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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, 2 hours ago 27 5,195
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My question is
Liliah, 9 November, 2024 at 17:18

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...

Ctbeauties, 5 hours ago 39 267 1
Vee Tee
Asthma sufferers/steroids
Vee Tee, 28 March, 2012 at 17:58

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...

Google, 8 hours ago 26 3,963
Purple Pixie
Need ideas for humourous book titles/authors
Purple Pixie, 29 June, 2009 at 08:43

I'm making a cake for a retirement do that is basically three books. Each book needs a title and an author writing on it. I've been asked to make the titles/authors humourous and to fit the occasion....

Rajil, 10 hours ago 17 3,483
South
Taxi Services for Special Events
South, 28 April, 2025 at 03:41

Special events often require careful planning, and transportation is a significant part of that. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or a night out with friends, South Ribble Taxis can provide...

Maximilian, 15 hours ago 10 227
Gemma
Advice- Best Friends unable to attend my wedding
Gemma, 15 January, 2025 at 13:59

I got engaged in September last year it was the most amazing day of my life- anybody that knows me it’s a day I have waited for all my life, through the ups and downs over the years through ex...

BridalVibes, 15 hours ago 4 230
Nitro
Fashion trends for a modern wedding - share your ideas!
Nitro, 24 April, 2025 at 14:23

Hi everyone! I am currently actively preparing for my own wedding and want the ceremony to be not only beautiful, but also modern, with interesting details that will be remembered. I have heard that...

James, 16 hours ago 15 170
Smiley
Reducing acne scars/bumpy skin, is there anything?
Smiley, 15 August, 2009 at 23:48

I had acne from age 13 until I fell pregnant at 35, and the skin on my chin (the only place I got acne) is horrible. It looks really bumpy, and I hate catching my reflection in the mirror as it looks...

Ethan, yesterday at 11:45 17 14,841
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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...

Sultan, yesterday at 11:15 18 449
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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...

Morris, thursday 17-Jul-25 158 1,739 9
workinghard
Those who have done Cemap also financial advisers
workinghard, 2 May, 2008 at 12:30

1) I'm doing 2+3 in a couple of weeks (got all the study material yesterday). I know they allow 30 mins for each module of cemap 2 but can you move on if you're done before that? Trying to sneak it in...

Julianfitzgerald, thursday 17-Jul-25 36 1,846
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...

Thor, thursday 17-Jul-25 57 9,661 1
Emmark
Anyone had someone in to paint their exterior wooden windows?
Emmark, 5 June, 2009 at 10:03

My wooden windows are in much need of some painting on the exterior. I am going to be getting a few companies out to quote, but just wanted a rough idea of how much people have paid for there windows...

Trevorsharp, thursday 17-Jul-25 4 5,226
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How many duvet cover sets do you own?
bobbly1, 7 January, 2009 at 12:15

I've just cleared out our airing cuboard and found we have 6 duvet covers - I only really use 2 of them, one on and one in the wash. Just wondering if 6 sets is a lot or the norm?

Daniel, thursday 17-Jul-25 32 7,548
*Ducky*
If I like Mulberry handbags...
*Ducky*, 3 September, 2013 at 14:46

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...

Rolando, thursday 17-Jul-25 37 2,655
Robyn
Help with questionnaire on wedding website
Robyn, 22 February, 2024 at 12:54

Hi all I created a questionnaire on my wedding website but I can't see who has responded. If I go into the "Edit" view I can see 2 people have responded but not who they are. I unfortunately need to...

Natasha, wednesday 16-Jul-25 6 469
Ali_G
Does anyone have a quick beef bourge-wotsit recipe
Ali_G, 11 December, 2012 at 10:51

Hubby wants beef bourgi-thingy for dinner tonight. We bought steaks 'cos I don't have the time to slow cook the beef. Does anyone have a recipe to do the bourgey quickly?

Zachariahson, wednesday 16-Jul-25 6 530
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help please - polish on a plasma tv screen.. it won't come off
peanut, 19 June, 2009 at 10:49

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...

