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15 self-care tips for the winter

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15 self-care tips for the winter

Taking care of yourself during the winter is essential to stay healthy and maintain a positive mindset so I thought I’d share my self-care tips for the winter.

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By Rachael Stray 4th February 2024 0
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Friendaholic – review (AD)

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Friendaholic – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Friendaholic by Elizabeth Day in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 28th January 2024 0
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Winter warmer train ride at Stephenson’s Railway

Christmas Days out Family North East Recommendations review
Winter warmer train ride at Stephenson’s Railway

We enjoyed a winter warmer trail ride at Stephenson’s Railway so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 21st January 2024 0
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Unboxing January wellness edition Glossybox

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Unboxing January wellness edition Glossybox

I started 2024 with an awful chest infection so the January wellness edition Glossybox was the perfect thing to cheer me up.

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By Rachael Stray 14th January 2024 0
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My five intentions for 2024

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My five intentions for 2024

Well hello there 2024, 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 7th January 2024 0
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Goodbye 2023 hello 2024

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Goodbye 2023 hello 2024

As we get ready to say goodbye 2023 and hello 2024 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 2023 0
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Festive favourites from 2023

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Festive favourites from 2023

Christmas may be over for another year but I thought I’d reflect on my festive favourites from 2023.

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By Rachael Stray 28th December 2023 0
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Unboxing December under the glossy tree Glossybox

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Unboxing December under the glossy tree Glossybox

I couldn’t wait to open the December under the glossy tree Glossybox.

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By Rachael Stray 24th December 2023 0
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Santa Special Heatherslaw Light Railway – review

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Santa Special Heatherslaw Light Railway – review

We had our first ride on the Santa Special Heatherslaw to ‘North Pole Station’ at Heatherslaw Light Railway so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 17th December 2023 0
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Visiting Beamish Museum and Father Christmas’ Grotto – review

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Visiting Beamish Museum and Father Christmas’ Grotto – review

We had our third visit to Father Christmas’ Grotto at Beamish Museum so thought I would share our review with Elsie being that little bit older.

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