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Allotment Adventures: In the weeds

Posted on May 25, 2016 by nicdempsey

After a weekend away and some rain I will admit to being apprehensive about what I was going to find on the plot on Monday. Would the lavender be dead already, would the weeds have taken over again? The answers … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 14/05 to 20/05/2016

Posted on May 24, 2016 by nicdempsey

SHOPPING I was very busy this weekend, which explains the very quick and blurry photo of my shopping. I was really pleased that on Saturday morning the only vegetables left in the fridge were some carrots, which were peeled and grated … Continue reading →

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Life Happened: Paris

Posted on May 23, 2016 by nicdempsey

Last week was another 4 day work week, I’m not sure that I’ve worked an entire 5 day week this month, June is going to be a shock to the system. Work had one focus, ridiculously complex minutes and getting … Continue reading →

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Sunday Music: Sympathique

Posted on May 22, 2016 by nicdempsey

There has not been a lot of listening to music this week but I am in Paris. So something that feels French without necessarily being French.. Pink Martini – Sympathique

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Housework: Homemade Cleaning Products

Posted on May 21, 2016 by nicdempsey

Do you remember how ages ago I said that I would use Saturday posts for goal updates and discussions about housework? The goal posts have been going up (but we’re only in May, so miles to go there!) but I … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on May 20, 2016 by nicdempsey

Happy Friday! I got up at ridiculous o’clock this morning to catch a train to Paris, which as a reason for getting up early is a pretty good one. I love that on a train I can read and chill. … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Crumble Muffins

Posted on May 19, 2016 by nicdempsey

I love rhubarb and the allotment has two large rhubarb plants, so I’m getting my fix. Someone mentioned rhubarb muffins and I found this recipe. Which I changed to accommodate my needs and foodie desires.They are moist but sturdy muffins … Continue reading →

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The Allotment Adventure: Seedlings and Digging

Posted on May 18, 2016 by nicdempsey

I have to confess to feeling when I talk about the allotment, that I am moaning about my diamond shoes being too tight, because I am at a tiny bit of a loss when it comes to my space at … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 07/05 to 13/05/2016

Posted on May 17, 2016 by nicdempsey

I have to confess that food wasn’t much on my mind last week. I was tired and had a migraine and I just wasn’t feeling that enthused. SHOPPING I went to Lidl on Sunday afternoon and stuck to the list. … Continue reading →

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Life Happened: Weeding

Posted on May 16, 2016 by nicdempsey

This week was fairly average. I went to work except on Tuesday when I had the mother of all migraines and Friday when I worked from home. I didn’t do much except work and sleep and a bit of reading. … Continue reading →

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