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Pushchairs - bouncy vs firm suspension?
Hi, we're choosing our first pram/pushchair. Today went to a shop and tried a few. There was a notable difference in the two models we liked - Uppababy Cruz/Vista and Babystyle Hybrid. The Hybrid suspension was much more bouncy - you could rock the pushchair slightly and I could see the springs in the wheels compressing.…
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Found 40% off KidZania
Day Out With The Kids website has a 40% off deal - you can use it in half term but have to buy the tickets by Tuesday,:money:
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Petition Regarding Child maintenance
Hello, Just wondering if anyone is willing to sign my petition re child maintenance assessment. The system needs reviewing, it makes a mockery of single parent Mums and Dads trying to make ends meet. I have 3 children, my ex left me for another women 2.5 years ago. He earns £27000 with performance related pay on top of…
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Educating my children on money
Hi Quick back story, I am a single mum with 2 beautiful kids aged 6 and 3. Ex is not money conseus or responsible. So my 6 year old has got to a stage where she wants everything but no thought on cost of course as money means nothing to her other than it can buy things, I want to start educating her on money and over time…
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I am actually bad at maths tutoring
Here's one for the mums! Do you make your husband do all the maths tutoring at home to save money? "Oh, history? I can help.." "Oh, Shakespeare..? I can help.." "Oh GCSE Maths? Daaaaannnnn? C'mere!" I am that husband! And I am not that good at maths either! If it weren't for sites like Khan Academy, StudyPug's GCSE Maths…
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Money trouble shtf
Hi, I don't know if this is the right place but I desperately need help. My stupid fiance has just spent our last £35 on flowers for mothers day for me, a really lovely gesture but we now have £2 to last until the end of the month, I've got no petrol to get to work, our cupboards will be bare come monday, our 2 year old…
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money saving web sites
Ladies, I would like to ask you whether you can suggest me reliable money-saving web sites with coupons?
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What Washing Did You Use for Newborn?
Out of interest, what washing liquid/gel/powder/tablets/capsules did you use? The only suggestion I have seen is non-bio. But did you have an old fashioned name like Fairy? Or go with supermarkets own brand? We use use Persil (bio) at the moment as find the aroma is nice and stays with clothes for longer than others (even…
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Fresh party food ideas
I've organised a small birthday party for my 2 year old next week (very small - 7 adults, 3 kids). I am providing lunch for the kids and have asked adults to sort themselves out (no complaints there). I was also going to put some party rings and Oreos in a bowl for the little ones to pick at if wanted and that's it…
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Will he ever eat anything else?
My wee boy will be 1 in a month and I'm already feeling like a failure as he's not fully on a sippy cup, in fact he uses it as a toy more than anything, he's still supping a good 16oz of formula and he'll only eat the cow and gate cereal for breakfast. He's a great eater the rest of the day but at breakfast it's the…
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Cord Stem Cell Storage
£240 Savings On Stem Cell Storage For Newborn Babies Have managed to negotiate £240 off for stem cell storage! Thank you for your inspiration MSE! If 3 people from an anti natal class subscribe, potential savings of £390 for each child!! Hello Everyone, expecting our first child and looking into stem cord cell storage.…
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SAHM looking for advice
Hi there I am a frequent mse user and was looking for some advice from other like minded mums I am in my late 20s and am on maternity leave after having my first child I am a professional but am considering not returning to work once my mat leave ends, in order to look after my baby and hopefully in due course expand our…
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Child Maintenance and Salary Sacrifice Pension
Hi All, My ex is a financial advisor very shrewd about his pension. The last five years or so my Child Maintenance has reduced further (by £100 2 years ago, then an further £100 recently). I am convinced he is purposefully reducing his relevant earnings through salary sacrifice but the CSA (and now the CMS) don't seem…
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Aldi Baby Events
Our first child was born last month and we are getting into the hang of baby money saving - any advice welcome! The last Aldi Baby Event was mid Jan and we stocked up on nappies ahead of her arrival - we also got lots of freebies from various brands and having now used them up over her first month, we find the Aldi Mamia…
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MSE News: Government considers giving poorest schoolgirls free sanitary products
The Government is to consider whether to supply the UK's poorest schoolgirls with free sanitary products'...Read the full story: 'Government considers providing poorest schoolgirls with free sanitary products' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all…
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Reptile, lizard or snake cake from supermarket
My grandson wants a reptilian themed birthday party this year. Do any of the chains or supermarkets sell any sort of reptilian cakes?
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Children's Art Galleries!!!!!
Hi All :D ! I have recently started using Children's Art Galleries to store all of my kids artwork, I have to say it is FANTASTIC! I can 'recycle' (LOL) their creations, but keeping a selected few knowing that we can see them again in their very own art gallery. I can even upload artworks that were made years ago and the…
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Best place to sell diamond engagement ring
Hi all, I want to sell my diamond engagement ring, it is 0.25 carat and is white gold, it has a valuation certificate of £2500, but when I tried to sell it back to the jewellers they offered me £400!! Can anyone recommend the best place for me to sell it? Thanks
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Dad who has given almost nothing- due to gain a load maybe
Hello, Please can I get some advice? My ex partner and I are tenants in common on our property that I am am occupying with our 11 year old son. We both own the property. My uncle sold me the property at below market price to avoid capital gains tax (I didn't even know what this meant at the time, I was young). It therefore…
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Potty training
I know this subject has probably been done to death already so apologies in advance if Im repeating what anyone else has asked! My older daughter was quite, though not massively late at potty/toilet training (she had just turned 3 when she finally mastered it), though this wasnt through lack of trying on my part or hers,…