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Our supermarket sells fairtrade rice (not sure if it's "organic", don't much care), in cardboard boxes, made from sustainable forests, totally recyclable. However, the cardboard box is significantly...

It is ringing in my ears now for the third time today (and I was at work between 8am and 5:30PM). They got burgled a couple of months ago (which I have massive sympathy about) and consequently got a...

I have just been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and am really suffering with my back and hips / knees at the moment I am still working (just, with a lot of help, support and struggles) and therefore dont...

Happy Pancake Day ? Is anyone giving up/starting/changing/examining anything for Lent? I am giving up chocolate. I am not completely sure of my reasons for this. It boils down to something like: to...

Its in the title really. We are looking to have a gathering of about 30-50 people one Saturday lunchtime/afternoon and trying to find a nice pub, where there is space for kids to run about a bit...

I have some sausages in for dinner tomorrow and I'd like to do something other than my usual onion gravy and mash. I have some sweet pototoes which I'd like to bake (incidentally - how long does this...

Or is iit all in my head and just an excuse?

Going to London next week for 2 nights. Only thing planned is The Comedy Store on the Friday night! Going Thurs - Sat and staying near Wembley Stadium. Any ideas? Don't fancy doing shopping too much....

HI, We've been tring to collect these and are one short. Does anyone have the voucher from Saturday that they would be willing to send me (I'd pay back the postage!). We would be very grateful ? ...

My FIL is 60 next week. H wants to buy him something "commemorative". Everything I've seen that's commemorative is hideous.....any tips/recommendations please? I'd be ever so grateful as we're really...

Go on, stick you finger in and give it a good rummage. Mine stinks even though i have cleaned it ? (glad to see hitched if back, I'll try to make an effort too!)

What is the name for all the little crisp chippy bits left at the bottom of the fryer when all the large fat chips have been served? I believe you can actually request these, although I prefer the fat...

What resort is nice for 2 couples to vist, mid 30's, likes nice restaurants/bars, harbour etc? Dont like resorts packed of high rises full of yobs on an 18-30 holiday. Accommodation looks cheap so is...

I know some people on here were confused about the Christmas bonus of £10 that we got. I just found this on Martin's Money Saving website, which 'warns' we will be getting another one!...

Has anyone noticed if either Tesco or Sainsburys have recycling Christmas card boxes this year? Thanks in advance of any replies.

I am the grumpiest cow in the world today - I was struggling to feel festive anyway and now to top it off I have this horrid cold/cough lurgy that is going round and I feel like death warmed up,...

I love books, and used to be a prolific reader until the children arrived, but it's occured to me that I very rarely remember a book once I've finished it even if I enjoyed it. Does that mean the...

Sophie's post prompted something I've been meaning the post for ages. I've noticed that no one ever says this anymore. So take the supermarket as an example, if you are in a persons way they either...

Does anyone have basil which they grow indoors. I had some outdoors but a surprise frost killed it off so this week I picked up a pot of basil at the supermarket. Its in a terracotta pot and I've put...

We got in last night to find the police at our house as a neighbour had phoned 999 because of some lads looking suspicious. The lock was broken on the back door and they took our Wii, a case of wine...

I've tried searching the BBC website, and google is not my friend today (or maybe I'm using the wrong search words!). Does anyone know what the song/music is from the 'missed the drama' trailer on BBC...

I'm in Aberdeen and there is not one flake, just the wind and the rain.... sigh... I WANT SNOW!!! (though i don't want it to block the delivery we are due tomorrow as we need it!) Jo

Ive just checked my bank account and they have paid me my normal monthly amount but there is also another payment a few days after for an extra £10, has anyone else had this, have I missed an...

We got a cabbage in this weeks veg bag that is larger than my head! There is no way we will eat it all before it goes bad so I want to make stuff with it to freeze. I'm gong to do a veg lasagne, and a...

Hoorah! Hoorah! Hoorah! Higher rate Mobility and middle rate care for three years! Hoorah! ? I'm so, so relieved. ? I had to give my Motability car back last week as there had been a mix up somewhere...

Sensible policies for a happier Britain.

Been chatting to one of OH's friends, for some reason the q came up, 'What did you have for your tea?' We had homemade chilli made with turkey mince, boiled rice, and stir fried spring greens..........