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Funeral Plans
Could someone please offer some advice. My Mum & dad are both pragmatic people with good health so I was not surprised yesterday when they asked me my opinion on taking out a "Funeral Plan" to cover the (hopefully a long way distant) costs of their respective funerals. These are the people that they have details from. I…
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Washing powder for babies
I have read here that its best to use non bio for babies things, but does it matter if its Tesco own or Lidls (how much is that anyway per box?) there isn't one in my town but one in the next. Or should I be considering the ones specially aimed at babies like Fairy Non Bio or Tesco Pure or the other soften gentle types but…
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Childminder-how much?
Anyone give me a very rough idea of how much a childminder may charge? Take it if two children it may be slightly cheaper? Any help appreciated.Thanks
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Divorce advice needed please
Before I get into the details, I will be consulting a solicitor very shortly, but in the meantime I guess I would like some reassurance as things have taken a dive for the for worse. My wife and I of 3.5 yrs are separating. Initially things were as amicable as can be in this situation, and my wife was happy to split our…
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Top Tips for Burping Babies?
Our second son, just like our first (apart from being HUGE and delightful) has real problems with winding / burping post-feed. The milk is in his tummy sloshing around, but the wind that's with it is not coming out... he gets sad, we all get sad, he tried to sleep and then wakes quickly really upset. Finally, after much…
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Is there a quick way??
Of finding out who the moderator is for this board :-)
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Engagement rings
Greetings people, I have no idea about all things jewelry. :confused: I've been into a couple of places in London and been quoted massively different prices, so I've decided to buy online - where I'm not going to get over pressured. I've heard good things about bluenile.com, and they seem like a pretty good site. Has…
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Ta Da!!!
Well folks!! My DH and I have been together for 61/2 years and have been married for nearly 18th months and have now decided that it would be rather nice to hear the pittter patter of small feet!! :j To this end, I have begun a small saving fund - I've just come off the pill and so should leave it for 3 months anyway…
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Advice Please - Appeal against Solicitors Charges
Hi I am looking for advice please on appeal against soliictors charges (I did a quick search on the forum but couldn't find a reference). I am going through a divorce and initally consulted a solicitor (who was recommended). I had a 30/45 minute consultation and then a follow-up letter outling options, timelines and costs.…
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Pre-School age Childcare
Just on the subject of child care when your child gets to pre-school age, I just wanted to share what I did because it was a cheap way to solve alot of problems. It was about 5 years ago so some info might have changed, and my recolection is a little hazy. When my daughter got to the stage when the goverment gives you 5…
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Funeral saving tips please??
hi everyone my friend and i have recently had deaths in both our families . would like to know if anyone has any great saving tips on this as its really hard to go through this at this moment in time especially when it happens out of the blue... i think people need to get a plan list set up for what they want when the time…
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Husband left me
My husband walked out on Saturday after 22 years of marriage - don't know what to do - can anyone help.
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Calling any divorced dads out there....
My brother has just found out that his wife has been having an affair for quite a while. They have 2 children and my brother thought he had a normal loving family and marriage. Having been to a solicitor for advice he has been dismayed to be told that he may only get 40% of their assets if she has custody of the children.…
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How would you sort out childcare for 2 with these hours
I'm asking here cos I will be accussed by DH of overthinking otherwise :rolleyes: . I applied for a job, was told if not heard by x date to assume not succesful. That date came and went and hearing nothing I gave notice to DD private nurseryas she is starting school nursery in Sept and changed DS from 1 set breakfast club…
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Holiday spending money
Just wondered if you could give me an idea of how much money to take on holiday as its been a few years since we've been abroad? We are going to Centre Parcs in Holland for 18 nights. There are 5 of us - 2 adults, an 8 year old, a 5 year old and a 15 month old. We will have a kitchen, and I'm intending to cook most (but…
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Teenagers - Advice Needed
My son aged 18 has failed some parts of his course. It is the holidays and he is out till all hours and not making any effort to study. He won't be able to do the next year if he doesn't pass them. He isn't working, keeping his room clean and coming in late, waking us up. I haven't slept properly for a week now and feel…
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Reporting Fruad Marriage
Hello everyone, I need some advice regarding Immegration and Marriages etc, I hope someone can help me, as I am very busy at work and cant go to a Solicitor easily. (so only want to go once I am sure about what I want to do) Basically, I have a very good close friend and we have been friends for over 15 years so I know her…
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Chikdcare options resources?
What's the best place to look for last minute childcare for a few hours - a one off? Do proper private nurseries provide this service?
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Domestic Violence and emotional abuse site
Thought I would put this on here as it could help some people: http://www.breakthepattern.org.uk/domestic_violence/index.html
