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I'd like to treat myself to some really good makeup and skin products on payday. I'm planning on getting a Dior Blackout mascara ?, but I'd also like to get some Creme De La Mer moisutriser. Where...

I used to make fudge lots when I was younger with no probs. But last night when I tried, it burnt really badly on the bottom before it had reached the right temperature on the thermometer. So I ended...

I'll admit I have been doing a Joey-esque laugh whenever anyone has mentioned people holding knives like pens. Althought I knew what you were all saying, I just couldn't see how it could be done, so I...

...last? Would you expect it to see the end of your life? And do you wear yours every day?! Random question, but hey! Mine has broken (and having had it sent away to be fixed, they have discovered a...

Thanks for all the recs. last week about gym gear, I bought these and I'm pleased with them, I don't get half as hot as I do in the trackie bottoms I used to wear. I'm going to get some 3/4 ones when...

Does anybody know how I would dispose of unlit fireworks. I have a box of them which I need to dispose of. I dont want to light them, as its April not November. I'll have a google too but just...

Yeah I get that I've had a stressful time lately what with one thing and another. I get that stress can make you turn grey, seemingly overnight. I don't get that it can happen to meeeeeeeeeee! I found...

Hello Trying to make a lower fat version of a cheesecake, can you use low fat creme fraiche in place of soured cream or will this taste wrong? Thanks Foodies!

Fark me. I'd be very surprised if anyone manages to obtain a fraudulent(sp?) passport now! Obviously I can't say what I was asked, but the questions were ridiculous. If you had over heard the...

Gosh isnt she thin, on friday night project.

FFS When you going to Edinburgh? Hurry up and fuck off! Jesus Christ its all about you, I think you need a professional help not a chat forum. And Yes you all sad people are going to slate me because...

The time has come to deal once and for all with the organic carrot backlog, and suck up to my colleagues at the same time, so I am planning to bake a cake on Sunday. T&T recipes, please, with...

Does it actually do anything?

Riata - yogurt mint dip and alumni

Thank God another one hits the big 'Four-O' to join the rest of us oldies! id="red"> ??? HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY CARIAD ???id="center">id="size6">id="red">

I chair the Parent Council at my son's school, and so am coordinating efforts to sort out a leaving gift for the Acting Head, who's about to leave. She's not been at the school long (started in Nov),...

Bit of a frivolous question . . . I keep thinking of going brunette, but I've been a dark blonde all my life and it's a bit scary. I'm not one to change my appearance that much. If I put on a...

Im sure there was a thread on this some time ago but can't find it. Where do you buy it? Ive looked in my local Sains and Waitrose but they don't have any! Also, any ideas of yummy recipes for it (for...

.. and a constantly refreshed e-mail account doesn't receive an email. I'm waiting to find out whether I'm being offered a new job or not or whether I've got to have another interview. It's all very...

Just in case you thought Sir David could do no wrong, get a load of these Amazon customer reviews (all American, needless to say): quote:I purchased the Living Seas collection which was very nice. so...

So, Mr Banana, a mate of his and I went to wagamama last night. as I was tucking in to my chicken katsu curry, a group of girls sat in the table next to us, but with their backs to us if that makes...

Hi ya all, Koh samui is now off the horizon and H is considering either going to Portugal or Cyprus. Which of the two would be nicer in terms of lovely beaches, nice clear sea? Or is there somewhere...

Whilst trimming a tree, its not a big deal as we arent with BT at the moment, but was wondering the cost (if any?) to put it back, before I go over there, I am really pissed off though the he hasnt...

I never post over here! Always on BT but my hubby is in pieces. His passport has gone missing 36hrs before his flight on Thurs to Majorca! From what I can see online, this cannot be rectified, am I...

Apologies if this is a really dumb question, but can I substitute semolina for polenta? - it's only for rolling out pizza bases so I reckon it should be OK. I've never made pizza bases before though,...

Http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/article1043081.ece OK, so I get the impression Alicia Dovall isn't the best person to advise on self-esteem, but her daughter has asked for a boob...

BIL is moving to Australia in 2 months - he moves a few days before his 30th and H is racking his brain what to get him - it obviously needs to be light and portable enough to go in his case - we have...

...and the silk inside a chestnut shell ? <- That's me singing along if you can imagine that! I was just chatting with my children about assembly, which reminded me of my childhood assemblies,...

Http://news.sky.com/skynews/picture_gallery/0,,30100-1312648,00.html ???

Sorry for the use of the term chav but I can't think of a better word to sum it up. Put the boy to bed in his nice Fireman Sam PJs. Lots of banging about later I went upstairs. He is now wearing...

Just wondered if anyone knew I cant find anything on their website but thought they prob would. I'm after a 40th cake either in the shape of or iced with 40 for my H's Birthday sainsbury's is the...

Took the boy swimming today. There was a family there with a small child. The mum and dad each had a tattoo on their shoulder blade. Problem is I have a horrible creeping suspicion that the tattoos...