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Ignite at Gibside – review

Days out Family Newcastle North East review
Ignite at Gibside – review

Ignite at Gibside is an evening trail of lights, lanterns, fantasy and fire and as soon as I read about it I booked tickets. With most of our plans going up in smoke this year (cheers covid and Boris) I wanted something to look forward to before the end of 2020. And because Elsie absolutely adores…

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By Rachael Stray 20th December 2020 0
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The Visitors – review (ad)

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The Visitors – review (ad)

I was kindly given and electronic copy of The Visitors by Miranda Rijks in exchange for an honest review.*

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By Rachael Stray 13th December 2020 2
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Twenty Years A Stranger – review (AD)

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Twenty Years A Stranger – review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of Twenty Years A Stranger by Deborah Twelves in exchange for an honest review*

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By Rachael Stray 9th December 2020 1
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Riley’s Fish Shack – review

Food and drink North East Recommendations review
Riley’s Fish Shack – review

For my birthday Steve treated us to a takeaway from Riley’s Fish Shack.

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By Rachael Stray 6th December 2020 0
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Bronnley England Christmas products – review (AD)

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Bronnley England Christmas products – review (AD)

I was kindly sent some gorgeous gifts from the new Christmas range at Bronnley England and my goodness they are heavenly!*

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By Rachael Stray 2nd December 2020 0
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Unboxing November make-up & magic Glossybox

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Unboxing November make-up & magic Glossybox

November’s Glossybox is all about preparing to celebrate the end of the year and I think we will all be very happy to raise a glass to the end of 2020! This month is also my birthday so it’ll be lovely to use some of the items from this month’s make-up & magic Glossybox to…

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By Rachael Stray 29th November 2020 0
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In The Sweep of The Bay – review (ad)

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In The Sweep of The Bay – review (ad)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of In The Sweep of The Bay in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 22nd November 2020 1
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5 reasons to choose antique jewellery (AD)

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5 reasons to choose antique jewellery (AD)

Since the start of this year I’ve been making changes to be a more conscientious consumer; so, I thought I’d share my 5 reasons to choose antique jewellery.

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By Rachael Stray 21st November 2020 0
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Six Feet Under – review (AD)

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Six Feet Under – review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of Six Feet Under by Colin Garrow in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 15th November 2020 1
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WUKA period pants – review

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WUKA period pants – review

I’ve been using Wuka period pants since April so thought it was time to share an honest review of my thoughts.

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By Rachael Stray 8th November 2020 4
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