Ask the Past

I always get really bad chapped lips in the winter. Can you recommend a good recipe for lip balm?

Is there a traditional present to give your mum for Mother's Day? I usually get her a card and a manicure voucher, but I'd like to do something different this year.

I've been given a silver tea set that belonged to my grandmother, and it needs a good polish. Is there something I can use that's more natural than commercial silver polish?

Is there anything I can do for male pattern baldness? I know the drugs are supposed to be effective, but I'd prefer a natural remedy.

My daughter's rugby uniform is a light colour, and I have a terrible time keeping it clean. Have you got any tips for getting rid of grass and mud stains? Well, Napisan looks like it's been around since the 60s - I found ads for it

I am going to be having a birthday party for my dog this weekend, and I want to provide something showstoppingly impressive that everyone can enjoy. Can you suggest anything?

How do I get my 20 year old daughter to move out and find a flat?

My hours have been cut back at work, so I've started working as an Uber driver a couple of evenings a week. What's the best way to get a five star driver rating in a hurry?

One of my coworkers is going on maternity leave next month, and there's going to be a baby shower for her before she goes. The thing is that I don't like my coworker very much, and I think the feeling is mutual. Do I have to contribute to a gift for someone I don't actually like?

I planted a couple of courgette plants this summer, and they are both producing like mad. That would be too many courgettes just on its own, but now my veggie box is including them, and I don't know what to do. Can you suggest some ways to use them up?