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I want to buy new pillows as mine are looking gross!! I've got 4 of the same brand, which are quiet firm, but i think I want to buy 2 which are a bit softer. Anyone got any recommodations? I'm a side sleeper- willing to pay upto £30.
 
I want to buy new pillows as mine are looking gross!! I've got 4 of the same brand, which are quiet firm, but i think I want to buy 2 which are a bit softer. Anyone got any recommodations? I'm a side sleeper- willing to pay upto £30.
I got more of a rectangle box shaped one from The Range £11/12 as I thought it would look good in my bed even if it was no good. I had also just bought a super bounce one from Aldi so didn't get 2 box ones.
I don't lean against the box one and it has been very good for sleeping on.
I do lean against the super bounce one, which has gone flat now.
ETA I am a side sleeper too.
 
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Supposed to be travelling tomorrow for a work trip on Tuesday. It’s snowing pretty heavily here (probably enough to shut schools tomorrow but that’s neither here nor there as there’s freezers that operate in warmer conditions than a primary school), but won’t be at my destination as it’s much further south. I’ll have to go on the motorway (could get the train but it’s a faff). Husband is having kittens — am I stupid for attempting to go?!
 
Supposed to be travelling tomorrow for a work trip on Tuesday. It’s snowing pretty heavily here (probably enough to shut schools tomorrow but that’s neither here nor there as there’s freezers that operate in warmer conditions than a primary school), but won’t be at my destination as it’s much further south. I’ll have to go on the motorway (could get the train but it’s a faff). Husband is having kittens — am I stupid for attempting to go?!
The motorways should be fine. Not sure where in the south you are going, but I'm in Devon and while it hasn't snowed much (not at all where I am!) it's been really icy and people have been caught out by the black ice.
 
I live on a Country lane so were trapped today and likely tomorrow. Thankfully we expected it and stocked up Saturday. The motorways and A roads are clear but we cant get to them 🙃 All the schools here have closed. I remember visiting Iceland and being amazed how everyone functioned as normal in thick snow 😂

Supposed to be travelling tomorrow for a work trip on Tuesday. It’s snowing pretty heavily here (probably enough to shut schools tomorrow but that’s neither here nor there as there’s freezers that operate in warmer conditions than a primary school), but won’t be at my destination as it’s much further south. I’ll have to go on the motorway (could get the train but it’s a faff). Husband is having kittens — am I stupid for attempting to go?!
 
Premier Inn pillows are the only ones I have ever purchased that haven't flattened after 6 months. They have just started going after 2 and a half years so ill be replacing them but they're very comfortable for me and im a side sleeper x

I want to buy new pillows as mine are looking gross!! I've got 4 of the same brand, which are quiet firm, but i think I want to buy 2 which are a bit softer. Anyone got any recommodations? I'm a side sleeper- willing to pay upto £30.
 
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Premier Inn pillows are the only ones I have ever purchased that haven't flattened after 6 months. They have just started going after 2 and a half years so ill be replacing them but they're very comfortable for me and im a side sleeper x
I went in one with my mum years ago. She always brings her own pillow, but that time I think she'd forgotten it.
She loved their pillows so much she looked at the label and we ended up in Debenhams, as they had them. I think the filling was coiled or twisted if I remember rightly, but it was years ago. 😁
 
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They're great! I ordered 4 from their website this morning after I posted on here 😂 I have their duvet but wouldn't recommend. Its lovely, warm and soft but the size is bizarre - mines a super king but is slightly too small for super king sheets and I've tried various different brand bedding to be sure it wasn't that.

I went in one with my mum years ago. She always brings her own pillow, but that time I think she'd forgotten it.
She loved their pillows so much she looked at the label and we ended up in Debenhams, as they had them. I think the filling was coiled or twisted if I remember rightly, but it was years ago. 😁
 
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I’ve got a job offer for a role I’m overqualified for. It’s slightly more pay than my previous one, more flexibility, and the people seem genuinely nice. The thing is my duties in the role will be more assisting and a lot less stressful than what I’ve had before. At this stage in my life I wasn’t looking to be mentally tested or gain further knowledge in the field so I don’t mind the reduction in work load. I’m just thinking whether to let my new colleagues know this information if they ask or not and whether that changes anything. I don’t want someone to be annoyed that I don’t have to do as much work. I’m also hoping I don’t be frustrated at someone explaining something to me that I already know from my old job.
 
