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SillyWrong
Driving lessons - drivers advice needed!
SillyWrong, 12 March, 2015 at 10:40

I'm such a twonk, I've managed to get to my mid thirties with my head buried firmly in the sand when it comes to driving! I learned back in 2005 and was technically good, I could control the car but I...

Nims, wednesday 18-Mar-15 44 2,898
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Are there any other straighteners as good as ghd's (but not as pricey)
tabitha, 22 November, 2008 at 19:44

Hi OH was going to buy me some ghd's for xmas but they are so so expensive, are there any others nearly as good, he doesnt mind the price but we really cant afford that much. dont mind him spending 50...

Ali_G, tuesday 17-Mar-15 20 5,749
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Old school
, 15 March, 2015 at 19:45

So today I made and ate this bad boy... What are your fave old school puddings? I try and bring a new one back from the past every few months and need some inspiration!

AuntieBJ, monday 16-Mar-15 42 2,318
miss_winter14
easy switch torch for arthritic nan???????
miss_winter14, 12 March, 2015 at 22:46

good evening all, my grandmother has asked for a torch but the one we tried was too stiff. does anyone have any recommendations for any torches which are easy to switch on with very poor strength and...

Gracey, friday 13-Mar-15 2 1,360
Mrs Monkey
Electric toothbrush
Mrs Monkey, 5 March, 2015 at 12:31

I'd been thinking for ages about getting ourselves electric toothbrushes (everything I read says they are better then a normal toothbrush). OH's sister gave us two Oral B Professional Care 600...

Nims, tuesday 10-Mar-15 11 1,783
miss_winter14
bum length hair?
miss_winter14, 9 March, 2015 at 16:32

Odd question but does anyone have bum length hair? looking for a nice hairstyle for the party but with hair this long a lot of things apparently don't work, so wondering if any fellow long hair lasses...

InkedDoll, tuesday 10-Mar-15 5 1,334
pink & glitz
Drastic hair colour change??? xxflashxx
pink & glitz, 8 March, 2015 at 17:52

I have very blond hair at the moment with no fringe but I am naturally dark (dark brown). Thinking of a total change (like this photo!!!) Fed up of dark roots with blond hair. Has anyone else gone...

WickyWack, tuesday 10-Mar-15 12 2,035
WickyWack
I have a £50 M&S voucher, what should I spent it on?
WickyWack, 27 February, 2015 at 10:49

GO!

Nims, wednesday 4-Mar-15 47 3,156
lc93
Tooth Whitening
lc93, 22 February, 2015 at 12:26

Has anyone had any experience with this? My teeth are in good condition, the dentist is always happy with me other than maybe the odd scale and polish (2 of my teeth overlap slightly so the plaque etc...

Ddpunk, monday 23-Feb-15 5 1,193
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Washing your wedding dress
HAG13, 9 February, 2015 at 18:29

Its been a while since I have posted, hope everyone is good! I currently have the bottom layer of my wedding dress sitting in a bath tub full of water and now I thought I may need some help!!! I got...

alyj66, saturday 21-Feb-15 16 3,404
KittenCake
Those under-eye roller ball things
KittenCake, 16 February, 2015 at 11:00

Has anyone got a recommendation for one which they use and are happy with? I use a Clinique one, which I am happy with, but I only like to buy Clinique when they have bonus time on, plus I like trying...

KittenCake, tuesday 17-Feb-15 5 1,116
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Hair dye patch test **WARNING!!**
, 14 February, 2015 at 13:43

I just wanted to put it out there that you MUST do this. This week my OH decided he wanted to experiment covering his greys, and bought a hair dye. He was going just put it on, but decided to do a...

*Pugsley*, sunday 15-Feb-15 13 1,993
*J9*
Sam Smith - overrated
*J9*, 9 February, 2015 at 13:20

Am I the only person on the planet who thinks Sam Smith is really overrated? I keep hearing on the radio about how brilliant he is and he's won loads of awards and stuff but honestly I just find his...

InkedDoll, saturday 14-Feb-15 53 4,594
MrsShep
Fifty shades of grey
MrsShep, 10 February, 2015 at 18:55

I have never read the books, but the film coming out has sparked this up again. I've just seen a very interesting post on Facebook that I can't copy across on my phone but suffice to say it was a very...

MrsShep, friday 13-Feb-15 76 4,754
amihohu
Structural Movement...
amihohu, 10 February, 2015 at 10:13

Hey all, Sorry, I realise this isn't a house buying/selling forum, but wanted to get your thoughts anyway! A house we are in the process of buying had the survey come back to say that it has some...

pammy67, tuesday 10-Feb-15 5 1,818
pink & glitz
Has any1 lived in Dubai???
pink & glitz, 1 February, 2015 at 16:32

Hope you are all having a good weekend! Within the next year or so there may be a possibility for my husband and I to move there for a couple of years, due to the work he does. We have never been...

