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Soft, luxurious towels
Where can I get quality soft, luxurious towels? Any first hand recommendations? Thank you.
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Abusive ex / Maintenance
Hi, Bit of an odd one. I took my ex (never married, 1 child) through CMS to claim maintenance from him. CMS advised that from 1st Dec I should receive a set amount. Every single week my ex raises a new dispute with the CMS to have maintenance reduced. We've mainly had: Child stays over night every week (she doesn't) - I…
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Christening your child
Hi, we are expecting our first in April. I am not sure what I'm after, maybe some more info on how many people actually christen their children I think. I am not religious and my husband is orthodox (but isn't really religious either). Some people have said it's good to have your child christened and some churches would…
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11 year old son has inherited a lot of money
Hi there, I can’t quite believe the position we’re in, which I know is incredibly fortunate. I feel bad for even feeling it’s a problem. However my son has just inherited a large sum, we won’t know exactly how much for a while, but at least £150,000, possibly much more. Rather than this being amazing news, I’m now worrying…
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Money Gifted by Parent who now needs to be in a care home.
Seeking help for an elderly friend on care home fees and recovery of monies gifted to a family member. About 6 years ago, my friends elderly widowed mother sold up her home and gifted her daughter (my friend) and her much younger son £100k each, keepting the rest for herself ( have no idea how much this was but I think it…
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Anybody know of any good subscription services?
I LOVE subscription boxes and find a lot of times they save me a LOT of money. Anybody got any good lifestyle or kid-related subscription boxes they like?
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Travel cheap by taxi_need promo code
Dear partner has multiple trips to hospital next month, so will have to take cab/taxi can anyone share promo codes or discount codes for private economical cabs in kent/london like uber, bolt or any other one pls, every little saving helps. thanks
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A previous owner refuses to stop using our address for EVERYTHING!
This is a really weird problem that I can't quite believe is even a problem, but it is. A person who owned our house over 7 years ago is using our address. This person moved, but not far and is using our address. The first couple of years, we passed mail and packages on, feeling they would do what we were doing with our…
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Struggling with illness diagnosis and lost confidence
Hi, I'm 31 and a mum to two wonderful boys who I adore. I used to run my own successful dog walking and training business till last year when I became very ill. I eventually got diagnosed with a auto immune disease and arthritis so I have had to give up work completely. I'm really struggling with the idea I can no longer…
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Sending money from UK to Turkey
Hi all. This is my first time on a forum, so please forgive me if I'm doing something wrong. I live and work in Turkey, having moved here from the UK some fifteen years ago. I have some money due via inheritance from the UK. The money will be sent in GBP to my GBP account here from the lawyer's account. The lawyer is being…
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Dog bit my son and is now terrified of dogs - can I sue?
My son was bitten by a large dog which was an unprovoked attacked. The bite left a mark and was on my sons back as luckily he turned else it would have been his face. I reported it to the Police and they gave the owner a rule to keep his dog on a lead and wear a muzzle when out. This happened over a year ago and still now…
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Granddaughter dislikes me
Hi all. I have a granddaughter who is just coming up to 2. For some reason she really dislikes me, she cried every time she saw me as a baby. She doesn’t cry now she’s walking but she avoids me. If I walk into the same room she turns around and looks away or closes her eyes so she can’t see me. If I go near her she runs…
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Freezer Broken - how to make use of food
My freezer has just broken down, it’s very old and not worth fixing but there will be a delay in getting a new one so I know there is no way of keeping food frozen until new one turns up. I’m trying to be as savvy as possible by saving what I can, I’m thinking of cooking the following but don’t know how long it will last…
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Families in England could pay £50/yr less for school uniforms from next year
The cost of buying school uniform for children in England will fall from next year after new statutory guidance has been published that forces schools to keep prices down to ensure uniform costs do not become a barrier to education. Costs won't, however, be capped... Read the full story: Families in England could pay…
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Can a mum track a child when she’s with father
Friend of mine has 50-50 co parenting with his controlling ex. He’s found out that the mother has a tracker on his 11 year old daughters phone. When she comes back from contact with him the ex is questioning the daughter about where’s she’s been. Then shouting at her calling her a liar as she knows by the tracker. My…
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Equal partners
My husband has been working part time or not at all for the last 2 years. He has retreated into video games and spends all day and night in his office with noise cancelling headphones on. This makes him unavailable most of the time even though he is only in the other room and I basically feel like I'm on my own. If I need…
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Future planning - single Mum
Hi I couldn't really find the right place in the forum to put this. I've post twice - once in budgeting and bank accounts and once in moneysaving mums for different perspectives/audience. Single parent, 2 children - 1 additional needs/limitations with ASD. No support, poor financial past. Need future security and better…
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Shops with prams/pushchairs on display?
My daughter and son-in-law are expecting their first child in December and we are struggling to find shops that have prams/pushchairs on display. Obviously they could buy online, but would really like to find somewhere where they can actually see them and try pushing/folding them etc before buying. The only store we have…
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Mamia vs Pampers?
I've saw the adverts, I've saw the reviews. Confused as to which is better. Mamia obviously being the much cheaper option but noone wants leaky nappy! Any one had experience with either?
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Deed poll
Wasn’t sure where to post sort of wrong. Son just turned 16 and can finally change his surname , there are lots of online ways it seems ? Some free some charging I don’t mind paying if it’s proper, but is there a need ? Just been through one which I think is official and with buying extra copies and something saved on line…
