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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 27,012
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 4,350
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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 2,568
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 1,747
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
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 1,536
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 1,698
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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 4,652
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 3,690
*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 3,049
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 2,195
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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 9 949
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 32,509
KittenCake
Monster themed songs?
KittenCake, 23 July, 2014 at 13:41

Slightly odd request.....a friend of mine is having a monster themed party for her kid. She wants to put together a playlist of monster themed songs. I have no idea why she has asked me for help...

KittenCake, thursday 24-Jul-14 17 1,365
cinnamon009
Promise rings?
cinnamon009, 14 July, 2014 at 16:04

I keep seeing in the celeb columns about 'celebs' (in the loosest sense of the word) giving each other promise rings as a precursor to getting engaged and then one popped up on my FB friends (based in...

InkedDoll, tuesday 15-Jul-14 10 1,290
amihohu
At home gel nail kits
amihohu, 4 July, 2014 at 12:09

Anyone have any recommendations? I have them done at my local salon, but pondering getting an at home kit. Thanks!

amihohu, monday 14-Jul-14 21 2,330
StaceyLorraine
Less than 48 hours!!
StaceyLorraine, 10 July, 2014 at 21:26

Sorry but I post more here than I do in the wedding section but I now have less than 48 hours before I get married!!

*Funky*, saturday 12-Jul-14 10 1,679
daisymoo86
Has anyone seen Catfish the TV show?
daisymoo86, 7 July, 2014 at 16:47

I've never seen the film but recently started watching the TV series. Just wondered if anyone had any views about the sorts of things the show covers? Does it make you question your online...

LoveSka, saturday 12-Jul-14 24 2,341
Ali_G
'New Home' hamper ideas
Ali_G, 10 July, 2014 at 11:05

My bestie is moving into her own place on Saturday, and I want to put together a hamper of useful food stuff so I need ideas! Any suggestions?

*Teabag*, friday 11-Jul-14 14 6,636
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Coloured Worktops
, 8 July, 2014 at 19:16

Anyone have a worktop that isn't the 'usual' black or wooden? Having my usual kitchen wobbles.

Kjay, friday 11-Jul-14 11 3,707
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Working hours and conditions
, 9 July, 2014 at 21:23

What are yours like? Apparently the average working hours in the UK is 39 (including overtime). Does that match up for you? Do you feel you have a good work/life balance or are you chained to a desk?...

Kjay, friday 11-Jul-14 29 2,588
AuntieBJ
clumsy moo!!
AuntieBJ, 9 July, 2014 at 12:44

In the last three days I have poked myself in the eye, bashed my arm getting in the car giving myself a massive bruise and a dead arm, and taken most of the skin off my big toe by tripping up a step....

AuntieBJ, thursday 10-Jul-14 10 806
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What to wear to a Ceilidh party/wedding reception?!
MrsACF, 30 June, 2014 at 14:34

Help! Going to an evening do next month - it's a huge Ceilidh to celebrate a friends wedding. Dress code is "Relaxed with a hint of tartan". No idea what to wear! Was thinking a dress, not too long or...

ATB, tuesday 1-Jul-14 2 7,038
WickyWack
Do supermarkets still give away cardboard boxes?
WickyWack, 24 June, 2014 at 09:16

We need loads and begrudge having to pay for them! Argos are selling "moving packs' but cost £50!!

*Mini*, thursday 26-Jun-14 12 7,350
ashlil
ideas for mocktails or summer drinks
ashlil, 26 June, 2014 at 10:39

Hi guys looking for some good ideas/recipes for mocktails or lovely non alcoholic drinks for the summer recommendations Am fed up of diet coke or lemonade.

*Funky*, thursday 26-Jun-14 5 962
MrsCWB
Birthday!
MrsCWB, 24 June, 2014 at 21:38

It was my birthday yesterday. We celebrated it by going to the venue and having our menu tasting. They gave us free champagne!! Did make me a bit sad though. We have this thing at work where one of...

Ohwhatatuesday, wednesday 25-Jun-14 13 1,810

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