MSE Parents Club Part 6

SeptemberBaby_2

Oh, and I seem to remember a thread about getting children used to waking up on xmas morning to toys already out of the box and set up with batteries in so they won't have a clue if it was bought second hand!

xx

carlamagee

emlou2009 wrote: »

carla thats not true, i'm on MA and i get tax credits!

i get child tax credits.....but not working tax credits anymore? do u get working tax credits?? (sorri if mim bein nosey and forward!)

searching_me

SeptemberBaby wrote: »

Oh, and I seem to remember a thread about getting children used to waking up on xmas morning to toys already out of the box and set up with batteries in so they won't have a clue if it was bought second hand!

xx

ooo i heard this its the elves they made them but forgot to box them up as they need to put batteries in x

searching_me

carlamagee wrote: »

i get child tax credits.....but not working tax credits anymore? do u get working tax credits?? (sorri if mim bein nosey and forward!)

as long as your on paid ML yes x

r.mac_2

SeptemberBaby wrote: »

Weezl, I am no help to you whatsoever I'm afraid as I finished work long before my first pregnancy.

(but I'm sure you will have had lots of advice and help since this morning! )

xx

Finally I find someone who was the same as me Doesn't it take some explaining when other people ask you what you do/when you are going back to work etc? I like to watch the reactions and find that different responses/names for the same thing can illicit such different responses from people:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

e.g. I don't work, I'm a housewife, I'm a homemaker, I'm unemployed, I'm a stay at home mum, etc etc etc

tiamai_d wrote: »

Sami, how do you use the dylon dyes? I have some black clothes (and a few things with bleach stains) that I want to dye but I'm scared of making a big mess!
:rotfl:

Last itme I used them you put them in the washing machine. Just don't do a whilte wash immediately after just in case - rinse it through a boil wash empty or with a black load.

re: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3489415/c_1/1%7Ccategory_root%7CToys+and+games%7C14417629/c_2/2%7Ccat_14417629%7C2+for+15+pounds+on+Toys%7C15052090.htm my LO got the shapes book as a present and I have to say that I'm not impressed. I would rather have got several 'real' books for that price. I'm a bit old fashioned when it comes to things like that I think. Not sure if you have a costco - but a few weeks ago they were doing packs of 10 books for £15, you could open the package up and it would make several presents and be a good standby for the present cupboard. :T

searching_me

i just told the tax cred people my estimated year income for next year including my smp (ma for you) and thats it x

carlamagee

searching_me wrote: »

as long as your on paid ML yes x

not from my company as i didnt do enough hours last year, but getting Mat Allowance from govt.
sorri, its all so confusing!!

money_maker_3

we always set up the presents from santa !! I thought everyone did ???

searching_me

carla your still classed as in paid work ... doesnt matter ....
Effect on benefits or tax credits

Tax Credits and Disability Living Allowance are not affected by Maternity Allowance.
But while you're getting Maternity Allowance and any of the following benefits - they may be reduced or stopped:

• Employment and Support Allowance
• Carer's Allowance
• Bereavement Benefits
• Income Support
• Jobseeker's Allowance will stop

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Expectingorbringingupchildren/DG_10018869

Buttonmoons

searching_me wrote: »

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3490985/Trail/searchtext%3EVTECH.htm

this for zoe ...

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3479865/Trail/searchtext%3EVTECH.htm

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=1500001801&langId=-1&searchTerms=SIT+TO+STAND+GIRAFFE

and these 2 for jayden .... what you think x

Searching, I really really wouldn't bother with that kids camera! I got one for my sister last Xmas and it is SO crap, the pictures are terrible, most come out looking black and white. You could get a REAL digital camera for less than that.

But if you are buying her that camera, get it from costco, I got it for £36 last year :money: including VAT