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Baby Shopping List
Hi, Thanks for all of you good people who gave me a very good advice on the Loola travel system; I need more feeback on the following; 1. Nappies- Which ones to buy and where is/are the best place to buy them from 2. Milk formula – My wife is going to breastfeed but we are unsure when to start giving formula milk to the…
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which tog for toddlers duvet?????
Morning Please can anyone help me decide which tog is best for my (almost) 2 year old daughter? I am currently looking at a 4.5 or 9 tog. She has always been in Grobags, the one she has now is 2.5, but these are becoming too restrictive for her so I want a duvet. Do i get the 4.5 and pile blankets on top for when its cold,…
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My Friend is Missing!
I'm sure I am worrying about nothing, but I have a friend who I speak to everyday. He works abroad a lot, and is there at the moment. I hadn't heard from him since Wednesday, so was a bit concerned, but figured that I would find out the reason when he returned back today. But now I find that he has not returned, or at…
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Looking for my sister...where to start??
I am now 25, and when I was 11, I found out my step mother was having a baby, who was dads. At the time I found out I was also told that I was not allowed to see my dad anymore!! Although my mum and dad were divorced, it caused me a lot of distress, as my father did not have the guts to tell me himself. A few years ago…
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Tracing an ex husband ?????
All men ....please don't get uptight there is a lot into my story and I will explain if asked but I don't want to start a war on here just a simple question ... How can I trace an ex husband with only his name , date of birth and national insurance number in this Country ???
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i was ask to leave my home by my wife!!!!!!
hi all. can any one tell me how long if i leave my marital home before it is classed that i have left in the eyes of the law . I have been told it to be four weeks but am not sure???
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CV Structure Help Needed Please!
Hi Guys! I would like to do a CV for myself and havent done one in years. Actually the last time I paid someone to do it:o I have numerous qualifications but need some help in structuring them onto a CV...any pointers:confused: I am unable to work ATM due to severe illnesses but am not willing to give up on myself just…
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The birds and the bees
I am going to have a talk with my 10 yr old daughter before she recieves sex education in school.Does anyone know of any useful books (or guides for parents!) on puberty aimed at this age group? thanks in advance
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eco balls
Hi Does anyone out there use eco balls to wash your clothes? If so, do you detect a slight musty smell with your washing? I thought I was imagining it, as there is no "laundry" smell when you use them, but my daughter has noticed it as well.
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Navy Blue polo shirts-buy from school or not?
DS starts a new school in September and his uniform colour changes. I can buy navy blue logo-ed polo shirts from the school, but they are £8 each. :eek: My friend says they wash well and tbh I am fed up of the current white ones that can get filthy before we even leave the house in a morning and it would stop me doing…
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Help with hairdresser please.
I have a friend who usually comes and cuts our hair at home but my 14yr old DD has a christening this sunday and my friend wouldn't be able to cut it in time so I sent her to the local hairdresser with my niece who is the same age. Her hair is just longer than shoulder length and all she wanted was a trim and to have it…
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Brain Cancer
My best friend's Mum who we all thought was recovering well from breast cancer has found out today that she now has a brain tumour. Does anybody know what the survival rates or anything are? also, what can I do for them to help out? What do you think would be most appreciated? This is made worse by the fact my friend is…
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Avent IQ Steriliser - bargain
I just bought an Avent IQ steriliser in my local Sainsburys at lunch time - cost £29.99 - usual price £59,99 - really chuffed with my bargain. It says while stocks last and I got the last one on the shelf - these things never normally happen to me! So, anyone looking to buy one in the near future - check out your nearest…
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Which Formula Do You Use???
I have tried to search for similar threads but haven't found one. Just wondering which formula you use?? Breastfed baby for six months now looking to use formula for all but two feeds a day. Amptamil didn't go down too well, seems to like C & G follow on or Hipp Organic - just wondered if anyone had any Yays or Nays to…
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Costs for will
I understand this is how long is a bit of string question - however - My wife & I need to make a will & the quote is £350 + vat (& A charge per second for so much as looking at their office over the next 10 years etc) for the basic interview & docs - Now i believe in doing it properly but I imagine we are straight forward…
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Opinions please?
My DH's friend from school (they are 38yo now) comes to stay with us while he studies in our city- the course didn't start for another year on his side of the country.Before he started the course we saw him about once every three years,if that. Originally he said it would be a couple of nights a week for six weeks at the…
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childrens party
Hi, Its my dd birthday at the end of next month, and i would love to give her a party (she will be 7) but am on a very tight budget. i have never done a party at home before- does anyone have any tips or ideas to save money but still give her a great time? thanks in advance!
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Lending money to someone who is a bad risk-but family
Just been asked by a relative to lend her some money.I dont have a lot of contact,but she does know of the trauma some of my own family are going through at the moment.She has promised to pay me back next week.I think she has an alcohol problem.I have offered to lend it to her,but will be SO gutted if she doesnt pay me…
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How to sack a childminder? new one hired
I've been having niggling doubts about my childminder, and today was the last straw and I've decided that he's never going there again, but what do I say to them? I've started the ball rolling on finding a replacement, but I'm going to be more careful this time, as I don't want to keep chopping and changing as it would be…
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need a good detangling spray
im after a good detangling spray for my daughters hair ,hair brushing is a nightmare she is only 18 months but she cries when i get the brush out,:eek: i have got the l'oreal one at the moment,but its not that great ,was wondering if the salon versions(more expensive) are any better, cheers
