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Dentists fees
Just wondering how much it will cost,gulp. OH has a plate which has seen better days, and is time it was replaced. He seems to think he will get the few remaining top ones out and get a complete new plate. How much is this likely to cost, and does anyone have any tips for getting it cheaper? Hasn't been to the dentists in…
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bulging spinal disc
after a fall and an MRI scan results show a couple of lower back disc's are bulging can this be treated or is that it for life like a hernia?
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Wills
Does anyone know who can lay claim to a will? My friend's mother-in-law is unfortunately very ill. She has not left a will as she assumes that it will go to her next of kin equally. However my friend has three children and her brother has none and has never wanted them. My friend does not get on with her brother and his…
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Will
I am a beneficiary of the proceeds of a will and probate is going through at the moment. The thing is I don't want the proceeds from the will and I was wondering if I would be allowed to request that another member of the family has the proceeds.
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Frozen food
Not sure if this is the right place to post this but anyway.... We were without electricity for 28 hours yesterday, due to the huge storm. The food in my freezer started to defrost slightly (went kind of soft on the outside but still solid in the middle). The freezer still had some frosty stuff in it though. I was just…
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Cheap spectacles
There are four main companies providing spectacles in the UK and their prices are suspiciously similar... (cartel anyone?) https://www.glassesdirect.co.uk has just been launched and has prices that can be hundreds of pounds cheaper for the SAME lenses and the SAME frames. They even offer a moneyback guarantee!
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Profit Share during Maternity Leave
My wife is about to give up work for her maternity leave for 6 months in March. Her company pays profit share twice a year between Jan and June and July and december. Does any one know if she will still be entilted to this when she is on maternity leave, or if she forfits any money. Any help wil be most appreciated. Nutter
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Moving baby...
My 5 month old son has just discovered he can move himself around in his cot. However, he keeps bashing his head on the side of the cot as he does this, thus waking himself up (+ me too!) at stupid o’clock. :'( As he only seems to be able to manoeuvre one way, once his head stops him from going any further in that…
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Parents Discussion Forum
Okay, this isn't really to do with Moneysaving, but I wasn't really sure where else to put it, if anywhere? If it's a problem being here, then I'm sure a mod will remove it? I've just set up a website called JustForMumz (which is for Mums, Dads and Grandparents!), and we've only got a few members at the moment, and I'm…
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Comfort Blankets
Hello everyone :) My baby (age 1 next week) has recently developed a 'thing' for a particular blanket. About 6 weeks ago I noticed that when I put her in bed, she would hold this blanket, find an edge and stuff it in her mouth. She's been a really good sleeper for the last 6 months so it's not like she wasn't sleeping…
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Help Small car and Two in One advice required!
Hi, I need to buy a new Five door car which is as small as possible, but yet still has room in the boot for a two in one pram. I have a Budget of £8000. Has anyone got one of these cars, and has also had experience of sticking a pram in the boot? First choice Honda Jazz Ford Focus ( Old shape ) Nissan Almera Would also…
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Your take on having children later in life?
I’m not talking about having kids in your forties or anything like that. I’m referring to delaying the birth of a first child till you’re thirty or so. I’m married and in my mid to late twenties (prime of my life, I think but that’s just me). Many of my peers are having kids and more are getting married etc. Almost all of…
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Good websites 4 Child Freindly Hotels in Cornwall?
Please could anyone recommend any good sources for finding hotels in Cornwall (or South Devon) that are sympathetic to the needs of children and/or new parents. OR Can anyone recommend a specific hotels that fits the bill? This is the first year we will have had to do this and I am dreading finding somewhere suitable that…
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Getting 3 yr old to sleep in
Any ideas???? I know it's not strictly money saving but my daughter wakes up at 5 every morning and it's wearing us down. We are currently trying the sticker encouragement thing but it's early days (pardon the pun). She's a lovely little girl in every other way so I know I should be very very grateful - but any ideas?? td x
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Wedding speeches books
Hi, Can anybody recommend any books offering advice on wedding speeches? With suitable emphasis on the groom's speech ideally! Thanks Jim
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Saving tips for ex-smokers (just!)
Yep another statistic I gave up new year 2005 Don't feel so smug now :'( Desperately need some financial tips to keep me motivated and to stay off the cigarettes
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Wedding anniversary surprise
Hi all My 3rd wedding anniversary coming up (14th January). But I saw my orthopaedic consultant a couple of days ago and I am looking at a revision of revision of hip replacement in the next few months. So.....my darling Barry has decided we need another honeymoon/winter-break/trip away and he has arranged for us to go…
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Power of Attorney - URGENT HELP PLEASE
Hi guys I am hoping one of the thousands on here might have some knowledge and advice on a Power of Attorney situation I am in. My Grandad died last month. Before he died he signed over all his money (£95,000) to my Dad because he was told social services would pinch it all to look after my Nan who is in residential care.…
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Holiday with 2 small kids?
Hello Does anyone know a nice hotel/apartment complex within 3 hours flight of UK offering creche in day and babysitting at night, good food and accommodation? Many Thanks Caro
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Wedding Music - HELP
I get married in three weeks and I don't have a song to walk in to. Any suggestions?