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To think my manager could have been more understanding?
I got a formal warning from my manager for being late to work on Friday. All ready to go out the door, my 4 year old daughter asks for a quick drink of milk, quickly got her a cup of milk and next minute she pours it all over me causing me to have to get changed again and then be late for work.
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Maternity leave present being brought by a non-mum
I don't really know the person I would like to buy for hugely well, I just would feel wrong not getting them anything at all to mark the occasion. I did learn during these times there has been no real support/advise for first time mum's on breast feeding or the antenatal care so I was thinking of a self-help book to read…
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Egg boilers.
My old one, after many years has died. Any recommeds for a deceny quality one, preferably lets you know when the eggs are done. There are loads on the markwt but they really look a bit crappy
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Best saving account
Hope someone can help Iam after a savings account for my 6 year old son Did try Halifax but they where very unhelpful
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Personal hygiene issues with 9yo
My eldest is nine and a half and I recently noticed a few changes that indicate the first signs of puberty. The main one is that she is starting to smell and her hair is getting greasy very quickly. I've talked to her about why it's more important now that she showers more often etc and I've also got her a deodorant to use…
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Does anyone else's child do this?
My 7 year old autistic Daughter sometimes does this thing where you walk towards her and she runs so your left chasing her round a shop or wherever it is. Does anyone else child do this? Have you found a way to stop them doing it? Thanks in advance.
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Can my husband take half the value of my house?
My husband and I were together for 25 years but only married for 3. I was fortunate enough to win £200K eight years ago and we went from rented accommodation to the house I am in now with a mortgage on it of £76K. He has recently left me for another woman - the house is in my name only. Given that I bought it with money…
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Extra income for Mums
I have started this thread for ideas anyone has for stay at home mums who want to make some extra money but do not have much time?
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BEFORE YOU BAKE, CHECK THE RECIPE VERY CAREFULLY
I have really been let down today by the Mary Berry BBC Good Food website - copied below the email I've sent them. Well I hope I have, it's really difficult to find a contact email. "I
don't know if this is the correct email to use to contact someone at BBC Good
Food to complain about a recipe, but it's the only one I can…
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Divorce - Step by Step
Hi,I'm looking to issue a petition for divorce. We have only briefly discussed division of assets and not agreed anything as yet. If we cannot come to an agreement, shall I still go ahead and petition for a divorce and go into the decree nisi stage? I've heard, that if it proceeds to decree absolute, then I may lose a…
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Free app for house chores and pocket money?
I recently came across the Rooster app, which allows you to set chores and award pocket money, which I thought was a fab idea - saves a lot of arguing about exactly what I asked DS to do & when he last did it etc... It costs £14.99 per year to be able to use full functionality though - do you know of any free options at…
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Mound stains on freezer
Not sure where to post this , does anyone know how to get these mould stains off a freezer , I’ve tried vinegar, bleach , scrubbing nothing seems to work. thank you
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Am I spending too much on my weekly shopping?? Advice needed please
Can I ask how much I should be spending on my weekly shopping as I think it’s too high but wanted to ask other people’s opinions. Theres just me and my 16 month baby at home and I seem to spend around £40-£45 a week which includes nappies, toiletries and things like washing powder, toilet roll and cleaning products. I shop…
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who remembers nylon.
My mum tells me she been clearing out a cupboard in her spare room. and she found a set of nylon bed sheets still in the wrapper. i remember we used to have sheets like that when we were kids. I had some nylon pyjamas too. memories.
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My son of 26 is moving back with me how much do I charge?
So currently I am working but also receiving UC to have my rent paid for but when he comes back he will be classed as a dependant and my rent will no longer be paid for I'm assuming? This would mean I would be considerably out of pocket if this is true so what I'm trying to figure out is a rate I should charge. As long as…
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Divorce, Spousal Support and Division of Assets
Hi, I hope this is the right part of the forum that I should post.I'm 34, I've been with my Husband (38yo) over 12yrs, married for only 20mths, and have a 9mth old baby together. Recently I have found out, he has been lying and cheating behind my back throughout this relationship (I believe it has not got sexual, but I…
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Help!
My Ex husband and I bought our house together fourteen years ago. Seven years ago we broke up, he moved out and stopped paying his share of mortgage payments. We got a ‘quickie divorce’ which he pushed for as he wanted to remarry. I didn’t ask him for any money at the time. I have been covering the mortgage for the last…
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The end of maternity leave draws near, preparing to be a better organised working mum!
This Spring I'll be returning to work from maternity leave, both of us are planning to reduce our hours equally to combine work and childcare but several months as a primary care giver to our baby while my husband is working full time have left me carrying a huge amount of 'mental load' a concept I came across in this…
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Divorce and Debt
I am getting divorce and my husband is going bankrupt. Can he force me to sell the house that we own jointly or can this be delayed for some years for the sake of our children?
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Advice really needed on money to get by
I am a mother of 1. I currently live with family and I claim benefits, I am also working part time. I don’t drive however I’m learning to and doing my theory soon. I save money each month and I try to spend well, I always ask myself “do I or my daughter NEED this?” I only buy things if necessary. For example, I have shoes…
