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quackers
Shampoo Recommendations
quackers, 17 December, 2012 at 14:58

Right I have an issue with shampoo, My hair gets very greasy very quickly with a lot of them, or I get horrid dandruff! What do you use? I can't use pantene as it makes my hair fall out. Head and...

Kammal, thursday 9-May-24 18 1,295
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Rsvp
Asiakathleen, 30 April, 2024 at 14:21

Hello I've set up a rsvp on canva, it's asking for a url I'm wanting to use this app so they can rsvp to it. What do I use as the url and where would the rsvp list appear for me to view thank you

Asiakathleen, tuesday 30-Apr-24 32
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How long for a cheque to clear?
Leanne (MsA), 22 April, 2008 at 22:00

I paid a cheque into my account last Thursday morning (bank with Barclays). It has been showing on my balance since last Friday but not my cleared balance. Any idea as I am getting impatient! TIA

Kihec24, monday 29-Apr-24 6 2,866
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Pleasing parents compromise
Katrina, 14 February, 2024 at 21:16

I just wanted a small intimate wedding close family only. I shared with my Dad our guest list he said he felt offended that I didn't invite more of his family I have more of my mums side as I am...

Monster, wednesday 10-Apr-24 8 165
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Questions for people who get coldsores
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 27 September, 2012 at 12:20

Do they always appear in the same place/under the same circumstances/look the same/run the same course? I have had two coldsores (I think) in my life, both under my nose, appearing after a heavy cold...

Uzma, monday 25-Mar-24 31 2,842
MBK
Has anyone used a Business Coach?
MBK, 14 November, 2008 at 18:56

If so was the investment worth it?

Uzma, monday 25-Mar-24 10 1,158
Diamond Star Halo
Pirates of the Caribbean party theme - ideas for food/games etc
Diamond Star Halo, 14 January, 2009 at 21:11

I'm just starting to plan my son's birthday party, and he's asked for a Pirates of the Caribbean themed party. I quite enjoy making an effort for these things, especially if fancy dress is involved,...

Anita, sunday 24-Mar-24 3 3,108
Sarah
Wedshoots
Sarah, 14 March, 2024 at 09:46

Has anyone used wedshoot and the function to project photos live as the night goes on using a projector... how do i do it. ?

Sarah, thursday 14-Mar-24 23
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Work clothes help required
emmaloo166, 28 March, 2009 at 12:25

Hi, I'm due to start work on Monday in a Social work contact department. I haven't worked properly for 5 years so have no idea what to wear. The dress advice is smart causal. When I went for the...

Alex, tuesday 27-Feb-24 13 870
Iris
Wasp sting allergy- what to do?
Iris, 10 August, 2009 at 22:32

I got stung by a wasp almost 2 years ago. It stung me under my armpit, within 20 minutes it was red an swollen past my elbow. I went to the walk in centre, got given antihistamines and told it was an...

Nilesh, monday 26-Feb-24 6 3,098
Becca
What would you expect for a £7k website revamp?
Becca, 3 May, 2009 at 10:32

The same company that produced our website a few years ago (for £2k), have quoted us £7k for updating it. I appreciate that a good website is worth investment, and some companies pay way more, but...

Kyle, friday 16-Feb-24 20 1,968
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Witnesses
Dorota, 5 February, 2024 at 13:24

Hello, My fiance and I are getting married on the 22nd of June in London. It seems like we won't have any witnesses so I thought that maybe someone here could advise me on what to do in this...

Dorota, monday 5-Feb-24 61
Hubble
realistically - how long to pack up and move out....?
Hubble, 26 October, 2008 at 14:02

I am in procrastination and denial mode. The house we've been building for about 18 months is apparently going to be ready for us to move into THIS WEEEEEEEEEK. (providing someone magics up some...

Anwar, thursday 25-Jan-24 5 3,776
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Greetings
Paul, 11 January, 2024 at 05:53

Hello everyone

Ramsey, tuesday 23-Jan-24 53
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Musician
Jodie, 4 January, 2024 at 08:06

Hi, happy new year! At our wedding we would like musicians not sure how it works but we would like either a harp, piano or 4 piece orchestra to play when guest arrive, when I walk down the aisle, I...

Lisa, sunday 14-Jan-24 3 65
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How often do you use your washing machine?
, 1 June, 2014 at 14:25

We do 2 to 3 washes a week for the two of us which I would have thought is about average, but we used to do it once every two weeks or once a month at Uni. I would sometimes buy new underwear instead...

Jackson, saturday 13-Jan-24 42 6,687
NeoShoegal
My holiday vacation has been cancelled again
NeoShoegal, 1 October, 2008 at 12:53

Last year I booked a cruise to China & Japan for April 2009. In January this year we received a letter to say that the ship had been privately chartered and that they would cancel the cruise. They...

