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Master I has just over 4 weeks of reception left. I know people buy gifts for teachers these days. Is wine the done thing as I don't want to go down the twee tat route. His teacher is a lady in her...

My wooden windows are in much need of some painting on the exterior. I am going to be getting a few companies out to quote, but just wanted a rough idea of how much people have paid for there windows...

Hi all, I would have put this on the WL board but no one replies! I'm off out for a couple tonight and was wondering if there are any specific drinks which are lower in calories? Also, which ones to...

I won't spoil it for anyone who has not yet watched it, but all I can say is I didn't see that coming!

Probably TMI for some. I realise this is very uneloquent, but it's bothering me ? Is sperm meant to taste foul? I mean, utterly foul. It's like having the back of my throat bleached. Now, I only have...

What do htchers think? Should children have to prove they have had all their MMRs (initial injection and boosters) before being allowed to go to school. I think i am torn between community...

New series starting now, Australian ladettes coming here.

I have sold one of my photos to an advertsing agency - hurrah! I need to invoice them does anyone have a template I could use? Obviously not a registered company, but I presume this doesn't matter?...

I'm back on my healthy eating plan, I want to lose weight and get more exercise. I'm aiming for 1lb a week. I have, in the past had a slimfast shake on the days I work for my breakfast, purely because...

I got my TT tickets through at the weekend (woohoo!) I've never been to a concert at Wembley Stadium before and wondered if anyone with more experience had any top tips? We've got standing tickets,...

As above really. Are they really worth all the pain? I bought one a couple of days ago but I'm too scared to try it yet. Ive read some mixed reviews on it so thought I would see what the Hitched...

Just pondering. Do you still do snogging and how long have you been together? We've been together for 11 years so not much snoggage these days. I think that's normal though.

Do they need to be kept in their box or can I just take the sheet they come on? I need to take a load of tablets with me on a flight tomorrow and don't really want to take the boxes if I don't have to...

A few weeks ago I did something to my right ankle - I have no idea what, it must have been mild as I can't remember - but my ankle really hurt and it literally took weeks to stop hurting. Yesterday,...

I was sat in the car with H yesterday following yet another pact to lose weight starting today. We both yo-yo diet and have been successful in losing the weight and getting fit, my main stumbling...

I have now had no water at home since 8pm last night - Thames Water are being great, helpful and sympathetic but it is not a problem at their end. Landlord for my apartment block is giving conflicting...

Has anyone got one of these, or heard anything about them? Thanks to the annoying JML video demonstration in Boots on Saturday I was vaguely aware of their existence, but then a friend mentioned them...

I'm am naturally very pale. In fact, you can see my veins through my lilly-white legs! I'm off to Lake Como, Italy in 4 weeks. I'd like to look at least healthy when I go. I don't really tan well. I...

My H threw an idea at me the other day and I dismissed it straight away but now I have been giving it some thought and I think I warming to the idea. Our main house has a big kitchen with a breakfast...

Anyone know? thanks

Hi, As it says above. I'm looking for an alternative to Chanel No 5 which is (hopefully) cheaper and a similar scent (although not exactly the same). Can anyone recommend anything? TIA. S. x

I saw those deposal BBQs in Tesco tonight, and wondered if you can use in public, park or beach perhaps? Google is not being my friend! TIA

Theres a piece about the charity skydive im doing in our local paper today along with a photo of me and my two sons. I know Im no oil painting but I look terrible. I look like Ive not slept for at...

I've always had rubbish eyes, and always been told i've had very slight astigmatism in my left eye. i had my sight test last night to hear that i now have astigmatism in both eyes (-1 in my left,...

"For a woman to consider a job or a career more important than having children is, quite literally, unnatural. Instead of complaining that nature prevents women from having successful careers women...

I've got a bay window in a property I'm about to let. It's on a busy main road with a path right outside. Ground floor. Before the fire it had nets and curtains and was used as a bedroom, but now I'm...

It looks as though I am gluten intolerant - just waiting on test results. However since giving it up all my symptoms have gone away - which is great. However - am looking for any useful tips/recipes...

Anyone listen to jo whiley today, i loved the changing track but didnt catch who it was and its doing my head in, anyone know who it was by? something along lines of stay with me don't go to...

Afternoon Hitchers ? It's MrG's birthday next week and I want to take him away for a romantic weekend. Well, I say weekend, we can only really stay 1 night , but spend all day Friday and Saturday in...

Lakeland used to sell this but they stopped last Nov. I have tried a quick look on Google but cant find it. Does anybody know where I could get it from? My Dad loves the stuff so thought I would try...

I know New Look stock them online but they didn't have any when I went into the shop, I need lard arse size too so am a bit stumped. Thanks!

I don't care what anyone thinks of her lifestyle or choice of boyfriends, this is absolutely hideous. Having been on the receiving end of something similar when I was 19, I know the poor girl must...