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Original poster

My tip of the day for you all.

323 replies

MissStrawberry · 04/10/2013 09:07

You can thank me later.

When you want to get out of the car, it is always sensible, and useful, to take your seat belt off first.

You're welcome Grin.

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SoupDragon · 04/10/2013 12:45

Do not wash your fanjo with Tea Tree and Mint shower gel. Seriously, don't.

SayCoolNowSayWhip · 04/10/2013 12:42

Wine tastes nice.

You're welcome!

GinGuzzler · 04/10/2013 12:40

If you decide to tidy up a bit down there and decide veet is the way to go. Dont put in on then walk around the house as nobody is in. Unless bald os the look you were aiming for.

It never did grow back in the way it was...

[Sigh]

SoupDragon · 04/10/2013 12:37

Switch the stick blender off before attempting to remove the sharp bit.

MostlyLovingLurchers · 04/10/2013 12:37

Socks are not suitable footwear when taking a toddler for an autumnal stroll through the woods. Oh no.

If you have a preference for having your feet washed at 4 am it is imperative that you allow lurchers to sleep in your bedroom.

ZingWantsCake · 04/10/2013 12:35

formula milk makes coffee taste like shit

WhisperMen · 04/10/2013 12:32

I remembered another thing.

Deep freeze spray is not a suitable alternative to deodorant. You will find it difficult to put your arms down...

on a similar note, deep heat gel is not advised to be used instead of your allergy cream...

Original poster
MissStrawberry · 04/10/2013 12:31

Don't try and superglue wall paper to the wall as you will glue your fingers together Hmm.

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ItsOkayItsJustMyBreath · 04/10/2013 12:28

My family are perverse and I'm positively encouraged Norbert Grin

Thinkingofmyfabfour · 04/10/2013 12:27

Don't try to wear your 2 year old's jacket. It is unlikely to fit and everyone will think you are a tit. You are very welcome Grin

ZingWantsCake · 04/10/2013 12:27

the more you clean the more tired you get
the more tired you get the less you clean

ergo: the more you clean the less you clean

so don't

SoupDragon · 04/10/2013 12:25

Vaseline is not a viable alternative to hair gel.
Only a buzz cut will remove Vaseline from the hair of a preschooler.

SPBisResisting · 04/10/2013 12:24

"Also... Remove the sock puppet from your hand when deciding to staple hair on it..."

Pmsl :o

ZiaMaria · 04/10/2013 12:24

Check that the chair is there before attempting to sit.

ZingWantsCake · 04/10/2013 12:22

Sibling Math:

4 divided by 2 equals 3 for me and 1 for you

geddit?

NorbertDentressangle · 04/10/2013 12:21

ItsOkayItsJustMyBreath Grin - are you banned by your family from using Superglue ever again? I am Blush

Oldandcobwebby · 04/10/2013 12:19

Don't try to brush your teeth with Preparation H.

ItsOkayItsJustMyBreath · 04/10/2013 12:18

Oooh, one of top tips EVER (thanks Norbert for reminding me)....

When supergluing the tip of a ballerina pump together, do NOT do it whilst wearing said shoe and certainly don't use your foot to press the ends together. You could become attached to the floor.

ZingWantsCake · 04/10/2013 12:18

fire is hot.

true story

ZingWantsCake · 04/10/2013 12:16

check tumble dryer for broken bits if orange crayon your child may have snuck in there BEFORE you tumble dry a load of whites

the toilet is NOT a bath for toys.good luck explaining that to an 18-month-old

not being able to sleep because your nails are too long or your feet were hot the day before are both valid reasons (if you are 6)

Doyouthinktheysaurus · 04/10/2013 12:16

So if you happen to pass a man emptying one of those portable loo's with something resembling a hoover pipeyou have 2 xchoices, go round or step over the hoover pipe and carry on your merry way.

If you do the latter, you may spend some time wondering why the smell of chemically treated shit is following you! You may then get home to find a shoe caked in said shit.

I'd walk in the road well I will next time anyway Grin

NorbertDentressangle · 04/10/2013 12:06

When doing a tricky repair job with Superglue do it on a worktop or table not on your lap.

ZiaMaria · 04/10/2013 12:06

If the oven is on fire, it is helpful to use the fire extinguisher or fire blanket to resolve the problem. Calmly calling your spouse to deal with the issue is not the appropriate way to do things.

If the 'stickiness' on your hold ups is no longer sticky, spray hairspray on it immediately before wearing.

WhisperMen · 04/10/2013 12:01

When making tea is usually helpful to put the teabag in the cup, not just boiling water and milk.

red paint is not a good substitute for ketchup.

When you get changed always remember to take your clothes off before you put the clean ones one. Similarly, ensure that all items of clothing are removed before you get into the shower or bath.

Food cooks quicker if the oven is on.

When doing a urine sample remember to not drop the pot down the loo. You will only end up having to explain to the midwife where your sample is and will get Hmm faces.

telephones/remotes/keys/the newspaper don't belong in the freezer.

Always make sure you have both shoes on before you leave. Noticing when you are already on the bus isn't helpful.

one last thing. When a recipe asks for an egg, remember to crack the shell and then throw the shell in the bin. do not crack the shell and then crumble it into the mixture. Egg shell isn't a nice texture...

These are not things I have done. Not at all. Nope. Just things I have heard others do. I would never be so foolish...

redexpat · 04/10/2013 11:59

Slow cookers are brilliant, especially when you go out for the day and come home to a lovely cooked meal ready. This is generally more successful if you plug the slow cooker in.