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bliss_balloons
baby shower - gift list
bliss_balloons , 22 October, 2014 at 13:44

I've just been invited to a baby shower with details of two gift lists in. Anyone else seen this before? I certainly won't be buying the expensive clothes from next that he'll grow out of in 5 minutes...

*Mini*, saturday 25-Oct-14 20 2,406
soraneko
Touchnote
soraneko, 12 October, 2014 at 20:17

Just a quick word of warning - I sent out some Touchnote postcards on Thursday, to serve as little invitations to our engagement dinner (just close family). They got there in plenty of time, but I saw...

MummyMoo82, thursday 23-Oct-14 639
Helenia
Neighbour dispute - WWYD? (somewhat tedious, about bins)
Helenia, 19 October, 2014 at 09:32

Background - H and I moved into our new flat 2 months ago. Technically it's a "first floor maisonette," so we have our own front door on the ground floor, then entrance hall and stairs up to the flat...

Helenia, thursday 23-Oct-14 16 2,664
WickyWack
Pot of Dreams/Teramundi Pots..
WickyWack, 20 October, 2014 at 12:17

We've had ours since we got married and have been putting every 50pence piece we come across in it and its about 1/3 full..(it is a large one, though) Anyone else had one that was full? How much did...

MadamRed, thursday 23-Oct-14 10 8,993
Holey
Do you tip....
Holey, 9 October, 2014 at 10:59

Delivery drivers? I had a big delivery from Ikea today and wondered whether it's the norm to tip the delivery drivers? Also, while I'm here, do you tip your hairdresser?

*J9*, friday 17-Oct-14 35 5,953 1
*Pugsley*
Neighbour's dog - Bit of a rant and bit of advice required
*Pugsley*, 15 October, 2014 at 15:28

Hi All, I'll start by saying that I am a dog lover so I hope no one thinks I'm against dogs full stop as I'm really not, I grew up with dogs and love them...... My neighbour's dog(s) bark for hours on...

SillyWrong, thursday 16-Oct-14 10 1,712
InkedDoll
PMT *poss sens*
InkedDoll, 8 October, 2014 at 11:31

So I'm wondering how other people experience/cope with PMT? By which I mean emotional issues rather than physical pain. Mine is terrible, lasting between three days and a week, I am a complete...

LittleMissPanda, monday 13-Oct-14 13 1,818
WickyWack
Slow cooker chilli con carne
WickyWack, 8 October, 2014 at 13:31

I got some diced beef out of the freezer last night and want to make a slow cooker chilli con carne Is 3 hours enough 'slow' cooing time if I put it on high??

WickyWack, thursday 9-Oct-14 3 868
WickyWack
Any Passport Office people??
WickyWack, 6 October, 2014 at 11:11

I am applying for a renewal of my passport (surname change) and am having problems with the countersignature part. I am including new photographs as the old ones are super old and they don't really...

kharv, thursday 9-Oct-14 19 2,255
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Teeth/overbite question
, 29 September, 2014 at 20:53

Does anyone have an overbite? I never used to have one but since having teeth removed about 7 years ago, and a wisdom tooth coming through, my teeth have moved around to the extent that my top teeth...

Erin8, friday 3-Oct-14 9 2,179
KittenCake
I hate underwired bras!
KittenCake, 2 October, 2014 at 11:48

Am I the only one who hates them? Recently I have become increasingly disenchanted with wearing an underwired bra, they are so uncomfortable! I now take my bra of the minute I get through the door and...

BowlingBride, thursday 2-Oct-14 14 2,184
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Missing dad at wedding
ginger811, 24 September, 2014 at 10:46

Hi, I'm new to this forum and would really like some help. I'm getting married in November this year and my dad will not be there as he died 17 years ago. (we're getting married in the church where he...

Mrs Bass, friday 26-Sep-14 10 2,599
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Grievance at work - experiences/advice ** poss BT**
casgup, 21 September, 2014 at 07:59

Morning all. Thought I'd start my Sunday by writing a cheery post about grievances at work. I'm wondering if any of yous have ever taken a grievance out at work? What were the outcomes? Do you feel it...

Peter, friday 26-Sep-14 14 4,784 1
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CrazyRatLady
, 22 September, 2014 at 11:17

Saw this and thought of you! http://www.dose.com/lists/2961/21-Adorable-Rats-With-Tiny-Teddy-Bears-I-Lost-It-At-5?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Viral&utm_campaign=onsite_share No anytime...

CrazyRatLady, wednesday 24-Sep-14 19 2,165
*Mini*
Food intolerance
*Mini*, 21 September, 2014 at 11:36

I suspect I have some sort of food intolerance to bread. I don't eat if often but when I do my stomach swells up to look like I'm 6 months pregnant. I can also get windy and/or chatty bum. is it worth...

KellyJPhotography, wednesday 24-Sep-14 8 1,493
Cat In A Teacup
Advice please - Burst ovarian cysts and PCOS
Cat In A Teacup, 21 September, 2014 at 11:42

Morning Otters, I spent 5 hours in a&e yesterday with what the doctors have concluded was a burst ovarian cyst. I had severe stomach cramps that were so painful I was throwing up, they gave me...

