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Money grabbing relative!!!
A so called relative has managed to "persuade" my Grandmother to lend them £5,000. They assured her that they would pay her back. Now they've announced they don't know when/how they are going to pay any back as they are skint!:mad: I am so cross as my Grandmother is newly widowed and I believe she was backed in a corner…
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This is complicated
Briefly- Mum and dad made a will, Mum died, dad got the house. dad married again, which voided his will. dad died, without making a new will, step mum inherited the house. The house was never changed to her name. She is now in a home, has dementia and is not able to make a will. According to the intestacy law, I am not…
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My Sister Really Annoys Me
Just really need a bit of moral support. Had my sister and her husband up on an unexpected visit and she has made me feel really down. To give you a bit of background she has 2 grown up kids and has a house to die for but only because she is mortgaged up to the hilt. She has taken mortgage advance after advance and spent…
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MoneySaving in Marriages, Relationships & Families
Hi, I know this is probably the wrong place (and making it worse) but i dont see many "MoneySaving in Marriages, Relationships & Families Posts" i see lots of "help me" posts that have nothing to do with SAVING MONEY. This is a money saving experts forum not a general help with life forum :( what time to put your kids to…
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Lack of baby movement
I know i am probably being silly but i am freaking out today :( I am nearly 26 weeks pregnant and i still havent felt the baby move. I have had 3 scans throughout my pregnancy and each time the baby has been moving well and at each midwife appt the heartbeat is strong. I am very very overweight and i presume that may be…
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Help me sort out my kids.....please
I have 3 kids, DS1 is 15, DD1 is 10 and DS2 is 6. Individually, they are good kids. DS1 is doing fantastically well at school and doesn't cause us any 'out of school' problems at all. He is a pleasant, mature teenager. DD1 can be a handfull - she's a typical 'hormonal' girl.... but generally happy in herself and can be a…
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Upset :(
I love my girlfriend and we make things work, but her sister's REALLY upset me today and by default my partner as she does not stand up for me when it comes to her family! At least i'm not crying anymore, I wish I had a cat to hug at times like this! Her sister has a 5 month old baby who I adore, I often buy him bits and…
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URGENT Nail Varnish on carpet Pls help!!!
Please help with any ideas.... My daughter spilt nail varnish on her cream :eek: carpet (thats only four months old :o ) about an hour ago. We have tried to clean it up with nail varnish remover and then vanish carpet foam. But its still there :( I did race off to tesco to buy a stain devil but when I got it back it says…
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Trip to France!
Evening, I need help! I am planning to treat the other half on the 2nd Jan to a trip to Paris. Back on the 4th. This will be the engagement!! I am thinking going on the Eurostar from St Pancreas will be cool. Any idea on how to get a cracking deal? I have heard about browsing an buying from the french site, comes out…
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New coat for child
Hi, My little boy needed a warmer coat for school so my hubby went out and bought him one today. He bought a age 6 which is for height 116cm. My son is 4 and a bit and is 112cm tall. Should I go get the smaller size? It is only a wee bit long in the arms. Kerry
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car seat for 2 year old
I am looking for a car seat that is good for a 2 year old, we have a britax one at the moment and he pushes himself forward whilst touching the bit that slackens the seatbelt, keeps doing it and so am looking for a seat that would be suitable! need a seat that he wouldnt be able to open, any thoughts? susie
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11 plus exams
Hi all, does anyone know if it is possible to obtain 11plus exam results for various schools or do you have to request the info from each school individually? Any help appreciated..
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Turning device for a cot mobile
Does anyone know where I could get a turning device for my baby's cot mobile? At present she has the educational cards on, but she gets bored that it stands still and I think it would be nice if it turned I have this: http://www.bloomingmarvellous.co.uk/product.aspx?CategoryID=Nursery&ProductID=6425&language=en-GB And i…
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Nappy changing bags
My Mum and Dad are treating me to a nappy changing bag for Christmas for the upcoming arrival of the bump. I have a budget of around £60 and would love something a bit different as i am mad about handbags and this will be taking over. Can anyone recommend a nice designery look changing bag that it is still practical. Its…
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Clothes cut for Cloth Nappies at a realistic price
My 16mos old boy has been wearing real nappies since about 3mos. However, I'm now struggling to find clothes to fit as they ae all cut for disposables. I've googled and found loads of sites offering to sell me clothes cut for cloth for the prices are astronomical, even in the clearance section! Anyone point me in the…
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Make weddings cheaper ... help change the law!
A crazy law in the England currently says it's only legal to get married in a building, not outdoors. i.e. registered hotels etc. that make a fortune from weddings! As I want to get married outdoors one day I'd like to help change the law. Someone has already started a petition on the government website and I wondered…
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Problems with another mother at school
This is playing on my mind tonight. My son has been in the same class since nursery. He's had the usual rocky childhood relationship with one boy - one minute they are never speaking ever again, then 5 minutes later they are best friends :rolleyes: The mother was friendly with me until an incident when they were around…
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Death in family several months ago - nobody told us
I've just heard, through my elder brother who had a phone call from an aunt on my dad's side, that a cousin on my mum's side (very confusing!) has died. Said cousin was our generation, between me & younger brother, my mum's only sister's 2nd son. He had a rare form of cancer, which he's had for about 15 years. What has…
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Not moneySaving but........................
To cut a long story short my 1 yr old Daughter had stitches out to day which meant she could bath properly for the 1st time in a week (she loves to bath) anyway i caved!! i gave her the postman pat bathtime letter box that we had got for her christmas eve and now my husband is not happy. i said i would top it with a better…
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How do I get my ds to use a spoon?
Hi all, Well my little son (21 months) was invited to a party today and he was the only child there who insisted as usual on using his fingers after a couple of turns with his spoon. I could feel the other parents stare and even the other children stopped eating to watch him :o I so wanted the ground to open.... Anyway I…
