Category Archives: Shopping

99 Bottles of Gin on the Wall: A 2021 project

Posted on December 2, 2020 by nicdempsey

My birthday present to myself was the 99 Bottles of Gin on the Wall poster. This, a genius idea of Emma Stokes aka Gin Monkey, is a scratch off poster featuring 99 bottles of gin, the gins should be easy … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Dorset Meats

Posted on November 21, 2020 by nicdempsey

This year, I’ve been working towards eating less but better quality meat. Last month I ordered the introductory box from Dorset Meats. It came in an insulated box and was in really good condition and the meat is really good, … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Altruist Dry Skin Repair Cream

Posted on October 17, 2020 by nicdempsey

I’ve already written about my love for Altruist Sun Cream aka the magic unicorn of sun block. They have a moisturiser which is amazing. I had a persistent patch of dry elbow (just my left elbow for some reason!) which … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Marks and Spencer Perfume

Posted on October 10, 2020 by nicdempsey

These are my two current favourite perfumes. They are lovely and about a fifth of the price of my favourite Chanel No 5!

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Tomatoes that don’t taste like disapointment

Posted on July 16, 2020 by nicdempsey

I didn’t eat raw tomatoes until I was an adult. In my late thirties, I would occasionally eat a bruschetta but not very often. Then I got an allotment. In my first year, I grew some gifted cherry plants and … Continue reading →

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One Thing a Month

Posted on March 26, 2020 by nicdempsey

So back in January, I said I was going to purchase one thing that improved my home and/or made my life more sustainable.  Last month I bought an ironing cover, which while necessary was not terribly sustainable or exciting. This … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Dr Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

Posted on February 22, 2020 by nicdempsey
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Recommendations: Jersey Bedding

Posted on February 1, 2020 by nicdempsey

I love my bed. I mean really love it and changing the bed linen weekly is one of the housework tasks I do every week pretty much without fail. It’s a family thing I think, Ben and I will both … Continue reading →

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Recommendation: Shay and Blue Black Tulip Eau de Toilette

Posted on January 25, 2020 by nicdempsey

This scent was in my M&S Advent Beauty Calendar in 2018 and much to my surprise (I’m generally a Chanel No.5 or a 4711 girl) I really liked it, enough to buy another bottle when the sample ran out and … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Angus Castus

Posted on January 11, 2020 by nicdempsey

Although I’ve been aware of it for a little while, last year peri-menopause really started to kick me in the bum, my PMT has been horrendous and my period has been somewhat erratic, some have been perfectly normal, some have … Continue reading →

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