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WifeyLind
re-heating seafood paella - yes or no?
WifeyLind, 6 November, 2008 at 09:26

Well as the title says. Is it ok to re-heat the left overs from yesterday or should we not risk it?

Karennewma, monday 29-Nov-21 9 36,067
Missus S
Recommend me a cutlery set
Missus S, 5 October, 2011 at 16:42

Due to H moaning to his mum about my cheapo cutlery, guess what we're getting for xmas? So she said i need a good set, Viners or something of the sort, with a guarantee. Help me out, iv got to choose...

Bill, thursday 25-Nov-21 12 1,555
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Old Toys
, 17 August, 2012 at 22:44

This is going round FB at the moment (apologies if you've already seen it) I had one, although my memories of it are from when it was passed down to my sister and then brother. In later years, I also...

Harper, sunday 21-Nov-21 51 22,469
excitedbee
Do you tip your beautician / hairdresser??
excitedbee, 11 May, 2011 at 13:19

I used to always give my hairdresser a £5 tip when i had full highlights and colour but i moved areas and new hairdresser was more expensive than old so don't tip. I also don't tip my beautician when...

Iqbal, monday 15-Nov-21 15 6,041
C
What shall we do in Paris?
Chedi, 11 February, 2013 at 20:45

My hen weekend is this weekend and we're off to Paris. We'll arrive about 4pm Saturday, and the flight back is about 6.30pm Monday - so we've got Saturday night and all day Sunday, and day time Monday...

Carlos, wednesday 20-Oct-21 12 1,385
Lady Falafel
How long do pedicures last?
Lady Falafel, 14 July, 2009 at 09:02

I'm off on holiday in a few weeks and was thinking of treating myself to a pedicure before I go, but I can only do it on the Wed before I leave (on the Sat). When I've had manicures in the past,...

AveryJack, tuesday 28-Sep-21 8 5,265
Helenia
British Gas Homecare - grrr!
Helenia, 27 January, 2014 at 09:42

Getting very annoyed with these guys now. We've had trouble with our washing machine for months, and they've been out a couple of time but it's only ever been a temporary fix. A couple of weeks before...

Ryan, tuesday 7-Sep-21 19 1,700
Ali_G
Where can I get a cake box from?
Ali_G, 30 August, 2012 at 13:56

I need a cake box, but need it by this weekend, so can't order it online. Where can I get one? Do they do them in Sainsburys?

Smith, tuesday 7-Sep-21 8 2,405
Hepburn
Serious toothache....
Hepburn, 29 July, 2009 at 10:28

I've got an infection on my gum where my wisdom tooth on one side has half come through, my cheek and gums are swollen on one side and I have what resembles a massive blood blister on the gum at the...

Hannah, thursday 8-Jul-21 8 942
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8L drinks dispenser
Kerrypug, 22 July, 2015 at 09:57

I'm having a BBQ on (pray for some sunshine everyone!) for my hen party and have purchased an 8 litre drinks dispenser. The only problem is, I have no idea what to fill it up with! My party has a rock...

Marcie, wednesday 23-Jun-21 6 4,029
Snowball
Going to a spa for the day on your own..
Snowball, 20 March, 2009 at 20:56

... is this weird? I was recently made redundant and on my last day, my boss gave me a voucher to spend the day at a very lovely looking health spa with treatments and lunch included. Now, I've never...

Dr Pecker, friday 4-Jun-21 12 931
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Do you read blogs?
, 12 March, 2014 at 16:41

I have just had a half an hour catch up of my dozen or so favourite blogs. I was wondering if any Otters indulge in this? Any good blogs to pass on? Mine are all mostly parenting ones that I started...

Sakosako, wednesday 12-May-21 18 5,914
sherry
men going for a wee, dab/wipe or shake?
sherry, 18 February, 2009 at 18:04

I've posted on BT about toilet training boys and whether to teach them to dab/wipe their 'willy' or not. In your experiences do you know men who have dabbed or wiped or jangled and shaked?

mrs lilly, tuesday 11-May-21 248 28,150
H
Who is your favorite writer and why?
HappyGoldConfetti11123, 9 November, 2019 at 11:19

Who is your favorite writer and why?

Louise, friday 30-Apr-21 2 663
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 13,438
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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 10,835
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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 11,330
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 28,930
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 22,969
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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
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 24,824
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 12,416
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 1,930
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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 2,388
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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 2,568
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

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