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I was nominated by my brother to cook profiteroles for a family meal today. We're meeting and I think/feel trying to impress his new girlfriend. I followed the Gorden Ramsey recipe, placing them on...

Does anyone suffer from quite bad asthma? My Oh does, and the poor lad was wheezing so badly at work yesterday that he had to call the doctor and make an appt with the asthma nurse for that day and...

I am having a new house built and have been told by Persimmon who are building it that we cannot have laminate flooring as its a new house. We went to a carpet shop yesterday to arrange to get a quote...

Where did you get it from? We ordered a lovely one but then realised it was too big for the space so now we're back to looking. I can't see anything I like so far.

This morning i had 15 teeth(all upper and 2 lower) removed and a new plate put in. when i woke up they told me all had gone well and to go back to my regular dentist in 2 days for a check over. have...

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....

Has anyone who'd have a restaurant called cleaver and wake I'm hoping to celebrate my 28th birthday at that particular location I'm just not sure if the food is any good I would like your opinions it...

How do you clean your laminate floor ? I keep seeing loads of "miracle" items such as special cloths, mops etc. So what do you use or what can you recommend ? Oh yes - I have a very exciting life ! ...

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 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...

We had friends round last night and started discussing what time we go to bed and go onto the fact that my H stays up late on his own most nights as I go to bed earlier than him. Our friends joked...

My first car was this: It was soooo uncool. I came home from sixth form one day and my Mum had bought it for me as 'it only had 26,000 miles on the clock' and then proceeeded to tell me how much I...

Retirement party

My partner and I have been together for 10 years, and we got engaged this weekend. Everyone has asked if there will be an engagement party. It sounds lovely but… I didn’t know they were a thing. What...

Hey Has anyone else got a but deflated once you have booked everything then in turn second guessing the actual cost of everything when you start adding things up? I don't know what to do and feel...

Does anyone know the law regarding the above? Long story short, I keep receiving mail for someone who used to live at this address. I was advised by bailiffs not to return to sender as this is never...

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...

I know, I know, another boring house question!! I know that the mortgage company will do a valuation survey on a house, but did you have a separate homebuyers survey or buildings survey completed? I...

I was singing this version to our 7 month old yesterday and as far as I'm concerned Robin flew away. H looked at me as if I was demented and said it's 'Robin laid an egg!' I'd never heard of Robin...

Hello, my fiancé and I were due to get married this year but due to a variety of reasons including financial, family issues and not getting on we postponed to next June. Sadly things are still...

OMG.. I've just dusted the tv from the finger print splodges of my eldest and there must have been polish on the cloth and its smeared on the screen.. it won't come off.. I've found the wee blue...

We're going camping next weekend, for a week. I haven't camped for many years and suddenly I'm in charge of camp catering for four. What can I cook, since I have only one ring. The boychild is...

Hi, we live on a corner plot and have a small garage at the back of the house BUT no dropped kerb to it and a lamp post almost in front of it (!). We know we could pay to get the kerb dropped and even...

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...

Just want to know your opinions on something. So I’m currently seeing some deep sets of wrinkles appearing on my face. My sister then told me that maybe I should get a Botox Wigan treatment from this...

Had a blackout yesterday and fell badly on my arm which has now been hurting for the last 24 hours. MrKT persuaded me to take 2 Paramol tablets this morning as I hardly slept last night because of the...

Join the survey: Q1) How many nights per week do you and your partner sleep in the same bed/room? 😴 Answer here! Q2) What are the main reasons for sleeping separately from your partner? Answer below!...

I’m going through a really difficult time with my Mum, Dad and sister (MOH), because I considered inviting my Aunty to my wedding who they don’t like, I told them I would consider their feelings and...

Hello, in need of a bit of advice. My partner and I have been together almost 10 years and got engaged 2 years ago. Since getting engaged our relationship has changed and become very up and down; he...

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...

Just had a phonecall from the Estate Agents asking if our prospective buyers can come around and measure up. We agreed a sale with them two weeks ago and the survey has been completed (which we assume...

What other brands/shops/designers might I like? I have 3 Mulberrys, but only one I use ALL the time for work. It is a Mitzy Hobo, it's big and I can shove loads in - it is also discontinued. I also...