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Unboxing April Spring Edit Glossybox

Beauty Recommendations review Self-care
Unboxing April Spring Edit Glossybox

My April Spring Edit Glossybox arrived and, honestly, it felt like a little reset for the season.

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By Rachael Stray 19th April 2026 0
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Little Red Riding Hood Presented by Northern Ballet at Gala Durham- review (AD)

Days out Family North East review Theatre
Little Red Riding Hood Presented by Northern Ballet at Gala Durham- review (AD)

We were kindly invited to watch Little Red Riding Hood Presented by Northern Ballet at Gala Durham in exchange for an honest review*.

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The Purpose of Getting Lost – book review (AD)

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The Purpose of Getting Lost – book review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of The Purpose of Getting Lost by Tracy Smith in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 9th April 2026 0
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Chocolate truffle workshop at La Chocolatrice – review

Days out Food and drink Mental health North East Recommendations review
Chocolate truffle workshop at La Chocolatrice – review

I recently enjoyed a chocolate truffle making workshop at La Choclatrice so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 5th April 2026 0
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Sunday lunch at Sale Pepe – review

Food and drink North East Recommendations review
Sunday lunch at Sale Pepe – review

We recently enjoyed Sunday lunch at Sale Pepe in Shotley Bridge so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 29th March 2026 0
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Harriet Hates Lemonade – book review (AD)

Book review Reading Recommendations review
Harriet Hates Lemonade – book review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Harriet Hates Lemonade by Kim McCollum in exchange for an honest review.*

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By Rachael Stray 22nd March 2026 0
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Unboxing March New Season Revival Glossybox

Beauty Recommendations review Self-care
Unboxing March New Season Revival Glossybox

I was excited to unbox the March New Season Revival Glossybox after a challenging February.

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By Rachael Stray 15th March 2026 0
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Breakfast at Maddison’s – review

Family Food and drink North East Recommendations review
Breakfast at Maddison’s – review

We recently enjoyed breakfast at Maddison’s in Consett so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 8th March 2026 0
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Tempting Boss – book review (AD)

Book review Reading Recommendations

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Tempting Boss by Lilian Monroe in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 4th March 2026 0
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Brilliant Bottle Rockets at Ushaw Historic House – review

Days out Family North East Recommendations review Travel
Brilliant Bottle Rockets at Ushaw Historic House – review

We kick-started our half term with a visit back to Ushaw College for Brilliant Bottle Rockets.

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