Cat In A Teacup, monday 22-Sep-14 2 1,425
Ali_G
HELP ME!!! Tickly scratchy cough.
Ali_G, 18 September, 2014 at 09:00

I am the walking dead today. Got very little sleep last night because I was up most of the night coughing my guts up. I remember the days when a cold used to consist of a sniffly nose for a week. Now...

Erin8, friday 19-Sep-14 11 1,994
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Shabby Chic / Tea Party Theme Hen Do!!!
x-talie-x, 19 September, 2014 at 12:54

Hey everyone, I have the idea for the above theme for hen party!! Can people give me ideas for things to have for decorations to fill the table except floral plates/cake stands etc. I want some really...

InkedDoll, friday 19-Sep-14 7 1,344
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HELP WITH HEN NAMES
love25, 6 September, 2014 at 20:02

Need help with hen names for t shirt...really love funny and sassy ones for a good laugh. Angie Aine Aisling Colleen Maria Rachel Roisin Roisin Rita Suzie Please help!

MummyMoo82, sunday 14-Sep-14 31 3,800
WickyWack
Stairs bulkhead/box in spare room *flash*
WickyWack, 11 September, 2014 at 11:59

Not really sure what you call it but we have this box in our smallest bedroom which is for the headroom of the stairs IYKWIF.. This is a picture stolen off Zoopla of another house in the street who...

laurafish, friday 12-Sep-14 13 26,935
SillyWrong
Shellac vs other gels?
SillyWrong, 8 September, 2014 at 13:23

Is shellac really better than other gel nails? Is it just down to the skill of the person who applies it?

Rod, tuesday 9-Sep-14 8 4,349
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HD brows and brow/eyelash tinting *update with flashes*
, 1 September, 2014 at 12:44

I'm thinking of getting this done as well as a dermologica facial (thank for those who recommended it) as a treat for starting a course soon. I used to use my mum's leftover hair dye to dye my...

Cat In A Teacup, saturday 6-Sep-14 13 2,567
Pittabre
Apparently I'm going to court
Pittabre, 22 August, 2014 at 19:47

I had a car accident in March. The other driver wasn't pleasant and even turned up at my house (which was reported to the police). They say that it was an entirely my fault. At the time I didn't...

MissJag, sunday 31-Aug-14 13 2,151
AuntieBJ
the Internet - a force for good or evil?
AuntieBJ, 21 August, 2014 at 22:24

Following the news that the murder of the american journalist by ISIS was filmed and uploaded to youtube, my son and I had a rather heated discussion about the use of the internet and the need for...

Erin8, monday 25-Aug-14 7 1,722
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family and friends not interested
melmoon, 21 August, 2014 at 14:05

Hey al, long time website fan but first time moaner :/ I hope this doesn't sound too whingy but our wedding is in October and I just feel people have barely shown the slightest interest. A close...

Erin8, sunday 24-Aug-14 9 1,745
Ddpunk
Manchester recommendations - afternoon tea?
Ddpunk, 21 August, 2014 at 15:31

I know there's a few manchester otters around, so i need your help! i'm looking for a recommendation, somewhere a bit fancy for afternoon tea - ideally with bubbles! It's mr ddpunk's birthday in 2...

Erin8, sunday 24-Aug-14 7 2,421
Elixia
Random Tax Code Change?
Elixia, 20 August, 2014 at 11:14

Just looked at my payslip and I've been taxed an extra £7 for the fortnight, I looked at the tax code and its changed since my last one last fortnight. I've heard nothing from HMRC and work doesn't...

3d jewellery, thursday 21-Aug-14 9 2,302
Erin8
Tattooist recommendations for Essex / London
Erin8, 17 August, 2014 at 21:44

Mr Erin and l are contemplating having some tattoos done. Do any of you have any recommendations for some places around Essex or London? Thanks!

Sam&Louise, tuesday 19-Aug-14 5 1,039
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Scoliosis/bendy spine
, 24 June, 2014 at 08:08

Does anyone have experience of this? My Pilates teacher says I have two small bends in my spine which explains a lot. I'll be asking my physio about it but I do not see her until August. It is mild so...

MischiefMumma, monday 18-Aug-14 15 2,762
Pittabre
Changing my email address on Hitched
Pittabre, 10 August, 2014 at 21:16

Please can I have some help in changing my email address and password to login into hitched? Many thanks

Pittabre, tuesday 12-Aug-14 3 787
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Glass in my feet help!
Mrslizziew2be, 11 August, 2014 at 09:01

Was wondering I'd anyone can help me, at my hen on sat I was on the dance floor and had taken my stupidly high wedges off to carry on dancing and there was so much glass but I didn't notice until I'd...

Mrslizziew2be, monday 11-Aug-14 11 1,535
overtherainbow
Premium Bonds
overtherainbow, 7 August, 2014 at 13:51

Has anyone ever won? Do you think they are worth it or a waste of time?

Kriek, saturday 9-Aug-14 11 1,697

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