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4 reasons to start looking deeper into your makeup (AD)

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4 reasons to start looking deeper into your makeup (AD)

For some people, makeup is a massive part of their lives; they could easily spend hours experimenting with eye shadow looks and searching for their perfect shade of lipstick.

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By Rachael Stray 22nd September 2019 2
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First swimming lesson with Water Babies (AD)

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First swimming lesson with Water Babies (AD)

I’m really keen for Elsie to be a confident swimmer so when Water Babies asked if we’d like a free taster session in return for an honest review I immediately said yes.*

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By Rachael Stray 18th September 2019 4
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HomePlant review (AD)

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HomePlant review (AD)

I was kindly sent my very first indoor plant to review by Mike the founder of HomePlant*. I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the most green-fingered gal. Our gardens are pretty low maintenance for this exact reason. However, I’m 30 and a mammy now so thought it was time to be a bit…

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By Rachael Stray 15th September 2019 4
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Toby Carvery Barnes Park review (AD)

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Toby Carvery Barnes Park review (AD)

After a recent refurbishment of the Toby Carvery Barnes Park I was kindly invited to come along in return for an honest review*.

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By Rachael Stray 11th September 2019 2
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The Good Neighbor – review (AD)

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The Good Neighbor – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced Kindle copy of The Good Neighbor for review purposes. This is a book you just can’t put down and here’s my full review.

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By Rachael Stray 8th September 2019 10
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Self-hiking trips: The freedom of wandering? Guest Post

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Self-hiking trips: The freedom of wandering? Guest Post

Marta and Max are sharing their self-hiking trips in this latest guest post. They are avid travellers, professional photographers and videographers who share their adventures on their blog at Connected Horizons.

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By Rachael Stray 4th September 2019 0
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HomePlant bringing indoor plants to the North East (AD)

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HomePlant bringing indoor plants to the North East (AD)

A new business is bringing beautiful indoor plants to the North East, HomePlant.*

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By Rachael Stray 1st September 2019 3
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5 exercise routines for pregnant mums (AD)

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5 exercise routines for pregnant mums (AD)

This post about 5 exercise routines for pregnant mums was made possible through a partnership with Dale White Media*. 

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By Rachael Stray 30th August 2019 1
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The Fathers, the Sons and the Anxious Ghost – review (AD)

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The Fathers, the Sons and the Anxious Ghost – review (AD)

I was kindly gifted an electronic copy of novella The Fathers, the Sons and the Anxious Ghost by the author himself Jamie Adams and here’s what I thought of the book*.

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By Rachael Stray 28th August 2019 2
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How Would You Quit Smoking Through Hypnotherapy? Guest Post

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How Would You Quit Smoking Through Hypnotherapy? Guest Post

In this latest guest post Alyssa Moylan talks about how you can quit smoking through hypnotherapy.

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