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Family day out at Lilidorei The Alnwick Garden – review

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Family day out at Lilidorei The Alnwick Garden – review

We recently enjoyed a fun family day out at Lilidorei at The Alnwick Garden so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 30th July 2023 0
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Unboxing July summer escape Glossybox

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Unboxing July summer escape Glossybox

The July summer escape Glossybox takes us on a walk down memory lane.

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By Rachael Stray 23rd July 2023 0
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The Great British Pre-Loved Awards with Sudocrem (AD)

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The Great British Pre-Loved Awards with Sudocrem (AD)

This summer, Sudocrem, the ultimate multi-tasking skincare brand, launched the first ever awards dedicated to celebrating the love of pre-loved – The Great British Pre-Loved Awards.

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By Rachael Stray 16th July 2023 0
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An open letter to my daughter on her fourth birthday

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An open letter to my daughter on her fourth birthday

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

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By Rachael Stray 11th July 2023 0
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The Museum of Ordinary People – review (AD)

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The Museum of Ordinary People – review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of The Museum of Ordinary People by Mike Gayle in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 9th July 2023 0
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Lovestruck – review (AD)

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Lovestruck – review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of Lovestruck by Laura Jane Williams in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 2nd July 2023 0
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Sunday lunch at The Church Mouse – review

Food and drink North East review
Sunday lunch at The Church Mouse – review

We recently enjoyed Sunday lunch at The Church Mouse in Chester-le-Street so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 25th June 2023 0
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Unboxing June fresh breeze Glossybox

Beauty Recommendations review
Unboxing June fresh breeze Glossybox

My June fresh breeze Glossybox came just when I needed a treat!

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By Rachael Stray 18th June 2023 0
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Tell Me Everything – review (AD)

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Tell Me Everything – review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of Tell Me Everything by Laura Kay in exchange for an honest review*. 

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By Rachael Stray 11th June 2023 0
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Clinique High Impact Mascara – review

Beauty Recommendations review
Clinique High Impact Mascara – review

After receiving a full size Clinique High Impact Mascara in the M&S beauty advent calendar and using it and loving it I thought I’d share an honest review.

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