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I was asked to be a bridesmaid at my one of my closest friend’s wedding and I have only been told a week after accepting, that my fiancé has been invited only to the evening celebration. I was...

OK - have just thoroughly cleaned our bathrooms, and that was a grim job. I feel like I don't really know the best way to keep on top of things (years of shared bathrooms where we emplyed a cleaner...

It's my mates Hen this weekend and I am struggling to think of games to play. We will be out and about in Brum so it can't be anything too 'active' if you see what I mean? Just something funny like Mr...
Hi, about a week ago my ETH was transferred to a wallet address I do not recognize. I never did this nor do I approve the transaction. I feel like I have been hacked/phished. I was able to trace this...

Hi All I was just wondering whether anybody had bought a Duvet from IKEA? Long story short, our Bed broke (ahem) and we've ordered a new one. However, we've ordered a 160cm x 200cm bed (slightly...

I'm going to a friend's house for a "Cocktail Sleepover" tommorrow and I said I'd make Bellini's. I have Prosecco but I know the proper version is made with white peach puree, which I can't get hold...
My mum is terminally ill and has been in hospital for the past 5 weeks and it’s not looking like she will get out. I really don’t want to get married without her so I was wondering if there are...

I've posted this on BT too but I know there are some fabulous letter writers on OT, so thought it'd be worth posting here too. Daniel had his last day at the childminder's today and it was so sad. I...

We need some new ideas for games for our school Christmas fayre - we have things like throwing as many beanbags as possible into rudoph's mouth in x seconds, bagatelle, that kind of thing. So...if you...
HGMD!! (Hitched get me domesticated) How do you deal with dust and stuff that always ends up in the bathroom? I find when I'm trying to clean I end up with little bits in the cloth / sponge that then...

H and I viewed a house on Tuesday. It looked lovely inside on the internet (show home, almost, if you like that kind of thing) but when we saw it in reality, it was quickly clear that the work was...

Hey everyone! 👋 I’m looking for some creative and meaningful conversation starters for newly married couples who might still be getting to know each other. Sometimes, it feels tough to know what to...
Does anyone have a recipe I can use for tomato bread in a breadmaker. Just any one would be good im having trouble finding one! We have a Kenwood breadmaker but no recipes! Thanks

I've looked at the marking scheme and I'm not going to pass the assignment I'm submitting today. Studying at home/ online is harder than I ever imagined and I find it very hard to learn without...
Since the engagement, I found out my mum wanted to go dress shopping with me and my sister only. She even said in front of my fiancée “your mum has her own daughter she can go dress shopping with”,...

I have become prone to cold sores (maybe two or three a year). I only ever get them after a cold (although not with every cold). They appear in exactly the same spot, under my nose, in a tender area -...
I picked a design thinking I could change the colour scheme of the flowers but I can't, and now I can't see a way to change the design or start from scratch at all, can anyone help?
Hi everyone so we decided to say enough is enough it’s time settle down only down fall is none of us are the wisest and have no clue we’re to start and how much it’s going to cost ect
Hi everyone! I’m searching for recommendations for the best perfume for women that smells amazing and lasts all day. I need something that feels feminine, elegant, and not too overpowering—maybe with...
I went to register on the Digital Spy forums, and was waiting for my account to be verified so I could post when I was advised I would have to pay a one off £5 registration fee for the priveledge of...
I know wedding season is here, so I thought I’d offer myself as free witness for anyone in London (North, West or Central areas) who are looking for a wedding witness. I’m just starting in in event...
Hi all! My parents gave me a wedding gift. This is our family house in a small cozy town. This is a great place. My grandfather built this house and my husband and I want to live there. but first we...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2263367/Lottery-tickets-cost-2--prize-matching-numbers-rise-25-payout-drop.html so tickets are going up to £2 but if you get 3 numbers you will win £25 instead...
I'm going to be a godmother to my best friends son in May and I'd like to set up some sort of savings or investment account as a surprise for him. Is this something I can do on the child's behalf or...
Usually my cat has wet food, she's been having Tesco's Premium Supermeat recently, I tried her on Whiskas but it didn't agree with her, and she turned her nose up at it after a day or so. Then...

I am umming and ahhing about signing up to an open university course in law. I currently run a business on behalf of a large company but I do not have a degree or anything and have worked my way up....

Hi we are looking to buy a new car. There was an advert on autotrader for a good price and an email address and a mobile answerphone. I made an enquiry and have had an email back saying that car is...
HI all, bit of a weird one, but how do people feel about the wedding dress industry - is it thriving or just ticking along. I'm in two minds as to where to start up a second hand / preloved dress shop...

I'm working in a hotel cafe, and there's a bloke in here whose phone has rung twice. Ringtone one was a very loud wolf whistle. Ringtone two was the theme from the Benny Hill Show. What do you reckon?...
The One Show is hoping to film a short segment about wedding music prior to the Royal Wedding in May. We are currently looking for a fun couple who might be happy for us to come along to their wedding...
Being a fashion designer and a jewelry lover I have always made a point to check the cuts and designs when it came to choosing a diamond jewelry.I'm a frequent visitor to diamond trading and Jewelry...

Looking to replace our Divan but unsure whether to stick with a divan or go for a frame instead. What do you all have? Advantages? Disadvantages? Go!