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I am feeling really unfocused at the moment so wonder if anyone could offer some tips. I've not had any idea how to go about this for some time, and I have just found a file full of hitched tips-...

Afternoon all, was wondering if anyone here could advise me on HK? I've decided that I (we) want to go this November. I 'm after an idea of where to stay. I love being in the hustle and bustle of city...

Want to spoil my over worked husband and treat him to a night in the big city...

Has anyone used a really good brand of Eco paint and if so is it really good? The one thing that sets off an asthma attack and in fact the only thing that's landed me in hospital is paint fumes. So...

I know there's a good, comprehensive list of things to do/people to inform when you move home. I've been googling and have found loads, but none of them is the 'good' one! Lots of them just have a...

Wowzers, that's some coffin. It still makes me sad to think about him being gone :--(

We don't really get sushi in the sticks and we both love it so I'd like to find somewhere to eat on weds lunch. We are staying near Russell Sq & will be getting the train to Kings Cross. Are Yo...

OK, so I've got a MovieMail voucher that's about to expire, and they're doing a Studio Ghibli sale that means I can probably snap two DVDs up for virtually no actual cash... ...so which of their films...

How dare Chardy win a set against Roddick when I'm waiting to watch the Murray game. Some people have NO manners. Hmmph! ETA: Have edited the title to save having two posts, Murray is warming up now. ...

I am considering booking a week for my sons birthday present-they will be 21 at the end of the month. I would probably book for sometime in July or September. I don't know much about it, but I thought...

Can anyone suggest somewhere nice for a quickish dinner? H and I are going to some engagement drinks round there but want to eat first- we'll have about 1.5 hours so time for a proper meal but not...

Our next door neighbour's son has friends round and they're playing dance music in the garden. To be fair, it's not that loud (yet) and where we were sitting at the side of the house we couldn't hear...

Anyone got any really good from scratch recipes they can recommend? There are so many recipes out there to choose from I don't know where to start and I'd like to start with something that is good. I...

Can anyone recommend a hotel or B&B in the New Forest. It's for our wedding anniversary so I would like it to be nice and twee romantic. We only need it for one night (Sat 16th May), as I seem to...

Has anyone been culled by someone they thought was a good friend? I think my best friend has culled me; no idea why (I wish I knew). She's suddenly taking days to reply to texts (she used to complain...

Life has got a little stressful to say the least, and it is playing havoc with my IBS and sleep patterns. On the surface, I don't feel so bad but I am waking up at stupid o' clock, unable to stop...

Which would you choose if you had a choice? Would you not buy / rent somewhere if it were one or the other?

For reasons I won't bore you with I have to have a dress alterered. I'm a size 10 and the dress in question is a size 20 so I need someone bloody good ?. Can anyone help?

Why do they ring up as soon as you've entered your details and got a quote online? They've given the quotes, now give me a chance to consider things - if I want to buy through them I will!! Is it just...

So I now have a flipping head fullof highlights I didn't want. Miscommunication between me, the woman who took the booking, and sweet Raphael who did my hair. I wanted just a few foils so the regrowth...

Our fixed rate runs out in May and we have had an offer from our current provider. We have been offered a 2 year fixed rate of 3.99%. The switching to a tracker at 1.49% above base. Im not sure if...

I am 24 years of age. I live with my husband and 17 month old baby girl, 160 odd miles from my own family. The only friends I really have are work colleagues who H kindly pointed out are 'not really...

Am I the only one getting really fed up of him and his stupid creations? I know he's terribly inventive, best chef in the world etc but the food on this latest series generally sounds revolting. Who...

What do you do on Mothers' Day?

I'm not saying the big chains of opticians are necessarily bad, but i've found them pretty shoddy lately to be honest [this is in London]. I really begrudge giving them any money at the moment. Does...

I've noticed a phenomenon recently round here of teenage girls and women walking about the streets in the daytime in their pyjamas, usually teamed with a pair of Ugg boots. WTF is that all about? It...

Hi, My husband wants us to go to one of Ramsay's restuarants for his birthday in October. Can you recommend any one or tell me if there is one to avoid etc? We are coming from South Wales so would be...

I've been with vodaphone for aaaaaaaaages, and was on a package which was around £25 a month. i rarely used my calls (about 200 mins i think) but usually went over on texts. last october i was...

Feeling utterly uninspired at the moment so I thought I'd turn to the chefs of Hitched. I'd like to cook Mrs Greenback a nice meal for 2 considering that I've had to screw up her weekend plans (and...

We've been asked to go film a wedding in Moscow. Before I can say yes to this (which I would love to do!), I need to work out the logistics. I've had a look at Russian visas and there are 2 types, a...

I am really pale and as I am quite run down at the moment have really dark shadows under my eyes. I went out yesterday and bought some expensive concealer and new foundation. What do you do to help...

For people who are curious: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1142566/The-mother-baby-bumps-Octuplets-mum-bares-ENORMOUS-stomach-just-days-giving-birth.html I wish I hadn't seen it -...