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I’ve got a job offer for a role I’m overqualified for. It’s slightly more pay than my previous one, more flexibility, and the people seem genuinely nice. The thing is my duties in the role will be more assisting and a lot less stressful than what I’ve had before. At this stage in my life I wasn’t looking to be mentally tested or gain further knowledge in the field so I don’t mind the reduction in work load. I’m just thinking whether to let my new colleagues know this information if they ask or not and whether that changes anything. I don’t want someone to be annoyed that I don’t have to do as much work. I’m also hoping I don’t be frustrated at someone explaining something to me that I already know from my old job.
Keep quiet! Nothing good can come of telling people. If you get frustrated, just remember the benefits and, remember, you can always look for something else.
 
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I’ve got a job offer for a role I’m overqualified for. It’s slightly more pay than my previous one, more flexibility, and the people seem genuinely nice. The thing is my duties in the role will be more assisting and a lot less stressful than what I’ve had before. At this stage in my life I wasn’t looking to be mentally tested or gain further knowledge in the field so I don’t mind the reduction in work load. I’m just thinking whether to let my new colleagues know this information if they ask or not and whether that changes anything. I don’t want someone to be annoyed that I don’t have to do as much work. I’m also hoping I don’t be frustrated at someone explaining something to me that I already know from my old job.
I agree with above, don't say a word, it may lead to them thinking that because it's less work then they can start to slowly offload more work freely, just think of the benefits an keep quiet
 
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I agree with above, don't say a word, it may lead to them thinking that because it's less work then they can start to slowly offload more work freely, just think of the benefits an keep quiet
Agree, if OP tells them they’ll start coming to them and expecting more.
“I did a bit of this in my previous role so I’m familiar” is as far as I’d go in terms of letting on.
 
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I’ve got a job offer for a role I’m overqualified for. It’s slightly more pay than my previous one, more flexibility, and the people seem genuinely nice. The thing is my duties in the role will be more assisting and a lot less stressful than what I’ve had before. At this stage in my life I wasn’t looking to be mentally tested or gain further knowledge in the field so I don’t mind the reduction in work load. I’m just thinking whether to let my new colleagues know this information if they ask or not and whether that changes anything. I don’t want someone to be annoyed that I don’t have to do as much work. I’m also hoping I don’t be frustrated at someone explaining something to me that I already know from my old job.
I guess it depends what the job is. I would probably be open that I’ve worked in the field and know the role if they ask.
I agree that I’d find it annoying if people kept explaining to me how to do something I already know. I would however not allow them to dump their workload on me
 
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Has anyone had to replace the dish inside a slow cooker? An what did brand did you go for

The lining of our dish has started to peel off, obvs needs a replacement but I want to get one that's going to last much longer, will I be better going for a ceramic one?
 
Has anyone had to replace the dish inside a slow cooker? An what did brand did you go for

The lining of our dish has started to peel off, obvs needs a replacement but I want to get one that's going to last much longer, will I be better going for a ceramic one?
I’ve never heard of it peeling before?!? I would get a ceramic one but it might be cheaper to buy a new slow cooker
 
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I’ve never heard of it peeling before?!? I would get a ceramic one but it might be cheaper to buy a new slow cooker
Thanks, yeah first I've known it to happen but it's like all the outer lining has just started to come off it

We have looked at new ones but I'd be worried it would happen again, an the slow cooker itself it's a pretty good one with digital displays
 
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Has anyone had to replace the dish inside a slow cooker? An what did brand did you go for

The lining of our dish has started to peel off, obvs needs a replacement but I want to get one that's going to last much longer, will I be better going for a ceramic one?
This happened to mine, and I was a month out of warranty! You can buy liners for it, but I just got a replacement in the end.
 
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This happened to mine, and I was a month out of warranty! You can buy liners for it, but I just got a replacement in the end.
Yeah we are probably long out of warranty as well with it

Are there any good brands to go for if it's better to just get a new one?
 
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