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BUMBO - Soo expensive any suggestions!
Hi there, I am desperately looking for a bumbo for my daughter, but the prices are soooooooo high, I have been trawling the internet most of the day and cant find any that are that cheap - does anyone have any suggestions Thanks a lot Sylvia
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Can Nicogel be prescribed by your doctor??
Hi Just a quick question I am on occupational health advisor and as part of support given to employees due to the smoke free policy coming into force soon, we are selling Nicogel-a cigarette replacement to employees at cost price. I have heard from someone today that it is available on prescription. Is this true?? I was…
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Combining finances
I recently got married and up til now, Hubbie and I have always had separate finances (although we lived together). We bought our own food and I gave him money towards the bills. Whilst I don't think we should have all our money in a joint account, it would make sense to combine bills, housekeeping etc. What I'd like to…
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Did anyone watch the au pair programme on Monday?
I'm surprised there isn't already a thread about this (unless thhere is and I missed it?) I just wondered what people thought about the programme. I watched it because I have a vested interest in it, as I'm currently hiring my 3rd au pair, but I was a little bit horrified with some of what I saw!!! Do you think Cutting It…
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dog howling when we are out
i have 2 dogs aged 9 and 7 and the 9 year old has always howled when we go out or barks but mainly makes a load howling noise when we go out i have always had this problem but up until a few monthst ago i didnt go out as much as i do now,i dont leave them longer than a few hours though,when i do i have left big bones etc…
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Healthy (ish!) Party recipes for Daughter's 2nd Birthday please?
When I say healthy..she will be getting the obligatory fairy cakes from my mum, but she does love healthy stuff too so it seems daft to pump her full of chocolate and hot dogs (head, shoulders knees and toes...!) if we can do her something else fancy that she'll love. It's not a kids party as such, just family, does anyone…
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Secondary School Admissions ...
Hi My elders will soon be finishing Y4 (well in about 8 weeks) and like majority of us out there - i really really want to get him into a good school. The school immediately in out catchment area are not very good (second and third from bottom according to BBC's league tables). The 3 schools i have in mind are a bit…
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I don't want to rehome my dogs
Hi All Does anyone know anything about allergies? For the past year I have been having recurrent chest infections, asthma attacks, havyfever symptoms, rashes and cold/flu symptoms. There have been other symptoms too but I won't go into detail. I've been to the doctor several times claiming my immune system is knackered and…
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Problems with neighbour!
Sorry its not money saving but i would really appriciate your advice! My neighbours house is disgusting! Her back garden is like a jungle as is the front. She has a dog who NEVER gets taken for walks so barks constantly cause the poor thing is so frustrated. He cant run about in the back garden because its so overgrown and…
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NCT Antenatal classes - worth it?
I have just popped a £200 cheque in the post, WHICH WE CANNOT AFFORD :eek: , to pay for NCT antenatal classes. I had to pursuade hubby to write the cheque as he was not convinced, but at first time parents I think we need all the help we can get. Unfortunately the organising lady said that instead of the 16 hour run up to…
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Not enough Pre School places
In my area there are two dodgy primary schools. It has been decided that the two will merge on the site of one of these schools to create a bigger, better superschool...:rolleyes: This leaves a problem with the Pre school though. The pre school has not been given any additional places for children to start in September so…
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paying expenses for your other half
how do you guys feel about paying expenses for your other half in a long term relationship or giving them money to help them out.... we're not talking BIG money but still a significant amount over a time period. we're not talking about buying gifts or clothes but taking out for a cheap meal say £15 a couple of times a…
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when is the right time to put my son in daycare?
After a lot of searching I have found a daycare nursery that feels *right* for my son who has just turned 2 the facilites are fab ,children look really happy and to top it all the manager is an old friend and I came away feeling really confident that I was making the right decision for both of us. I am planning on 2…
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What are 'Essentials' for a newborn baby?
Hi All, Well, have only recently found out I am pregnant and have started looking at baby stuff, but there is quite a scarily large range of stuff out there. My Husband and I were in Boots at the weekend and were looking at some stuff, I picked up a 'top and tail' bowl and we were trying to figure out what we would use it…
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E-baby..we can do better than that!
In the Sun was an article about how much a woman saved by buying all her baby gear on ebay. She did it for £500. Out of interest how would all the MSE Mum's save even more cash.... http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2001290023-2007170504,00.html Her list:- Stokke Sleepi Cot, mattress and cot bumper: £135 (rrp £500) Got…
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Folic Acid and the Pill
Hello all I am planning to come off the pill in a few months with the aim of starting to try for a family. Should I start taking Folic Acid now and if so, is it ok to take with the pill? Many thanks!
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Allocation of Secondary School Place - when do I need to have moved in by?
We are moving to the catchment area of a particular secondary school - does anyone know the timescales involved in the sending out of the preference documents to parents. I am keen to keep things as simple as possible by being resident well before the forms are sent out. Also, my elder child already goes to a different…
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"Kids" bed linen range
Does anyone know where the 'Kids' bed linen range comes from. I have seen them advertised on ebay, but wondered what store they are made for. Thanks http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRACTOR-TRAFFIC-CAR-WALLPAPER-STICKERS-PACK-OF-6-SHEETS_W0QQitemZ190115035845QQihZ009QQcategoryZ52348QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I attach a…
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Feeling a bit low
Sorry to post this but just needed to get it off my chest. Basically, to cut a long story short, I feel that my sister (only sibling) has no interest in me or my family at all. I thought we were close although she has never really seemed to seek my company, preferring to spend time with her inlaws. Holidays and nights out…
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School politics and a headmistress who couldn't care less
My youngest son was due to go on a school trip on Wed and parents were invited to go too. So me and my son organised to go. Then on Friday there was a disagreement with the class teacher and suddenly there isn't space for me on the school trip. My little one has cried his heart out all night, so we tried to speak to…
