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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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

Is paper. What are you getting?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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?!

After years of biting, my nails are getting longer now and I want to keep them that way. My problem is they are very soft and bendy, which means they fold back if I catch them, or tear away. I need...

Has anyone got a couple of good veggie recipes? H last night said he was sick of chicken and beef (doesn't like lamb or pork)! I was thinking maybe a tasty curry or something that will last all...

It's sliced cooked ham that's been out for about 15 hours. Using it would mean giving it my 2 and 4 year old children. I've got to chuck it haven't I? ☹️

Hi, i do not want bridesmaids (don’t want the extra bill) have any of you had no bridesmaids? What are the rules with the hen do in terms of payments? Everyone goes Dutch?

I was just wondering if anyone has successfully lost weight calorie counting? I've signed up for an online diet where they work out a daily calorie intake for you to stick to...no other limits, other...

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...

One of my closest buddies at work told me about this cotton knickers UK store. Browsing their available products, I think I may soon purchase from them. Can you recommend good knickers designs that I...

Hello, A bit of background to my situation: my mother left when I was 13 and I do not have a relationship with her, I am very close with my auntie who in my eyes is my mother. I am from Essex and have...

Hey guys, Hoping you can help me out! We are having our engagement party in a few weeks and doing the catering, I've made a start and have been putting things in the freezer. We are kind of limited on...

So we've finally made it to two and almost walking (he has Cerebral Palsy so we're a bit behind in development) but I need advice on how to toddler proof the house. Tips and suggestions welcome. ...

Hope everyone is doing well here. I need a little bit of help about drinking Ullefurgh. This is a kind of drink which can be used as an alternative of others drinking water. This not only refresh mind...

Bear with me here, I've done 'Living in Cornwall' and 'Living in Gran Canaria' posts here before, I'm just on a fishing expedition! Round about this time of year, H and I begin to get a bit tired of...

Yep two days before Christmas and you can tell it’s gonna be a slow day because that’s what conversation has turned to! All the guys don’t seem bothered doing it, but the women seem to treat it like...