* In return for completing the Procter & Gamble 1930s Housewife Challenge, participants were given a video camera to film their post, products to carry out the tasks, and spa vouchers.
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What a fabulous video!
So professional I loved it.
I feel really nervous about posting mine now! xx
loved the video those little vintage homemaking books make life interesting love to see how things have changed
Missie Lizzie:
I’ll let you in on a little secret – it isn’t really that professional – the fantastic iMovie software pretty much does it all for you!!! LOL!! But thank you very much anyway.
Don’t be nervous – I love that you’ve taken a really unique angle by chatting to your Grandmother about living in the 30s. What a lovely idea!! x
Shopannies: I know! It’s really interesting to think about how they did things back then. Makes you really appreciate our modern luxuries. x
I love your post, really to the point – you’ve covered everything without waffling – I’ve learnt something about vlogging from you thanks xx
Brilliant! Funny how actually the toys don’t really make a difference – she loved playing with those bricks!
Mummy Matters: Don’t be fooled – there was a lot of waffling… I just cut it out in the editing process!! LOL!! x
Maria: I really enjoyed that part of the task actually – Big Sis had a blast with the blocks and the yo-yo which just proves you don’t need all the fancy electronic stuff to have a good time x