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What Benefits is Baby Asha entitled to?
Right, I've been putting this job off for bloody ages cos i'm scared about the number of bloody forms i'll have to fill out! As most of you know my baby was born in September and is now 10 weeks old. Im out of work (not claiming JSA yet) whilst Mum is on School Teachers maternity pay. We are living with my parents so no…
10% off wedding stationary from top designer
;D ;D ;D Can't get better than this, 10% off some really nice designs for your wedding. I had this comany do my whole wedding in August and they tailored it to fit my wifes theme. She has just sent me an email with a 10% off code for me to hand out (although I am sure she doesn't expect this big a response!). Whe asking…
Re: xmas pressie for a sick relative
:( Sorry to hear about your daughters health, i hope things improve for her soon, :-* what is your budget? most girls/young ladies would always be happy to recieve make-up, perfume, some really lavish body, face cream stuff, moisturisers, cleansers etc you know the more expensive things that you'd love to use, but wouldn't…
obssesive MSE disorder
Is it just me? I seem to spend rather a lot of time here lately. In fact i worried it's becoming obssesive. I'm sure I should be doing other things, but find my self just having a quick glance at this site then spending a couple of hours here. :-/ It has stopped me going shopping and sppending money ;D but can it be good…
Salary sacrifice schemes for childcare
I am trying to get my workplace to introduce a salary sacrifice scheme for childcare (tax and NI savings). Has anyone helped to implement such a scheme and do you know what, if any, savings the employer can make? My workplace already has the voucher scheme in place (for NI savings). All info would be gratefully received.…
Calcium supplements and effects ....??
I've been taking calcit d3 for around 3 months now in the powder form and it really makes me feel sick. Since starting the medicine my tummy has swollen up so much I've had to go up a size in clothes, I'm always thirsty and (this may or may not be related) I have so much trouble sleeping infact I rarely get tired now.…
Christmas massage vouchers
Because this site has helped me out on so many occassions, I am offering 50 gift vouchers (valid for one year) on a 1st come, 1st serve basis at the knock-down price of £30 (normally £40) by way of thanks - I asked Martin and he gave me the go ahead. I work in Buckinghamshire and you can learn more about the therapies I…
looking for .........
does anyone know of other health related forums?
Tesco valu v asda savers
Hi, I've been looking for a thread to see what people think is the best products in the cheap range. Ha s a thread been started? cant find one. I've just switched to buying asda savers on some things but am quite weary. Savers bolognese sauce looks revolting, but tuna is good. Does anyone have any reccomendations on good…
stainless steel garlic soap
I've just bought a stainless steel soap, that is supposed to remove the smell of garlic.i've not tried it yet,tried to find out how it works on the internet,couldn't find anything except someone else asking the same thing!people seem to say it works though, also apparantly just rubbing hands on stainless steel sink or…
advice on maintenence
the obvious solution would be to mention the csa in passing or to tell your mum that your brother will miss out on trips if she doesnt help.. your dad could also go to a solicitor and get a court order for her to pay something each week/ month, im sorry to say that staying on friendly terms isnt allways the best were the…
Baby Einstein
Amazon are selling Baby einstien product really cheap Older ones (eg van Gogh, Mozart, Animals, beethoven and Newton etc.)are £7.97 Baby Neptune which is new is £13.49 If your a new customer pm me your e-mail and I can send you a £3 gift voucher as well (I also get £3)
Anyone on a Playgroup Committee? Need Help
Hi, I've just joined our local playgroup committee and was amazed at how few people use the web to source cheaper products - course I plugged this site. The thing is I'd like to get a list together of discounts that companies offer registered charities; particularly playgroups for purchases of equipment and toys etc. Not…
New Baby
Hi My wife and I are trying for a baby and when it comes she would like to give up work and be a full time mum for the first couple of years at least. I earn £35,000 a year, but we have a big mortgage due to current house prices. We have worked out we can manage although it maybe a little tight. I was wondering would we…
Seasonal Affective Disorder - SAD
Hi, Year in year out I suffer and normally I book a 3 week break in one of the Canary Islands in January to get me through the winter months. This year is not possible and needs some advice. My doctor was not much help so I have been looking round the internet and could do with drawing on some people advice on: :) 1) Light…
combination microwave cookery-tips?
We have just got a new combination microwave, and I'm not quite sure what I can do with it.If anybody has any good time saving tips or recipes, or even cookbooks, I'd be very greatful.I also have a george foreman that I've never used for much more than burgers and chicken breasts, so any tips on recipes for that would be…
Debt is so depressing
(put on this board as it's about health and family as much as debt) I just posted on this thread and while the last paragraph was rather flippant, I've found myself getting more and more miserable thinking about it. I owe my parents £6800 and Mint £1900 or so, both at 0%, but I'm only paying it off very very slowly.* My…
Vouchers for Mums and baby
Looks like a website for the above with vouchers for registering. http://www.mumplusone.com/
Blocked up nose
I constantly suffer from nasal passages being blocked up. I've started using Sudafed, though I don't think its meant as a long term solution. I just wondered if there was something better to use.
Newly single mum needs money saving tips
Hello Ok Im trying to be positive about all this and get on with it! In an attampt to save money so far i have: 1. I run the dishwasher/washing machine when my little one wakes at around 3am as its much cheaper then! 2. being very consious of switching off lights etc and items im not using at the mains ie tv, video etc 3.…

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