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Blog logo design with Klassic Studio (AD)

I now have a fabulous logo for my blog thanks to the very talented Karen from Klassic Studio*. 

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By Rachael Stray 21st August 2019 3
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Max Photo photo book review (AD)

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Max Photo photo book review (AD)

A picture paints a thousand words and what better way to capture lasting memories than with a photo book and Max Photo at Tesco make the process really easy*.

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If We Were Having Afternoon Tea – Guest Post

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If We Were Having Afternoon Tea – Guest Post

Gemma has kindly written a fabulous guest post for me all about Afternoon Tea – enjoy!

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By Rachael Stray 13th August 2019 15
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Babymoon mini break in York

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Babymoon mini break in York

As our last holiday as a couple Steve and I decided to have a babymoon mini break in York. 

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By Rachael Stray 11th August 2019 3
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Wax melts and diffuser review of the Northumberland Candle Company (AD)

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Wax melts and diffuser review of the Northumberland Candle Company (AD)

Relaxing in a bubble bath with a delicious aroma from a wax melt is my idea of self-care heaven and thanks to the Northumberland Candle Company this is now a reality in my home*.

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By Rachael Stray 7th August 2019 1
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Dr Brown’s anti-colic baby bottles – review (AD)

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Dr Brown’s anti-colic baby bottles – review (AD)

Colic can be a really common issue for babies which is why Dr Brown’s have created special anti-colic baby bottles which we were kindly gifted to try out*.

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By Rachael Stray 4th August 2019 3
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Pregnancy diaries – Mothercare parenting event

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Pregnancy diaries – Mothercare parenting event

Steve and I recently attended a parenting event at Mothercare and thought I’d share our thoughts.

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By Rachael Stray 31st July 2019 4
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Turning your spare room into a nursery (AD)

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Turning your spare room into a nursery (AD)

Welcoming a new member of the family into your home is one of the most exciting things in life.

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By Rachael Stray 28th July 2019 4
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Pregnancy diaries – My baby shower

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Pregnancy diaries – My baby shower

My wonderful friends and Mam organised a surprise baby shower for me.

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The Boy Who Couldn’t – review (AD)

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The Boy Who Couldn’t – review (AD)

I kick-started my maternity leave getting stuck into an advanced reader’s copy of The Boy Who Couldn’t which was kindly gifted to me by the author herself*!

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