Its for those random problems that you feel don't deserve there own thread. the subject doesn't matter.Just came across this threadAre you allowed to ask advice about anything?
I read this is down to using them too near the heat when cooking. Do you put them directly in the hot pan?So I use a lot of spices an herbs for cooking with but recently my spices have gone solid inside the little tubs they are kept in, am I not storing them correctly? I just keep them in a cupboard, It's a bit annoying to have to put a knife in an twist it to break up the little granules so I can use it again
I didn't iron school shirts, I just hung them on coat hangers straight out of the machine. They sell no/low crease shirts too. Nobody ever commented that the shirts weren't ironed.My kid starts high school in a couple of weeks, and for the first time in my life I'll need to iron clothes!
Any advice on how to iron shirts?
I think I'll need a new iron - any recommendations for a goodun?
I'll also need an ironing board as mine is wonky and too low (I'm dead tall) - any recs for that?
Do I need one of them wee skinny ironing board jobbies for sleeves?
Thank you in advance for not shaming me for my lack of life skills
No, I mostly use them when am mixing things in a bowl, like I was making burgers yesterday so I used them to mix in with the mince, however the cupboard they are stored in is close to the stove so I'll try moving them an see if that helps, thanksI read this is down to using them too near the heat when cooking. Do you put them directly in the hot pan?
A lot of shops sell non iron shirts. I think you can hang them up straight from the wash! I tumble dry my children's school stuff which unfortunately means the shirts tend to need an iron.My kid starts high school in a couple of weeks, and for the first time in my life I'll need to iron clothes!
Any advice on how to iron shirts?
I think I'll need a new iron - any recommendations for a goodun?
I'll also need an ironing board as mine is wonky and too low (I'm dead tall) - any recs for that?
Do I need one of them wee skinny ironing board jobbies for sleeves?
Thank you in advance for not shaming me for my lack of life skills
This is fantastic, and a good deal more straight forward and realistic than some of the stuff I've read. Thank you so much for taking the time to type that lot outA lot of shops sell non iron shirts. I think you can hang them up straight from the wash! I tumble dry my children's school stuff which unfortunately means the shirts tend to need an iron.
I was taught to do sleeves first. Just lay the sleeve along the ironing board making sure it is smooth and the folds are in the right place. Then do the collar - with it fully flattened.
I always iron shirts buttoned up, although that isn't the 'proper' way (unbuttoned, each front panel, then the back panel).
I hate ironing though so I can't be faffed to be particular with it. So just lay it over the the board, again making sure the fabric is smooth, then iron. You might need to do the back as well. I then spot iron any bits that still look creased.
I've got a steam iron which makes things easier. You have to use a larger style ironing board with it but the good news is they go up really high! However, any bog standard iron and basic board will do.
I was just about to suggest a steamer - I wouldn’t be without mineI have a little hand held steamer because I hate ironing. It's brilliant, and useful for cleaning/disinfecting things. I put ironing water in it too so it smells lovely. Great for curtains too!
Top tip, if you have the heat proof gloves you use for hair curling/straightening etc, use those as you steam!
imo, I think it's very kind of you to offer/or think of offering but it was an innocent mistake, you weren't to know the child was asleep and you've already apologised - which I think is enough! Maybe apologise again the next time you see her, but that's as far as I'd go.Hi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
I think they could have easily given you a heads up not to ring the doorbell when you were agreeing to meet up. I don't have kids and wouldn't think about that either.Hi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
If you have a child and you don't want people ringing the door bell, either a sign or text them. Sorry but I don't think you have done anything wrong, kids wake up and that's life. He could have easily put his pizza back in the oven, it's not like it was a 3 course dinner you ruined.Hi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
You are overthinking it and its a lovely gesture but I bet they have had many times like this without someone knocking at the door.Hi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
You have done nothing wrong. I’m a parent myself.. anyone being this precious over their kids bedtime needs to get a grip. I know it can be hard to get them to sleep but then don’t invite people over at bedtimeHi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
I think it's a lovely gesture, but not necessary to be honest. It was an easy mistake to make, and they should have told you not to ring the doorbell etc. You've apologised and I think that's all you really need to do tbh!Hi all just want to know if you think I'm overthinking and to forget it or whether my idea is a good one or too much!
Short version: I accidently woke up my friends toddler and he then took forever to go back to sleep meaning his dad missed dinner so I was going to get a voucher for just eat or something so he can have a hot dinner
Long version: I was going round my sisters best friend's house last night to plan her hen do. Another friend was joining us.
I went to my mums beforehand as she lives 10 mins away from sisters BF and it made sense for me to kill 2 birds as it were and not have to go home between working in the office etc. She was winding me up, as she often does, by being a bit of a mug in regards to my sister and she had had a drink which is never good with her.
Anyway I ended up leaving hers to avoid an argument. I had in my head we were meeting at 7 so left at 6:45 got there about 6:55 sat in the car replying to some texts and then rang the doorbell at bang on 7.
This is when I then realise I might have made a mistake. The dog starts barking and then I hear the toddler yell.
BFs husband invites me in. I sit down and he goes up to help with said toddler and swap with BF. On the cross over on the stairs I hear BF say he had just gone off but is awake now
BF comes down and we have a hug and a chat. BF then says other friend is on their way and I realise my error.
We were meant to be meeting at 7:15 not 7. I profusely apologise and BF said it's OK I'm used to your sister (who I have ranted about previously as she is always 30 mins early at least) I said noooooo I just got my times wrong.
When other friend arrives at the right time, they have kids and obvs know not to ring the doorbell!!!! So as they was expecting her at 7:15 the door was ajar ready for her to just walk in
So basically toddler doesn't end up going to sleep until nearly 9pm! And dad missed dinner with us and basically had to eat his pizza cold
My husband was like well BF should have said don't ring the doorbell. I said I shouldn't have been 15 mins early.
Anyway, well done if you have made it this far!!! I was thinking of sending them like £10/£15 just eat voucher or similar with a note apologising and saying treat yourself to some hot pizza?
Am I overthinking and should just leave it? And the voucher is a bit much? Or is that a nice gesture when I woke their kid up? Or will they think "oh dear child free idiot thinks this one bad night was her fault, how silly of her"
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