Category Archives: Things I Like

Moth cocktails

Posted on February 14, 2023 by nicdempsey

This morning, my email has been flooded with Valentine’s Day offers. I’ve been single for over a decade now so Valentine’s isn’t something I have many feelings about at all! However, today is the day we take delivery of our … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Soda Folk

Posted on January 14, 2023 by nicdempsey

My love of root beer comes from 1980’s McDonalds trips, you might think it tastes of the dentist, but I love it. Unfortunately for me, it’s a love not many of my countrymen share and so it’s not a popular … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Nivea Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Cream 45+

Posted on September 3, 2022 by nicdempsey

Over the years, I’ve got my skincare to a place that works for me and since I’ve been on HRT, banished my spotty chin. But I’ve struggled to find a moisturiser that’s budget friendly, works for my skin and that … Continue reading →

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Eltham Palace

Posted on August 30, 2022 by nicdempsey

While I was on leave celebrating my birthday, Ma and I took a day to visit Eltham Palace. Eltham Palace is a really strange mix of historical periods. It was given to Edward II in 1305 and the Great Hall … Continue reading →

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Recommended: HG Mould Spray

Posted on June 19, 2022 by nicdempsey

The house I live in was built sometime in the early 1900’s, in fact with one exception all the houses I’ve lived in were built between 1850 and 1925. They weren’t built with indoor bathrooms or central heating, they weren’t … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Little Silver Cloud

Posted on January 8, 2022 by nicdempsey

I have three pairs of earrings from Little Silver Clouds Co and they are all lovely and easy to wear. I should declare at this point, that I found them via a Facebook friend. Rebecca who makes the jewellery, is … Continue reading →

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Recommended: Marks and Spencer’s Period Pants

Posted on October 30, 2021 by nicdempsey

I have these ones. It’s no lie to say they make periods much easier. They wash well, they are not at all smelly, I would say change them every 12 hours whether you need to or not! Overall, I love … Continue reading →

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Amble and Northumberland

Posted on October 19, 2021 by nicdempsey

I took my camera on holiday and then didn’t take it out of the bag. So these are all imperfect iphone snaps.

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Recommended: Seep

Posted on September 11, 2021 by nicdempsey

As part of my climate conscious, use less plastic drive, I needed to address the problem of washing up sponges. Once I’d used up the ones I had already bought, I tried some silicone ones but they were worse than … Continue reading →

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Recommended: ProWorks Water Bottle

Posted on August 21, 2021 by nicdempsey

I’ve been going into the office at least twice a week since July. It’s been a bit of a shock to the system but I did take the opportunity to get some new commuting equipment. The first thing being a … Continue reading →

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