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I'm trying to work out finances and trying to decide what sort of amount is reasonable to live on once i've put in the 'pot' money for mortgage/bills. So anyone that works on a system like this ie....

Just thinking as I pause in hanging up the washing. I hate hate hate hanging up socks on the line. they're so much sodding effort. a peg a sock. fiddly little gits. I also hhhhhhate unrolling my...

I've just had my windows replaced and the two guys have done a cracking job. there is minimal mess, and they've worked their arses off while its been pretty hot they're popping back tomorrow just to...

I have a white board in the kitchen and it's been a while since the pen has been wiped off and now it won't budge with the erasers that come with the pens. Any know the best way to take it off please?...

Please tell me how to password protect an e-mail through outlook. I urgently need to send an e-mail but i cant find the option to make it password protected. Do i protect the document (in word) or the...

Just trying to work out budgets and looking at the last few months we're probably spending nearly £260 (on average) on food for 2 of us. That's a bit much isn't it? Caught the start of the article on...

Is it best to make a reservation? It's not a 'book a year in advance' type place, just la tasca, but wonder if we'd be better off booking than winging it, I hate being tied to a time though. WDYD?

As the title says, if you and your siblings are treated differently by your parents, how do you cope with that? Especially if you're the one that's treated worse. Thanks in advance, Em

My sister-in-law has suggested we take the kids to EuroDisney between Christmas and New Year. She wants to pay for my 2 kids which is a lovely offer, although I'm struggling to accept as it seems so...

Just wanting to share as im very bored already im stuck in the house until we get rid of this swine flu. but alot of friends and family have been round to pass things through the window and do...

Poor old Pip is struggling to keep it together. Have put Wizzy down for a nap so I can watch it in peace, a tenner says I cry when they do. I only have to get a sniff someone else's tears these days...

My gut feeling was that they are wronger than a wrong thing, because books are entirely fabulous. However, now that I've actually had a look at one in the flesh, I think it may be doable. For non...

Hello all, I have been away from hitched for sooooo long but I would really love to hear a few voices of experience on my current situation. My son is starting school in September and I have just...

I've been in and out of this programme for a few years, MrSun hates it so I have to watch it when he's not around but since we have Sky+ and I can series link i'm trying to keep up. I've just watched...

I have been pondering buying a Sony reader for a while but the cost has put me off a little. H has just bought himself an iPod Touch and now I want a new toy and there are offers on the Reader for...

?Help!! I am an irregular lurker but have had to change my username as I am so embarrassed with what I am about to post!! Before I go on, this is about Pooh. Ok there. I have said it. My name is...

We've decided this is going to be cheaper than booking a taxi transfer to the airport when we go away in 4 weeks time. Has anyone got any recommendations as to where to look for parking. Ideally...

Now, I'm not normally one to grumble and can totally appreciate parental needs, but can I run this you? I go to a fairly 'nice' gym with good wet and dry facilities which attract family membership. I...

Surely (don't call me Shirley), stupid Ben can't last another week!

Peanut butter!!!!!! In 25 years i have never tasted the stuff and always thought it was horrible but i tasted it sunday adn now im bloody addicted, am sat here eating out the jar with a spoon? for the...

What do you consider a 'normal' time to go out for dinner in the evening. Suggested day is after work. The reason I ask is that I am trying to arrange dinner out with some female friends. We all have...

I have a quick question which not sure if anyone can help with. I had an early miscarriage at 5 weeks pregnant about 3 weeks ago. I have had my call up letter for my smear, they said at the early...

OK - I don't care where I speak to in the world when I have a problem but I do expect any customer service person to understand my problem. I placed an order on Amazon yesterday for a next day...

Hmmm? What would you spend them on?

Does anyone know where to find those guys that did the cocktails on "The Apprentice"? Thought they might be good to hire for the wedding. Thanks.

A person has savings in excess of £50K. They also have profound and complex learning disabilities and require 24 hour care. Local Authority assesses them - because of their savings, they have to pay...

They all did a fantastic job, I've been following Chris Moyles and crew but I'm confused as to how it took 6 days to climb but they are on the way home already? How did they get down so quickly, is...

Is this ok? Sorry for the dull question!

Hi All We have a huge amount of stuff - mainly baby things, but all kinds of things such as Jimmy Choo shoes (never worn) etc that we want to sell. We really have not got enought time (baby + full...

On their planes. Surely this is the final straw, surely passengers will not accept this?!?

I'm assuming not the 2nd February which is when we received a "letter" from H's two nephews. If you can call one sentence printed out on a computer and stuck into a card with a few splodges on it, an...

Pay rise over 4 years?