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RuthG
Moving house - packing tips?
RuthG, 23 March, 2009 at 16:33

We're (hopefully) moving house a week on friday (it's only taken 18 months!) I've not really moved house before, other than moving out of my parents and into this house, but that was only 1 bedroom of...

Harry, thursday 26-Sep-24 29 2,663
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Help needed
Shameem, 19 September, 2024 at 13:26

My partner and I are eloping to marry tomorrow in Crewe, our witnesses have come down with covid today and are unable to attend We are hoping 2 kind people would volunteer to be our witnesses tomorrow...

Shameem, thursday 19-Sep-24 13
Dani
Q1) Sleeping solo or snuggling up! How many nights a week do you share a bed/room? 💤
Dani, 16 September, 2024 at 12:50

Hey couples! So, we’re curious… How many nights per week do you and your partner actually sleep in the same bed/room? Are you two like ships passing in the night or are you the ultimate cuddle bugs? *...

Every single night

75%

9 votes

Most nights

17%

2 votes

Some nights

0%

0 votes

One or two nights

0%

0 votes

Why did you choose ""?

Dani, monday 16-Sep-24 28
Flowmojo
Coffee machines
Flowmojo, 9 October, 2012 at 14:20

So as of Saturday (yes, we are talking 4 days) Mr F has taken to drinking coffee and has requested a coffee machine for his birthday, specifically one that makes cappuccinos..yes im rolling my eyes at...

Master, monday 16-Sep-24 21 2,517
Pina Colada
Anything can do to prevent odd airing cupboard smell tainting my towels?
Pina Colada, 1 November, 2008 at 13:21

As title really? An odd smell penetrates our towels once they have been stored in the airing cupboard. Not sure if it's the wood that the shelves are made from or what but can't smell it when open the...

Kihec24, wednesday 11-Sep-24 5 9,922
ebee
Does paypal actually offer any protection?
ebee, 29 July, 2009 at 14:01

I'm considering making a fairly big purchase from ebay, paying with a c/card through paypal... but I've been put off because the small print says if there's a problem you are only guaranteed what they...

Kihec24, tuesday 10-Sep-24 4 3,229
kierenthecommunity
super dull...how do you stick your tax disc to the car window?
kierenthecommunity, 23 November, 2008 at 17:45

I know, i know ? i bought one of those cheapy ones from the post office...the ones which are supposed to self-adhere to the window. but its fecked and currently limply lying on the dashboard where i'm...

NancieNTack, thursday 5-Sep-24 9 2,217
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Cat food - which is best?
, 24 September, 2008 at 19:54

Usually my cat has wet food, she's been having Tesco's Premium Supermeat recently, I tried her on Whiskas but it didn't agree with her, and she turned her nose up at it after a day or so. Then...

Zack, wednesday 4-Sep-24 40 2,779
Arquard
Getting a wedding dress dry-cleaned...
Arquard, 28 June, 2011 at 11:28

How much does it cost?? I need to get mine cleaned to sell it on (woe) but know precisely eff all about dry cleaners and how much is a reasonable amount to be charged.

Abdul, wednesday 4-Sep-24 14 9,045
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Need new friends
Thomas, 1 October, 2023 at 20:39

I am 36 years old and most of my friends have moved away. I like football, going to the theatre, movies and going out for night outs. I would love to find new friends.

Biba, tuesday 3-Sep-24 1 231
David
Editing wedding website
David, 18 October, 2023 at 22:01

Hi there On the wedding website there are stock photos and I want to change the photo to me and my fiance. But when you click edit it just come sup with design, pages and so on. How do I change the...

Luca, monday 2-Sep-24 2 318
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Anyone know anything about lease cars - esp NHS?
Clairebecky, 25 September, 2008 at 16:47

I've just found out I might be eligible to apply for a lease car through the NHS. Problem is I don't know whather it'll be worth it or not! It's so hard knowing what my business mileage will be - if...

Ivory, friday 30-Aug-24 8 17,078
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ben wa/kegel balls (tmi)
(Have, 12 June, 2009 at 23:29

Dear ladies of hitched, where else would i turn when i have a *cough* chuff related query? i hope you can assist me. i have recently bought...

Connie, wednesday 28-Aug-24 2 2,751
Brittany
Nightmare Mum & Sister
Brittany, 11 April, 2024 at 19:44

Hiya, I wondered if anyone has been through a similar situation and can offer any advice… My sister and mum detest my Aunty due to some family issues a few years ago and have therefore kicked off...

Brittany, wednesday 28-Aug-24 25 846 1
Jade
Turn Hitched into a scrap book/keep sake
Jade, 26 August, 2024 at 22:07

Hello all, just a quick random question. We've been using Hitched to plan our wedding for the last 3.5 years and after a long wait and loads of planning our special day is on Saturday!! I'm just been...

Jade, monday 26-Aug-24 21
baublegirl
Bathroom cleaning - with what/how often/what makes it easier etc (boring, sorry)
baublegirl, 8 April, 2009 at 15:13

OK - have just thoroughly cleaned our bathrooms, and that was a grim job. I feel like I don't really know the best way to keep on top of things (years of shared bathrooms where we emplyed a cleaner...

