Tag Archives: Things I Like

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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Recommendations: 19 Crimes Red Wine

Posted on May 4, 2019 by nicdempsey

I’m not a wine snob. As a general rule, if it’s white I don’t like it to be too sweet and I don’t like oaky wine, if it’s fizz I’d prefer a cremant over prosecco, with red I generally pick … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Marks and Spencer’s Formula Absolute Lip Eye Cream

Posted on April 27, 2019 by nicdempsey

One of the best things I did for myself last year was the M&S Beauty Calendar. I find December difficult and the calendar was the perfect daily present, something to look forward too. It also introduced me to new beauty … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Superdrug Intensive Moisture Hand Cream

Posted on April 20, 2019 by nicdempsey

I like hand cream, in my flat, there is one in every room and always one in my handbag. I just don’t like the feeling of dry hands after I’ve washed them. This is the one that I use most … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Rootbeer

Posted on December 8, 2018 by nicdempsey

The first McDonalds opened in the UK in 1974, the one in Fulham opened sometime in the 70’s and as far I was concerned the best thing about it was the root beer, I was very upset in 1993 when … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Barter Books

Posted on September 22, 2018 by nicdempsey

This week’s recommendation is geographically tricky for most of the world and for me, most days of the year, but Barter Books is one of my favourite places.There are books and lights and a model train and proper fireplaces and … Continue reading →

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Recommendation: Teva’s

Posted on September 8, 2018 by nicdempsey

I have a problem and that problem is my feet. It’s not just that they’re ugly, it’s that they aren’t very good at being feet and have lots of issues, they are almost completely flat, large (UK size 8) and … Continue reading →

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Recommendation: Sally Hansen Nail Rehab

Posted on September 1, 2018 by nicdempsey

One of the strange side effects of having an allotment is that it really improved my nails. In the first two summers of having the plot , my nails stop flaking and peeling, I think it’s something to do with … Continue reading →

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Recommendations: Altruist Sun Screen

Posted on August 11, 2018 by nicdempsey

I have talked about how much I love this sun screen before. It is the magic unicorn of sunblock. Altruist covers UVA and UVB, hypoallergenic, fragrance free, water resistant, can be used on the face and body (doesn’t cause you … Continue reading →

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