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The Secrets of Flowers – review (AD)

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The Secrets of Flowers – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page in exchange for an honest review.*

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By Rachael Stray 26th January 2025 0
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Top 5 things I bought last year (2024)

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Top 5 things I bought last year (2024)

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

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Unboxing January Winter Secrets Glossybox

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Unboxing January Winter Secrets Glossybox

My January Winter Secrets Glossybox arrived at the start of the month and I was ready for a little post-Christmas pick-me up.

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By Rachael Stray 12th January 2025 0
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My five intentions for 2025

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My five intentions for 2025

Well hello there 2025, 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 5th January 2025 0
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Goodbye 2024 hello 2025

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Goodbye 2024 hello 2025

As we get ready to say goodbye 2024 and hello 2025 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 2024 0
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Festive favourites from 2024

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Festive favourites from 2024

Christmas may be over for another year but I thought I’d reflect on my festive favourites from 2024.

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By Rachael Stray 29th December 2024 0
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Unboxing December Winter Days Glossybox

Beauty Recommendations review
Unboxing December Winter Days Glossybox

I had a little wait for my December Winter Days Glossybox I think down to the influx of parcels due to Christmas.

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By Rachael Stray 22nd December 2024 0
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Fireside Stories with Father Christmas at Raby Castle – review

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Fireside Stories with Father Christmas at Raby Castle – review

We enjoyed our first Fireside Stories with Father Christmas at Raby Castle so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 15th December 2024 0
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It’s Getting Hot in Here – review (AD)

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It’s Getting Hot in Here – review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of It’s Getting Hot in Here by in exchange for an honest review.*

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By Rachael Stray 8th December 2024 0
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Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands – review (AD)

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Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands by Bella Osborne in exchange for an honest review.*

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