Walter, wednesday 16-Jul-25 10 12,683
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Mediums - what do you think?
, 7 March, 2012 at 00:09

I went to see Tony Stockwell last night as a present from some of my hens (girlie-friends, not my chickens!) who couldn't make my hen night last week. I've read some of his books and really liked his...

Alex, wednesday 16-Jul-25 29 5,409
*Linda*
Acne/Spot Treatment - What do you recommend?
*Linda*, 7 December, 2013 at 19:50

Hello Ladies, I was wondering if you may be able to help me. I have a young Nephew who is just 14 and hes getting quite a few spots now. Unfortunately he's becoming quite conscious about them now and...

Italowatson, wednesday 16-Jul-25 8 3,019
Ellie
Does the bride give a speech???
Ellie, 7 July, 2025 at 23:59

I don’t really know but if I should I have to know NOW k???

PhotographybyBillHad, wednesday 16-Jul-25 1 6
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Carlton Towers Estate Advise - North Yorkshire
Nicole, 29 June, 2025 at 21:40

Any one that has got married at Carlton Towers Estate what did you do the night before? Where did you get ready the morning of and stay, due to the estate being a stately home and not a hotel. Also...

Kathy, tuesday 15-Jul-25 2 11
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Help needed - writing a complaint letter
, 23 April, 2008 at 15:45

Hi all, This is wedding related, but not in a slushy way! I need to write a letter of complaint regarding my weddnig reception. Basically the company I've had our reception booked with for at least a...

Maximilian, tuesday 15-Jul-25 14 4,786
Mrs Cee
BMF fitness testing anyone been?
Mrs Cee, 28 July, 2009 at 11:48

Its BMF tonight and they are having fitness tests and I just wondered if anyone had been and is it as hardcore as it sounds, its only my 3rd session and I am slightly scared. It will be ok won't it...

Maximilian, tuesday 15-Jul-25 12 1,067
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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...

Tayyab, monday 14-Jul-25 23 1,164
spacecadet_99
Can paint fumes make you ill like this?
spacecadet_99, 3 September, 2008 at 09:29

They're painting all the corridors and public areas at my work at the moment, yesterday they weren't painting that near my office but they left all their pots and brushes right outside so it still...

Kiri, monday 14-Jul-25 4 6,631
Katalina
Finding the Right Glue & Lash Shampoo – Why Is It So Hard?
Katalina, 9 May, 2025 at 08:41

I’ve been doing lash extensions for a while, but I’m still searching for that perfect combo: a glue that holds well without irritation, and a gentle lash shampoo that actually cleans without breaking...

Maximilian, monday 14-Jul-25 14 195 1
CornishBride89
Proposals - Expectations vs Reality
CornishBride89, 9 September, 2015 at 09:40

Not massively off topic, but was how your OH proposed how you imagined it to be? From watching all the movies, I had always thought of the down on one knee after a meal in a restaurant sort of thing....

Aristotle, sunday 13-Jul-25 25 2,823
*Funky*
Laser Lipo
*Funky*, 27 June, 2013 at 08:52

Has anyone tried laser lipo? I keep seeing groupon deals for it and with the wedding approaching if I get desperate to lose a inch or 2 nearer the time I'm thinking I might give it a try, I appreciate...

Andriy, sunday 13-Jul-25 8 968
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 -...

Elizabeth, saturday 12-Jul-25 19 2,241
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Anyone had to claim lost wages, redundancy back through government?
bobbly1, 30 January, 2009 at 17:47

If you had to recently, how long did it take for your money to come through? Company I worked for gone into admin, I have been made redundant and not paid for January, so have filled in a form for...

Safeena, saturday 12-Jul-25 10 9,837
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Are there particular quiet times in swimming pools?
SAM83, 20 May, 2009 at 18:36

Want to go swimming again but I severely lack confidence. I have checked timetable of our 2 local pools and one one does a ladies only sesh (which I thought would be answer) but its at 9pm on a Sunday...

Superman, friday 11-Jul-25 18 12,007

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