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Any advice for my troublesome, very sensitive skin?
, 1 March, 2016 at 23:20

Hi everyone, I was hoping someone out there would be able to give me some advice, provide recommendations, etc for my skin. I have had eczema since I was six weeks old and always suffered with my...

Kabir, friday 30-Jan-26 16 2,917
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Setting up a Ltd company
poochanna, 27 July, 2009 at 10:23

I need to set up a Ltd company and in the past my accountant has done it for me but my new accountant (who I actually don't really like) charges £350 and my old one was £125 9i can't use him as he's...

Jeffrey, thursday 29-Jan-26 305
Ali_G
Oh nooo, what should I do? May have left my straighteners on...
Ali_G, 25 January, 2013 at 09:12

There's a possibility I left my straighteners on this morning. It's more than likely I turned them off, but I didn't check before I left the house like I normally do, so they might be on. I always...

Max, thursday 29-Jan-26 23 187,740
*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...

Max, thursday 29-Jan-26 13 9,823
KittenCake
I hate underwired bras!
KittenCake, 2 October, 2014 at 11:48

Am I the only one who hates them? Recently I have become increasingly disenchanted with wearing an underwired bra, they are so uncomfortable! I now take my bra of the minute I get through the door and...

Jeffrey, thursday 29-Jan-26 15 2,486
Dove
Suggestions for light hearted/funny reading material (poss sens)
Dove, 4 August, 2009 at 23:41

A friend as been told that she needs chemo and has asked friends to send her funny articles that she can read when she needs cheering up. Does anyone have suggestions for light hearted/funny reading...

Max, wednesday 28-Jan-26 12 2,848
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Alterations
ExpensiveYellowDecor51468, 5 March, 2020 at 18:49

Hi I am trying to clear something up . A bridal boutique a friend of mine used wouldn't let her take her dress To be altered elsewhere . The owner insisted the dress couldn't be taken away unless her...

Jeffrey, wednesday 28-Jan-26 5 1,679
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???

Max, wednesday 28-Jan-26 4 43 1
Katchoo
Herbal remedies - useful or quackery?
Katchoo, 21 April, 2009 at 11:14

I'm just interested in opinions really. I've never really been paid much attention to alternative medicines, but recently I've had problems with stress and high blood pressure, and was really unhappy...

Charles, wednesday 28-Jan-26 22 2,300
Peaches with Brandy Butter
Does anyone take Citalopram?
Peaches with Brandy Butter, 5 December, 2008 at 18:09

If you do, or know someone that does, have you experienced any side effects?

Max, wednesday 28-Jan-26 13 1,166
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Food Help please - making gravy with an oxo cube???
peanut, 19 October, 2008 at 14:10

I haven't got any bisto left, but I have an oxo cube. The joint of beef I have is pretty lean and the last time we didn't get any juices off it, can I make gravy with an oxo cube and water??? Thanks ...

Max, wednesday 28-Jan-26 9 132,677
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Wedding Gift Suggestions
Jackob, 19 September, 2021 at 02:09

What gift should I give to my friend on his wedding? By the way he already has a baby. Should I gift something to his baby as well? Like, a baby product for his baby, and something good for him....

Max, wednesday 28-Jan-26 7 186
Mrs Vineweevil
I need a can't fail cookie recepie please......
Mrs Vineweevil, 8 October, 2008 at 13:28

I must learn not to burn my cookie attempts in my fan oven, but even those unburnt one's aren't always that great, any suggestions???

Max, tuesday 27-Jan-26 13 2,007
*ginni of the lamp*
pun-tastic headlines for fairy tales - hitched brains needed
*ginni of the lamp*, 22 January, 2009 at 18:45

My daughter has to suggest some possible (tabloid style) newspaper headlines for the 3 little pigs, hansel and gretel and sleeping beauty. We've thought of two (all she needs, so she has the work done...

Oliver, tuesday 27-Jan-26 5 6,791
Nutella
How do I change my hitched password??
Nutella, 7 January, 2013 at 13:10

Gone into the edit profile area but can't find where to do it?

Max, tuesday 27-Jan-26 5 1,218
Houdini
Those with foot tattoo's (Hecate??)
Houdini, 24 June, 2009 at 18:06

So after yesterday's photo share, I've gone and got a blister on mine today (bloody summer shoes, grr!). Should I put a plaster over it or what to do??

