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Cloth nappies advice please!!
Hi all, I'm currently 26 weeks pregnant and looking to use cloth nappies on my baby boy when he arrives. I'm finding the whole area of reusable problems a bit of a minefield! I'm looking for recommendations for birth to potty nappies. At the mo, I'm tempted with Wonderoos, they seem to have good reviews online. I'm after…
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Stockpiling for new arrival
Hi all, Just wondered if any of you could jog my memory as it'll have been 8 years since my dd was born. We're due our second beginning of June and so I'm looking to stockpile stuff in order to help financially and otherwise after munchkin makes an appearance. We have enough nappies and wipes (in various sizes) stocked up…
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Any Caricature Artists out there??
Hi, My daughter turns 18 at the end of April, and I'd really like a decent Caricature picture done of her, with her dogs and a couple of other things in the picture that mean loads to her. I can supply plenty of pictures of her and the other animals / things for the artist to work from, but I was wondering whether any…
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Cringey SMA baby milk ad!
Honestly the bit where they say 'we've really gotten to know mums?! And you're doing great.' :mad: Anyone else find this horribly patronising and condescending? Do mums needs SMA or anyone else to tell them they're 'doing great?' ;) Makes me cringe... Oh THANK you SMA for your approval: all the mums feel sooooo much better…
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Gift ideas for new sibling
I am expecting our 2nd baby in about a months time and already have a 4 year old daughter. My daughter asked to get a small toy for her to give to the baby when it's born so we just picked a small cuddly toy but I thought it might be nice to get something little for 4yo from the baby but I'm stuck for ideas. I don't want…
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C-sections
I am expecting our 2nd child and the plan (for now at least) is to have an elective c-section at 34 weeks (this is based on medical advice, not through choice). We had a few problems last time resulting in an emergency c-section so hoping to avoid that this time around! Although it is a bit of a worry, it has been easier…
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Advice needed on online GCSE revision package
My son is in year 10 and currently supposed to be revising for mocks I saw Groupon deal of the day today is a Multi-Subject Online GCSE Course Bundle from Pearson http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/london/pearson-2-2/56247184 Anyone's child used this or have any experience of it? There a video on the page which talks about…
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World Book Day Costume Ideas
OMG it's world book day and the kids have to dress up for a prize at school. They don't necessarily have to win it's the costume that is the problem - what to do? My boys have no idea what their favorite book is. I thought it would be easier thinking of a costume we could actually manage and then match it to a good book.…
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where to go out?
Where do you go out for the day? We are having trouble finding places to go even with the Tripadvisor phone app. There are Museums, National Trust Properties, Amusement Parks, Theatres and Cinemas, Walks and Days by the beach. Is there anything else, have I missed something? Most of it seems geared up to summer too so we…
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Birthday decorations for 4year old boy
My son is 4 next month. He likes Thomas and Friends, Cars, Fireman Sam etc. Wondred if anyone can suggest where I could get some birthday party decorations and bunting with any of these themes. Thank you
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recommendations for a rear facing pushchair please
Can anyone give me any recommendations for a pushchair suitable from birth please. I want it to be rear and forward facing, to lie completely flat, height adjustable handle, 4 wheels as I don't like 3 wheel ones, I'm not bothered about a car seat clipping on as I will mostly be walking everywhere. I will be buying second…
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Washing Machine Doesn't Spin Final Spin
I know this is a long shot but I didn't know if anyone had any ideas. If I put a towel in my washing machine, the final spin doesn't spin fast, so I end up with a sopping wet towel. I think it is due to the weight as it doesn't happen with lighter clothes or if I scrunch the towel out and pop it back in. Thanks
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Menstrual Money Saving
Update September 2017 Mrs.W started this thread a couple of years ago but the topic's always relevant. Join in! Do you use a mooncup or similar? Would you recommend it? If you're interested in more ways to save money with re-usable products read our Recycle Week Hub. Back to the original post... ---- I was not at all sure…
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Thermo lunch boxes/Bags
HI All, My husband is in hospital and will be there for a while until he fully recovers. Food is not great , so have to cook some days and deliver. They dont have microwave. So looking for some good Thermo lunch box or bag. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Vids
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im so cross with my ex.
We split in May after a very horrendous time for myself and the kids and putting that aside we have moved on and the kids and myself are far happier but my ex pays no child support at all. He is living with some frinds in the 2nd most expensive area of the city we live in, goes to college 2 days per week and works the…
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Should I refuse to pay service charge and leave cash tips?
I regularly eat at a local restaurant, which always adds a 12.5% service charge to the bill. Service is good so I haven't minded paying it. However, I recently discovered that about 80% of that money doesn't even go to the staff who serve me, the restaurant keeps it. How can I get around this? Should I refuse to pay the…
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Budget Help
Hello All you clever people, does anyone have a spreadsheet set up that could track my maternity pay income on a sliding scale and also my outgoings? I am RUBBISH when it comes to excel spreadsheets. Can such a thing exist? My husband wants me to do it as we are moving house next month and almost trebling our mortgage…
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What should we know before we start TTC?
To cut a long story short, 2015 would appear to be the start of the TTC era for me and DH. I'm excited, but terrified by the great unknown which is coming my way. I hope that's normal! I've been covertly gathering pre-conception advice from friends for a while, but I've not dared inform them of our plans this early on, so…
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Mum to be planning budget
hi all, I've got a baby on the way and I need a bit of financial advice from someone impartial... After maternity leave I will be getting £1980 a month working for NHS and I can work 4 longer days, 37 hrs a week My hb gets £1600 in his current work, but works 60 hrs a week over 5 days and he often is fed up. We live in a…
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Should I give my children money when I sell their things?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... As a parent I often sell on games, electronics and toys that the children have stopped using. In particular, after each Christmas I have a cull to make space for all their new stuff. Should I give them the money that I raise or should I keep it? If you haven’t already, join…
