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I'm completely clueless (= thick) when it comes to this sort of thing. OH old work has went into administration....

We have ceramic tiles in our kitchen and the grout is/was white and impossible to keep clean, it is really getting on my wick. Does anyone have any tips or use any particular products? If we were to...

My straighteners have decided to break, just in time for for party season, and me getting a short haircut which requires straighteners to avoid looking weird. Anyway, I really want some straighteners...

Just curious really. I did a home test on my boy (call me a pushy parent if you like) and I wondered whether it was actually still used in the real world.

On Monday after lovingly preparing MrW a fisherman's pie - he sat down to eat it and within 2 mouthfuls had swallowed a bone. He gagged, was sick, ate bread, drank water etc and it didn't seem to...

I know it is different in everyone but last week I was given antibiotics for a nasty chest infection, they did hardly anything and I was poorly all week. I went back to the doctors today as I was very...

Hi there, Im looking for reccomendations on "Posh Soap" please ? Mum has asked me to get some for my grans christmas, all I can think of is Arran Aromatics and Molton Brown (Who dont do bars of soap)....

Hi there - a long shot I know, but wondering if anyone could help me with the above. My employer is proceeding with a CVL - owing me lots of dosh. I've been asked to submit my full creditor's account...

Is 7 weeks a bit soon? My inlaws have just got a JR and I'm surprised at how young it is.

Sorry for the dull post... I am having a new kitchen delivered in December, it's one from Ikea so we will be installing it ourselves. We have received quotes from joiners for fitting the worktop for...

Mr Grumpy works from home and gets a bit house-sick by the time I get home from work. He wants to 'do something' tonight after dinner that involves getting out of the house, but I don't want to go to...

I keep hearing the adverts on the radio...I must admit I automatically think they are advertising Boots rather than Booths but I just wondered what type of shop it is? Is it like Waitrose? Might take...

My husband had a letter from the police yesterday, telling him that his car had been seen in Windsor on the Saturday before last, with a jacket on the back seat. The letter was reminding him not to...

Does anyone have any experience of going to one of these clinics? I didn't want to post of BT about it for obvious reasons but wanted to hear if anyone had any experiences good or bad - you can PM me...

My SIL did this last year and raved about it. The last thing we all need this year is added stress, and it was a thought that we could have Christmas at my brother's house this year, rather than at...

Another one of my clutter related posts. I've been having a clear out of some file boxes and I think I've been quite ruthless this time. However, what has gone back into the boxes for the moment is...

My present from H this year is going to be a pair of lovely going out shoes. I'm in need of a spot of help as to where to look, as I'll only have one shopping trip when we go to buy. I need: - a heel,...

Comedy couple. Both a bit eccentric. In a cafe (I had very smart and tasty fish and chips, in case you're wondering, and a rather lovely pot of tea for one).

How was it treated- antibiotics? Waiting for my test results...kinda nervous

I've always thought the Independent's Deborah Orr was one of the most consistently intelligent commentators on social matters in general and child-related ones in particular, but her column today is...

Y'know, they're like an alternative to a hot water bottle? I need one today.

Did it work for you or whoever was taking it? ?

Anyone booked one before/been to a hen do with one? Was considering booking it for a friend's hen night for him to serve us all drinks and nibbles before we all go out for the evening and just...

I was staying over at my parents' house one night last week, in my old room at the very very top of their house, which I don't think they've heated since 1998. ? I was sooooo cold, so I got myself a...

Both my kittens(siblings) have brown eyes and I can't remember ever seing that colour on a cats eyes before. Does anyone know if it is unusual and will it change when they get older perhaps? They are...

...says Germaine Greer. Discuss. ? (And if anyone has any more context, please post a link!)

Hi anyone had the new flavour yet? what is it? I'm guessing turkish delight for some random reason!

A client left me a cheque today with the payee left blank. I've just meant to write my name on the cheque and customers name in my paying in book and because I'm rushing I've got them the wrong way...

Have it live to tell the tale? OH has just washed his jeans and left his wallet in them. All the cards have been washed and dried!!!? We're off to Canada tomorrow and I don't carry a credit card! My...

Do they really make a huge difference to your hair? I've just had a huge dye job at the salon and they're encouraging me to buy their products as they say they're the same brand as the hair dye they...

They were selling 4 giant avocados for £1 at Portobello Market - I've just wolfed down half a one with some vinaigrette, but I still have 3 and a half left, and they're huuuuuuuuuge and very ripe! I'm...

I have an Orange mobile but I have no idea how I check my credit. Any ideas?