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Heritage Weekends at Hopetown Darlington – review (AD)

Days out Family North East Parenting Recommendations review
Heritage Weekends at Hopetown Darlington – review (AD)

We were kindly invited to Hopetown Darlington to explore one of their Heritage Weekends – and what a lovely family day out it turned out to be.*

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By Rachael Stray 15th February 2026 0
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Unboxing February Be-YOU-tiful Glossybox

Beauty Recommendations review Self-care
Unboxing February Be-YOU-tiful Glossybox

The February Glossybox arrived on a wet and miserable February afternoon and I couldn’t wait to get it open.

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Got You – review (AD)

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Got You – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Got You by Erik Therme in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 1st February 2026 0
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Top 5 things I bought last year (2025)

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Top 5 things I bought last year (2025)

I thought it would be useful to share my top 5 things I bought last year (2025) that I feel made a difference to my life.

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By Rachael Stray 25th January 2026 0
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My five intentions for 2026

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My five intentions for 2026

Well hello there 2026, I’ve decided to set five intentions for the year in the hope that it makes me stick to them!

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By Rachael Stray 18th January 2026 0
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Unboxing January Revive & Reset Glossybox

Beauty Recommendations review Self-care
Unboxing January Revive & Reset Glossybox

This month’s January Glossybox Revive & Reset edit feels perfectly timed, encouraging slower beauty rituals, small moments of care, and products that make you feel quietly put together again.

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By Rachael Stray 11th January 2026 0
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Sunday Lunch at Miller & Carter Newcastle – Review

Days out Food and drink North East review
Sunday Lunch at Miller & Carter Newcastle – Review

We recently enjoyed Sunday lunch at Miller & Carter in Newcastle so I thought I’d share a honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 4th January 2026 0
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Goodbye 2025 hello 2026

Christmas Days out Family North East Parenting
Goodbye 2025 hello 2026

As we get ready to say goodbye 2025 and hello 2026 I thought it would be a good idea to take a look back on this year.

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By Rachael Stray 31st December 2025 0
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Festive favourites from 2025

Christmas Days out North East
Festive favourites from 2025

Christmas may be over for another year but I thought I’d reflect on my festive favourites from 2025.

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By Rachael Stray 28th December 2025 0
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A Pre-Panto Tea at The Food Pit, Durham – Review

Food and drink North East Recommendations review
A Pre-Panto Tea at The Food Pit, Durham – Review

Before heading to the Gala Theatre to watch Jack and the Beanstalk, we decided to treat ourselves to tea — and just like last year, we made a beeline for the riverside hoping The Food Pit had a table for us.

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