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Ali_G
Babyliss Big Hair
Ali_G, 5 February, 2013 at 09:37

Cannot recommend this product enough - it's ruddy fabulous. My hair is long and thick and is pretty darn heavy, so even after endless back-combing, by the end of the day, my hair is flat and limp. Was...

Knees, tuesday 5-Feb-13 16 1,590
POD
T&T Lemon Drizzle Cake recipe please
POD, 17 April, 2009 at 09:49

GOK why but I've promised MrPod I would make him a lemon drizzle cake tonight. I've googled and there are lots of recipes. Does anybody have a T&T one they would recommend please. Ideally one that...

loganluke114, monday 4-Feb-13 13 2,754
far2calm
Interior Designers - Sofa & Curtains
far2calm, 23 November, 2012 at 09:51

I thought putting our own stamp on our house would be fun, but it is proving hard work, basically because everything I would like I can’t find and probably hasn’t even been produced yet! Anyway...

far2calm, monday 4-Feb-13 15 3,042
Erin8
How do your neighbours annoy you?
Erin8, 2 February, 2013 at 16:19

My neighbours annoy me and l like to think l am not in the minority feeling like this! I am not a miserable old bag honest but they drive me insane with the noise (door slamming, shouting, crying,...

roo2605, sunday 3-Feb-13 28 2,303 1
Ali_G
Anal
Ali_G, 1 February, 2013 at 10:02

No, not that you dirty bunch. As in the personality trait. Is there anything you are meticulous about? Anything that has to be done a certain way? I'm definitely anal about my documents. I have a...

Helenia, friday 1-Feb-13 25 1,900
(Claire)
Tresemme Shampoo.....
(Claire), 30 January, 2013 at 14:05

Is the sh1ts! I bought it last week as it was on offer and I’ve had to wash my hair every day because it constantly feels greasy! Vile stuff! I’m going back to Dove. What Shampoo do you use?

overtherainbow, friday 1-Feb-13 26 2,243
B
Antidepressants
, 24 January, 2013 at 11:41

I posted last year about my anxiety levels and have finally got round to making a doctors appointment on Monday. Shhhhhh I like procrastinating. In the last 6 months the frigging anxiety has just got...

Pittabre, wednesday 30-Jan-13 18 2,140
B
Boobs.
, 29 January, 2013 at 14:46

God I am personal on here of late aren't I?! Anyway Boobs. Bazongers. Jubblies. Knockers. Tits. Do you like yours? Would they pass the pencil test? Alas, three children and a yo-yo attitude to dieting...

Mellow_Yellow, wednesday 30-Jan-13 75 3,001
Holey
Talk to me about Vivien of Holloway please...
Holey, 29 January, 2013 at 12:35

After seeing the thread on WP where the lady bought that beautiful VoH dress for her wedding I've been toying with the idea of getting one for a couple of weddings I'm going to in September. I know a...

Holey, wednesday 30-Jan-13 32 3,539
Erin8
Random lanyard question!
Erin8, 25 January, 2013 at 16:28

I am starting a new placement in a few weeks and l need a lanyard to hold my ID that has at least 2 breakpoints on it. I can't seem to find any on the internet and l was wondering if anyone has any...

Erin8, tuesday 29-Jan-13 17 1,354
Rod
Swarovski Converse - Take 1....
Rod, 10 December, 2012 at 09:44

Hello everyone! Some of you requested pics of my attempts at customising my stepdaughters converse for her christmas present with swarovski crystals. Well, here is take one! I decided to practice on...

Rod, monday 28-Jan-13 47 4,659
B
name help please
, 28 January, 2013 at 16:21

Right ladies, someone i work with is getting married and is joining all the forums! now i need to change my name as i am very easily identifiable! but i dont know what to change it too, has anyone got...

Mrs Bass, monday 28-Jan-13 9 1,003
Loopz
Chilli under the nail
Loopz, 28 January, 2013 at 12:49

This morning I have been making batches of soup. Yummy yummy soup. But the chilli was lethal. Cur cold flannel and streaming eyes, burning mouth, lips, nose. Yesterday my thumb nail broke quite low,...

Loopz, monday 28-Jan-13 5 14,258
WickyWack
*WP related* wedding bands/gold/matching
WickyWack, 25 January, 2013 at 13:42

Hi all, a bit of advice please from people who have the experience/knowledge.. my engagement ring is an antique 18k yellow gold jobby - do I have to match my wedding band in terms of 18k for erosion...

AmnesiaCustard, friday 25-Jan-13 540
Arquard
Pies.
Arquard, 24 January, 2013 at 11:45

Apparently yesterday was National Pie Day, so I made a lovely chicken and veg pie for our dinner (not very SW-friendly but I saved my syns up all day for it!). H liked it so much, he wants the same...

MummyMoo82, friday 25-Jan-13 21 1,429
HatTrick
What is your most treasured possession?
HatTrick, 22 January, 2013 at 22:50

Mine is my wedding ring, it was my Nan's. I also have a brooch of her's that my grandad gave to her on their first date.

