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Aldermans Coffee House – review

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Aldermans Coffee House – review

Before we went to watch The Keeper we headed to Aldermans Coffee House for a light lunch.

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By Rachael Stray 10th July 2019 4
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Beauty Safari – Sunderland Beauty Week (AD)

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Beauty Safari – Sunderland Beauty Week (AD)

On Thursday night bump and I headed to Sunderland to take part in a beauty safari blogging event as part of Sunderland Beauty Week*. 

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By Rachael Stray 7th July 2019 7
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Chris Ramsey TV special – review

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Chris Ramsey TV special – review

When Chris Ramsey announced he had a new live comedy show in the North East I couldn’t snap up my tickets fast enough.

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By Rachael Stray 3rd July 2019 2
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Hypnobirthing taster session (AD)

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Hypnobirthing taster session (AD)

Being a first time mum is quite daunting and the actual labour part is something I’m quite worried about, so when the opportunity to have hypnobirthing taster session arose I quickly said yes.*

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By Rachael Stray 30th June 2019 6
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When the Bough Breaks – review (AD)

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When the Bough Breaks – review (AD)

I absolutely jumped at the chance to receive an advanced copy of When the Bough Breaks – the Pursuit of Motherhood*.

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By Rachael Stray 26th June 2019 18
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Facials in a Flash (AD)

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Facials in a Flash (AD)

An event that’s all about skincare and fashion tips for busy mums is right up my street so I was really excited to be invited to attend the Facials in a Flash event on Wednesday*.

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By Rachael Stray 23rd June 2019 3
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Three lessons learnt after three years of marriage

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Three lessons learnt after three years of marriage

The hubby and I are celebrating our three year wedding anniversary and I wanted to share three lessons I have learnt after three years of marriage.

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By Rachael Stray 19th June 2019 8
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Tropic Enchanted Facial (AD)

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Tropic Enchanted Facial (AD)

With my hormones raging my skin hasn’t been looking it’s best so I jumped at the chance to have a Tropic Enchanted Facial with Ambient Beauty*.

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By Rachael Stray 16th June 2019 3
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Maternity VIP Experience at JoJo Maman Bébé (AD)

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Maternity VIP Experience at JoJo Maman Bébé (AD)

I was very kindly invited along to a Maternity VIP Experience at my local JoJo Maman Bébé in Morpeth*.

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By Rachael Stray 12th June 2019 18
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The King and I – review (AD)

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The King and I – review (AD)

I was kindly invited to the press preview of the King and I at the Sunderland Empire*.

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