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Miranda
i am a bridesmaid at my bestfriend’s wedding and my fiancé has been invited only to evening celebration
Miranda, 21 February, 2025 at 19:49

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...

Duncan, 46 seconds ago 4 36
baublegirl
Bathroom cleaning - with what/how often/what makes it easier etc (boring, sorry)
baublegirl, 8 April, 2009 at 15:13

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...

Ronald, yesterday at 20:00 22 3,097
Panjita
Hen Party Games
Panjita, 3 May, 2012 at 09:08

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...

Fahad, yesterday at 18:22 30 9,331 1
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With the right support you can recover your coins
Edvin, 7 March, 2024 at 16:03

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...

Wendy, yesterday at 10:25 90 1,050 8
Stephisaur
IKEA Duvets anyone?
Stephisaur, 15 June, 2016 at 12:29

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...

Lucas, yesterday at 07:47 8 2,582
Sare
Bellini..where can I get the peach bit?
Sare, 15 May, 2008 at 20:54

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...

Lucas, yesterday at 07:44 21 27,249
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Terminally ill mum - wedding not booked yet
Melissa, 17 March, 2025 at 13:00

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...

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 19-Mar-25 2 12
Ostrich
Writing a reference for a childminder. Can anyone help?
Ostrich, 23 July, 2008 at 21:43

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...

Duncan, wednesday 19-Mar-25 7 55,572
*ginni of the lamp*
Games for a Christmas Fayre-make me look good!
*ginni of the lamp*, 4 November, 2008 at 21:55

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...

Patrick, tuesday 18-Mar-25 3 9,731
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Cleaning bathrooms - dust
LittlePeanut, 21 August, 2009 at 10:36

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...

Ronald, tuesday 18-Mar-25 24 5,141
decibelle
Raaaaaaaarrrrrrr!!!!! Pushy estate agent!
decibelle, 24 July, 2008 at 10:49

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...

Lacasatour, tuesday 18-Mar-25 24 2,560
James
Newlywed Couples - What are Some Good Conversation Starters?
James, 17 March, 2025 at 14:58

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...

James, monday 17-Mar-25 9
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Tomato bread (bread maker) recipes?
londonbride, 13 April, 2008 at 10:56

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

Aidan, sunday 16-Mar-25 4 254
Doughnut
Masters degree people - failing assignments
Doughnut, 12 July, 2009 at 13:13

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...

Daniel, saturday 15-Mar-25 28 6,933
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Wedding dress shopping
El, 2 February, 2025 at 22:04

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”,...

Duncan, wednesday 12-Mar-25 6 90 1
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Cold sore/cold help
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 30 July, 2013 at 15:20

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 -...

Daniella, wednesday 12-Mar-25 17 2,229
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How do i change the design of my wedding website?
Clare, 11 July, 2024 at 11:21

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?

Brucebanner, wednesday 12-Mar-25 4 127
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We’re to start
Daniel, 16 February, 2025 at 10:33

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

Sharna, tuesday 11-Mar-25 5 73 1
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Perfume for women
Alextay, 1 November, 2024 at 11:24

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...

Jane, tuesday 11-Mar-25 26 548 1
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Not a happy bunny! charging £5 to post on Digital Spy forums.
bobbly1, 17 May, 2008 at 00:08

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...

Brucebanner, monday 10-Mar-25 3 1,145
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Free wedding witness
Lily, 24 June, 2022 at 23:36

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...

George, monday 10-Mar-25 6 171
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Window repair in an old house
Olivia, 27 September, 2023 at 08:36

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...

Mustafa, monday 10-Mar-25 19 388
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do you play the lottery ?
, 16 January, 2013 at 16:35

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...

Mustafa, monday 10-Mar-25 18 1,107
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Godson gift ideas /savings account?
Alka, 9 April, 2008 at 19:35

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...

Mustafa, monday 10-Mar-25 8 913
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Cat food - which is best?
, 24 September, 2008 at 19:54

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...

Adopt, monday 10-Mar-25 41 2,794
Lapland2015
Open university courses - law in particular
Lapland2015, 18 October, 2015 at 19:39

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....

Mustafa, monday 10-Mar-25 21 2,744
deedee
Autotrader email only contact advert - car is abroad - scam?
deedee, 9 April, 2009 at 18:08

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...

Alexey, friday 7-Mar-25 6 1,055
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Starting up in business
Tina, 11 July, 2024 at 07:59

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...

Abdul, friday 7-Mar-25 13 364
Clairy
Summrise personality by ringtone
Clairy, 24 October, 2008 at 09:36

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?...

Haseebbbb, thursday 6-Mar-25 44 3,954
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Have The One Show at your wedding!
LuxuriousPinkDiamonds7729, 21 March, 2018 at 12:37

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...

Haseebbbb, thursday 6-Mar-25 386
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Can Patrick Saada and his Online Jewelry Site " Galith " fulfill my carving for daimonds??
LuxuriousGreenCars69396, 19 April, 2018 at 12:29

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...

Haseebbbb, thursday 6-Mar-25 359
(Claire)
Poll: Bed Frame v's Divan?
(Claire), 5 September, 2013 at 15:51

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!

Dahot68313, thursday 6-Mar-25 19 2,908

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