LalaC1988, monday 9-Feb-15 4 943
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What have you done which makes you CRINGE?
, 4 February, 2015 at 20:55

Following on nicely from a post in another thread about cringe moments - what have you done which has made you want to curl up and die, there and then? The one I always remember (and still gets spoken...

Erin8, sunday 8-Feb-15 21 2,762
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Random...teapigs
MrsRees2B, 5 February, 2015 at 21:25

Has anyone tried teapigs tea? I've fallen in love with it! But at £4.20 a box it's stupidly expensive!

MrsRees2B, saturday 7-Feb-15 27 2,296
LittleSnowflake
Otter people :]
LittleSnowflake, 5 February, 2015 at 18:31

MrsShep, saturday 7-Feb-15 13 2,221
Erin8
Things you are OCD about?
Erin8, 4 February, 2015 at 22:36

For me it's; Putting the washing machine on. I hate it when the washing basket it is over-flowing! Changing my underwear with each outfit change. Some days might be work uniform / gym clothes / own...

MrsShep, friday 6-Feb-15 27 2,191
SillyWrong
Music that makes you go all melty
SillyWrong, 26 January, 2015 at 17:23

I was watching Silent Witness last night (the one on the Underground, if anyone watches it) and there was a scene (when the Crazies were on the roof burning their clothes) that I had to rewind and...

Ddpunk, saturday 31-Jan-15 25 2,345
Ali_G
Pick a Question...
Ali_G, 27 January, 2015 at 13:20

...and answer it. You can only pick one, so choose wisely. Name the most terrifying moment of your life so far. If you wanted to look very sexy, how would you dress? What famous person do other people...

*J9*, saturday 31-Jan-15 24 2,466
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Laura Mercier foundation - opinions (WP)
celticcurl, 31 January, 2015 at 10:34

So thanks to this forum I've learnt that I need a foundation that is SPF free for my wedding. I've been looking round and there aren't that many. Add to this that I'm extremely pale and most...

celticcurl, saturday 31-Jan-15 422
SillyWrong
YK - eczema
SillyWrong, 23 January, 2015 at 10:39

So as not to derail the other thread about the weird hole thing - I just wanted to comment on what you'd said about eczema and the after effects of it. [quote user="yorkshirekiwi"] ... However I have...

SillyWrong, monday 26-Jan-15 15 2,161
SillyWrong
My secret guilty blegh crush
SillyWrong, 16 January, 2015 at 11:23

Because it's Friday. And I'm bored: Post a crush that makes you feel a little bit disgusted with yourself whenever it rears it's ugly head. Please also post pictures. My secret guilty blegh girl...

MrsShep, sunday 18-Jan-15 25 2,563
MrsShep
Adam Hills; hot or not?
MrsShep, 15 January, 2015 at 19:02

I find Adam Hills strangely attractive, so what do you think, hot or not?

*Mini*, friday 16-Jan-15 28 2,523
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Hen weekend nightmare!
CrackedEgg88, 13 January, 2015 at 21:47

Long story short - the bride wants a hen do (5 days) abroad with close friends but is also having a hen night with all other friends in Manchester....we have been asked by the chief bridesmaid (who...

Soybean, thursday 15-Jan-15 21 5,441
TreacleTart
How to stop a necklace slipping?
TreacleTart, 8 January, 2015 at 19:02

Does anyone know a way to stop this? My OH bought me a locket for Christmas but the clasp keeps sliding round so it end up next to the locket bit, I have the same problem with all my necklaces that...

lisaloulou, saturday 10-Jan-15 5 4,562
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Clinque v Elemis
, 28 December, 2014 at 23:49

Have just received a late Xmas present from my boss - a £25 Debenhams voucher. I'm going to spend it all on ME, not the house for once, and am looking for a new day cream. I already have a gorgeous...

Erin8, tuesday 30-Dec-14 2 910
Erin8
How was your Christmas?
Erin8, 27 December, 2014 at 10:50

How was your Christmas? I ran around on Christmas Eve from 5.30am collecting the turkey, getting my hair done, prepping food etc. Got rather drunk on the Christmas Eve night. On Christmas Day l made...

TreacleTart, sunday 28-Dec-14 9 1,380
Chucklevision
what are you having for christmas dinner
Chucklevision, 22 December, 2014 at 19:44

So this year is the first year ever that I won't be spending Christmas day & I'm blessed with a chef for a dad so im a bit apprehensive about the dinner at the OH's. At my folks, we usually have...

Pompey, wednesday 24-Dec-14 21 1,908
Erin8
When do you lucky people finish work for Christmas?
Erin8, 18 December, 2014 at 12:39

I am in on the 23rd only doing a 9am to 5pm. I am off Christmas Eve and Christmas Day which is a result. Then a 12.5 hour shift on Boxing Day, l am being paid double time so trying to think positive!...

*Teabag*, wednesday 24-Dec-14 26 3,781

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