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advise after a breakup please
Hello, I've read on here for ages but decided to risk a question. I find myself alone. A long battle to sort out a doomed relationship has ended in failure. I deserted what few friends I had to concentrate on my relationship and they have understandably moved on. I have no family nearby. It has been a while since the…
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missing 16 year old
sorry if this is not exactly moneysaving but I am really desperate for some help here. My 16 year old daughter, who is stroppy but not usually any more than that, went out yesterday evening to a friend (boy)'s house yesterday afternoon and I haven't heard from her since. I spoke to her on her mobile at around Midnight last…
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Help !! recurring ear infection
Hello, I have been back at work since June and my 10 mnonth old has had 3 ear infection and 2 inflammations and a chest infection and chicken pox and diahorrea from the nursery. Yes, everybody and his dog has told me that this is typical. Amidst the emtional trauma and guilt I feel for leaving my babay I have to deal with…
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Estate Agents
Don't know if this is in the right place but move if needs be... Am currently trying to sell our home. Been on the market for approx 3 weeks, and the first week we had a lots of people viewing every day, then week 2, only one couple, week 3 no one. I am wondering, if Estate Agents, have "shoppers" on their books, i.e.…
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Hand held games console for 4 year old
Hi I`m looking for 1 of these for my 4 years old DS. But would like a bit of advise on what to go for, been looking on ebay and there seems to be so many differant sorts. He will be limited to how long he plays it- want it more to keep him happy on a long haul trip. Know that airlines has this sort of thing on board but…
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Finding out if someone is divorced
Hi, Is there any way of finding out whether a divorce has been finalised? I know it's possible to obtain records of births, marriages and deaths, but is the information available for divorces? Without going into a lot of detail, it's my brother's marriage I'm interested in; his marriage broke up, he's had a breakdown (I…
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Summer Camp & Childcare Cost
I'm going to start a job after the holiday. I used to work weekends so I didn't have to spend on childcare, but now I'm going to have to. The HM Revenue asked what amount I will spend in childcare. Does anybody know if Summer Camps which is not part of the school, would be considered as childcare element? I know they asked…
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Financial Family Dilemma, Need Advice Please
My son tried to drive long distance in his car to see his Gran (my mother) last week. The car broke down the day before and we suggested he didn't take the car. He was adamant he would be OK. He took a male mate with him too, so he didn't feel lonely. I offered to go with him but he wanted someone his own age with him.…
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Major pregnancy/mystery shopping/hair dye dilema!
Ok I need some advice! To set the scene: My hair is a mess, I feel miserable and I'm skint (permanently). A mystery shopping company has just phoned to offer me a assignment with a major hairdressing chain. I need to get my hair coloured and a cut and blow dry. They will reimburse all costs and also pay me a fee for my…
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good deep fake tan for holiday?
im off on holiday in a couple of weeks and as a male know very little, in fact zero about fake tans :confused: looking for a very strong dark tan that wont run in the sun, im not a pool person so thats not a worry but dont want to be streaky after my first shower are the self application ones ok or stil better to go to a…
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Daughter had her Alevel results and is now off to uni........
My daughter got her A level results today and they were extremely good.Grade A in french and economics and a B in history.This means she has her place at university which is great.But..........We are on a low income and dont have much money and i am wondering how we can help her. Any tips gratefully received. Her fees will…
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Abandoned - student finance problem
I have been married for 2 years and went to France to study for a few months from my University in England, and my fiance kept on our rented flat in England with a view to joining me in France when he could sublet it. He never came, but disappeared instead. My Local Education Authority now say I must "prove" I have been…
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Find a missing person
Hi My ex husband has gone missing and has been for nearly two years now, and I am afraid that he may be dead. He is a traveller and was apparantely going to Mexico in November 2004. He has not been heard of since. He had also arranged to meet some friends in Thailand, last year, but did not show up. This is totally not in…
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How can I help my mum?
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could offer me some advice on how to help my mum. She needs help with her finances/spending, but she also has a lot of problems with her general lifestyle. Over the years, myself and my sisters have tried to help her change things, but any change is always temporary and it's never long…
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Does money saving make you feel down/sad?
Having a bad day!!! Got a friend to drop me and my boys off at swimming. Planned to get a taxi back at a cost of £3.50. When we came out rang for taxi- it would be 30 mins,said no. Walked 5 mins to bus stop and across busy road I thought bus was at 15 mins past-got to stop I was wrong it was 25 past. Deceded to wait as it…
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NEUTROGENA visable clear
NEUTROGENA visably clear blackheads scrub, has any one found this to work around the nose area? any tips & sugestions on removal will come in handy too thanks p.s not for myself lol.
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Operation costing £5000
Hi All, I really am hoping someone can give me some advice on what to do because I really am stuck. Few months ago my mum started get pains (pins and needles) on whole of her right leg. She visited the GP who prescribed her some painkillers and they haven’t work. She has been back to the GP few times since and complained…
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Boys bedroom
My son is nearly 9, and he's in the box room of our house, which means theres not much space for his books etc. I need to find curtains, bedding and other storage solutions that would be suitable for his age. Any ideas?? I dont want to spend a fortune (obviously!), but he's got flowery curtains up at the moment, and he's…
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I am a Godmother!! Would love some tips..
Hey all, I have just been asked to be Godmother to my friend's new baby boy. I am so thrilled and this means a lot to me (as my friend knows). They are not of a Christian religious persuasion and neither am I so we will put a slightly different spiritual slant on this part I guess. I am looking forward to being there for…
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finding cow & gate nextstep milk
have anyone found a place or website where they sell cow and gate nextstep powder milk for less than £5.98.? could do with a dozen boxes of them for next few months
