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for mums...what are people's thoughts
i wonder if this idea would be of interest to anyone. i thought maybe setting up a system with a few mums who are in the same boat of looking after and swapping help/keeping them entertained whilst another mum can work in the same house with a computer or do their paperwork etc. It means that the children can be kept…
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Wanted : Baby Moses basket at a low price
Where can I get this at a low price????? Weblink to the moses basket would be very much welcomed. Thanks MSErs
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Present for a new baby
My friend has just had a baby boy. It's her 2nd and the first one is not even 2 yet. So she doesn't need anything practical and I was wondering what to get her. When her first baby was born we bought a lovely little wooden music box for around £15. I would like to spend the same again and for it to be something that could…
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Long Distance Relationships
Hi there I wonder how people cope with long distance relationships. My current partner (3 months) lives on the Isle of White (we met on the internet) and try to see each other every other weekend. We speak every day on the phone. The relationship is getting quite serious and we want to see more of each other but this…
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Pregnant. How are we going to manage??????
Hi there, My OH and I have just had the news that she is pregnant. It was a major shock, and TBH I am not happy about it. We have just bought our first house together (will be moving in in the next couple of months, previously rented) with a large mortgage and I just don't know how we are going to be able to afford a baby,…
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cheap breast pumps
Hi, not sure if this has been posted already but today in home bargains they had tommee tippee breast pumps for £5.99. Hope this can help some of the pregnant people on here.
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Wills - costs?
Anyone have any idea how much a will costs to set up? I am a single parent hoping to get my decree absolute in a few weeks time and want to make a will. I would want my DS to inherit everything but for it to be put in trust and have my friends as the people responsible for the funds until my son is 18 or 21 or whatever age…
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School appeals - help offered
I work for an local authority in the school admissions team and have many years experience of school appeals (both admissions and exclusions) so if anyone has any questions I would be happy to help.
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Chaep family holiday in UK
Hi Can anyone recommend a cheap family holiday in UK? (2 adults and 3 year old twins - almost 4 years). We haven't got a lot of money to spend this year and would be quite happy with a caravan for a week, but we don't know anyone with one and haven't a clue where to start! I would want to be sure where we are staying is…
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Taking dog on holiday
We have a 10 week old pup (taking her out for the first time tomorrow! :j ) and are training her to be okay in the car (our last dog was a nightmare with travelling). We are thinking of not bothering with a holiday abroad this year and just want to go somewhere in England. What kind of things are suitable for a doggie,…
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Sign the petition.
Posted something similar on the Cutting Tax board, but thought you may find this useful. Those of you who have a wife that stays at home looking after the kids, or a wife that works but does not use their entire tax allowance may find this petition interesting. Currently, there is a no government policy that promotes the…
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Query about departures calculation (CS1)
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* Daughter has not been offered a place at ANY of the schools preferred *
I'm gutted. Can anyone advise me if this is a normal occurence? I don't know what's going to happen now, all the local school are carp, I feel so sick to my stomach. I researched every school thoroughly before hand, went and visited on open days and normal school days so I could observe, and now, it was all a waste of…
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Breaking Up Advice
I've been going out with a guy for a short period of time and he's very kind, generous and opens doors for me etc.. But I have now realised I dont feel for him the same way he feels for me he's already mentioned the future and having kids and getting a place together but I really dont want that with him! I dont want to…
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Women Working Harms Dogs?
On BBC News 24 yesterday morning there was an segment about obesity in dogs. The expert (I don't recall his name) said the major reason was because with both partners working, there was no-one to spend quality time with the dog and he would seek comfort in food. Although they did not explicitly blame women for this, it…
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god parents
having kenny baptised on mothers day and she was going to have 4 god parents (2 couples) but one of the god mothers is going to be away that weekend, do you think it wil be ok for a girl to have 2 god fathers and only one god mother? also need some ideas on how to word the invites (it's worse than when i did my wedding…
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Help- Linear equations for homework I'm clueless! Do you Know how?
Desperate mum here. DD has got linear equations for homework & the example and teacher explanations aren't helping! first question is 16-4(x+3)=2x I know that this means 16-4*x+3*1=2x (*denotes multiply) but have no idea how to work it out. Second question is 5x-2(3x+1)=-6 third Question 4x-2=1-(2x+3) Fourth Question…
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On line Dating
I have used Dating Direct but after about 2 years have given up. I was looking on match.com but it is really expensive! Does anyone know any other widely used sights? I have got to find a man this year! This cannot go on.
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Dressmaker
Hi All, I just wondered if you can help a poor girl out. After having been to the National Wedding Show at the weekend and been totally horrified at the prices and the dresses they had on show, I think I really am going to have one custom-made. I don't think I am going to go the Ebay route as I really want to sit down with…
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Im Upset, and I know Im Being Selfish But.....
Have to share this. Found out last weekend that my mum and dad are moving to Singapore for work reasons in July for 3 years. Now I am majorly upset and bitter and angry and i know its irrational and selfish but i cant help it!! Yes I have my own family but little miss divadee is so close to her nanna and grandad that…
