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Maternity pay advise
Hi all, I've just found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant which I'm so pleased about :) My contract is 14 hours per week at pay £7.20 rarely do I work just 14 hrs normally it's 19-21min and sometimes full time hours. Now looking at stationary pay it says I should earn £112 a week which with overtime I do but on my basic hours I…
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Family car
Hello Just after some reccomendations for cars that have a decent boot for getting the pram & some shopping in please. OH has a Honda civic which were happy with, I however drive a yaris, now if my boy was a bit older in a lightweight pushchair / our family was complete it wouldn't bother me but we still use the Jane rider…
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Budgeting for a second child
Hi, Im expecting my second child in September and i have a fair idea of spend on a baby/toddler since having my first. Obviously I have lots of items i will be reusing but are there are any extra expenses I should save for and what tips do any of you have budgeting for two children.... a slightly worried mum any advice is…
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How to calculate if returning to work is financially worthwhile?
Hi all Firstly apologies if someone has already asked this question. I couldn't find it amongst the threads. I need to consider if going back to work is worthwhile, or whether we would be better off financially if I stay a full time Mama. My mind is boggling whenever I think about the calculation I need to do to work it…
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Graco 123 Endure car seat
Hi all, I bought one of these a while ago from Aldi, but am struggling to fit it behind the passenger seat of my new vehicle (a v spacious estate, bought with the growing baby in mind). There just doesn't seem to be enough seat belt for the purpose. I gave up after 1/2 hour of sweating and puffing yesterday and reverted to…
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At what age do you reduce gifts down to normal size.
Not quite sure how to head this up. Here is my dilemma. I have three children and for many years I have saved into what I call gift accounts. I save approx £200 per child for birthdays and £300 for Xmas. When my eldest turned 18 I reduced his Xmas pot to £200 and now my daughter has turned 18 so I am doing the same. I have…
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Cheap easter holiday days out with kids
Anyone around sheffield or yorkshire know of any good deals on days out? maybe a farm or zoo or theme park? thanks!
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Which slippers?!
Hi everyone! I'm fed up with having cold feet, and my cheap supermarket boot style slippers only last a few weeks..... I need some warm slippers please! Ones that will last. I don't mind paying a bit more than normal if they will last and keep my feet warm! Any recommendations please?
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Mamas and Papas horizons cot bed
Bit of a long shot I know, but has anyone got a spare Horizons cot-bed screw? Or even where we can get one from PLEASE. Phoned mamas and Papas but they don't keep them in stock as the cot is an old design. We are pulling our hair out, having tried everywhere we can think of. Thanks in advance x
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cheap contact lenses
I have been buying my contact lenses online from contactlenses.co. ukfor the last few months and it has been great service! when my optomitrist told me i needed glasses, i was definetly expecting to pay A LOT for daily disposables. anyways, a friend recommended i purchase online and it has been amazing and super…
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My LO will only settle on her mum at night
My 7 month old only settles on mum at night. If I try and comfort her when she stirs then she screams until mum holds her. It gets me down as I would like to get her to sleep and give mum a rest . Any ideas ?
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Baby & Toddler Show - Manchester
You can get £4 off tickets to the Baby & Toddler Show at Event City Manchester from 11-13 March with code MT12 - making tickets just £8 :) looking forward to it!
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Butlins saving
Just wanted to share, hopefully it will help someone... I booked a butlins (bognor) break last friday for my family for half term week, paid an eye watering sum of money but I logged on today and saw they were advertising the same break for cheaper than I paid so I called them and they told me they can match the new price…
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Financial problems afer baby
Hi, My name is Lucy and I have got 2 children who are 3 and 10 months . I work for a small firm in Windsor whereas my husband is unemployed and still looking for a well-paid job. Obviously, we have big financial problems that often lead to a little quarrel with my husband but the most unbearable are in-laws critics, have…
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thinking of leaving partner.
Hi, I'm thinking of leaving my partner we are not married, I have a 4 year old son, who will start school in September. We are renting privately, and are both on the tenacy agreement. though he pays the rent, and all the bills, we have a joint bank account. How to go about financial advice, and actually leaving with my…
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Maternity question
Hi, I don't know if I am posting this in the right area but here goes.. I am a doctor working in the NHS, my wife is due our first baby in end of July. The problem is the guidance is all oriented towards how the mother can take the maternity leave. My question is where do I stand in taking paternity leave and additional…
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Child Maintenance Advice please.
If I've posted in the wrong place please advise me where to move this. My ex husband announced yesterday that he is going to move his fianc! and her 16 yr old daughter in to live with him. Her daughter attends school full time. Is anyone please Able to please clarify how this will affect me. His gross monthly pay is £3000,…
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Children's entertainer - Leeds
I am looking for a children's party entertainer in Leeds and wondered if anyone had any recommendations? Magician, Science party, Super Heroes etc. It's for a 6 year old so I am sure he'd be happy with most things, but we'd prefer someone recommended and that doesn't cost too many arms and legs! Thanks!
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Legal advise dealing with police
Not sure where to post this, but to cut a long story short.... We have to go to the police st again tomorrow because the school told them that we smack our kids as part of discipline......... We have had social services around several times now. As far as I can see the law is its ok to smack with a hand on appropriate…
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Discount hair colouring that works?!
Hi, I'm a debt free wannabe who sadly has gone mega grey before my time (I'm 35 and went grey at 18!!) 😱 I need to do my roots about every 2-3 weeks because it grows sooooo quickly and, being dark, my roots make me look like a badger if I leave it any longer 😖 I've always used nice n easy, but at nearly £6 a go, it's not…
