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An open letter to my daughter on her first birthday

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An open letter to my daughter on her first birthday

An open letter to my daughter on her first birthday

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By Rachael Stray 11th July 2020 3
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Nordgreen watch – review (AD)

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Nordgreen watch – review (AD)

I was kindly gifted a Nordgreen watch in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 8th July 2020 0
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The Collector – review (AD)

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The Collector – review (AD)

I was kindly given an electronic copy of The Collector by in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 5th July 2020 5
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Elsie’s first under water photoshoot

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Elsie’s first under water photoshoot

As part of her chapter 1 swimming lessons with Water Babies Elsie had her first under water photoshoot. 

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By Rachael Stray 1st July 2020 6
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Final Verdict – review (AD)

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Final Verdict – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Final Verdict in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 28th June 2020 1
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The Anniversary Book – review (AD)

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The Anniversary Book – review (AD)

I was kindly sent a copy of The Anniversary Book in exchange for an honest review*. 

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By Rachael Stray 24th June 2020 0
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Unboxing June’s World of Beauty Glossybox

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Unboxing June’s World of Beauty Glossybox

There’s not much to look forward to during lockdown but my monthly Glossybox is definitely a highlight, June was a World of Beauty themed box.

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By Rachael Stray 21st June 2020 1
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Four lessons learned after four years of marriage

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Four lessons learned after four years of marriage

As Steve and I are celebrating our four year wedding anniversary I thought I’d share the four lessons we#ve learnt after four years of marriage. 

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By Rachael Stray 17th June 2020 2
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The Jansson Tapes – review (AD)

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The Jansson Tapes – review (AD)

I was kindly gifted an electronic copy of The Jansson Tapes in exchange for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 12th June 2020 2
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Hearts and Diners – review (AD)

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Hearts and Diners – review (AD)

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