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I have a wax booked for 12pm (Brazilian) but I just got my period. I'm not unhappy about it as it is cycle day 80 so woo hoo! Obviously I had no idea it was due hence booking the wax. I'm going to...

‘Twas the night before Christmas and among all the stars, Was a gathering of otters they filled all the bars, The hour was late they should all be asleep But happy hour at the Slug and Lettuce meant...

Following on from the Claire Richards- Slave to food post, if money was no object, would you have plastic surgery? If I am honest, my answer would be yes! I would have lipo on my tummy and legs if I...

Seriously - he has the most droppy stomach I've ever seen on a cat! He is a year old now, just over. He is huge! Weighs about a stone. But he's not fat. So why does he have all this loose, hanging...

Has anyone got these? Do they look odd when extended, or is the thinner part hidden by the curtain?

I have a job interview/selection process to attend next week and the dress code is smart/casual. My current work attire consists of black trousers, black t-shirt, etc - no need for smart/casual here!...

Pakistani doctors are battling the odds to save a newborn baby born with a rare genetic condition that has left him with six legs. The one-week-old boy is believed to be one of parasitic twins. His...

Didn't want to derail the other thread but was surprised to find I'm not alone in not drinking tea and coffee as people act as though I'm mad when I decline their offer. I often get the 'What do you...

Just found out my friend has chickenpox and is off work. I'm nearly 23 weeks pg. I know chickenpox can be dangerous to pregnant women and she would have been contagious the past few days (I've had a...

And how much? I fancy a glass, but we're not allowed to drink on school nights, but if hitchers drink during the week, I will, as it must be the law! I am also curious! Thank you

I found out 2 weeks ago my sister is pregnant! Someone saw my grandma and said "it's great about xx and xx isn't it?" to which my grandma asked what is and was told my sister is pregnant. The lady...

I'm assuming the majority responding will be those who are trying to conceive. Which brand do you use? Do you feel you understand the guidelines for use, the accuracy of the test results and when they...

Or is it all a big con like skin care? My hairdresser was appalled that I use some high street shampoo & conditioner on my hair (elvive I think) but in the next breathe tried to sell me her own...

This is going round FB at the moment (apologies if you've already seen it) I had one, although my memories of it are from when it was passed down to my sister and then brother. In later years, I also...

I used to always give my hairdresser a £5 tip when i had full highlights and colour but i moved areas and new hairdresser was more expensive than old so don't tip. I also don't tip my beautician when...

My hen weekend is this weekend and we're off to Paris. We'll arrive about 4pm Saturday, and the flight back is about 6.30pm Monday - so we've got Saturday night and all day Sunday, and day time Monday...

I'm off on holiday in a few weeks and was thinking of treating myself to a pedicure before I go, but I can only do it on the Wed before I leave (on the Sat). When I've had manicures in the past,...

Getting very annoyed with these guys now. We've had trouble with our washing machine for months, and they've been out a couple of time but it's only ever been a temporary fix. A couple of weeks before...

I need a cake box, but need it by this weekend, so can't order it online. Where can I get one? Do they do them in Sainsburys?

I've got an infection on my gum where my wisdom tooth on one side has half come through, my cheek and gums are swollen on one side and I have what resembles a massive blood blister on the gum at the...

I have just had a half an hour catch up of my dozen or so favourite blogs. I was wondering if any Otters indulge in this? Any good blogs to pass on? Mine are all mostly parenting ones that I started...

I've posted on BT about toilet training boys and whether to teach them to dab/wipe their 'willy' or not. In your experiences do you know men who have dabbed or wiped or jangled and shaked?

Who is your favorite writer and why?

I'm looking at booking this for our first anniversary (a bit early I know but I like to be organised, and I really need something to look forward to!) Has anyone been? I'd be interested to know how...

Does anyone have any experience of this? I've been wearing my watch for 3 years and in the last month I seem to have become allergic to it. My wrist was in a right mess, where the back of the case...

I saw a poster for the new cranberry & granola choc on the way home tonight & thought of you. You been starting on Iris any more recently?

I've been trying to find a decent white shirt that doesn't gape across my boobs for ages, Pepperberry sell them, but wondered about their quality for £45? Any where else that sells nice fitted shirts...

Before I start, I'm normally the NHS' biggest fan, but it's been a long and difficult day, in fact it's been a long and difficult month. And this story's not short. H has a congenital heart defect,...

I have decided I want to have GHD's after years of wasting money on ones that arent working. I dont want to get ripped off although I do love a bargain (if possible). Can someone point me in the right...

Hi everyone! I need to find a nice, yet decently priced bottle of champagne. My dad suggested Lanson, but i've never tasted it. Is it any good, drinkable? Even for people who aren't so keen on...

I've got an appointment at the hairdressers this morning, and I'm fully prepared for the usual 4 hour stint. I only go for a cut and colour, but it always takes them ages. Is this an average time or...