BertB, thursday 24-Jan-13 32 2,555
Pompey
Party rings
Pompey, 22 January, 2013 at 18:09

I have just eaten half a pack... ? that is all.

Gillsy, tuesday 22-Jan-13 15 1,132
macca28
Do you regret the money you spent on your wedding?
macca28, 21 January, 2013 at 20:44

I know not all, but a lot of us on here are married. just working out some figures (oh the joy) with H tonight and he came out with the line I hate 'well, if we handnt spent so much on the wedding, we...

*Mini*, tuesday 22-Jan-13 41 3,231
B
How often do you pee? (poss tmi? )
, 22 January, 2013 at 14:45

As above. OH thinks I pee a awful lot, I go maybe once or twice a hour in the day, and just before bed I have to go four or five times. (can you see why I convince myself every day I MUST be preggers)...

Cilla, tuesday 22-Jan-13 17 1,332
Pinky6
Talk to me about remortgaging..
Pinky6, 22 January, 2013 at 14:29

Who's done it? Is it pretty straight forward? We have been in our house 2 and half years and pay high interest due to a low deposit but always planned on changing as soon as we could. We also want to...

kharv, tuesday 22-Jan-13 19 1,117
Rizzo
2012 In 2012: The List *Updated 28/03 - 189 Books Read*
Rizzo, 2 January, 2012 at 10:26

This thread is just for the list, for any questions or discussions please use this thread: www.hitched.co.uk/chat/forums/p/277145/2637686.aspx#2637686 The Rules - Every book must be started and...

kasha.b, tuesday 22-Jan-13 250 18,378
OB
Nosebleeds
OB, 21 January, 2013 at 12:34

I haven't had one for years but now this is my second in 2 days. They are pretty big ones too, at least 10 mins to stop dripping. Am I doing something?! Can I stop it? Ta!

Little Pixie, tuesday 22-Jan-13 10 815
ATB
Showstopper Cake Challenge!!!
ATB, 21 January, 2013 at 12:14

So for her wedding next month my friend is having a cake table instead of dessert. So... I need to make a cake that looks fab (and basically trounces the others ?) The challenges are that I will need...

Missus S, monday 21-Jan-13 15 2,985
C
Music/artists/album that could be considered naff that you love..
cherrybloom, 20 January, 2013 at 07:41

So I'm sat here unable to sleep flicking through the numerous Sky channels and I've found a programme on Simply Red and I have to say, I love simply Red to the point I bought their greates hits a few...

Tiny-Tiggs, sunday 20-Jan-13 20 1,804
Becklarrr
Jordan/Katie Price
Becklarrr, 17 January, 2013 at 10:07

Has only gone on married husband number 3 after only 2 months! How long do you think this one will last? https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/katie-price-marries-kieran-hayler-1538660

~Peanut~, friday 18-Jan-13 26 2,076
Mrs C
I hate the English house selling/buying process.
Mrs C, 10 January, 2013 at 20:24

Well the last 24 hours have been the most stressful of house selling/buying so far... We accepted the offer on our flat back in September, it took a bit longer (and more ££) to get the lease extension...

RebTheEck, wednesday 16-Jan-13 19 2,060
Storky
What do you scoff during an average day?
Storky, 15 January, 2013 at 16:55

On a normal working day (where I don't do any exercise) I'd have something like the following: Breakfast: 2 x eggs, scrambled with half a tin of beans. Sometimes I add some parmesan, too. Cup of tea....

jojo2, wednesday 16-Jan-13 47 2,680
B
Hey I have done some writing for Riding The Stork!
, 16 January, 2013 at 10:25

Http://www.ridingthestork.com/blog/2013/01/15/birth-stories-home-birth-katy/#comments My home birth story!

Kjay, wednesday 16-Jan-13 9 938
*Mini*
Who uses a handkerchiefs?
*Mini*, 14 January, 2013 at 19:37

Inspired by the post on WP where a B2B wanted to buy her mum a beautifully embroidered handkerchief, do people use them still? I see them in sale every year at xmas in M&S etc, who receives them?...

*Nursey*, tuesday 15-Jan-13 22 1,501
Gillsy
OMG - I just ate a whole Lindt Santa......
Gillsy, 14 January, 2013 at 18:17

.......and I hardly even blinked. This is NOT good!!!!! Feel sick now ? That is all

Gillsy, monday 14-Jan-13 8 840
B
Good luck thread for Saisi! Out baby out!!
, 11 January, 2013 at 09:51

Saisi I saw on another thread your waters have broken so wanted to say GOOD LUCK and sending you speedy out baby vibes!! SO exciting! P.S. I secretly hope this thread is pointless and baby is already...

Irisbride, monday 14-Jan-13 27 1,102
Enjayee
Anyone get insomnia?
Enjayee, 13 January, 2013 at 06:40

I have woken up three times this week, all before 5am. To be fair, the two mugs of strong coffee I had at 9pm last night have not helped me at all with last night's sleep but the other two times I...

clarehj, sunday 13-Jan-13 14 1,206

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