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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...

Apologies in advance for a fairly boring post, but, do you put a comma before the postcode in an address? I don't usually, but thought that either way is considered correct. Does it make a difference...

I'm considering it... has anyone experienced it? Does it hurt and is it worth the money and how do you know if you are seeing someone reputable?

Grrr. We've relocated about 6 weeks ago and we're still trying to sell our old house, so we're renting a furnished flat in the new city. The old house (our "second home") is just sat there, unused,...

How much does it cost?? I need to get mine cleaned to sell it on (woe) but know precisely eff all about dry cleaners and how much is a reasonable amount to be charged.

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 -...

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...

Recently I've seen that most schoolgirls are wearing trousers rather than skirts. I can understand if it's cold then trousers are better, but it still looks odd to me because it's not cold at the...

I recently has a short treatment (2 months) with braces to close a small gap between my 2 top front teeth. I now have a removable retainer but I am hoping to have a fixed one put on next week - easier...

Do you like taking photos? Where do you take ideas for your photos? I need some inspiration!

Hi all! I'm very regular and according to my period tracker, I will start my period on my wedding day! Obviously I want to avoid this as much as possible! White dress, logistics, pain etc!! I am...

I'm trying to plan a very small wedding as we have a very low budget. We have been together for 13 years and everytime we come to plan the wedding something always happen. At the moment we can are...

I followed the recipe exactly. I have made cakes before and they have been fine but this is the first time I have used my new oven-could that be it? My plans for afternoon tea have gone horribly...

Most people would like to be popular with others, but not everyone can achieve this goal. What is the secret to popularity? In fact, it is very simple. The first step is to improve our appearance. We...

Anyone have any experience? Earlier today Mr DB and I went to look at a house being built on the edge of a very well-to-do-village close to wear we work. Due to it's location it costs more than the...

It feels like it going on forever. We sold our house months ago but still waiting on a formal mortgage offer, we had a mortgage lined up before but that fell through and we had to pull out on a house...

Do these exist? What are the best ones? I'm doing 100 cupcakes and one big one for H's uncles vow renewal in August. chococalte and vanilla. I'd like to get them personalised cake holders...any advice...

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...

I received a jury service summons after moving house, after my three-month Royal Mail redirect expired - this was despite having filled in the electoral roll form for my new address. Whoever forwarded...

I got married in 2013 and found these boards so helpful! I posted my wedding report and it was so nice to remind myself how much I loved the run up and actual day of wedding and why I was marrying my...

Does anyone have experience of this? My Pilates teacher says I have two small bends in my spine which explains a lot. I'll be asking my physio about it but I do not see her until August. It is mild so...

Sorry if this is a bit WP related, but given the fact that many planners are uable to differentiate between your/you're etc I thought I'd be better off over here ? OH has written the menu for our...

I have seen an absolutely gorgeous house which I think would buy in a heart beat if it weren't a terrace and didn't have velux windows in the main bedroom (loft conversion). Actually, it's all...

Hi all! Sorry don't want to gross everyone out but i've got two moles on my shoulder that keep catching on my clothes, they don't hurt, it's just a bit irritating! What i want to know is has anybody...

I'm flummoxed, and hope someone can enlighten me. I tried to start running (probably about 10 weeks ago) and could barely manage 8 minutes running on a flattish road. I wasn't progressing, got bored,...

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! I may have sold my wedding dress and just wondered if anyone could recommend any couriers/delivery companies to send my dress with. It's in an acid free box so rather bulky. Would appreciate...

I have just repainted the bedroom all neutral colours so am looking to add some colour. Show me yours , I need inspiration!

Hi all thinking of our next year and Trailfinders price they quoted for us worth a serious consideration. Any of you guys used them? recommended/not recommended? anything to watch out for? thanks

I wonder if such a thing exists! I've always had difficult skin, as I get rosacea, spots and I am quite pale. I really want to find out what to do with my skin as it can look so red, and blotchy and...

...i will never and have never understood the whole tradition of bringing in cakes for your colleagues on YOUR birthday!!? whats it all about?! its my bloody birthday bring ME cake! My birthday is on...