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Asthma friendly laundry detergent and cleaning
Hello, I suffer from asthma and flaky dry skin. I would like to be kind to the planet, but I confess when I googled asthma friendly laundry detergent and cleaning products the prices of products were daunting. I would love to hear if someone has suggestions for products which don't break the bank. If the products are…
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Best MoneySaving kids' party bag ideas?
MSE Clare had cause to put together some kids' party bags recently, and she wondered how other people approach it. She'd love to know your thoughts, including: * How do you put together the best party bags for as little money as possible? * What’s the best party bag or party 'favour' your child has ever received? * How…
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Days out in Manchester
Hi guys, I'm looking for ideas for family days out Manchester. I moved up from Leeds with my two young boys and my partner nearly 2 months ago, so still new to the area and want to save the pennies where we can. We went to the Chill Factore over half term, great fun and wasn't that expensive either, but definitely a once a…
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Bread bags
Empty plastic bread bags will fit most bathroom waste bins
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Laptop for secondary school?
My grandson starts secondary school in September. He’s probably going to need his own laptop for homework I guess. Do kids take laptops to school now? I was looking at this one…
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We can't afford anything
My husband and I are in our 40s, we have 5 young children and after a car crash in October 2017 I have not worked. I previously worked full time, 5 days a week. I am autistic and have fibromyalgia which is since the crash. I have days where I can't move and I recently went NC with my abusive mother on Christmas Day. My…
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Mortgage affordability and starting a family
Hi all, We are looking to upsize to a house and obviously this will require taking out a significantly larger mortgage. We know what our max borrowing limit is (and can comfortably afford the type of house we want). However, we don't currently have children and plan to start a family in the next 1-2 years. My husband and I…
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Getting my son to eat veggies
My 4 year old is a really fussy eater. He doesn't like fruit and vegetables at all. Does anyone blend veggies to hide them within other meals. Can anyone recommend any budget-friendly blenders that will almost juice the veggies so they become undetectable?
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Elective Home Education Info needed
Need some advice for a friend she is electively homed educating her child with SEN and has a EHCP. She has been home educating since Sept 2021 and is due a annual review Sept 2022 can someone advise procces of annual review?
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Leaving children unattended - advice please
I am a dog walker with a 7 Yr old and an 11 Yr old. During school hols etc I am fortunate that I can drop all but one of my clients so can be with the kids (some of the dogs I walk are not used to children so it works well for me). For the last few months or so I have been leaving the kids at home alone for an hour and a…
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Gift cards giveaway is real or it’s fake???
Hey mums, I see my friends always sharing gift cards giveaways and I’ve never tried it but times are difficult now and I just really want honest answers is this really works? Did anyone ever won anything?
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59th National Mathematics Summer School
Hi all, My 16 year old son has been invited to attend the above, apparently he landed in the top 1.5% nationally for maths having completed the intermediate challenge. Only one person is selected from a small group of schools nationally, so both we and his school are really surprised and excited. The school has never had…
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Removals
I am hoping to move house in a few months time from the Wokingham area to Shropshire. Any money saving tips in regards to removals also any recommendations of companies to use? Moving from/to a 4 bed house.
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I ask for my daughter's school-leavers' celebrations to be cheaper?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... My daughter's leaving primary school in July. The parent committee has organised a trip, T-shirts and yearbooks to celebrate. They've asked parents to contribute £75 each and although I can scrimp elsewhere to find the money, it won't be easy. I want to ask the committee to…
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I want to become money smart!
So I'm going to cut straight to the point. I have never been smart with money. As soon as I get some I spend it. Most of my household bills are upto date, but I couldn't tell you off top of my head what I pay or what I owe for the few things I do owe money for. I am 30 years old, with 3 children (11 year old, 19 month old…
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Painful wisdom tooth
I am suffering from wisdom tooth pain. My two wisdom teeth are growing at the same time. It's very painful. I consulted many doctors. They recommended tooth extraction surgery. If anyone has had a similar experience, please share your advice. If there is any remedy other than surgery, please reply immediately. Thank you
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STEM First Boat Engineer Toy
Anyone had or used these? they look great for my daughter and easier for you kids? anyone bought or had any?
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Please help me
I used SuperSurvey to make a few polls for something I needed I agreed to try the free trial, it said they would email me before the trial is up, they never did and now they've taken £212 for a year subscription as I forgot the free trial was up. I really really can't afford that my children and I won't be able to live,…
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Free/cheap Easter activities
Have you seen any free or cheap Easter events anywhere in the UK? Here are a few, but please add your own. * For families, there are National Trust Easter egg hunts going on at locations across the UK, with a free chocolate egg at the end. Normal estate admission applies, plus a fee of around £3 per child. * If you're in…
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Cheap Easter egg hunt ideas
I'd love to hear any ideas you have for cheap Easter egg hunts. Last year I set up a hunt in my flat by hiding riddles in different nooks and crannies, each one leading to a small egg and the next clue. Tesco had an offer on chocolate eggs at the time but I don't remember how much I spent. I don't have a garden, but I can…