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Destress with Dream Catcher range from Aery Living – review (AD)

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Destress with Dream Catcher range from Aery Living – review (AD)

I was kindly sent three products from the Dream Catcher range from Aery Living to help me destress and unwind*.

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The Cornish Beach Hut CafĂ© – review (AD)

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The Cornish Beach Hut CafĂ© – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of The Cornish Beach Hut Café by Jane Linfoot in exchange for an honest review.*

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Date night at The Feathers Inn – review

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Date night at The Feathers Inn – review

We recently enjoyed a date night dining at The Feathers Inn so thought I’d share an honest review.

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Apothecary Revive Skin-Softening Cleanser – review

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Apothecary Revive Skin-Softening Cleanser – review

I have been using the M&S Apothecary Revive Skin-Softening Cleanser  for a while now so thought I’d share an honest review.

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By Rachael Stray 16th March 2025 0
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Unboxing March Blossom With Radiance Glossybox

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Unboxing March Blossom With Radiance Glossybox

My March Blossom With Radiance Glossybox arrived at the start of the month and I couldn’t wait to dive in!

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The CafĂ© on Manor Lane – review (AD)

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The CafĂ© on Manor Lane – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of The Café on Manor Lane by Amelia Kyazze in exchange for an honest review.*

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Fused glass Christmas tree workshop at The Glass & Art Gallery Consett – review

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Fused glass Christmas tree workshop at The Glass & Art Gallery Consett – review

I recently enjoyed a glass Christmas tree workshop at The Glass & Art Gallery in Consett, County Durham so thought I’d share an honest review.

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Unboxing February Winter Secrets Heartfelt Beauty Glossybox

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Unboxing February Winter Secrets Heartfelt Beauty Glossybox

My February Winter Secrets Heartfelt Beauty Glossybox arrived at the start of the month and I couldn’t wait to dive in!

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Playing For Her – review (AD)

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Playing For Her – review (AD)

I was kindly given an advanced electronic copy of Playing For Her by Ellie White in exchange for an honest review.*

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Silver Ring Making Workshop at The Glamorous Owl – review

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Silver Ring Making Workshop at The Glamorous Owl – review

We recently enjoyed a silver ring making workshop at The Glamorous Owl in Newcastle so thought I’d share an honest review.

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