict diet and exercise plan that I’m sticking to and I only lost 1/2 a pound last week, I was so disappointed! Keep at it, at least it’s a loss and the weight will come off in its own time. Bodies are funny things! Xx
Lauren Jane Lyon wow what a difference a day can make! That's reassuring though. My usual morning meeting was closed this morning so I have to weigh this evening again...at least it will be a true representation of the week so that's something. Good luck with your 6 weeks- I will make sure I catch up with your videos x
Unique Situations I didn't make WW this morning as my eldest had her school sports day - hoping to get to a different meeting tonight to weigh in. Fingers crossed! X
thisgirlcalledholly and she only went and bloody won the baking competition for her age category! I think the entries must have been a bit thin on the ground 😂😂😂 x
I stragled the last few weeks myself cosbafterbthe 2 surgeriesbi had this month my depression kicked in cos I was bounded indoors most of time.now Monday am getting back on truck. See u back here next week.take care.
Hi Karen. Congrats on ur weight loss. I know how tough it is n an giving u kudos for it.i am doing the counting calories type of diet n I have lost 25 lb in 5 months. Is not eazy since I love to eat sweets n salty stuff but I do it n I try the best I can.kudos again on ur weight loss AND happy birthday to you 🎁🎉
Unique Situations I have such a sweet tooth too -its not easy with so much temptation everywhere you turn. Well done on your weight loss that's fantastic! X
Yahoo girl way to go on the loss - that's awesome! I'm restarting tomorrow at 27 stone 4lb! I'm doing WW down here in New Zealand! I would love to send you some of our WW kiwi products if you would like? Huge huge Happy Birthday Sweets!
Debbie Blincoe thank you! Good luck on your weight loss journey - are you documenting it anywhere? I'd love to follow along. I'm sure you'll smash it xx
thisgirlcalledholly honestly I'm obsessed with The Crown and dying for the next season to come around. The Good Place is really funny - definately worth a watch x
