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An Open Letter to my Daughter on Her Seventh birthday

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An Open Letter to my Daughter on Her Seventh birthday

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

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By Rachael Stray 11th July 2026 0
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Hydrofacial at Beu.Beauty – review

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Hydrofacial at Beu.Beauty – review

I recently enjoyed my first Hydrofacial so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 5th July 2026 0
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Solo lunch at The Dairy Barn – review

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Solo lunch at The Dairy Barn – review

I recently enjoyed a solo lunch at The Dairy Barn so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 28th June 2026 0
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Too Glam to Give a Damn – review (AD)

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Too Glam to Give a Damn – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Too Glam to Give a Damn by Claire Carver in exchange for an honest review.*

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By Rachael Stray 21st June 2026 0
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An Open Letter to my Husband on Our Tenth Wedding Anniversary

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An Open Letter to my Husband on Our Tenth Wedding Anniversary

Today my handsome husband and I celebrate our tenth wedding anniversary so I thought I’d share an open letter to mark this momentous occasion.

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By Rachael Stray 18th June 2026 2
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Unboxing June A Breath of Fresh Air Glossybox

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Unboxing June A Breath of Fresh Air Glossybox

There’s something lovely about receiving a beauty box at the start of summer, and Glossybox’s June edit, A Breath of Fresh Air, feels perfectly timed.

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By Rachael Stray 14th June 2026 0
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A Particularly Nasty Case – book review (AD)

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A Particularly Nasty Case – book review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of A Particularly Nasty Case by Adam Kay in exchange for an honest review.*

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By Rachael Stray 7th June 2026 0
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Pottery Painting at Inspired Pots – review

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Pottery Painting at Inspired Pots – review

We recently enjoyed a pottery painting session at Inspired Pots in Hexham so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 31st May 2026 0
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Unboxing May Awakening Glow Glossybox

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Unboxing May Awakening Glow Glossybox

The May Awakening Glow Glossybox arrived right on time.

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By Rachael Stray 24th May 2026 0
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Pizzeria at The Feathers Inn – review

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Pizzeria at The Feathers Inn – review

On a warm Saturday evening in May, we finally got around to trying the pizzeria at The Feathers Inn—and it’s safe to say it was well worth the wait.

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