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school dinners
hi everyone i was wondering what you all think about school dinners these days. dd want to start having them. the menu looks great - is the food really as good as on the glossy brochure? also, is the cost (£1.75 per day) moneysaving or not worth it, in your opinion? do you find they are full from just a light tea after…
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Please ignore - posted in error
Please ignore the post I've just removed from here - I meant to post it on DT but somehow sent it here instead :confused:
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Duvet set and matching curtains
We are moving in the next few weeks, I have been looking at a new bedroom set for DS(he is 4yrs old and still has winnie the pooh) and we are going to use all the stuff in his room for the baby so when we move we are going to paint(not me-I'm not that stupid), the only problem is that the room he will go into has two…
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My Baby is being given some money?
I spoke to my Grandma today, her and my Great-Uncle have sent £800 cash down with my Mum for her to give me for my new baby. I am overjoyed but realise my baby is rapidly becoming richer than me! lol Any ideas on how best to save the money for him? He has an 'under 7' account with Nationwide with £400 in a and Child Trust…
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Model making help
Hope this is the right forum for this. Please help. DD is 3 and started school last week. We had a letter today to say that we need to build (with DD) a model of our house by next Tuesday for her to take to school for this term's topic of "all about me". And it mustn't be too big. Anyway, I have the artistic talent of a…
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paying back tax credits
after fighting and fighting i'm totally loosing the battle with them. I owe them in the reigeon of £7k. Is anyone going through the process of paying it back. This is from previous one's so they can't take it back from my awards. if so how long and much do they ask for. considering my incomings do not allow for any more…
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Moses basket for baby
does anyone know if its possible to buy a replacement mattress for a moses basket? I'm not even sure if they are all a similar size..... Or failing that, does anyone have any suggestions for cleaning the mattress? It has had a phenomonal amount of sick on it, and as much as I try to clean it up as and when it happens,…
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is it a fair cop!!!!!!!!
hi my partners ex(a coper) had a agrement in their devorce that he would pay a certin amount of maintinace for their only daughter,his idea and the amount set by him, all signed and sealed, now a year down the road he has a new girlfriend in his life, and is saying he cant afford to pay what was agreed, and wants to reduce…
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Do you sell Avon?
Hello i need some hints and tips for selling avaon as it gets closer to christmas. I enclose a newslater with my books on all the offers, and a few beauty tips. Any got any other ideas please? Many thanks
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separation, wife leaving me with 4 children
Me and my wife are separating, she is moving out to be with her new partner in a flat they will be renting. i have 4 children which she say she will come and look after while i am at work( which i don't believe as i work shift's with 6:00am starts). My head is in a constant spin since she told me three weeks about her and…
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Ideas For 5th Wedding Anniversary
I'm looking for ideas for a 5th Wedding Anniversary present for my hubby. We're having a baby on the 4th October so it's going to be a date in the house and just wondered if anyone had any suggestions ? It's got to be cheap and cheerful as we've a big overdraft and aiming to get that down ! Thanks in advance. Cruiksl
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social services are t**ts
My bother and wife are in a bitter situation with his ex-girlfriend (sarah) regarding thier daughter. Sarah has been leaving my neice (aged 9)in the house on her own in the moring before school and some times at night (while she goes down the pub) with her two little siblings ( 1 &2). I know this is wrong as I have been…
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Children - Are they worth it?
Hello all, Now I'm sure I'm going to get mixed responses on this one bt I was wondering, do you think children are worth the sacrifices, especially financially. I have always been very keen to have a child despite the fact that I can't think of any good reasons to have one other than I feel this biologial urge. When I…
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DS off to Uni next week - help!!!!
If I am on the wrong forum, please move me on mods! OK my son is off to Uni next weekend. I am a single parent and apart from the odd disastrous relationship (not been in one for about 10 years), it has been just the two of us, and he has turned out to be the biggest blessing to me. Trouble is, though intellectually I am…
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Divorce and Defaulting on loans
Hello, I am after some advice. I am in the proceeds of getting a divorce, I am not contesting the divorce, my wife is the petitioner even though I suspected her of having an affair, she lied in the petition stating unreasonable behavior saying I was violent even though I agreed she could be petitioner on the grounds that…
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Do i need DS fathers permission to change his surname?
Hi I have a 2 year old son and his dad hasnt been in his life, he's seen him about 5 tines and the last time was july 2005, He is on the birth certificate and DS has his surname but i wanted to change it, do i need his dads permission?? I havent got a clue where he is or where to find him. TIA xx
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Joint account - other half's credit rating
Hi, Sorry but I can't find anything about this in a search of the forums. Here's the problem... I am really carefull not to get into debt etc. and the only debt I owe is my student loan so I am guessing my credit score should be pretty good. I opened a joint account with my boyfriend almost a year ago now but I am now…
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milk free diet for one year old
hi I would appreciate any recipe ideas for feeding my DD she is cows milk intolerant, has wysoy, but we haven't had an oppertunity to see a dietician yet.I am still feeding her from jars of milk free foods,rice cakes bread and honey,cucumber e.t.c, but need to move onto the next stage and quite frankly, feel at a bit of a…
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Help needed with messy will and impartial executor
I'm hoping someone can give me some advice on how to help my MIL. Her husband dies a few weeks ago, after a short illness, and his will has caused alot of heartache. He left my MIL as a life tenant, and 50% of the house was left to his two natural/adopted children and the other 50% to the three step children. The house was…
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Which shoes?
Hi, I have always bought Clarks shoes for my little boy. He is now three and I was thinking of buying him some Kicker boots instead this time. I thought they would be nice for winter and they have a very good resale value. But I do feel a bit guilty putting unfitted shoes on his feet. I only buy one pair of shoes. He has…