Category Archives: Shopping

Food and Budget Update: 05/11 to 11/11/2016

Posted on November 15, 2016 by nicdempsey

Despite the higher budget spend, it didn’t feel like I did a good job this week. I think that’s because I’m in that migrainy phase of the month so I’m tired and food is an effort. I started the food … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 08/10 to 14/10/2016

Posted on October 18, 2016 by nicdempsey

It was a week of not being very well, but I still think I did alright for food. Mostly because I was home for most of the week. When I was off last year, I got into the habit of … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 01/10 to 07/10/2016

Posted on October 11, 2016 by nicdempsey

A week of two halves. I started the week without much enthusiasm for cooking or food, I ate because I had to and I was more concerned with sleep than eating. I made chilli and a good portion of that … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 10/09 to 16/09/2016

Posted on September 20, 2016 by nicdempsey

Last week, the weekend went missing. I know things happened and I know I ate but I wasn’t really responsible for any of it. On Friday afternoon, I did my shopping and forgot to photograph it. I bought peppers, onions, mackerel, … Continue reading →

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Face Serum

Posted on July 13, 2016 by nicdempsey

This year, largely due to my financial goals I’ve changed things up. I spend less money on everything (except maybe the allotment!) and the things I put on my face are no exception. Some things have stayed. I was gifted … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget Update: 11/06 to 17/06/2016

Posted on June 21, 2016 by nicdempsey

SHOPPINGIt was a pretty usual shop for me this week, I had completely run out of sugar and olive oil. WHAT I ATE Pizza on Saturday with Gin and Tonic Cake with Rhubarb Compote for pudding.Sunday was this rice bowl … Continue reading →

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Eye Eye

Posted on December 16, 2015 by nicdempsey

I read somewhere that women in their 30’s should use eye cream daily. That it didn’t have to be fancy but that using it would help prevent wrinkles. I completely failed with this. The only eye area problem I had … Continue reading →

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Food and Budget: 28/11 to 4/12/2015

Posted on December 8, 2015 by nicdempsey

Welcome to the weekly update. So as I said last week, my food planning goes from Saturday to Friday. I calculate the monthly budget from the first Friday after payday to the Saturday after the next payday. So if payday falls … Continue reading →

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Booze Related Presents

Posted on October 29, 2015 by nicdempsey

With some time on my hands and the knowledge that walking is going to be severely limited from now until Christmas and because I can’t drink while I’m recovering, alcohol and the painkillers don’t mix. I’ve been thinking about presents … Continue reading →

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Things I am putting on my face

Posted on August 11, 2015 by nicdempsey

‘Austerity’ is my own personal motto this year, which means that I’m trying to find cheaper alternatives to the more expensive parts of my skincare routine as they run out. Someone recommended the Pure range from Waitrose. So I thought that I’d … Continue reading →

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