Tag 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: 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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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: 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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Recommended: L’Oreal True Match Foundation

Posted on April 24, 2021 by nicdempsey

Up until 2019, I’d been happily using my Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation which was great, and then Bourjois withdrew from the UK market. I bought enough that I didn’t have to think about a new foundation until April last year. … 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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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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Recommendation: English Heritage and National Trust Memberships

Posted on August 31, 2019 by nicdempsey

Now I’m 46, I am middle aged, I like gardening and old buildings, I have been known to plan holidays around going to see particular old buildings (mostly Middleham which is my favourite castle!). I did all of this as … Continue reading →

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