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Can anyone help me find this dress ?
I'm looking for this dress for age 6 to 7 to replace a much loved outgrown one. It won't be in the shops as it is several years old. I've tried ebay and Facebook without any luck. Can anyone suggest where else I can try. I don't know where it was originally bought.
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Near a Lincolnshire Coop? junior member's scheme- free fruit
Not all Lincolnshire Co-op shops are in the county- some in Notts, Hull etc. Worth a look store finder: https://www.lincolnshire.coop/storefinder some marked on the map may not be food stores but travel agents etc! The junior Member's scheme not only gives birthday cards, offers on days out but also Free piece of fruit…
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Deciding how to split house equity after separation
Hi, myself and my partner have come to the decision to separate. We have been together for 20 years but not married, 3 school age children. We are trying to work out how to afford to live separately, would like to avoid solicitors etc if possible. I'd like to stay in the house but can't afford to buy him out. I could…
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Please recommend to me your heated throw
I have been endlessly searching on Amazon to read the reviews of various heated throws and they all seem to have reviews at some point saying the remote has melted or the blanket is too small or heat patchy or they simply stopped working. Can anyone please recommend one to me that you think is fantastic. I love the idea of…
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Maternity & rising mortgage
Hi I am currently on mat leave and our mortgage is increasing by over £300 a month. I will soon be on stat maternity pay which means I will soon only be receiving £600 a month. Is there any help we can get with this? We are not entitled to any support that we are aware of as mine and my husbands usual combined salaries are…
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Financially planning for baby
Hi - im currently going through IVF and I’m stuck in this limbo of not knowing when or what to plan for. On the one hand you can’t plan your life around something that’s got no guarantees of happening, but it would be stupid to not plan at all for something you are taking proactive steps to try to make happen. Before I…
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NHS IVF or private IVF
I am thinking about the IVF treatment, but I don't have any idea about it. Is this a painful or very difficult treatment? Because I had a one time miscarriage, and the second time pregnancy was a nightmare too, the doctor said I was at a high risk of miscarriage again as I was keeping my blooding from the first month to…
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Mental Health Report
My friend's partner doctor said the person is fit and healthy with no mental health issues, they can't issue a letter to reflect that. However their ex-partner demand a report or letter to confirm that, so they could see their child... how is this possible, is the private doctor the way, via telephone? any suggestions or…
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Asthma friendly laundry detergent and cleaning
Hello, I suffer from asthma and flaky dry skin. I would like to be kind to the planet, but I confess when I googled asthma friendly laundry detergent and cleaning products the prices of products were daunting. I would love to hear if someone has suggestions for products which don't break the bank. If the products are…
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Best MoneySaving kids' party bag ideas?
MSE Clare had cause to put together some kids' party bags recently, and she wondered how other people approach it. She'd love to know your thoughts, including: * How do you put together the best party bags for as little money as possible? * What’s the best party bag or party 'favour' your child has ever received? * How…
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Days out in Manchester
Hi guys, I'm looking for ideas for family days out Manchester. I moved up from Leeds with my two young boys and my partner nearly 2 months ago, so still new to the area and want to save the pennies where we can. We went to the Chill Factore over half term, great fun and wasn't that expensive either, but definitely a once a…
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Bread bags
Empty plastic bread bags will fit most bathroom waste bins
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Laptop for secondary school?
My grandson starts secondary school in September. He’s probably going to need his own laptop for homework I guess. Do kids take laptops to school now? I was looking at this one…
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We can't afford anything
My husband and I are in our 40s, we have 5 young children and after a car crash in October 2017 I have not worked. I previously worked full time, 5 days a week. I am autistic and have fibromyalgia which is since the crash. I have days where I can't move and I recently went NC with my abusive mother on Christmas Day. My…
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Mortgage affordability and starting a family
Hi all, We are looking to upsize to a house and obviously this will require taking out a significantly larger mortgage. We know what our max borrowing limit is (and can comfortably afford the type of house we want). However, we don't currently have children and plan to start a family in the next 1-2 years. My husband and I…
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Getting my son to eat veggies
My 4 year old is a really fussy eater. He doesn't like fruit and vegetables at all. Does anyone blend veggies to hide them within other meals. Can anyone recommend any budget-friendly blenders that will almost juice the veggies so they become undetectable?
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Elective Home Education Info needed
Need some advice for a friend she is electively homed educating her child with SEN and has a EHCP. She has been home educating since Sept 2021 and is due a annual review Sept 2022 can someone advise procces of annual review?
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Leaving children unattended - advice please
I am a dog walker with a 7 Yr old and an 11 Yr old. During school hols etc I am fortunate that I can drop all but one of my clients so can be with the kids (some of the dogs I walk are not used to children so it works well for me). For the last few months or so I have been leaving the kids at home alone for an hour and a…
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Gift cards giveaway is real or it’s fake???
Hey mums, I see my friends always sharing gift cards giveaways and I’ve never tried it but times are difficult now and I just really want honest answers is this really works? Did anyone ever won anything?
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59th National Mathematics Summer School
Hi all, My 16 year old son has been invited to attend the above, apparently he landed in the top 1.5% nationally for maths having completed the intermediate challenge. Only one person is selected from a small group of schools nationally, so both we and his school are really surprised and excited. The school has never had…