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Liverpool baby and toddler show
The UK. baby and toddler show at Echo Arena 1st and 2nd Feb. Tickets are £12 per day, or £20 for weekend. Under16's free. If you put "channel 5" in the promo code box to order tickets online, the ticket price is reduced by £5.
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frugal fun with children when on budget
Thanks to all on this site we've managed on 2 part time wages, Kept head above water so to speak Paid mortgage We,ve been part time for years so I've home with my 2 as much as can and although money was tight we have had a ball, we had no family we could rely on so we juggled shifts round the children so no childcare but…
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'Living Simply' with children
Hey everyone, the past couple of years I've been increasingly concerned about the ridiculous amount of toys/gadgets etc that my children own (as well as myself!) and after reading a few books on the subject I really want to simplify our lives :) I was wondering if anyone on here is already living like this? I really want…
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Potty/toilet training advice needed
My daughter has just turned 3 and she is still not potty/toilet trained. I know that you can't rush this but I think that by now we should have progressed a bit. I have tried lots of encouragement, sticker charts etc etc but nothing seems to be working. It also seems to me that she is still not grasping the practical side…
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Plug in steamer versus on the hob steamer
Hi! Can anyone help? I'm trying to find out if a plug in electric veg steamer costs less to run than a steamer cooked on either gas or electric hob. I'm looking at steamers and none seem to mention how many watts- thanks in advance! :)
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Supermarket grocery online deals.
I already have the tesco code for new customers online to get £15 off their first shop (which is XX3KPJ) but there anymore for sainsburys or particularly Asda? Thanks in advance
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Money saving family challenge £25 per week
Hi All, I am new to the site, so will introduce myself first. I am a mother in my mid twenties, my family consists of me, my partner, our toddler, 2 dogs & two cats. I work a part time day job & I run a small business from home. Running a small business obviously means there are going to be some months I am not going to be…
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safety gates help
Hi there, I am looking for some help in buying safety gates for top part of the stairs. The width is 85cm and I am struggling to find a decent brand. Can someone plz share their opinion on how to select a gate? Thanks
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2014 - a cutting back diary
My name is Chanie, I live in London. I have a partner and two pre-school children. I work full time and Mr Chanie works part time. I really need to cut down on my spending and clear my overdraft and I really want the help and support of other mum's, which is why I am here. I'm a bit of a control freak. I am disorganised in…
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where to buy a futon?
hello there, i have to buy a futon for a spare room as we have family staying with us to help out with our new born baby. can anyone plz recommend decent co's or places to buy a double bed (or there abouts) sized futon .. any suggestion would be helpful .. is amazon a good place to look? thnx
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Avoid Verbaudet
This is not my first experience of problems with this company (perhaps I shouldn't have given them a second chance) but they had a really nice coat that I decided to get my daughter for Christmas. They seem to run their stock levels on a shoestring, as things have often run out then suddenly become available again. But…
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Ladies let me ask you a question
If your boyfriend/hubby gave you this a pressie for xmas what would you think ? http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/national-deal/gg-groupon-goods-global-gmb-h-7-1994/30764559
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Whats fun having designer handbag?
All, Im looking to buy a new handbag and always hooked with designer ones... I want to know whats different between buying high street brand vs designer brands..... apart from emotional pay off... Thanks
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KitchenAid owners please help!
We have wanted one of these lovely looking mixers for a while but simply couldn't afford the £420ish to get one. I was looking around and managed to find a seller on eBay that shipped refurbished units with 6 months warranty from the USA for nearly half price. The feedback was excellent and it was a company that I could…
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Christmas/birthday present ideas for a 3 year old girl
I have been making a start on a list of presents for our little girl and have got quite a few ideas but would really appreciate any suggestions people might have for things to get her. She turns 3 on New Years Day so there will be 2 lots of gifts given over Xmas/New Year. I think she is still too young to get much use out…
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Budgeting Book for teenagers
Do any of you lovely people know of a budgeting workbook suitable for a 14 year old boy please? The ones I've found have either been American, out of print or very expensive. Thanks
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Paid to Breastfeed: would it have encouraged you to do it?
Sheffield University is conducting research by offering new mums up to £200 to breastfeed their child. Financial incentive for breastfeeding mothers As breastfeeding's already a MoneySaver compared to buying formula would payment have encouraged you more? If you haven’t joined the forum yet but want to join in you can join…
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freezable home cook baby food
Hi guys :D I have an 8 month old baby who eats like a horse :) I'm finding it difficult to keep up with his ever evolving appetite. I'm not very keen on giving him jarred food so I've been trying to cook and freeze as much as I can for him. Sort of home cooked ready meals if you will :D (but a lot cheaper and healthier of…
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Soon to be Mum
Hi all A little early I know, but we have been told we are 12 weeks pregnant. And would like some MS tips so we can start getting organised as soon as possible. Anyone got any advice, hints or tips? Many thanks
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Maternity entitlements?! Child benefit etc?!
Hi there Can somebody advise me what a typical working class married couple are entitled to when they have children and when they can apply? We don't earn less than £20k a year each so I don't think we're entitled to much but I'm sure every child gets child benefit and I'm expecting twins early next year so want to…