Kevind, tuesday 9-Jan-24 5 720
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Feeling let down by friends
Jessica, 18 September, 2023 at 13:50

Hello all, Hope you are all well. First time posting! Bit of a longer read. Sorry I got engaged on the 11th of August 2023, was over the moon, taken by surprise, but it was all pretty perfect. Of...

Katrina, friday 29-Dec-23 27 3,312 5
Mrs C
Extra Wide Venetian Blinds
Mrs C, 18 April, 2014 at 18:21

Anyone with any recommendations or bored and wanting to google?? Our windows are 2660mm wide and 1330mm drop. We ideally want oak coloured venetian blinds but most places that do custom blinds only do...

Gwendolyn, thursday 28-Dec-23 5 1,242
Agnieszka
Two weddings
Agnieszka, 7 August, 2023 at 08:34

I’m getting married for the 3rd time. It’s 1st time for my fiancé. We live in his home country, I’ve been here over 15 years, my second wedding was here too. When we got engaged my instant reaction...

Lina, tuesday 26-Dec-23 187
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Very TMI post - condoms
, 16 September, 2014 at 10:05

I've decided to stop taking the pill in the next few weeks as I am trying to limit the amount of medications I take that I don't *need* to take. I started a new pill a month ago and my boobs have...

Jinnykey, monday 25-Dec-23 9 1,641
barongreenback
Turning down opportunity for internal promotion - career suicide?
barongreenback, 19 January, 2009 at 10:30

Would love to hear any experiences of this. Over a year ago I applied for a promotion for a job based in London in the full knowledge that there was one candidate ahead of me in terms of experience...

Duncan, saturday 23-Dec-23 9 1,221
Hugo Brambles
Dicky Tummy Advice
Hugo Brambles, 7 September, 2008 at 11:22

I've had a upset tummy since Friday, yesterday after a bad bout in the morning I went all day without 'going' despite rumblings and what not! However I woke up twice in the night (probably not helped...

Anosh, saturday 9-Dec-23 7 1,615
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My fh wants to cancel our wedding
Sarah, 14 September, 2023 at 18:36

I had a stroke in April and everyone e knew on the ward I was getting married next year and it was my motivation to get up and moving. I'm 97%well again but my fh and mother in law have decided that I...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 18-Sep-23 2 112 1
Stephanie
Wedding insurance
Stephanie, 14 September, 2023 at 17:42

I have paid a deposit to the venue, and deposits to most suppliers and my venue had changed their payment policy meaning we have to pay earlier on. This has made me think about insurance (which we...

Stacy, friday 15-Sep-23 38 1
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Order system
Jinnykey, 15 September, 2023 at 08:15

Hello guys. Me and my fiance recently have opened our own e-store. But now we kinda we meet with some problems. And the first one is about how the thing going on with that order system and what shoud...

Virginia, friday 15-Sep-23 34
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Collecting email addresses
Nayibe, 10 September, 2023 at 07:15

Hi all does anyone know if it’s possible to edit on this app if people can add additional guests and babies/children when sending the link to collect their email addresses?

Nayibe, sunday 10-Sep-23 94
LoveHimMegaMuch
Head lice!
LoveHimMegaMuch, 26 February, 2014 at 22:55

Today I got a call from my daughters school informing me that my 10 year old daughter has head lice. The assistant head went on to tell me about treatment etc and also mentioned she noticed them on...

Elhanan, thursday 7-Sep-23 13 3,710
Shnarfy1
Facial Hair?
Shnarfy1, 20 October, 2010 at 14:47

I've been wanting to post this for a while but felt reluctant to as it's something I'm very sensitive about. I have quite dark hair which appears on my upper lip and a few little black hairs sometimes...

Zeeshan, friday 1-Sep-23 13 1,086
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hair removal?? epilator??
, 2 July, 2010 at 15:57

Has anyone used an epilator?? i've been getting waxed for years, but due to the recent relocation and sunny weather i have started shaving!! bad bad move! when hair grew in on my legs it used to be...

Zeeshan, friday 1-Sep-23 6 1,297
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Wedding
Rebekka, 27 August, 2023 at 20:06

I have a wedding soon. That's why I want to do a matte pedicure. What design can you recommend me?

Chelci, thursday 31-Aug-23 99
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My best man got married without telling me
Jimmy, 16 August, 2023 at 22:38

I’m getting married in 5 weeks time. My best man got married last wkd, without telling me anything about it. One of my ushers & wife were there for the celebrations. Both kept everything secret...

TONY, wednesday 30-Aug-23 2 415 1

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