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In Little Stars – review (AD)

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In Little Stars – review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of In Little Stars by Linda Green in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 1st October 2023 0
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Lunch at Lavender Tearooms at Etal – review

Days out Food and drink Newcastle Recommendations review
Lunch at Lavender Tearooms at Etal – review

We recently enjoyed lunch at Lavender Tearooms at Etal while enjoying a ride along Heatherslaw Light Railway so thought I’d share our review.

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Unboxing September Glossybox

Beauty Recommendations review
Unboxing September Glossybox

The September Senses Glossybox arrived on time and I couldn’t wait to see what was inside.

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By Rachael Stray 17th September 2023 0
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The American Woman – review (AD)

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The American Woman – review (AD)

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

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By Rachael Stray 10th September 2023 1
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An open letter to my daughter on her first day of school (reception class)

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An open letter to my daughter on her first day of school (reception class)

This is an open letter to my daughter Elsie, on her first day of school (reception class).

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By Rachael Stray 6th September 2023 0
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Family day out at Hardy’s Animal Farm – review

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Family day out at Hardy’s Animal Farm – review

We recently enjoyed a family day out at Hardy’s Animal Farm in Skegness so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 3rd September 2023 0
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Lacura Pink Clay Mask – review

Beauty Relationships review
Lacura Pink Clay Mask – review

I’ve been using the Lacura Pink Clay Mask by Aldi for months now and thought it was time to share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 27th August 2023 0
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Beneath Dark Waters – review (AD)

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Beneath Dark Waters – review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of Beneath Dark Waters by Karen Rose in exchange for an honest review*.

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Unboxing August Bold Brave Beautiful Glossybox

Beauty Recommendations review
Unboxing August Bold Brave Beautiful Glossybox

I really like the design and contents of the August Bold Brave Beautiful Glossybox.

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By Rachael Stray 13th August 2023 0
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Heatherslaw Light Railway – review

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Heatherslaw Light Railway – review

We recently enjoyed a family trip out to Heatherslaw Light Railway in Northumberland and thought I’d share an honest review. 

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