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Do State Schools Make Surgeons And Doctors?
The Cons think not apparently - Tory candidate Maria Hutchings has apparently said that her son can't go to the highly praised Ofsted inspected state schools in Eastleigh because he wants to be a surgeon - I think that will hurt of families' feelings, especially locally.
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pregnant and head spinning!!
Hi ladies Im new on here not having used the forum for ages BUT here I am looking for help :o So I found out yesterday I was 14 wks pregnant, after 2 positve tests on tuesday. I was told 7 yrs ago I would need IVF and 10 months ago my dr in passing said due to my weight if I wanted IVF i would need to loose weight b4 -…
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Twins - gift?
My friends twins are arriving early today and my dithering over a pressie has to end! Do I get her/them a beautiful bespoke plaque with their names and birth dates on? (Am already having a card personalised, which I guess they could have framed) Or make up a hamper of tons of wipes, the insulated coffee cup (yup, been…
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Mums - would you do a survey for a business student please?
Hi I'm carrying out a survey for a business course around a business idea I've had - if you could spare the time I'd be really grateful if you could answer 10 short questions to help me! www.surveymonkey.com/s/VJ8BL8H Many many thanks Lady
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How long did you wait to tell people about your pregnacy?
We've just found out that were expecting our second child (4+4) and we are in the process of moving end of Feb! We had agreed to start trying when we had moved but little did we know as we said that I was already pregnat as this was 3 weeks back! Neverless we are throughly pleased :-) Thing is with the hassle of moving we…
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Organix Stage 1 pouches at Poundland
Found 4 different varieties of these at Poundland Keynsham today, 2 for £1. Quite a bargain considering the Organix website has them at £1.09 each!
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Debating whether to go back to work!!
I would like to go back to work after 1 yr maternity leave. After paying childcare £1200 in greater London and train, I will be left only with £300. My parents said it is not worthy going back to work and they will help financially if necessary. I do want to give it a tray as I will miss having my own money. Thanks
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McDonalds - how to get a Big Mac (Mally Mac) at McDonalds for £1.20 to £1.50
I have 4 children and as they are growing and times are tough a trip to McDonalds is a rare treat as they are no longer satisfied with a Happy Meal, my eldest actually wants 2 burgers these days!! A full meal for five can cost in excess of £20, but I have a way to eat cheaper and fresher... It is a little known (but…
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Organic toddler snacks
Um this may be one of the more unusual threads on the Mums board but if I can get some input from you please, it would really help me save money. OH and I went organic last March and as yet there really isn't much in the way of organic sweets and snack food. No organic crisps or cereal bars in supermarkets and very few…
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Baby items you couldn't live without (up to six months)
We're trying to put a list together for our baby shower, but there's so much out there that I'm trying to work out what we need and what we can live without. We have organised a moses basket and a cot - both of which need mattresses but were free. That's it! Any tips from other mums? Luckily baby will be six months around…
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Long Holiday and child school
I plan for a long holiday about 4 weeks during Easter holiday when there is around 2 weeks school term holiday. My kid will be absent for 2 week and their school has penalty clause for child being absent which is about £50 * no of days absent. I already pay heavy tax etc and on top of this penalty clause is ridiculous. How…
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School uniforms
HI, I'm posting this on behalf of a friend. Her daughter's school has sent her a letter regarding uniforms. Basically, as long as children wore the school colours, parents could buy uniforms from any retailer. But now the school is asking parents to buy jumpers with the school badge (which can only be purchased from the…
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NHS discounts
NHS discounts at Nandos, Dorothy Perkins, Dominos Pizza.
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Mums - How Do You Make it Worth It to Work?
I'd love to hear some financially-based stories of how you make going out to work worth it when you've got childcare to think about. I'm not trying to be contentious whatsoever, I'm just struggling to see, from my point of view, how it would be worth it to work part time. I've got three children: one toddler and two school…
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Duvets
Bit of a random thread, but just changed kiddies beds, and after only 6 months, their duvets have gone mis-shapen, looks like I'm going to have to get some more at the weekend. This is the third time this has happened, and these ones weren't cheap. Can anyone recommend a good duvet. I have alway used summer tog ones for…
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Routine Help pls :)
Hello everyone! Need advice, I have a DD at 16 months and I have no idea how to get her into a routine. Im going back to work PT now in a week or so (have to get police check), my DH will look after her as he is out of work due to an accident-he's looking for work aswell! *Breather* With not being in work we would stay up…
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Cross Stitch help please Jake and the neverland pirates
Hi my son loves Jake and the Neverland pirates and I was wondering if any of you know where I can get a cross stitch chart, Thanks in advance :D
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How much did your newborn actually cost?
Hello everyone, Bit of background to me - i love to be organised and am so very broody! So coupled together this makes me interested in how to much to save before we start ttc. I'd just like to know how much it cost to buy all the essentials for your new arrivals as the magazines are either aimed at brand snobs or biased…
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Car insurance as named driver
Hiya, Has anyone got any ideas how I can save some money on car insurance? I have been named driver on the car insurance for my car on my husbands policy for about 9 years plus an additional 2 yrs for his car prior to that. Now that we have separated i tried to get insurance in my own name but am being quoted silly amounts…
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Charging rent for my 16 year old
My 16 year old is currently in reciept of EMA and has a Saturday job which means he has approx £240 per month disposable income. My partner thinks we should charge him rent, and put the rent into a savings account for when he goes to university. He has suggested £10, £15 or £20 a week. I am reluctant - probably because…
