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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 ...

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....

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...

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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??

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Im in the UK, Getting married January 2025.. Hoe far along in the planning process are you? Venue - comes as a package with dj&food ✔️ almost paid offPhotographer ✔️ deposit paidWedding dress ✔️...

We buy OHs two sisters and his bil and his son. My side we buy just the kids, their parents buy us a wee gift from them. My step nephew is now 18 and have bought him a present. My other sil has said...

Hi guys, we've got stir fry tonight and normally use an "amoy sauce" anyone got any ideas what to have instead more sw friendly? thanks

Or did one used to be rather? My daughter is insisting that she is right. She said her dad told her.? Can anyone shed any light on this..

Hello. I'm thinking about kick-starting my new health and fitness routine with a two/three day detox. I just wondered if any of you have done it? What am I to expect from it? Do you have any tips for...

As the titele says really! I want to do a class to add to my running. I've tried body pump before and enjoyed it but I haven't tried zumba. I've heard it's fun though! Unfortunately I can't spare the...

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...

What cat food would you recommend? At the moment l give them Burns dried food -either chicken or fish. Then for wet food l give them either Iams or James Wellbeloved. They seem to like what l give...

Its my dad's birthday tomorrow and im making my kick @ss paella ? would like to make something quite light for dessert. I have a nice t&t recipe for a passion fruit mousse but i'd like to try...

Looking to replace our Divan but unsure whether to stick with a divan or go for a frame instead. What do you all have? Advantages? Disadvantages? Go!

I was asked to be a bridesmaid at my one of my closest friend’s wedding and I have only been told a week after accepting, that my fiancé has been invited only to the evening celebration. I was...