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Lillythepink
Anyone use Soap & Glory?
Lillythepink, 22 February, 2009 at 22:30

I saw this range in Boots today for the first time and I adore their packaging (shallow? moi?) ? So does anyone use it, and what do you use? Any skincare stuff any good? Cheers m'dears xx

Юлия, monday 14-Sep-26 25 2,209
Amie
Hockwold hall 14th september 2026
Amie, 27 September, 2025 at 02:36

Hi guys, Due to personal reasons my partner and I have had to cancel our wedding due to unforeseen circumstances. Our wedding date is now available at hockwold hall , for the 14th of September 2026 if...

Mark, monday 14-Sep-26 2 34
Smiley
Reducing acne scars/bumpy skin, is there anything?
Smiley, 15 August, 2009 at 23:48

I had acne from age 13 until I fell pregnant at 35, and the skin on my chin (the only place I got acne) is horrible. It looks really bumpy, and I hate catching my reflection in the mirror as it looks...

Wyattmercer, monday 14-Sep-26 21 15,107
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Wedding website question
Hayes, 1 March, 2024 at 21:02

Hi, looking to have a page on the website for guests to suggest song choices for the evening celebrations, is this possible, only see the questionnaire section but seems to be only closed questions...

Sanchizes, sunday 13-Sep-26 8 188
jessica.rabbit
Any part-time teachers around?
jessica.rabbit, 30 August, 2008 at 09:44

How does your school treat inset days with Part time staff? If you attend an inset day on a day which you do not normally work, are you usually paid to attend that day, and do you have to fill a form...

Oliver, sunday 13-Sep-26 17 2,487
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How do I make a 'tick' symbol in Excel?
Janna, 11 February, 2009 at 11:39

I'm having a total brain storm over this. How do I make a 'tick' symbol in Excel? ?

PK1, saturday 12-Sep-26 8 3,549
Erin8
Cat food recommendations
Erin8, 24 June, 2014 at 08:26

What cat food would you recommend? At the moment l give them Burns dried food -either chicken or fish. Then for wet food l give them either Iams or James Wellbeloved. They seem to like what l give...

Alicia, saturday 12-Sep-26 23 3,641
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do you play the lottery ?
, 16 January, 2013 at 16:35

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2263367/Lottery-tickets-cost-2--prize-matching-numbers-rise-25-payout-drop.html so tickets are going up to £2 but if you get 3 numbers you will win £25 instead...

Jimmy, saturday 12-Sep-26 31 1,259
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Amazing Ways to Measure Your Ring Size at Home!
Ivermectine, 17 August, 2023 at 06:55

The best and most precise way to determine your ring size is with a measuring tape. Make sure to leave sufficient space for your knuckle to fit in order to achieve the best outcomes. Remember that...

Irina, friday 11-Sep-26 6 183
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Advice- Best Friends unable to attend my wedding
Gemma, 15 January, 2025 at 13:59

I got engaged in September last year it was the most amazing day of my life- anybody that knows me it’s a day I have waited for all my life, through the ups and downs over the years through ex...

Olin, friday 11-Sep-26 30 901
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Can someone explain storage heaters to me?
Headless Lois, 1 October, 2008 at 11:32

I have Dimplex ones. They have two knobs - an input one (I have set it to 6 as it suggests this for 'cold') and also a room temp boost button. This has settings 1-9 and says 1-no boost, 2- late boost,...

Harry, friday 11-Sep-26 11 10,226
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Cleaning bathrooms - dust
LittlePeanut, 21 August, 2009 at 10:36

HGMD!! (Hitched get me domesticated) How do you deal with dust and stuff that always ends up in the bathroom? I find when I'm trying to clean I end up with little bits in the cloth / sponge that then...

Sunehra, thursday 10-Sep-26 40 5,598
Becca
Healthcare workers - do you stay off for full 48hrs after D+V?
Becca, 3 August, 2009 at 20:15

If your colleagues really need you back at work, do you still wait out the full 48hrs after the last D or V before returning to work?

sahilverma3, thursday 10-Sep-26 12 9,622 1
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Neighbour with overgrown garden and a WWYD?
SAM83, 26 April, 2009 at 17:40

Our next door neighbour has a very overgrown and untidy garden. He probably last cut it about 3 years ago but never ever goes out there so it doesnt bother him. We are planning to put our house on the...

Ypumky, thursday 10-Sep-26 11 1,524
Elvira.
Murder, or tragic accident?
Elvira., 6 January, 2009 at 22:14

I have an interest in this story as I live in the area, and was talking to my best friend today about it. Her daughter was due to go to this party, but changed her mind at the last moment, but her...

Adam, thursday 10-Sep-26 27 7,102
Olatz
Wedding website personalisation.
Olatz, 9 January, 2026 at 16:27

Quick question. Is is possible to embed a map I have created in Hitched's wedding website?

