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MrKJX is very keen that the family try camping for next years holiday. I suffer from IBS and am worried. Does anyone here with IBS go camping - can it be done? Any tips (that don'y involve a cork) ...

Any one that has got married at Carlton Towers Estate what did you do the night before? Where did you get ready the morning of and stay, due to the estate being a stately home and not a hotel. Also...

I am struggling to find the law/any guidelines on what has to be provided for this - anyone know? L xx

Does anyone suffer from quite bad asthma? My Oh does, and the poor lad was wheezing so badly at work yesterday that he had to call the doctor and make an appt with the asthma nurse for that day and...

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...

I've just cleared out our airing cuboard and found we have 6 duvet covers - I only really use 2 of them, one on and one in the wash. Just wondering if 6 sets is a lot or the norm?

What other brands/shops/designers might I like? I have 3 Mulberrys, but only one I use ALL the time for work. It is a Mitzy Hobo, it's big and I can shove loads in - it is also discontinued. I also...

Hubby wants beef bourgi-thingy for dinner tonight. We bought steaks 'cos I don't have the time to slow cook the beef. Does anyone have a recipe to do the bourgey quickly?

I went to see Tony Stockwell last night as a present from some of my hens (girlie-friends, not my chickens!) who couldn't make my hen night last week. I've read some of his books and really liked his...

I don’t really know but if I should I have to know NOW k???

They're painting all the corridors and public areas at my work at the moment, yesterday they weren't painting that near my office but they left all their pots and brushes right outside so it still...

I’ve been doing lash extensions for a while, but I’m still searching for that perfect combo: a glue that holds well without irritation, and a gentle lash shampoo that actually cleans without breaking...

Not massively off topic, but was how your OH proposed how you imagined it to be? From watching all the movies, I had always thought of the down on one knee after a meal in a restaurant sort of thing....

Has anyone tried laser lipo? I keep seeing groupon deals for it and with the wedding approaching if I get desperate to lose a inch or 2 nearer the time I'm thinking I might give it a try, I appreciate...

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...

I have my interview for college on Thursday for NVQ level 3 in photography (first step to my HNC/HND), now to say I am a bit passed going to school is an understatement lol, I have done a short 10...

I'm really into hoisin duck wraps at the minute but I'm spiendng a fortune on shop bought sandwichesI prefer to take packed lunch. Does anyone know if there is a ready made duck sandwich filler on the...

I attempted to paint one panel in my garden with a brush and it took a whole hour!! Has anyone used a Fence Sprayer and is there a technique you used to get even coverage?

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...

I remember when we had cheques as wedding presents, some were to Mr & Mrs xxxxx, some were in his name and my maiden name. I'm just writing a cheque for a couple that live together and are obv....

I've been writing my christmas cards this afternoon (I need to be prepared, we could be moving house right before christmas ?) and I've been writing in red ink (not biro) but H just mentioned that...

I always feel so awkward writing a card when i cant write something "jolly" inside. What do you put in a card when someone has recently lost a loved one just before Christmas. Have been putting it...

I’ve found myself in a tricky situation where I’ve been hurt and let down by a bridesmaid. Bridesmaid A (one of them) is one of my oldest friends I’ve known for 20 years. Moved to Australia two years...

Hey OTs, I'm thinking of selling a few things from the wedding as I am a OM now #happy. Do you know how it works: Do they charge you for using it? how long it takes the payment to appear, also do you...

Hi everyone, I was hoping someone out there would be able to give me some advice, provide recommendations, etc for my skin. I have had eczema since I was six weeks old and always suffered with my...

Is using your hazard lights to thank another driver common practice on the roads? Is there any rule to say you shouldn't do it?

Eleven-year-old Rhys Jones's killer's mum has been found guilty of perverting the course of justice, and is almost certainly facing a custodial sentence. Which is fair enough - it's a completely...

Ok, well finally my ex has submitted our D36 to the courts - it's onlt taken 4 years to get to this point! Do any of you legal eagles have any idea on the timescales involved before I get my D37? OH...

I do voluntary work as an Appropriate Adult. My day job is far less exciting! So, yeah, ask me anything!