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Evening Just wondering what peoples experiences of PCOS are and if anyone's willing to share I'm not yet diagnosed but am fairly certain I'm suffering (at the GPs AGAIN this Fri). I had to come off...

We're moving in to a new house and buying ourselves a new bed and mattress. Our current one will go in the spare room but to be honest the mattress isn't the most comfortable (it's almost 9 years old,...

A few weeks ago, I went to an industry seminar and got into conversation with a guy who works for a company for whom I would love to work. We spent several hours chatting and agreeing on various...

My best mate from school, whom i still see about once every couple of months, is getting married in june. all is super, looking forward to it. she is being markedly non-bridezilla about it all and...

Morning all Has anyone done this? I have 2 tiers of our wedding cake which is a fruit cake (iced), and we would like to use it for Isobel's Christening. It has been in the freezer for 5 yrs - is this...

Can I really object to my neighbour playing loud music during the daytime? The banging of the base is doing my head in, in fact even though I have turned my TV up a bit I can still hear it. We...

I've always thought she's wonderful, but her programme last night was wonderful <girly sigh>. I can't wait for next week. TV is so good at the moment....

? M2 ? As per title our kitchen is roughly 20ft x 10ft so how many square meters ? ?

I was just looking for others experiences of claiming JSA and how long it takes. I've been through the phone helpline and have an appointment tomorrow morning with an advisor at the job centre, the...

So I now have a flipping head fullof highlights I didn't want. Miscommunication between me, the woman who took the booking, and sweet Raphael who did my hair. I wanted just a few foils so the regrowth...

I have got it into my head to research static caravans although I am thinking we probably can;t afford one for at least a couple more years. I know there are site fees to pay and imagine these will...

Do those who use/have used this rate it? My moisturiser is nearly empty and I like to try new ones every now and then. I already use their turnaround cream (v sparingly) which I love, so am happy to...

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...

We're looking at buying a washing machine to leave our flat when we get tenants in. We have (cheapy) laminate flooring plus a springy floor in our kitchen (old property converted in to flats on the...

Is it to make it sound posher (in an ironic way, of course, like Primarni)? Only to me it sounds like a cross between Primark and Bon Marche, which imo makes it sound more scuzzy, not less. L xx

Just pondering this really. Hillsborough is often in the news (and not just because of a notable anniversary) but one rarely hears anything more about Piper Alpha (167 dead), the Marchionesse (51...

Having spent over 6 hours in the last 2 days trying on clothes, I conclude i am currently a size 13 in clothes, especially trousers. Can anyone recommend any 'generous' size 12 shops, or 'tight' size...

Can it be done? Like a big Motilimodium combo? L xx

I have invited(they've not confirmed) 100 people to my daughters christening and I was wondering how much a low key buffet would cost? I think I need to cater for half of my numbers is this correct?...

I saw an offer for £25 for a studio session and one 7 X 5 framed photo. I know that size photo isn't huge, but I thought it was OK for £25. I assume they are banking on you ordering lots of extra...

My sister and dad don't get on. They are both tricky characters in their own way, and I think they have kind of given up on each other. This is totally understandable/fair enough. It never causes any...

We're taking up the concrete slab that was very poorly laid over our back garden, partially because I absolutely hate it and want to build a proper garden, and partially because it was so badly laid...

Been ages since I posted but thought you lot might be able to help. My Mum's 60th is this Summer and being an ageing (gracefully) hippy she rather fancies a party with a bbq, live music maybe some...

Not me, I'm sorted! But rather my H. We're off to Gidleigh Park in a fortnight to celebrate my 40th birthday and on the letter we received from the hotel when we booked it said that jackets should be...

I look horrible ? And on a bloody bank holiday too, that means i'm going to have to go into work looking like this. My dentist is very difficult to get an appointment with (NHS). Do you think a...

All date codes Dentimint Kids Fluoride Mouthwash Soft Mint 300ml Dentimint Fluoride Mouthwash Mild Mint 300ml, 600ml Dentimint Fluoride Fresh Mint 300ml, 600ml Asda Essential Care Totalcare Sensitive...

Has anyone looked at them / got an electric aga? at the moment the lacanche macon is winning in our hunt for a range, but after seeing we could get an electric aga (with gas hob, natch) for the same...

Thinking of poss booking to go in November, first week. I like Lanzarote, but have seen a place in Fuerteventura I like, but I know they are windy isles and not sure if it would be warm enough then? I...

Anyone been watching this? I was drawn to pick up one of his cacao bars in Harvey Nichols a few weeks ago and hastily put it back when I clocked the price. I have a feeling he's not going to appeal to...

We accidentally bought two packs rather than just the one on our last shopping trip and I've sated myself with the usual butter / jam / peanut butter options. What else can I try?

I have some friends coming over tomorrow evening for chilli, fajitas and mojitos. I was thinking of making a key lime pie as well. Nigella has two in HTBADG one baked and one not. I was wondering if...

Can anyone recommend a hairdressers near or in Ashbourne - I am a bridesmaid at a wedding at an hotel in Dovedale in May and would like to get my hair done on the morning of the wedding - it could be...