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MrsShep
Anyone been to Krakow?
MrsShep, 19 February, 2015 at 13:09

I'm looking at booking this for our first anniversary (a bit early I know but I like to be organised, and I really need something to look forward to!) Has anyone been? I'd be interested to know how...

Charlene, friday 30-Apr-21 14 1,564
Mal
Stainless steel / nickel - allergic reaction?
Mal, 17 February, 2009 at 20:28

Does anyone have any experience of this? I've been wearing my watch for 3 years and in the last month I seem to have become allergic to it. My wrist was in a right mess, where the back of the case...

Hollie, monday 5-Apr-21 11 13,436
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New sofa is making me ill!
, 21 July, 2008 at 20:55

FFS! When is my luck going to change? My new sofa arrived a few weeks ago and the bloody this is making my H and I ill! I literally can hardly talk because my throat is so affected by the fumes coming...

Holly, wednesday 17-Mar-21 10 10,803
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Marmalade!
, 11 September, 2008 at 21:19

I saw a poster for the new cranberry & granola choc on the way home tonight & thought of you. You been starting on Iris any more recently?

Troy, wednesday 17-Mar-21 3 292
Secret Lemonade Drinker
Help with responding to interview feedback
Secret Lemonade Drinker, 29 January, 2009 at 17:34

I've just received possibly the best rejection letter in the world. I went for a job interview on Tuesday afternoon for a role that I really, really wanted (it was my dream job, quite literally). I'm...

KatieGrant, friday 26-Feb-21 4 11,324
Rod
Bakers...personalised cupcake cases?
Rod, 9 April, 2013 at 11:45

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...

Sonia, wednesday 24-Feb-21 16 5,161
WickyWack
Pepperberry shirts - alternatives for big norks?
WickyWack, 12 May, 2015 at 12:24

I've been trying to find a decent white shirt that doesn't gape across my boobs for ages, Pepperberry sell them, but wondered about their quality for £45? Any where else that sells nice fitted shirts...

Jerome, tuesday 23-Feb-21 8 1,970
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Confused about calories in Supernoodles!
Ruby 2, 26 August, 2008 at 17:27

I have a packet of Supernoodles in the house [yes yes, i know, food crime etc etc] and i'm really confused about the calorie content. It says that per 100g 'as served' there are 176 calories, and 7.9g...

A-free-elf, wednesday 10-Feb-21 11 28,411
NumbNuts
Less of a rant, feeling more positive about NHS...(updated with some answers and a plan)
NumbNuts, 15 December, 2008 at 23:54

Before I start, I'm normally the NHS' biggest fan, but it's been a long and difficult day, in fact it's been a long and difficult month. And this story's not short. H has a congenital heart defect,...

ElizabethM, wednesday 27-Jan-21 47 4,090
pandorasbox
30 things for 30th birthday
pandorasbox, 19 March, 2012 at 13:21

OH's birthday is the day we get back from our honeymoon so I want to make sure I am organised in advance. As I want to get him 30 different gifts (ranging in all prices) I need to budget, plan and buy...

BriKonk, tuesday 26-Jan-21 15 22,963
Stephisaur
IKEA Duvets anyone?
Stephisaur, 15 June, 2016 at 12:29

Hi All I was just wondering whether anybody had bought a Duvet from IKEA? Long story short, our Bed broke (ahem) and we've ordered a new one. However, we've ordered a 160cm x 200cm bed (slightly...

AudenHome, friday 22-Jan-21 6 2,570
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Where to buy GHD straighteners from?
SAM83, 11 August, 2009 at 17:33

I have decided I want to have GHD's after years of wasting money on ones that arent working. I dont want to get ripped off although I do love a bargain (if possible). Can someone point me in the right...

Balckburn, monday 11-Jan-21 14 5,344
Gryfon
Can dogs have the rinds off cheese?
Gryfon, 15 April, 2008 at 21:43

Eating some Comte cheese and I was thinking about giving the dog the rind if she wants it but don't want to if it's harmful. Anyone know? ?

Allison, thursday 26-Nov-20 10 15,207
moomin8804
Lanson black label champagne, any good???
moomin8804, 24 March, 2009 at 18:54

Hi everyone! I need to find a nice, yet decently priced bottle of champagne. My dad suggested Lanson, but i've never tasted it. Is it any good, drinkable? Even for people who aren't so keen on...

Arnaud, tuesday 24-Nov-20 21 24,780
freckles87
How long do you take at the hairdressers?
freckles87, 7 October, 2011 at 09:38

I've got an appointment at the hairdressers this morning, and I'm fully prepared for the usual 4 hour stint. I only go for a cut and colour, but it always takes them ages. Is this an average time or...

Mathew, wednesday 11-Nov-20 20 12,415
Randy
Cards/gifts to Dubai? moonpig or similar?
Randy, 15 September, 2008 at 15:00

I would like to send something to a friend in Dubai for her 30th. Does anyone have a recommendation for me please?

