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Toddler bowl
My 2 year old is getting very frustrated when it comes to dinner time, he uses a bowl but when he tried to scoop up the food it comes out of the bowl and he cries as he just can't get it on the spoon, he has tried with forks but is not quite there yet, Any way I was on a popular baby website some moths back and saw a video…
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Toys
Hi, DD1 was born in July. Obviously she's not that bothered with toys yet, but I'm more than aware that she will be soon. We have a local NCT Nearly New Sale next month, plus Christmas is fast approaching. I'm after ideas of good toys to invest in for her for once she really starts taking an interest. Money is tight, and…
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Wife entitled to 85% in split - correct?
My friend has been seeing this guy for the last 12 months, he doesn't live with his wife anymore but they are not divorced. He has been to get legal advice and the Solicitor has told him that if they get divorced the wife will be entitled to 85% of the business and 90% of the properties. Details are - wife is 50% Director…
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Gift list for money?
Hi there, It's my step-dad's 60th birthday soon and we're having a party. People have been asking what they could buy for him and we know he'd really like an i-phone and a digital camera, but obviously these are too expensive as individual presents! We'd thought about setting up a kind of gift list where people can donate…
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trying for baby 4
Is there a thread already for trying for baby 4 ? I have 3 children already and although were not trying trying. if it happened we'd be over the moon if that makes sence. Many i've spoken to think it a crazy idea to want more( hubby and i have said we want a big family). then you get the jealous peeps who just say nasty…
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Maternity leave - Not returning to work
Hi, My wifes maternity leave is due to end in Mid November (she has had a year off), she has received a letter from HR informing her of her return date and information on her accrued holiday. She has accrued around 25 days holiday from this years entitlement. She is not intending on going back to work and has to give two…
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Blackmail over a will.... part 2
Hi i posted a thread regarding a will of which i am a beneficiary I was asked to keep the people who replied to that thread updated as to what has happened since,... Well it has reached a stale mate my uncle has accused my dad of stealing from the estate even though the items in question were removed before the deceased…
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urgent advice needed please!!!!!!
hi i am recently divorced but now, a little confused. my ex husband and i both have our house and life insurances to cover the mortgages. i am the main carer for our son although my ex has him every other weekend and pays me monthly maintenance. my ex is also saying that i need to take out extra insurance for if i die my…
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Index linked child maintenance
Hi, My ex-husband pays me £500 per month maintenance for our two sons. The amount was index linked by the court and was set to be increased on 1st June each year. Every year I have a battle with my ex to receive the extra money, it has increased each year and is now at £588.65 per month. I have to badger him for months to…
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debt and divorce
Hi all, my ex wife and i have a loan with G E money its in both names but now she says she can't afford to pay her half of the loan. She says she has declaired herself bankrupt after taking big holidays and leaving work to go on them. The money comes out of my account and she used to pay me her half once a month by cheque.…
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new challenge needed my story - help pls
Hi All. Brief background i am currently mid 20s and a qualified teacher / Assessor and Internal verifier. Purchased a house back in 2004 with my now ex partner. we split in 2006 (just as the boom ooccured - not good timing). Went through a "pretty calm" breakup considering wat it could have been like. Therefore joint…
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Why did you pick your user name......???
My lovely OH (bless him) has been nosing over my shoulder when I'm using MSE (grrrrrrr is nothing sacred). Saying stuff like'You should book mark this site it looks really useful' Errr. ok (But I already have). He's had a look through the forums at the sensible stuff and says he will join shortly. Then he came away with…
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Please help want to split but husband wont move out
Hi please someone help. After lots of issues I have decided I want to divorce my husband. Its been a long time coming I think, and sadly here we are. We have two children and if I am honest I think I have stayed for them. But things arent good. Another reason was that I always assumed I couldnt manage on my pwn as I have…
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Don't know whether to change DD1's school or not - advice needed
I have a dilemma and I'm half-and-half over what to do. We recently moved across the city and thus moved DD1 from her reception class to a different school. The school she moved to wasn't my first choice; it is a good school but quite a way away so involves me and kids driving down to school to drop her off then back in…
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how do you know if you want to do something?
I responded to an advert in our local people for magistrates needed at the local magistrates court? I have got the pack and all the information. Need to start thinking about sending it off. I just dont know if i want to go for it? How do you know if something is right for you? I must have been interested to ask for the…
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Help me get close to my future mother in law?
Ive been with my partner for a year and a half and even though he lives with his mum still and i see him everyday i dont really speak to his mum much if at all during this time. I just always get the impression she doesnt likes me (because im overweight and am very insecure) anyway i spoke to him again about it last night…
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I'm stressed
Seriously, seriously stressed. I'm also very embarrassed as I've just (unintentionally) bounced a cheque and I just KNOW the person thinks I'm making excuses. So either leave now or pin your ears back cos I need to rant to get it out my system otherwise it'll weigh heavy and I'll be mortified all day. We've moved out, on a…
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Fume - £80 for lost braces!
Arghhh, as if money wasn't tight enough at the moment, DD3 lost her braces at school yesterday. Took them out to eat lunch, put them in the braces box, and threw the box away with the rubbish - didn't realise until after school. Have spoken to the poor caretaker who has tentatively looked through the top of the 4…
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what would you do if....?
Thank you..
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1 Kid + 1 Cookie = FAIL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0Thm_b-U3M
