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ordination gift....something thoughtful?
My cousin is getting ordained this year and I want to get a thoughtful gift.......any ideas?
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What do you think about this?
A dilemma for you all - what would you do? A man has been talking to women on the internet for 9 months. His wife has caught him 3 times, each time he has promised to stop. Wife even said that he could carry on talking to the girls, but no more lies, he said he didn't want to and promised he would stop. She has caught him…
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Moving toddler into a big bed!
Hi, just wondered if anybody had any advice on moving a toddler out of his cot into a big bed? We've decided to try and put him in a bed tonight as he has really outgrown his cot and is trying to climb over the sides! However he will not entertain it in the slightest. He won't get it the bed and is currently stood at his…
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Anyone used Crashpadder?
Hey all, Not sure if this is the right place to post but we just signed up to crashpadder as we have a spare room and struggling a little with finances, so any financial contributions are welcome! My question really was has anyone else used it either to rent out a room or to book a room? We live in West London on the…
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Choosing what to be called as a grandparent
Just wandered what people are called as grandparents. There are plenty of nanna's, nans and a grandma in our family. I don't fancy being called granny (not old enough lol) so what's left ??
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Obaby Atlas Stroller
Okay, I have decided I like this stroller better than the Maclarens, now I just have to choose the colour. The only ones I have seen in the flesh are the black and the brown. Do any of you own one of these? Have you seen the colours? I'm confused by the 'khaki' as on some pictures it looks like a steel grey colour and and…
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UK visa for my spouse
Hi all, My wife and I would be so grateful if someone could give us some advice, or maybe pointed in the direction of somewhere to look. My wife is a Filipina, we have known each other for one year, and I came out to the Philippines 8 months ago. We were married in March. The next step is applying for her visa. From what I…
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Is there a way to help your child with homewrok
And not get cross when they really can't be bothered? DD is clever and most of the time she does fine BUT we have these odd occasions where she just cannot be bothered and it drives me mad..she sits there in a sulky mood and ignores me, talks over me, thinks she is always right and then finally after i have had enough i…
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Where do men buy underwear/accessories? Pls help!
Hi all, Im really not sure if this is in the right place, but I'm hoping you can help me! I have a job interview next week with a retail head office and I need to find out where men (aged around 25-35+) buy their accessories (hats, belts, ties, scarves etc) and underwear/socks from. Do men even buy it themselves or rely on…
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The Pill
I'm 24 years old, but weigh 20 stones. I have been with partner for 7 years and have a 3 year old. I used to be on the Pill, but they took it off me about 5 years ago when I weighed about 16 stones due to high blood pressure. Do you think I could ask for it again r do you think I've got no chance? My sex life is virtually…
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Trying for a baby - advice on finances please?
Hi there, I'm new to this forum but use the website for MS tips! Apologies if this is in the wrong area. I'm after some advice please: My OH & I have been together for almost 9 years & in that time have travelled, graduated, brought a flat, car etc and generally had lots of fun. We're both now feeling really positive about…
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A new start for Mooloo
Well here goes, my last thread was all about living with my twins and thier babies. I have recently gone Solo, well nearly. I am now renting a cottage and living with my 16 year old son. Things have not been the best over the last 2 years, but I am going to be optomistic and hope that the future will be brighter. So I…
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Who has breached childminder contract??
My childminder got a dog about 6 months ago, initially held or in another room. Now it's running loose with by 3 year old and 5 year old boys and 2 others that childminder looks after. It always jumps up at my 3 year old and he had scratches on face. I requested nicely she keep dog in separate room to avoid further…
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Advice for friend please!
Hi Just after some advice for my friend. He has recently seperated from his wife of 14 years, they have 2 children. He has moved out of family home, but is giving his ex the money to pay the mortgage with, plus other bits as and when required for the children (he is self employed). He has always handed over the mortgage…
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cant see a suitable area for this question re accident claim
Sorry if this is the wrong area to post but I cannot see what forum area its meant to be placed in.I posted in my local moneysaving area but no replies so hope someone here can help. Just wondered if anyone can suggest a good company to deal with to start a compensation claim for an injury.I am in east ayrshire,scotland so…
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Wedding Insurance
Hi We are getting married next year and have been advised by a few people to get wedding insurance. Has anyone got any tips or advice on how can get best value from wedding insurance. We are probably looking at an average cost wedding and obviously don't want to waste money being over-insured but also want to ensure we…
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7 year old bedroom ideas please
My son has just turned 7 and we desperately need to decorate his bedroom to get rid of the Thomas the Tank Engine border :rolleyes:. He doesnt like blue and would like his bedroom painted orange, which is fine, but he is fascinated by Egypt and the pyramids so would like some sort of desert theme. This has proved almost…
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Separation, divorce, house, kids - aaaaaaaahhhh!!!
Very long and complicated (well to me it is!) story! Right here goes_ my husband and I separated 10 months ago - we have two young children, had been married for eight years but together for twelve years. When we met he owned his own house but when we married eighteen months later the house was put into joint names. We…
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Please help if you can
Hi, I know you may judge but please help me as my little brother who is 17 in his wisdom decided to doctor his provisional driving liscense to change his age to 18 (i know i also did this so i cant judge) the thing is the club doorman took this off him and dispite the police being there and checking his name and age on the…
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Am I doing the right thing?
This is probably going to be a wee bit of a long post.... I don't really know where to start. My sister moved down south (about 150 miles away) about three years ago now. She said she wanted to get away from the the family.... Anyway, she lived in a two bedroomed house and had two children, but she got pregnant again and…