Billy, wednesday 23-Sep-20 3,177
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Hen party t shirt names
Shellmac, 9 September, 2014 at 12:03

Hi all I need naughty names for the back of t shirts for the following Emily (bride) michelle (MOH) nina(bm) sharon lisa lindsay

Nadia, saturday 19-Sep-20 13 1,929
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Anyone have a chiminea or firepit?
Irisbride, 25 April, 2013 at 22:32

I want to get something to generate some heat, so that we can sit out in our garden drinking wine in the evenings.... Our garden isn't south-facing so by about 4pm we don't have any more sun, so can...

Toni, saturday 19-Sep-20 8 2,385
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What is the best tanning bed lotion for pale skin?
LuxuriousBrownFlowers62428, 30 November, 2019 at 23:52

There are so many different types of tanning products! Have a tan skin but studied tanning during my health and beauty course. Try to avoid tanning lotions with no alcohol as this could cause sun...

James, tuesday 8-Sep-20 3 2,401
Ostrich
Lounge curtains - describe/show me yours PLEASE!
Ostrich, 3 February, 2009 at 21:08

We have a bay window which has had some 'make do' curtains for about 18 months now! I've finally got time and finances to get them sorted, and have a fantastic designer curtain warehouse nearby. I...

Domonic, saturday 5-Sep-20 8 1,703
Sunset21
Silly: Nice smelling washing...
Sunset21, 22 September, 2008 at 15:47

How come other people have nice smelling washing but mine doesn't really smell of anything? I use Bold washing powder and the washing smells when it comes out of the machine but by the time it's been...

Swift, saturday 29-Aug-20 19 10,312
Vikster79
1st Wedding Anniversary gift
Vikster79, 5 April, 2012 at 13:52

Is paper. What are you getting?

Chris, monday 10-Aug-20 21 1,711
moonpie1985
1st anniversary presents
moonpie1985, 27 April, 2013 at 15:38

So it will be coming up to our 1st anniversary soon. My husband surprised me with some lovely things on our wedding day and this will be my chance to spoil him. Its traditionally paper for the 1st...

Chris, monday 10-Aug-20 11 1,615
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Switching contraceptives (Yasmin to Microgynon/Rigevidon)
, 4 June, 2014 at 12:44

I have been taking Yasmin for a long time, around 6/7 years I think. Given the concerns over long-term use I asked my GP today whether I should continue with Yasmin. He said I'm low risk (my bp today...

Oliviatery, saturday 8-Aug-20 14 58,917
grace85
Which breed of dog???
grace85, 10 April, 2011 at 16:37

I'm slowly winning the war with H about getting a puppy but i don't know what sort of dog to get. I don't want anything too big, nothing bigger then say a lab but not a little designer dog like a...

Sampetter, sunday 2-Aug-20 38 6,637
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Lost my diamond band
HappyYellowConfetti4968, 14 June, 2020 at 23:50

Hello I lost my diamond band in the office today. It seems that it fell out of my finger, because my colleagues informed me that it's not on my finger anymore. Unfortunately my fiance got it for me on...

HappyRedDiamonds9754, tuesday 7-Jul-20 1 679
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Moving to the new location
RomanticBrownBridesmaid31253, 17 June, 2020 at 09:12

Hello All, I and my partner are moving to the new location at Colindale as my partner got new job opportunity. We are moving in next few days but we have little idea about the place. does any one know...

HappyRedStationery54, friday 26-Jun-20 1,023
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British boy names
HappyRedCakes11635, 14 May, 2020 at 18:42

Hi, all recently I am working in this platform which is website just a name british boy names who provide baby boy and girl names along with meaning and origins. Believe me this website is very...

HappyRedStationery54, friday 26-Jun-20 1 1,133
Pompey
Jodie Marsh's Semtex
Pompey, 20 August, 2012 at 13:46

It's all people seem to be talking about here!! I don't understand. Apparently it's a fat burner?

HappyRedStationery54, thursday 25-Jun-20 14 6,793
raspberryjam
Thermos flasks
raspberryjam, 1 February, 2009 at 17:00

I have been given a small thermos flask, I was thinking about taking some soup in it for lunch. Maybe a daft question but how long will it keep stuff warm? If I was to put hot soup in at 0700 would it...

LuxuriousYellowConfe, thursday 21-May-20 6 1,702
Evil Yoda
Are there any hair straighteners as good as GHDs but cheaper?
Evil Yoda, 8 July, 2009 at 20:37

I fear that my GHDs are dying and I really can't afford to spend nearly £100 on a new pair. Can anyone recommend some hair straighteners that are as good but cheaper? Do such things exist?!

ExpensiveYellowHair5, monday 4-May-20 17 19,917
Knees
Wash Bags/Makeup Bags
Knees, 19 March, 2012 at 15:34

Another post from me along the packing route! (Can you tell I'm getting excited about going away?!) I normally pack one big toilet bag for me and Mr Knees. This is the closest picture I can find to...

LuxuriousBlueStation, thursday 30-Apr-20 2 2,965

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