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HeidiHole
Dipping chocolate chip (or other) muffins in coffee?
HeidiHole, 16 October, 2008 at 21:05

I thought everyone did this, but apparently I'm a weirdo and a funny face was pulled. Do you dip?

UncommonGuy, tuesday 22-Sep-26 15 1,822
Knees
What is the oldest item of clothing in your wardrobe?
Knees, 27 October, 2011 at 15:49

That you still wear! I have quite a high turnaround in my wardrobe. I buy a lot of clothes, but I do have regular clearouts. Probably the oldest thing in my wardrobe is a pair of black trousers that I...

Kane, thursday 17-Sep-26 40 3,607
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Shop class - A1/A2/A3 use... can anyone help!?
EmmaLouLou, 27 January, 2009 at 21:09

Sorry to crash... am normally a BTer but was after some advice please? I am in the process of opening a "play cafe". Basically this will be a coffee shop/sandwich bar which will have soft play areas...

Jeffreyward, thursday 17-Sep-26 20 13,254
Ali_G
Oh nooo, what should I do? May have left my straighteners on...
Ali_G, 25 January, 2013 at 09:12

There's a possibility I left my straighteners on this morning. It's more than likely I turned them off, but I didn't check before I left the house like I normally do, so they might be on. I always...

Suneel, wednesday 16-Sep-26 24 188,500
RuthG
On a normal driving licence, what is the largest size vehicle I can drive?
RuthG, 26 March, 2009 at 18:26

I think I'm right in thinking anything up to 3500kg, but i don't know what size van that equates to, any ideas?

Almed, wednesday 16-Sep-26 9 8,081
Doughnut
Masters degree people - failing assignments
Doughnut, 12 July, 2009 at 13:13

I've looked at the marking scheme and I'm not going to pass the assignment I'm submitting today. Studying at home/ online is harder than I ever imagined and I find it very hard to learn without...

Yhi, wednesday 16-Sep-26 51 7,580
Cosmopolitan
Buying a property on potential contaminated land
Cosmopolitan, 24 September, 2008 at 16:20

Hi, Just looking for some advice. We're in the process of purchasing a property and the environment search has come back today advising that the property may be within 25m of contaminated land. I...

Hooria, wednesday 16-Sep-26 31 5,432
*Ducky*
Last night I took a sleeping tablet at 10.30pm...
*Ducky*, 5 March, 2012 at 09:52

And my eyelids are practically on my desk! I can't wake up, I just want to put my head in my arms and go back to sleep. I did sleep like a log last night (after two restless nights) so the tablet...

Max, tuesday 15-Sep-26 6 1,126
japonica candlewick
Neighbour problems-smoking in shared entry
japonica candlewick, 27 April, 2009 at 10:21

We have new neighbours(young couple with a baby) who moved in Saturday. He is a smoker and I don't think he smokes in the house. I came home after taking the chidlren to school this morning to find...

Marketing, tuesday 15-Sep-26 26 3,747
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 2,210
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
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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 8 189
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 2,490
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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 3,552
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 3,643
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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 1,260
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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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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 10,234
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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 5,601
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 9,632 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 1,525
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 7,106
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 57 478
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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 5,681
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 31,625
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 5,373
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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 87
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 17,759
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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 1,488
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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 5,087
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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 17,436

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