Category Archives: Things I Like

Monday Miscellany: Back to school

Posted on March 8, 2021 by nicdempsey

Happy Monday! Can you hear that noise? That noise is the sighing of relieved parents that have either got their children back at school or know they are going back this week. This morning my Lent prompt was to pray … Continue reading →

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The definition of an Aunt

Posted on January 12, 2021 by nicdempsey

This was one of my Christmas presents… One of those things is true, and my sister in law is way cooler than I am!

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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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November Happy – Weeks 2, 3 and 4

Posted on November 24, 2020 by nicdempsey

I’ve missed the last few weeks, I saw someone describe themselves as ‘feeling like a phone who’s battery is never above 10%’ and it was the best description of how I’ve felt this month, but I’m rallying… 3rd – A … Continue reading →

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Recommended: The Cheese Tasting Company YouTube

Posted on November 7, 2020 by nicdempsey

Yesterday, Jo told me that her friend Ned, the author of A Cheesemonger’s History of the British Isles has a YouTube channel. I met Ned a couple of times and he’s that perfect combination of knowledge and enthusiasm for his … 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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Recommendations: Dr Murad AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser

Posted on February 22, 2020 by nicdempsey

A couple of weeks ago, I recommended Angus Castus to deal with PMT, because my PMT has been getting worse with peri-menopause. Well this week I’m back with the other side the annoying peri-menopausal coin. Spots. I’ve been very lucky … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Fated Mates podcast

Posted on February 8, 2020 by nicdempsey

I never really got the hang of podcasts. I listen to the radio all the time, and when I have used podcasts, they tend to be the BBC ones, so basically, I’m using them like radio iplayer (or BBC Sounds … Continue reading →

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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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