Metka, wednesday 9-Sep-26 57 472
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Are parents allowed to withdraw their children from SATs?
Fimble, 16 April, 2009 at 12:27

I have a feeling SATs will be scrapped by the time this is relevant to me but just pondering... are parents allowed to say that they do not want their children to sit SATs? I know most teachers are...

Oliver, wednesday 9-Sep-26 22 5,679
Julesgirl
Making an offer on a house before you have sold your own.......
Julesgirl, 22 August, 2008 at 16:15

Do people actually do this? [clueless icon] Background: our place has been on the market for 2 weeks and has only had 2 viewings. We have found a house that we love and are keen not to lose it to...

Ankit, wednesday 9-Sep-26 31 31,620
Hecate
Driclor vs. Triple Dry
Hecate, 27 June, 2008 at 19:36

I used to use Driclor with no problems. However, I have just bought a new pack and it is stinging like mad! Can anyone who has used both say whether Triple Dry stings as much! Many thanks

Jelly, wednesday 9-Sep-26 33 5,371
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...

Edward, tuesday 8-Sep-26 35 3,148
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Abelini Rings
Rebecca, 26 December, 2025 at 14:34

Good Afternoon, Merry Christmas!!! Yesterday was the most magical day and my partner of 10yrs proposed with the help of our 12yr old daughter. In our front room!!! Still in shock about it all. Even...

UncommonGuy, tuesday 8-Sep-26 7 77
Bird.
Living Rooms - odd without a fireplace?
Bird., 19 October, 2008 at 18:43

We're about to start decorating our living room. Currently it's cream painted walls, laminate floor, brown leather sofas. Like 90% of the living rooms in Britain at the moment? When we bought the...

Local, tuesday 8-Sep-26 31 17,754
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When should I get a Botox?
MaryRoberts, 23 August, 2019 at 09:29

Just want to know your opinions on something. So I’m currently seeing some deep sets of wrinkles appearing on my face. My sister then told me that maybe I should get a Botox Wigan treatment from this...

Dima, monday 7-Sep-26 13 1,487
Becca
What colour Aga should we get (with pics)
Becca, 22 August, 2009 at 21:39

We need to replace our 1930s Aga, which is becoming less and less eficcient, and it seems after getting several quotes we will be better off replacing it. Our current one is cream, and it is what H...

Ivan, monday 7-Sep-26 22 9,420
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...

Adnan, monday 7-Sep-26 1 165
Pittabre
Sole trader versus company
Pittabre, 11 December, 2013 at 20:54

When does a sole trader become a company, or even why? What is the difference and why might somebody eb a sole trader as opposed to a company?

Akmal, monday 7-Sep-26 16 2,376
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Shops from your childhood no longer around
bobbly1, 29 January, 2009 at 10:04

Idea blatently stolen from MSE but brought back loads of memories! I remember The Gadget Shop (loved nosing in there!) Hamells clothes store Salisburys for bags Freeman Hardy and Willis for shoes...

James, saturday 5-Sep-26 156 15,155
skyrocket
Bio Sculpture - is this how it's meant to be? :(
skyrocket, 23 December, 2011 at 20:55

I had Shellac 3 weeks ago at a salon near me. It chipped and peeled within 2 days so a week after I had it done I went somewhere else and had Bio Sculpture instead. I loved it and it looked great....

Oliver, saturday 5-Sep-26 17 5,078
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Which breeds of dogs have wool coats?
Janna, 20 October, 2008 at 20:48

We are at the very beginning of considering having a dog (won't actually get one for a couple of years) but I have an allergy to some dog hair. I do know that some breeds some a wool coat, rather than...

Uj1fe4pg2vua, friday 4-Sep-26 9 17,433
Sunset21
Straggly hair, need a haircut - pic added but blink and you'll miss it [rotfl]
Sunset21, 17 June, 2009 at 12:11

I have longish hair but it's in a ponytail today and the 'tail' is less than pretty looking, it's all dry on the ends and lighter in colour. I think I need to go for the chop [gulp] How come some...

Ali, friday 4-Sep-26 16 4,528
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Ladies day at the races
loves-young-dream, 18 May, 2014 at 17:18

Has anyone been to one? I'm thinking of going to goodwood races ladies day for my hen do, then a meal out after. has anyone been to the one at goodwood? Any tips? Do you think it's a good idea for hen...

Rose, friday 4-Sep-26 25 3,766
jelly baby
How good is No More Nails ?
jelly baby, 11 September, 2008 at 14:05

I want to put a wooden venetian blind in the bathroom. When we had them put it two of the bedrooms it was a nightmare and the handyman ended up having to bodge it as couldn't drill into the lintel (I...

Discuss, friday 4-Sep-26 18 17,536

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