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Joint accounts - do you use one?
Just 'putting the feelers out' really (as it's 'Friday')... Something I have always found interesting in relationships is the joint account situation, how some people share everything they have financially, some put a certain amount into the joint account and others split expenses between them. My girlfriend and I share a…
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urgent legal advice wanted please
I split up with my girlfriend yesterday and arranged to go pick stuff up of mine thismorning, everything was there apart from a dell laptop I bought less than 2months ago through my business,when I asked her where it was she told me she'd smashed it up.I rang the police,they went and spoke to her and she said id given it…
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Fisher Price stride to ride walker
Our son is now 11 months old and after doing some research we decided to buy the stride to ride walker to aid him learning to walk. Got it from Argos today and put it together but as soon as he walks with it it is far too quick and runs away from him. Can anybodu recommend an alternative please, something that doesn't run…
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High Quality - Second Hand - Where to buy?
Hi guys, Looking to furnish our new house with high quality second hand stuff! Any tips as to where I can buy - other than ebay? We are able to travel! Is there anywhere I can get a list of high quality makes? (or is it trade secret?!) Tried 'googling' it - but must be putting in the wrong key words. Happy easter to all :-)
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My son and his job---advice please
Hi My 21 year old son finished Uni last year and went out to work in California for the summer coaching Soccer(which is what he did his Foundation Degree in!).He loved it and when he came back decided he would go back again this year. He is working in a large Call Centre(dont know if I can post the company so I wont!!) and…
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Bruin or Chicco Buggy anyone - what should I get?
I'm looking at getting a new buggy (want a red one! comfort, basket, safety not an issue so long as its red!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: ) Has anyone got either of these or any other recommendations. Budget about £70-80.…
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baby movement??
hello!! im 17 + 4 pregnant. and think i may have just felt movement i know theres plenty of mums and musm to be (and even midwife!) who read this so please tell me if was movement or not! felt like something tickling me from inside, and my belly flipped about three times, like when you go over a bump or a hill in the car…
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Placenta preavia
Just wondered if anybody has had or currently has placenta preavia, just wondered if anyone had any experience of it.
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OH housebound for 2 weeks - what to do?
Hi everyone, My OH had an op on his nose on Thursday, and got discharged yesterday. He has 2 weeks off work, and I'm currently on Easter break from Uni. So I'll be with him whilst he's off. I'm helping him out as much as possible as he's obviously feeling quite bad after the op. However we're on the first full day of him…
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Going PartTime vs Chunks off Debt...??
Hi all I'm after some friendly advise / perspective please.... I live with DH and DS1 and an expecting baby 2 at end of Aug. Until recently I've been happy working full time (DH also works full time). Last October DS1 was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes and my mind set dramaically changed. I was all prepared for quitting…
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Heart sore, got tennager problems
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Been invited to a BBQ-Awkward Situation...PLEASE ADVISE
Hi All, A friend who I thought didn't really want to know me invited me around to a BBQ to start at 17:00 today. The problem is that her and her husband were my friends. I met them after I seperated from my husband and we got on really well. Since early Feburary they have stopped coming around (I have invited them loads of…
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Am I Too Hard on DD ?
My dd and I were left in debt by her father - when he finally payed me out I had already made a good in road into the debts. So I managed to put some in the bank and have been DF for 2 years. He does not pay any maintance for DD (12 years) not becasue of the CSA (they were great) but because he gets violent and threatening…
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Vans footwear - where can I can it cheaper?
My 15 year old, normally satisfied with whatever clothes I get, has asked for a pair of Van shoes, cost 39.95. Anyone know the best place to get them for less? I belive they are Skater shoes - though they look like the kind of sneakers kids wore in the 50's!
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So how much does a baby cost?
Interesting question. I am 26 the other half is 32 hence the clock is ticking. I earn a modest 35k a year and my partner less. thing is without her salary (as i plan to keep her at home) it will be a struggle i am sure but i cant put it off any longer, so what are peoples experiences with children, do they cost as much as…
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Throwing money down the drain! (Almost literally)
Hi guys, I was feeling ok this morning because I saved 40% on an Empirestores buy (I resisted the Brabantia bin that I've always wanted but couldn't afford!) And bought some thing I kinda needed. However this afternoon I found out I have thrown away something worth quite a lot of money (about £50) (useful to me anyway - no…
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General lack of respect for eachother
Have women, in their quest for 'equality', achieved nothing more than lack of respect? I have a look at the 'modern' couple and all I see is how poorly they treat eachother. Women are so determined to be treated equally that they dont even realise how badly they are being treated. EG: 1. Men will rarely fetch from and take…
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Access and travel arrangements ????
Can anyone stop me from going out of my mind .. I have been divorced for 8 years and we have one child who is coming up 12. Ex has moved 200 miles away and will not give his new address , phone number and i don't even know where he works now . He says it is nothing to do with me but I don't like the idea of not knowing…
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Primary school - Daughter accepted
Have been told today that dd got accepted to her first choice, am over the moon as i really didnt want her going to our local one ... Hope everyone else got the results they wanted :)
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Trampolines?
We want a biggish one 12/14ft? Does anyone know where the best value can be got. I have six children and it will get used for years, so I don't necessarily want the very cheapest available. Thanks, Ness.