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Important tips we might not know.

945 replies

girlfriend44 · 20/01/2023 10:33

There are social tariffs for broadband and water if your on some benefits.
If you have Plantar Facilitis a Cortisone injection can be given free at the doctors and helps relieve the pain.
Tell us something we might not know that can help us?

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Everyonehasavoice · 21/01/2023 11:07

Don’t throw the juice from a tin of chick peas away.
You can use this , it’s called aqua faba ( spelling?) instead of eggs in a cake or to meringues.

Sandunesandseashells · 21/01/2023 11:08

I make sandwiches using frozen bread. Easy to spread butter, easier to cut and bag up and stays uber fresh until eaten.

vera99 · 21/01/2023 11:09

Waste precious time you won't get back by endless posting on MN and refreshing threads to see if anybody has replied. To avoid this stop posting and reading but don't forget to put a tenner in an envelope addressed to Justine Roberts c/o.MHHQ , London every quarter so she doesn't lose out.

Emotionalsupportviper · 21/01/2023 11:09

Trixiefirecracker · 21/01/2023 07:43

The common house fly hums in the middle octave key of F. If due time and diligence are taken they can be taught to sing the whole of Crazy by Patsy Cline which is so much better than than annoying buzzing noise they make when stuck in a window.

DO you recommend cruelty or kindness when training flies?

I've tried before, and thought I had them trained, but the minute I took the lid off the jar the little buggers just flew off!

HappyBackHome · 21/01/2023 11:15

reddingweddy · 20/01/2023 16:10

If you accidentally use permanent marker on a whiteboard, you can use a whiteboard marker to get it off.

You can also use alcohol hand sanitiser to remove permanent marker Smile.

Moonriver79 · 21/01/2023 11:17

nzborn · 20/01/2023 19:21

Any one got any tips for falling out of love, I got dumped in the last year instead of getting married and it bites.

Sorry to hear this. No tips other than be kind to yourself xx

CatNutsRoastingByAnOpenFire · 21/01/2023 11:19

Sandunesandseashells · 21/01/2023 11:04

Wear a dry rubber glove to easily wipe away pet hairs, lint etc. from fabrics.

A damp hand does this to remove loose fur from pets, especially after grooming when they have gone static.

A small rubber brush is good for removing pet hair from pet beds, throws etc.

Emotionalsupportviper · 21/01/2023 11:20

NoNameNowAgain · 21/01/2023 09:46

Eejits! Never eat what a dog won’t eat.

There is NOTHIG my dog won't eat - including her own faeces - except for a couple of Jack Monroe recipes I tried out. (Following her lead, we didn't eat them either).

For a dog who regards the contents of a dustbin as a fine dining experience, she looks like butter wouldn't melt . . .

Important tips we might not know.
CatNutsRoastingByAnOpenFire · 21/01/2023 11:21

Everyonehasavoice · 21/01/2023 11:07

Don’t throw the juice from a tin of chick peas away.
You can use this , it’s called aqua faba ( spelling?) instead of eggs in a cake or to meringues.

There is a Facebook group for aquafaba recipes.
It can take a fair bit of fine tuning to get some of them right.

Newyearnewmeow · 21/01/2023 11:25

GasPanic · 20/01/2023 17:07

If your arse hurts after lying on the sofa watching tv for too long, simply roll over onto your front and continue watching.

Laughing my head off at this. And have utilised the tip immediately. It works!!

girlfriend44 · 21/01/2023 11:26

Lidl tower gate choc digestives scored better than mcvities in a taste test.

One of their vanilla ice cream brands scored better than Carte Dor.

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graceinspace999 · 21/01/2023 11:27

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 20/01/2023 16:38

@PupInAPram

Did you miss the tip on how to get your skulls sparkling?!

Didnt miss it... was so excited I just started cleaning my skulls straight away.

LookItsMeAgain · 21/01/2023 11:29

Wonnle · 20/01/2023 17:41

Save money on expensive binoculars by simply moving nearer to what you want to look at

You got that tip from Viz! didn't you???

NoNameNowAgain · 21/01/2023 11:31

Newyearnewmeow · 21/01/2023 11:25

Laughing my head off at this. And have utilised the tip immediately. It works!!

But where is the telly in this scenario? It sounds as though you go from flat on your back to face down.

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 21/01/2023 11:33

If you are forced to spend ££££ on a human leg as a student (foot/leg/half pelvis ) yes real bone not plastic , this was 30+ years ago
Do Not clean it in BioPowder or your intendity markings will get washed off and you cannot prove it is yours if some light fingered turd tries to pinch it .

CryInToYourCornflakesNicola · 21/01/2023 11:39

BurtonsRevenge · 20/01/2023 18:58

Smug tip of the day award

Assuming you mean the heated seat bit, nah. My very very old landrover has heated seats. It's not a new thing.

LookItsMeAgain · 21/01/2023 11:39

elevenplusdilemma · 20/01/2023 18:14

The plastic lids from Kenco Miliano fit perfectly on tinned food cans. We use them for cat food.

You give your cats coffee???

CheshireCat1 · 21/01/2023 11:40

Filming or photographing your way through life isn’t as good as living it.
Dust will still be there when you’re not.
Blink your eyes and your babies are adults.
Smiling causes fewer wrinkles than frowning.

Unforgettablefire · 21/01/2023 11:41

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 20/01/2023 15:51

I'm just here for the bear tips.

Me too I'm going bear spotting in ten days!

Shitfather · 21/01/2023 11:47

takealettermsjones · 20/01/2023 14:53

If you're doing academic research, instead of paying to subscribe to journals, email the author of the paper you want directly. They will often give you the paper for free.

Yes this is true. I often receive emails from people in less developed countries. I always oblige.

Unforgettablefire · 21/01/2023 11:48

Mac9999 · 20/01/2023 16:49

A fishy odour can be an early sign of electrical fire. If you smell such a smell, and it makes no sense (such as in a bedroom) check electrical items near by.

This saved my life recently. I hope it’s helpful for
others.

Really?? My freezer keeps defrosting and stank of fish a while ago, it was really odd as I don't have fish. It's over 20 years old maybe I should switch it off. Thanks for that!

Frenulumetta · 21/01/2023 11:50

Instead of arranging your bears liver in a circle so other beasts eat it and die before reaching you wear liver as a hat and keep moving then they won't see you and liver will keep you warm =no dying of exposure win win

Frenulumetta · 21/01/2023 11:51

Or do a Leonardo and climb inside the dead bear to keep warm use liver as your pillow

vera99 · 21/01/2023 11:58

To save on taxes get your husband to sit in the back seat of the car which isn't yours not wearing a seatbelt and then get him to declare you non-dom. Job done ! If that doesn't work offer to pay by card but instead of swiping it in the a card reader get the operator to scan it instead. Job done !

FayCarew · 21/01/2023 11:59

Not RTFT. If you are in a relationship and your partner is not one to do much around the house/flat, having a baby will almost certain make him even more useless.

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