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Gah ? So my passport is still in my maiden name but I've just booked my holiday in my married name. As I've done it online and it being bank holiday I can't get through to the company. I've sent them...

Does anyone know the age you can legally leave a child on their own? My son is 11 and we're going to an appointment next Friday which may make me late picking him from school. I was wondering if I...

Looks like I've got a short trip to Orlando at the end of the month for work. I've had a look at the temp guide but not sure what it translates to clothes-wise. Any thoughts? Bearing in mind, I'll be...

Been looking and More Than seem to give the most reasonable quote for the best cover. Pet Plan seem more expensive and others have limits on length of treatment etc. Anyone know if they're any good?...

I need some for a table decorations for a wedding I am decorating in January - I always get them from Au Naturale, they always have stacks but they haven't one!!!! Does anyone know where else sells...

How do you make yours? Am looking for some recipes to try if anyone has any favourites that they use or trial and error recipes i'd love to hear them please, thank you.

My friends husband has just asked me if I would like to do the buffet for his wifes surprise 40th birthday. Now me being me, would love to rise to the challenge of preparing for 100 guests. Mr Evy is...

Our front door is mainly glass, with a little wood at the bottom. I've never been able to hang a wreath and wondered if any hitchers had an idea as to how I can do it? My mum suggested fastening some...

I've got a dear friend who has sent me a long email venting about her family, her job and her money woes. I knew about the 1st two, but didn't know she is not a good 'money manager' (her words) This...

Is there any where that can do this? I have some 6x4 photos that I want as 3x2 but I can't see how to do this on the online photo stores (photbox, jessops etc). Is it possibly and does anyone know...

Hi All, Am I correct in thinking that in order to have my name changed on my passport once married, it's going to cost the full £72 passport fee? I am really fuming as I only had my passport renewed...

Is anybody else having trouble using their HSBC internet banking with firefox? It used work just fine, but for the past few weeks I haven't managed to log in on my account using firefox. Works fine on...

Ok, am planning hen weekend for mid-june, wedding on 1st aug in kent. hen wkend will be small-ish with my sis, mum and aunt, 3 old school friends based in london and 3 uni friends also based in...

I thought it was ASDA but apparently not. I've found it for £12.99 and free delivery but was hoping to get it for less. Help.

I'm lucky enough to be an NHS patient at my dentist and have been trying to get my daughter registered since birth. After several phone calls they told me to just bring her along at my last...

It's not one of epic proportions but still.... My best friend came over tonight all excited because he's chosen an eternity ring for his wife (Christmas present). I oo'ed and ahh'ed, etc, but truth is...

.. to give three words that your work colleagues would use t describe you, and three words that your friends would use to describe you, what would you say? thanks

Do you remember the days when you booked far enough in advance you could get a decent train fare? Well what happened? H and I are looking to visit family in Feb, normally we would drive, but I will be...

We are having a birthday party for cubster next weekend. it's an afternoon thing at our (very small flat). no dining table so it'll be eating off laps / while sitting or standing and chatting. guest...

Where can I find this in the supermarket? <thicko icon>Is it the same as rice wine vinegar or is that completely different?

Evening all, Can anyone recommed a nice hotel in San Fran, we're doing a bit of a US tour next year starting in 'Frisco! I know prices are like NY hotel prices so cheaper the better. We have been told...

Why do my pizzas always turn out with a soggy bottom? I make my own dough (either using the bread machine or by hand) and I cook it using a pizza stone but I always seem to get a soggy bottom. Does...

Dear MIL I apologise for writing you a letter when I should speak to you in person. This is a difficult situation and I wish there were an easy way to find a solution. I am increasingly concerned...

Help me change my mind about this ? i keep seeing posts with requests for free delivery codes/money off codes and the like. i cant help but feel that this is really cheap and quite tacky in terms of a...

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Is this the law?? sigh ☹️ had a hideous meeting with 2 women from the letting agents yesterday to look over the property we've just vacated and to check the inventory. they were openly hostile as soon...

I am having a small house party (wish me luck) on Saturday and I have said it will be a cocktail party. On the cocktail front I am all okay but want to do so some canapé but fairly cheaply. Any ideas...

Has anybody got any recommendations of where I can send my dress to be cleaned? I know some people have put their's in a washing machine but I'm a bit reluctant for that so would rather take it...

..as I've mentioned before, we live with my folks as we save for a place of our own. Whilst I shop and cook at least twice a week for everyone, I do almost all of the shopping at the...