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Re: Is apple cider vinegar good for weight loss?

I find that eating less is much better for weight loss than drinking vinegar! It is good for your microbiome though (see any article by or about Tim Spector) so still worth taking. But drinking it isn’t going to turn you into a size zero!
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: Is apple cider vinegar good for weight loss?
Replies: 1
by dudette
Mon May 13, 2024 8:40 am

Re: Wardrobe Dilemmas!

Cover up cardigans! The weather is so unpredictable and air con in restaurants can be freezing so if you’re going out on a hot day you need to take a cardie with you. I’m always at a loss for know what style/shade to go for.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Wardrobe Dilemmas!
Replies: 3
by dudette
Mon May 13, 2024 8:37 am

Re: Weekly big shop?

I do my weekly shop in Waitrose and you’re right - it’s sooo expensive but they do have a lot of offers so for example I only ever buy things like dishwasher tablets or washing liquid when they’re on special offer and then I buy in bulk. I shop there because their fruit and veg is better. In fact mo...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Weekly big shop?
Replies: 6
by dudette
Mon May 13, 2024 8:33 am

Re: Madrid or Barcelona? Any suggestions much appreciated.

I don’t think they’ll finish the Sagrada Familia in our life times given they started building it in 1882 :lol:

I’ve been to both and both are lovely with lots of things to do and see. Barcelona is probably more touristy. Just toss a coin and whichever one doesn’t win you can go there next time.
Forum: Travel
Topic: Madrid or Barcelona? Any suggestions much appreciated.
Replies: 3
by dudette
Mon May 13, 2024 8:27 am

Re: How to spilt villa costs with friends?

Why don’t you find out the cost of a four bedroom villa of the same standard and then subtract that from the cost of the six bedroom one and ask them to pay the difference. Hopefully they’re reasonable people and understand it’s only fair for them to pay their share.
Forum: Travel
Topic: How to spilt villa costs with friends?
Replies: 3
by dudette
Mon May 13, 2024 8:23 am

Re: Do you allow babysitters to friends over?

A big fat no from me too. You know the babysitter. You don’t know the boyfriend. Presumably you’re paying her - part of the job is you’re getting paid to give up your evening and to be there if the children need you. Just say ‘no sorry’ politely. No other explanation needed.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Do you allow babysitters to friends over?
Replies: 6
by dudette
Mon May 13, 2024 8:20 am

Re: Air source vs Ground source Heat pump

Another vote for David at Switched On - he’s one of the very few accredited heat pump engineers and will give you the low down (short answer is air source!) on the various systems available.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Air source vs Ground source Heat pump
Replies: 3
by dudette
Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:21 am

Re: Wallpaper ideas please.

You need to go to the Chelsea Harbour Design Centre where you will find a cornucopia of interior design shops with all manner of wallpapers, fabrics etc. It’s one of those places where you go and then ask yourself how the heck you don’t know about it. There’s also a few shops at the Battersea Bridge...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Wallpaper ideas please.
Replies: 2
by dudette
Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:18 am

Re: Summer holiday destinations that won't break the bank

Europe is so expensive in the summer as I discovered last year when I was scouting around for a family holiday. However it turns out that the Canaries are quite a lot cheaper, mainly I suspect because their high season is earlier in the year due to the climate being warm in the winter/spring. We sta...
Forum: Travel
Topic: Summer holiday destinations that won't break the bank
Replies: 3
by dudette
Mon Apr 29, 2024 10:10 am

Re: Bathroom showroom suggestions?

Burge and Gunson in Colliers Wood have a huge showroom and reasonably priced products. They can do the design for you as well.
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bathroom showroom suggestions?
Replies: 4
by dudette
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:20 am

Re: Last minute May half term recommendations

Try speaking to James O’Leary at Travel Counsellors. He’s booked two amazing trips for me and he’s really good at doing all the research so you don’t have to! 0207 112 8135
Forum: Travel
Topic: Last minute May half term recommendations
Replies: 3
by dudette
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:26 pm

Re: Decent dinner party wine?

This is a great thread! Can I piggy back off it and ask for recommendations of a nice bottle of wine to take round to friends when invited for dinner? I have a lot of friends who are really into their wine and I always feel very clueless in this situation! Thanks! I would take flowers or chocolates...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Decent dinner party wine?
Replies: 5
by dudette
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:26 pm

Re: Roofer recommendation near Wimbledon

Speak to Nate at Resilient Roofing - they’re fab.

https://resilientroofingltd.com
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Roofer recommendation near Wimbledon
Replies: 5
by dudette
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:28 am

Re: Mice removal company?

We had mice and caught them in humane traps. We then released them into the woods in Wandsworth common. They’re very cute.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Mice removal company?
Replies: 3
by dudette
Mon Feb 26, 2024 9:23 am

Re: Family holiday to Zanzibar

I can highly recommend a chat with the brilliant James O’Leary of Travel Counsellors. He’s organised a couple of trips for me and he’s just amazing with suggestions. He even checked us in for our flights!! 0207 112 8135
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Family holiday to Zanzibar
Replies: 4
by dudette
Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:56 pm