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An open letter to my daughter on her sixth birthday

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An open letter to my daughter on her sixth birthday

Following on the tradition, this is an open letter to my daughter, Elsie, on your sixth birthday.

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By Rachael Stray 11th July 2025 0
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Unboxing July Escape to Paradise Glossybox

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Unboxing July Escape to Paradise Glossybox

My July Escape to Glossybox Glossybox arrived at the start of the month and I couldn’t wait to get it unboxed.

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By Rachael Stray 6th July 2025 0
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Bombshell – review (AD)

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Bombshell – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Bombshell by Alison Hammond in exchange for an honest review.*

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By Rachael Stray 29th June 2025 0
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Unboxing June Glow All Summer Glossybox

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Unboxing June Glow All Summer Glossybox

My June Glow All Summer Glossybox arrived at the start of the month and I couldn’t wait to dive in!I’m

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By Rachael Stray 22nd June 2025 0
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An Open Letter to My Dad on Father’s Day

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An Open Letter to My Dad on Father’s Day

For Father’s Day this year I thought I’d write an open letter to my dad to tell him how much I love him and how much he means to me.

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By Rachael Stray 15th June 2025 0
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Our stay at Skylark luxury treehouse in Northumberland – review

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Our stay at Skylark luxury treehouse in Northumberland – review

We recently enjoyed a stay at Skylark luxury treehouse at Hesleyside, Northumberland so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 8th June 2025 0
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In the Family Way – review (AD)

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In the Family Way – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of In the Family Way by Laney Katz Becker in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 1st June 2025 0
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The Body Shop Avocado Body Scrub – review

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The Body Shop Avocado Body Scrub – review

I’ve been using the Avocado Body Scrub from The Body Shop for a little while now so thought it was time to share my honest thoughts.

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By Rachael Stray 25th May 2025 0
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Repose & Recharge Spa Day at The Manor House Hotel and Spa, County Durham – review

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Repose & Recharge Spa Day at The Manor House Hotel and Spa, County Durham – review

I recently enjoyed a solo Repose & Recharge Spa Day at The Manor House Hotel and Spa, County Durham so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 18th May 2025 0
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Unboxing May Sunny Beginnings Glossybox 25

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Unboxing May Sunny Beginnings Glossybox 25

My May Sunny Beginnings Glossybox arrived at the start of the month and I couldn’t wait to dive in!

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