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Looking to adopt and need an idea of costs
Hi all, Some wonderful friends of mine are looking to adopt.:j They are currently on a course pre-adoption and one of their pieces of homework is to put together a budget for after they adopt. They are looking to adopt siblings...2, maybe 3, kids, all under 5yrs they're thinking. I've sent them over a list of how much…
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School yard politics
Hi, Just needed some advice.... Have been unable to do school run since sept due to a major stomach op, so am not really up to what's going on now :( The problem is, that the class (16 of us) have to collect samples of autumn stuff, there's about 15 items in total. I was thinking the more ppl involved, the quicker its over…
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Cheap Reusable Nappies
Sorry if this is in the wrong place or has been posted before - I did a search for it and couldn't find it. Anyway, thought it might help someone to know that Tommy Tippee are selling off all their Cotton Bottom reusable nappies at a discount as they aren't going to make them anymore. The packs on page 3 look good value to…
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Problem with 8 year old and teacher
I'm just looking for advice as I'm not sure how best to handle this. My 8 year old is having awful problems which have come to a head this year due to his teacher. He's always had problems with letter formation and his writing has always been messy. It is gradually getting better as I've been putting a load of work in at…
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Stupid lie
I wonder if anyone can offer any advice on a stupid lie I told which has just well and truly spiralled out of control. When I first met my partner I added on 2 years to my age (im in my twenties) and have been living by that since then. I know I should tell him, but its gone on so long I dont know how! I feel like he might…
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Teen Cash Class Guide: Free DVD version for Teachers
If you’re a teacher looking to teach the Teen Cash Class, then I may be able to supply you with a DVD of the original programme. ITV1 has kindly given permission for 50 to be distributed (though if there’s a higher demand I will try and persuade them to allow more). To do this please e-mail your name, position at the…
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Can British Pensioners Who Retire Abroad.......
.......come back to the UK for medical treatment if they need it? Or do they have to pay for treatment?
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Birth Certificate Query
I'm registering my daughter's birth tomorrow and her father has now decided he wants to be on her birth certificate. I have found the form that he needs tofill in (Form 16) to say that he's the father. (He can't attend to sign himself) I'm a bit confused as to who is able to witness a signature though on it. Any ideas?
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Care Home and Gifts Entitlement
My father-in-law went into a care home some months ago. We have been handling his affairs as he has had several strokes. His home was sold recently, so local authority funding was withdrawn and the money for his care now comes out of what he has left. The care home has increased the cost of his care but when the pot gets…
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moving daugher from one nursery to another but...
my daughter has been doing drama since she was very young and i think she really enjoys this. however the new nursery which is nearer home does nto offer this. how /should i mention that i would really be interested in this option and maybe there a mum who might be interested in teaching it for exmaple or to take on drama…
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Young Mum = Bad mum/bad person?
Hi, im 21 and mum to a beautiful nearly 3 year old daughter, but recently i've experienced negative attitudes directed towards me such as nasty or pitying looks, 'oooh your a bit young' comments, and i feel really pushed out by the older mums at my daughters pre-school. Its making me feel really down. I tried applying for…
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Changing Name after Divorce
Hi, quick question hoping someone might know the answer to. Going to court tomorrow to finally get my Decree Absolute, I want to revert back to my maiden name and am hearing various rules about this. Any Advice please.:confused: Do I have to go legal through solicitor to do this or am I still allowed to contact people and…
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Divorce petition
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Oh no!!! My son has worms, what do I do?
Ah sorry girls, I know it is lunch time but just was summoned to the loo to be told 'look, it's wiggling' and I guess I am right in assuming that my son has worms! Struggling to think where it has come from other than the nursery school as we don;t really mix with other kids and families these days. So do I tell the school…
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What is that stuff to help heal wounds?
I have heard of it before, it's a herbal remedy of some sort, very good for helping wounds and bruising heal up quickly. Midwives recommended it to me after c section, and I know a few folk on here have talked about it. Would be very grateful, my Dad had a bad compound fracture on his shin bone (broken bone poked through…
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beavers xmas fair help pls
if in wrong place pls move have managed to get hold of 15 scobby/ pepe pig balls really cheaply at wilkinson 10p each.. what would you pay for them at a fair? was thinking bewteen 50p and a pound.. I also have some large punch ballons again 10p each and was thinking we might make more if we sold them blown up then give…
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broccoli shame, am I the only one?
I have a confession to make.... whilst trying to cut back (been made redundant and am pregnant) and noticing how much the broccoli has gone up in tesco the last few months I took things a bit far the other day. I bought some broccoli but pulled all the florets off so didn't have to pay for the heavy stalk bit. Felt like a…
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Egyptian fancy dress for 8 year old girl-HELP!!
Title says it all really.DS wanted to wrap her in loo roll but shes not up for that idea!! Got the party tonight [last minute invite as guest at Brownies] and i am stuck-thanks in advance for any help guys!!:eek:
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Hen Do. Help!!
My cousin is getting married and she asked me to be her maid of honnor. Therfore I have to organise her hen do she seems to want the world!! e.g Meal Party (Ann Summers) Stripper Dressing up outfits She expects to pay for nothing not even a drink. Thinks its all down to the guests. This wouldnt be a problem if people…
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Any Excel Wizards or detectives?
DS needs to raise a vast sum of money for a school sports tour next year. Some of it will come from birthday, christmas, easter presents in the form of cash rather than goods but the rest of it he needs to raise himself. He's got some things to go on ebay but I guess he might have to do a lot more work than he thinks to…
