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More novel research. Apologies! I can't seem to find much about these on google, aside from the whole social implications/"do they work?" debate. Does anybody know the sciency bit behind them? Do they...

I wonder if such a thing exists! I've always had difficult skin, as I get rosacea, spots and I am quite pale. I really want to find out what to do with my skin as it can look so red, and blotchy and...

I chair the Parent Council at my son's school, and so am coordinating efforts to sort out a leaving gift for the Acting Head, who's about to leave. She's not been at the school long (started in Nov),...

...i will never and have never understood the whole tradition of bringing in cakes for your colleagues on YOUR birthday!!? whats it all about?! its my bloody birthday bring ME cake! My birthday is on...

I'm so, so cross with myself. I had an interview today for a fantastic job, but had written down the location wrongly and went to the wrong office, halfway across London to where I was meant to be -...

I always really struggle when asked what are my good and bad points i know a few of us on here are looking for jobs etc so thought a few questions like this may help some out i always say for good i...

I have been unhappy in my job for a while, and did spend most of last year looking for a new job without any luck. When 2015 started, I decided to put job-hunting on the backburner because I wanted to...

Does anyone have a tried and tested recipe for Tablet. I have the ingredients, but not sure of quantities/instructions as it's years since I made it.

Hi everyone, I’m currently planning my wedding, but I’ve been dealing with chronic pain that’s been making it hard to focus on all the details. I’m trying to balance my health with wedding...

Claire_lou has just got me thinking about my 1st anniversary. Those that are recently married or have already has a 1st anniversary, what are you doing/did you do/what gifts did you buy eachother etc?...

I got married just under two years ago, but havent updated my passport to show my married name. Since then, I have always travelled under my maiden name, ensuring that all travel is booked in the...

Hi all, weve been together since 2009 and our church wedding was originally booked for 11th July 2020 and was cancelled due to covid, no wedding happened in the church in 2021 and in 2022 thu church...

I was wondering how many people here have a name plate on or by their front door. We've never bothered with one - when we moved in to our flat we weren't even engaged and having two names on the door...

Ouch I have a mouth full of ulcers, I am also not eating much at the moment- mainly because of 'the op' but also because of the ulcers. Joy of Joy, the first food I really really feel like is salt...

We are looking to get an inflatable hot tub the lay-z spa (chavvy I know!) Does anyone have one of these or any hot tub and what do you think of it, do you use it often? I think we will as we love...

Does anyone know any other shops on the high Street that sell plus size clothes apart from Evans, Newlook, Ann Harvey and Elvi. I live just outside Milton Keynes if anyone knows any other shops there...

This is a bit of a follow-on from my post yesterday (thanks to those who replied to that). Basically, I've seen a job advert that has got me really fired up, which is something that hasn't happened...

Anyone know?

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...

I"ve just gone back to work part time, but payroll paid me full time for last month in error. I have had a letter saying to 'ensure that this does not cause financial hardship, we have entered this...

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...

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!!...

Just heard that our wedding caterer has gone bankrupt - our wedding is 3 weeks away and we've paid them in full. We didn't get insurance as it was something that just totally slipped our mind when we...

Hi, we have sent links to our website to our guests, but some are having trouble accessing it. The links we sent don't work for some people and it says 'access denied.' Some people can't even access...

Has anyone else fallen out of love with their house? Our house needed a lot of work doing to it when we bought it and for that reason we got it for a good price, otherwise we could never have afforded...

We have some friends over for dinner on Sat and I was thinking of using a raclette I bought some time ago and have used only once! I will google some ideas for it but wondered if anyone had any...

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,...

Hi! We would like to set up a sharing album and use a QR code for everyone to upload to, Can you tell me your ideas if you've made one please? Thank you x

I am going to fail, I can see it happening but I don't know what to do. My lessons are good, my teaching style is good, but I can't keep up with the paperwork that the Uni expect me to do. Any advice?...

I want to buy something very special for my new born niece, and something a little more original than an egg cup and cutlery set, or a silver first curl box, or a charm bracelet ... a few years ago my...

Hi I'm contemplating getting a weighted hula hoop (from TK Maxx) as I've heard that its supposed to be good exercise & I would imagine, lots of fun.....has anyone used one / got one & what do...