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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 3 866
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 2,179
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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 2,597
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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 4,776 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 3,798
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 26,867
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 4,347
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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 2,561
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 2,149
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 1,720
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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 1,742
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 2,300
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 2,761
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 3 785
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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 1,696
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Why do I get sick before every important thing!!
Mrslizziew2be, 6 August, 2014 at 20:44

My hens on sat, and last night I woke up freezing cold to the point my teeth were chattering managed to warm up then this morning felt really sick again, managed to collect myself then go and pick up...

Mrslizziew2be, thursday 7-Aug-14 5 4,646
daisymoo86
New Dr Martens
daisymoo86, 4 August, 2014 at 15:46

I bought myself some new Dr Martens at the weekend. My first ever pair in fact as an early birthday treat to myself. They are beautiful. They are called Amelita or something? Sort of a biker boot...

daisymoo86, monday 4-Aug-14 9 1,854
Erin8
Guilty pleasures and those you don't see the hotness of
Erin8, 24 July, 2014 at 05:22

Following on from the thead about hotties.... GUILTY PLEASURES John Bishop (His annoying voice and caps that are too big -his wife is a dentist as well! Jeremy Kyle at times (l know this is incredibly...

*Teabag*, sunday 3-Aug-14 59 3,686
*Mini*
22 incredibly sexist comments women have heard at work.
*Mini*, 30 July, 2014 at 20:45

https://www.buzzfeed.com/krystieyandoli/terribly-sexist-comments-women-have-heard-at-work so c'mon, appall us. What sexist comments have you faced at work? I had a a manager make reference to the fact...

Erin8, sunday 3-Aug-14 34 3,047
Chippet
Bras
Chippet, 20 July, 2014 at 13:37

Recently read an article that explains the theory of adding 5" to our band sizes is old fashioned and have discovered my "new" bra size is a 28dd (not a 32a), is anyone else using this "new"...

Chippet, friday 25-Jul-14 16 2,191
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how the hell do I stop smoking?
HeavyMetalMaiden, 24 July, 2014 at 12:19

Ok, I have been puffing away for about 10 years (I am only 24), and I have had a guts full. I only smoke about 10 rollies a day, but obviously I am sick of everything that comes with it. I am sick of...

*MM3*, thursday 24-Jul-14 9 945
beccak
What colour accessories with cobalt blue dress?
beccak, 23 July, 2014 at 18:13

This is totally unrelated to wedding planning but I'm hoping all you stylish ladies might be able to help me out! I'm going to Ascot with H2B's family in August (they're a racing family) and am going...

kharv, thursday 24-Jul-14 8 32,432

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