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An open letter to my daughter on her fifth birthday

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An open letter to my daughter on her fifth birthday

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

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By Rachael Stray 11th July 2024 0
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Team Spirit – review (AD)

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Team Spirit – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Team Spirit by R J Gould in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 30th June 2024 0
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I’ll Leave You With This – review (AD)

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I was kindly given an electronic copy of I’ll Leave You With This by Kylie Ladd in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 23rd June 2024 0
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Unboxing June Summer Vibes Glossybox

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Unboxing June Summer Vibes Glossybox

My June Summer Vibes Glossybox arrived when I was feeling really poorly so it was great to get a little treat to cheer me up!

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By Rachael Stray 23rd June 2024 0
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Mad Honey – book review (AD)

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Mad Honey – book review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 2nd June 2024 0
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Simba Hybrid Pillow – review (AD)

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Simba Hybrid Pillow – review (AD)

I was kindly given two Simba Hybrid Pillows in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 31st May 2024 0
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Our overnight stay at Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel – review

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Our overnight stay at Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel – review

We recently enjoyed our first child free evening for five years with an overnight stay at Derwent Manor Boutique Hotel so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 19th May 2024 0
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Unboxing May spring awakening Glossybox

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Unboxing May spring awakening Glossybox

I couldn’t wait to unbox my May spring awakening Glossybox with the chaos of decorating taking over my whole life!

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By Rachael Stray 12th May 2024 1
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The Women who Wouldn’t Leave – review (AD)

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The Women who Wouldn’t Leave – review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of The Women who Wouldn’t Leave by Victoria Scott in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 5th May 2024 0
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Sunday lunch at The Anchor Inn Whittonstall – review

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Sunday lunch at The Anchor Inn Whittonstall – review

We recently enjoyed Sunday lunch at the Anchor Inn Whittonstall so thought I’d share an honest review.

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