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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 13/08/2021 20:44

I will ask for advice, and you have to answer using only a quote from somewhere else on Mumsnet. Then you can ask for the next piece of advice. (best to quote the advice question you're answering in case there's cross-posting)

Okay, first question: What should I wear to my cousin's wedding?

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 21/03/2023 20:21

What should I wear to parents' evening, tomorrow?

I have a spare Brownies top, trousers and zip up hoodie that you're very welcome to. I'll post it to you for free. Just PM me.

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What's the best way to clean fingerprints off my Samsung flatscreen TV?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 21/03/2023 20:34

What's the best way to clean fingerprints off my Samsung flatscreen TV?

Something with vitamin C and an acid, maybe mush up some pineapple chunks

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How can I get my DC to eat more veggies?

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35andThriving · 07/04/2023 21:20

How can I get my DC to eat more veggies?

A water pistol and plenty of time and patience is really the only method that seems to work with any degree of success.

How are you spending your Easter weekend?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 07/04/2023 23:23

How are you spending your Easter weekend?

rolling in fox shit!

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What's a good substitute for eggs in a cake recipe?

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35andThriving · 08/04/2023 11:04

What's a good substitute for eggs in a cake recipe?

Eggs. Really? Not Alien-fetus skulls in butterscotch sauce? Eggs? Not lumps of mashed potatoes soaked with cocoa power and dipped in gravy?

How can I stop my DH snoring?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 08/04/2023 11:50

How can I stop my DH snoring?

If there's a drainage hole at the back, try giving that a clean.

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My friend is 10 minutes late for our lunch date. What should I do?

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Original poster
UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 08/04/2023 11:50

35andThriving · 08/04/2023 11:04

What's a good substitute for eggs in a cake recipe?

Eggs. Really? Not Alien-fetus skulls in butterscotch sauce? Eggs? Not lumps of mashed potatoes soaked with cocoa power and dipped in gravy?

How can I stop my DH snoring?

(Also, I love this answer!)

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35andThriving · 08/04/2023 16:27

I was proud of that eggs answer! Smile

My friend is 10 minutes late for our lunch date. What should I do?

write him out of the will for lack of priorities, or reinstate him on the grounds that he makes a decent pot of tea

How should I make my pregnancy announcement? Open to any and all suggestions. I really want it to be special and memorable

SquirryTheSquirrel · 08/04/2023 17:33

How should I make my pregnancy announcement? Open to any and all suggestions. I really want it to be special and memorable

a 'light and song experience' with the Easter Bunny and her friends followed by a Bunny Brunch

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How can I stop my DC scoffing too many Easter eggs tomorrow?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 08/04/2023 22:39

How can I stop my DC scoffing too many Easter eggs tomorrow?

I remember my Nan used to sort this very quickly with a couple of kettles of boiling water

What did your DP do that made you first fall in love?

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 09/04/2023 09:14

What did your DP do that made you first fall in love?

ate a sanitary towel

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Tell me about your best charity shop bargain!

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 09/04/2023 22:27

Tell me about your best charity shop bargain!

loads of jewels etc with "uncertain" (read dodgy) provenance

Any advice on getting a better night's sleep?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 09/04/2023 22:29

(I was originally looking for an answer in Sporner Corner but didn't even last 2 minutes. That place is not for the faint of heart!)

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35andThriving · 11/04/2023 19:33

Any advice on getting a better night's sleep?

I got rid of the husband, it helped no end. HTH.

The Easter Holidays are proving expensive. What cheap, fun things can I do with my children?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 15/04/2023 09:09

The Easter Holidays are proving expensive. What cheap, fun things can I do with my children?

basically once you are done training/exercising/eating etc you put them in their crate for a bit and it totally gets them to calm and nap, and is a good routine for them to get into for life really....which then means no crazy overtired behaviors!

What's something you do every day to improve your mental health?

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35andThriving · 20/04/2023 18:26

What's something you do every day to improve your mental health?

If I'm honest, I love looking any myself naked

I embarked on a new exercise regime last year which has changed my body hugely. I have never been so confident in myself or so happy with how my body looks. Spending a few seconds having a good old look at it every day does wonders.

What made you realise you needed a career change?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 20/04/2023 19:45

What made you realise you needed a career change?

found myself stood next to David Cameron

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What should I put in the party bags for my DC's birthday?

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35andThriving · 20/04/2023 21:46

What should I put in the party bags for my DC's birthday?

some earrings made from dog penis bones? Or maybe a dead crow's claw necklace?

DS is pestering me to make a Lego model with him. What should we build?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 21/04/2023 06:48

DS is pestering me to make a Lego model with him. What should we build?

The most important things to me would be:
rat proof
easy to clean
complying with housing restrictions

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My colleague and I showed up to work wearing the same outfit. How should I handle this?

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 21/04/2023 07:42

My colleague and I showed up to work wearing the same outfit. How should I handle this?

mortified and embarrassed going through this cringe inducing event.

To me it is sending out all the wrong signals and saying, "look at us, we are your sovereigns and you must stay there waving, always outside the gate, you peasants!"

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We're off to a theme park tomorrow - how can I keep my DC aged 6 and 8 entertained in the inevitable lengthy queues?

35andThriving · 21/04/2023 14:10

We're off to a theme park tomorrow - how can I keep my DC aged 6 and 8 entertained in the inevitable lengthy queues?

belly dancing <nods wisely> thats what I've found helps. wiggle those hips! good luck

What do you miss most about being single?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 22/04/2023 10:37

What do you miss most about being single?

wearing a clown suit and doing jokes

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What do you like about your family pet?

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35andThriving · 22/04/2023 12:19

What do you like about your family pet?

pet monkeys are miles better than babies because they can't talk and don't take your make-up and mess with it and ruin it.

Do you have any general tips on how I can improve my life?

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UnlimitedChipsAndSalsa · 22/04/2023 18:39

Do you have any general tips on how I can improve my life?

eat butter on its own? Salted, obviously.

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What's a suitable punishment for a child who won't eat their vegetables?

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SquirryTheSquirrel · 22/04/2023 20:49

What's a suitable punishment for a child who won't eat their vegetables?

I go for the tightly wrapped towel on the kitchen counter and basically squashing them still by leaning on them. It ain't pretty but I'm just as bloody mined as they are, and I do it with confidence, aiming to get it done in one, as quickly as possible so it's the least stressful for us both.

Once it's done I spoil them with tuna/cheese/salmon to avoid getting the cold shoulder and so they forget all about it

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I'm looking to fundraise for a local charity - any ideas for something people could sponsor me to do?