Charles, sunday 18-Aug-24 20 3,084
Sophie
Moving home!
Sophie, 5 September, 2023 at 10:19

Hi I am looking to move home within the next couple of months. My wedding is 9th March 2024. Myself and my partner are due to give notice on 30th October. 1. Is there a rule with not be allowed to...

Ana, saturday 17-Aug-24 1 55
Alex
Moving 22 before wedding 🤪
Alex, 12 June, 2024 at 15:16

Any other nutters moving before their wedding? Just found out we are exchanging tomorrow. Whilst I’m desperate to move I now feel sick with the thought of it all. Moral support or advice appreciated!!...

Aintizzy, friday 16-Aug-24 1 54
Hyacinth
Porn mags in bushes-Hyacinth
Hyacinth, 13 May, 2008 at 10:17

I was reading a book yesterday which mentioned this as a common phenomenon and had a little lightbulb moment - so it wasn't just in the bushes near my school! So whats the idea behind porn mags in...

Gastino, wednesday 7-Aug-24 38 3,936
David
Adding Hotel links
David, 27 January, 2024 at 13:02

Can you add a link for guests to click on to an external hotel website?

Driessen, wednesday 7-Aug-24 5 68
Lisa
Editing Hitched Wedding Website
Lisa, 6 August, 2024 at 15:36

Hi - Im using the Hitched wedding website to manage my RSVPs etc and Im at the stage where Im editing the text to make it relevant to my wedding. Im OK with updating the text and pictures on each page...

Lisa, tuesday 6-Aug-24 24
Robyn
Help with questionnaire on wedding website
Robyn, 22 February, 2024 at 12:54

Hi all I created a questionnaire on my wedding website but I can't see who has responded. If I go into the "Edit" view I can see 2 people have responded but not who they are. I unfortunately need to...

Stacey, friday 2-Aug-24 4 289
laraluv42
What happens with strippers on stag nights?!
laraluv42, 20 March, 2009 at 07:58

I had a conversation with h2b last night about his stag night & I hadn't thought before that his mates might get him a stripper. Now I'm really disturbed by the idea & can't stop thinking...

Gastino, thursday 1-Aug-24 57 56,408
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How do i change the design of my wedding website?
Clare, 11 July, 2024 at 11:21

I picked a design thinking I could change the colour scheme of the flowers but I can't, and now I can't see a way to change the design or start from scratch at all, can anyone help?

VittoCheri, friday 26-Jul-24 1 78
Hyacinth
slightly strange discussion about prescription pill addiction
Hyacinth, 28 February, 2009 at 21:24

On catch up, I'm watching a programme called Britains deadliest addictions. Its not quite as sensationalist as it sounds but is still a slightly strange programme. They are following 3 addicts through...

Craig, thursday 25-Jul-24 11 500
Mellow_Yellow
Slimming World - 100% free/super free recipes
Mellow_Yellow, 4 July, 2013 at 14:36

Class starts in three hours and it will be the first time I've been since 9th May! I actually can't believe it's been nearly two months, very scary. I'm sure I'll be back up to at least my starting...

Viktor, wednesday 24-Jul-24 1 1,634
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Wedding website stress
Carol, 24 July, 2024 at 13:07

Hi I set up the website through hitched, added guests and paid for a domain name. According to Hitched the only guests on the list are me and the groom. The website link on hitched goes through to the...

Carol, wednesday 24-Jul-24 8
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Misconceptions about where you live
Pint&APie, 30 July, 2009 at 10:32

R-A's earlier comment "I see the parks and my Lido and the fab diversity and sense of community where other people see the gun crime and used syringes" got me thinking about how certain areas develop...

Sergiy, wednesday 24-Jul-24 172 18,262
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Deleting events
Sapna, 2 July, 2024 at 06:35

Hi, I need to delete duplicate event for ur guestlist. Does anyone know how to do that?

Viktor, tuesday 23-Jul-24 38 1
ellie1
Can you negotiate a quote from a builder?
ellie1, 29 July, 2009 at 14:42

We want to have some decking done in the garden and have just got a quote from a guy who's done some work for us before. It's more than we were expecting to pay but we'd like it done. Is it not the...

Tanya, sunday 21-Jul-24 7 3,733
Vikster79
White wood/gloss bedroom furniture
Vikster79, 14 August, 2012 at 12:01

Does anyone have any and if so where did you purchase it from? I have been scouring t'interwebnet for weeks and I either find some that is cheap and looks like it would fall apart, or far too...

Clair, sunday 21-Jul-24 18 6,023
Ostrich
Writing a reference for a childminder. Can anyone help?
Ostrich, 23 July, 2008 at 21:43

I've posted this on BT too but I know there are some fabulous letter writers on OT, so thought it'd be worth posting here too. Daniel had his last day at the childminder's today and it was so sad. I...

Alainaingram, friday 19-Jul-24 4 55,395

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