Irene, tuesday 27-Jan-26 14 10,982
Twiglet girl
Those door to door sellers of cleaning cloths etc...
Twiglet girl, 18 April, 2009 at 19:59

I normally say no before they get much of a chance to say anything, but yesterday the guy was so sweet and I felt very sorry for him. So I bought 4 of the crappest cloths you have ever seen for £5.99....

Edward, thursday 22-Jan-26 11 6,967
*Pugsley*
Court summons for dodging train fare
*Pugsley*, 27 October, 2014 at 13:12

Hey Hitchers, Stupid Husband jumped on a train a couple of months ago without realising he had run out of carnet tickets (the entrance he used doesn't have a turnstyle). When he got to London Kings...

Stephen, wednesday 21-Jan-26 17 2,954
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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...

Edward, wednesday 21-Jan-26 30 5,579
Flowery the Grouch
Waaaaahahaha Twix sex
Flowery the Grouch, 13 August, 2009 at 16:51

This made me laugh. A lot. (Taken from b3ta - where else??) [quote]My first girlfriend and I were together for about two and a half years. A few weeks before we split up we went on a short break to...

Morgan, tuesday 20-Jan-26 39 7,189
Cassie
Reviews
Cassie, 7 September, 2023 at 09:49

Hiya, I left a company a review after my sister in laws wedding. I left it through hitched. I didn't say my sister in laws name or any details of her wedding. The company are now telling my sister in...

Andriy, sunday 18-Jan-26 9 571 1
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...

Robin, friday 16-Jan-26 11 56,472
I love shoes
Victoria Jackson makeup? Has my mum been conned?
I love shoes, 10 June, 2009 at 10:13

My mum has just sent me an email saying had I heard of Victoria Jackson, with a couple of links - I said no, should I have? Apparently someone was door step selling this stuff last night and my mum...

Jennifer, wednesday 14-Jan-26 12 44,695
Naboo
How do you wrap up biscuits as gifts so they look nice but dont go soft???
Naboo, 14 December, 2010 at 13:54

Hi As above really Im starting to panic about my hampers now and am making sweet and savoury biccies and dont know how to package them so they look pretty in hamper but will keep for a few days...

Fitness, tuesday 6-Jan-26 29 8,795
SillyWrong
101 Hilarious alternative names for your foof
SillyWrong, 15 May, 2014 at 09:14

Stolen from...

Jolden, thursday 1-Jan-26 16 6,433
July
Sending a telegram
July, 27 May, 2009 at 12:51

My friend is getting married in Las Vegas in a couple of weeks. I thought about sending them a telegram, to arrive on the day they get married. Anyone ever sent one, can you recommend any...

Amelia, sunday 28-Dec-25 6 2,339
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Anyone on Femodene???
gemm26, 27 April, 2008 at 18:57

After being on Dianette for about 6 years, and me constantly dodging my review appointments the doctor has finally refused to sign my prescription and put me on to Femodene? I wondered if anyone had...

Adrianagraaf, friday 26-Dec-25 7 2,509
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Engagement Party
Katherine, 7 November, 2024 at 16:21

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...

Oleksii Savchenko, friday 26-Dec-25 18 1,019
Ali_G
Fire drill.
Ali_G, 21 August, 2012 at 11:05

Haha! Every Tuesday, we have a fire drill. The maintenance guy says over the tannoy "Staff announcement, we are about to test the fire alarms, please do not take any action." ... Fire alarm goes...

Andriy, sunday 21-Dec-25 15 1,557
Mrs Jellybaby1977
Asthma - Gone away without inhalers.
Mrs Jellybaby1977, 21 February, 2009 at 22:32

I am such a muppet. I have come away without my inhalers. My breathing is quite bad at the moment so am even more of a muppett for not realising I did not have them. I'm working away and I'm 4 hours...

Jeffrey, sunday 21-Dec-25 17 2,093
rrr
Project Managers - anyone taken/got the APMP qualification?
rrr, 11 July, 2008 at 21:43

Just wondering really. I've just got back from a 5 day intensive course with a 3 hour exam this afternoon and I'm feeling pretty fried. Not sure if I did enough to pass. Just how well known are AMP...

Dima, saturday 20-Dec-25 10 514
Sparkley
Help, I broke my boyfriend penis (tmi obv)!
Sparkley, 15 September, 2008 at 14:47

God, how awful, I need some help. I had a copper coil fitted 4 years ago. It's small so suitable for women who haven't had children. I love it as I have lighter periods and it contains no hormones. I...

Ozguakcam, saturday 13-Dec-25 21 4,113

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