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realsitic food budget?
having just become a single mum with 3 boys things are going to be tight, i need to set myself a realistic budget around what i will be getting untill i can go back to work any help would be great, im going to look through the indexs for some cheap meal ideas, whenever ive tried budgeting before i fail after a little while…
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Divorce but house in negative equity
My husband and I separated in January and are about to start divorce proceedings. We bought our house last year but borrowed 125%, mortgage is 157K with a 30k unsecured loan. My ex wanted to leave (has a new girlfriend - now pregnant!) and was happy for me to keep the house but cannot grasp the concept that he has left me…
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4 yr old Birthday Day Out - Edinburgh/Glasgow
Looking for something to do with our 4 year old tomorrow for his birthday. Had planned to take him to Glasgow Science Centre, but have heard rumours that Motorway is closed at Charing Cross - something about a building being demolished???? Wondered about Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh or Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh. Does…
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How do I stop binge eating when stressed?
Mrs teb here ( I must get my own log in one day). Hands up time, I need help, I'm just not sure from where. I need to lose weight, simple as that. The problem is that as soon as I get stressed (or hormonal) I immediately want (need! - that's the way I feel) food. Things are very stressful here at home right now and there…
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Would you move to Sweden?
Hi all, My dh has come home with news that he may be required to go to Sweden for six months :eek: I've never been and feel totally shell shocked. I have two very young children and a 17 year old who would not go. This would mean possibly renting out the house for six months? He would also get a bonus and a step in the…
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New pregnancy concern
Hi All, I am just 8 weeks pregnant. This morning I was bleeding slightly and have had period-like pains, but no major pains or discomfort as such. I went to emergency unit at hospital this am. Checked me out and cervix is closed. They took blood samples and I have to go for a scan tomorrow at 3pm. Obviously I am very…
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free real nappy offer which to go for? need help
my local council (wakefield west yorks for parents also in the area) are doing real nappy incentives we can pick from a set of nappies (12 pre folds 3 wraps and a pack of liners) £40 cash back on purchases or 6 weeks free laundery service, im interested in using real nappies as we spend fortune on disposeables but not sure…
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Does this mean out of date?
Ok i wasnt sure where to post this but i need a bit of quick advice. I recently bought something and it arrived today, the problem is i am a tad worried as it has a sticker on the outside of the box, much like a price sticker from a sticker gun but with a date on it instead of a price. The date is 15/01/2004. Would this be…
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school fees
A neighbour of mine wants to put her child into private school, because her daughter failed the 11 plus and she can't get her into a good school. She is worried that she won't be able to afford the fees in the future. My first question is apart from the school fees what else will she have to pay for ? I'm sure I've read…
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The Great 'Mother's Day Pressie For Under A quid' Hunt
Mother's Day is fast approaching (18 March) and whether it's your mum, aunty, granny, or all three you're buying for, the cost can soon add up. But there's no need to fork out a fortune to show your mum your appreciation. So I thought I'd tap MoneySavers collective knowledge for their tips on how to make your mum feel…
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home working
Not sure if anyone can help and this may sound very under achieving but I once knew a woman who filled envelopes at home with various mailing for a company (don't know name) and got paid for it, they delivered it in boxes to her then took them away to post...does anyone know about this and how to get involved?? I have 4…
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Childrens bank account benefits
We would like to open bank accounts for our little ones, aged 4 and 1. Nothing drastic, just an account to get them used to putting in a little money every now and then. With this in mind, I've had a little look around and the rates all look quite similar for this type of account. We are with Nationwide so that would be…
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How Much Does Your Nusery Charge?
Just trying to work out how much it would cost to put a 9 month baby into nusery whilst mum goes back to work full-time? Mother only earns just £880 per month and we are trying to work out how much of that money will go towards nursery cost. Other options are to stay home or work part-time Please tell me how much you pay…
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advice on sick pay and wanting to leave job
my partner is on sick leave after a problem with his op on his leg,he is coming to the end of his sick leave but doesnt want to go back to his employer,alot of problems have occured between him and his mananger. what rights does he have regarding his week in hand that he worked and also his holiday pay which is 23 days.…
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Husbands Job going to Farnborough Hants
After 12 years in lovely Cheltenham, my husbands job is being moved to Farnborough Hampshire. Daughter is off to Uni this year and son starting his A level's so most people would say that the timing is good. NOOOOO...my daughter does not want to come home in the holidays to a place where she knows no one. My son wants to…
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Does anyone here foster and what impact has it had on your finances?
I'm thinking of applying to be a foster parent, and have been thinking about it for a while (6 months ish) We are not in a good financial postion at the moment due to hubby made redundant 6 months ago but now he is in employment and we are slowly getting things paid off. we have a £10k credit card bill and an overdraft of…
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3 Diffrent meals for a family of three driving me mad + costs more money!!
In our household their is DH- meat/fish eater. Myself - vegetarian DD- Weaning + Milk intolerance... Its driving me mad cooking three diffrent meals for the family every night:rolleyes: It all so cost a lot more to cook 3 diffrent meals. I know when DD gets a bit older she can have either what I m having or what her Dad is…
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free kids' stuff
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38 weeks pregnant - pressure down below- is this normal??
Don't want to put anyone off their lunch! Sorry if this is a bit of a strange thread, but i'm 38 weeks with baby no.2. Its head has been engaged for at least two weeks and feels very low. The thing is, it feels like it is so far down it could come out at any minute, my bits seem to be swelling in the shape of a head!!:o I…
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feeling homesick
morning all im 4 months prgenant moved away from all my firends and family over 100 miles away,im just feeling really homesick and !!!!!!,i got a fluey type thing n feel like crap , just sitting here sobbing my heart out,sorry folks just need a good winge
