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Olivia-Louise_2

mooomin wrote: »

Can I ask why you're paying your dad back right now when you're in such a tricky situation? Would he be willing to wait a month or two?

Other than that, have you checked local charity shops etc for the kids clothes? You can get loads of bargains on Facebook selling sites locally too and kids clothes often go really cheaply.

Good luck!

He's been good to help me out, but he won't tolerate a late/unpaid date of paying him back I don't want to risk it as he won't help me out again if I'm late or anything.

I haven't checked the charity shops just yet as I've avoided town with 3 kids in tow :rotfl: when both are in school and just the baby with me I plan to go have a nosey. I've looked on selling sites but most seem miles away and I don't drive I plan to keep looking though Thank you for replying x

Olivia-Louise_2

dawnybabes wrote: »

Have you tried asking on free cycle for the kiddies clothes ?

I've never heard of Free Cycle off to have a look thank you

debtfreewannabe321

Morning O-L Just catching up

Have you tried the boot fairs for kids clothes? Otherwise as others have suggested the charity shops, FB selling pages and freecycle. I don't buy my kids new all the time as they outgrow it so quick it's a waste of money. If it is new it's usually basics from George (@MR A) or te$co as they are pretty cheap but quite trendy. The other bits usually come from the charity shop. I got DD a beautiful gypsy style skirt from one the other week and she practically lives in it, well worth the £2.50 (and it was from M&S so pretty good quality)

Hope you have a lovely day today xx

Olivia-Louise_2

debtfreewannabe321 wrote: »

Morning O-L Just catching up

Have you tried the boot fairs for kids clothes? Otherwise as others have suggested the charity shops, FB selling pages and freecycle. I don't buy my kids new all the time as they outgrow it so quick it's a waste of money. If it is new it's usually basics from George (@MR A) or te$co as they are pretty cheap but quite trendy. The other bits usually come from the charity shop. I got DD a beautiful gypsy style skirt from one the other week and she practically lives in it, well worth the £2.50 (and it was from M&S so pretty good quality)

Hope you have a lovely day today xx

Thank you

I am watching now on lots of sites/Facebook.
I do have a next account but I don't want to use it :rotfl: We can manage for now. If he does pay maintenance when he is paid I will use that to get there clothes. I'm quite lucky in the sense they don't grow quick DS has been in 3-4 for over 2 years :rotfl: and DD in her size for a similar amount of time and the baby is sorted for the next 6 months at least with the amount of things my friend passed on x

Olivia-Louise_2

Morning all

New week new start back to feeling positive.

Ex still doesn't want to come back but has said he will pay maintenance

I have downloaded the YNAB trial but right now its so confusing ... so that's today's plan before going to sports day for eldest

debtfreewannabe321

How are you getting on with the YNAB? It took me 2 trials to get it And there are still a few bits I don't understand but just don't seem to have the time to watch the tutorials.

Have you sorted out with ex how much maintenance he will pay? Hope it's enough to cover any shortfalls you might have in the budget. xx

Olivia-Louise_2

debtfreewannabe321 wrote: »

How are you getting on with the YNAB? It took me 2 trials to get it And there are still a few bits I don't understand but just don't seem to have the time to watch the tutorials.

Have you sorted out with ex how much maintenance he will pay? Hope it's enough to cover any shortfalls you might have in the budget. xx

I think I like YNAB too much Its addictive

Hmm I'm not sure on the maintenance. I mean I'm grateful for anything. He says he should pay £80 a month does this seem right do you know? x

Lucy5781

You can work out the rates somewhere on the Direct Gov website I think.

Hope it helps
Lxx

Working_and_Scheming

I think £80 for 3 kids is pretty insulting and I would expect at least 25% of his take home pay. If he refuses go to the CSA. In fact give them a ring anyway as they will work out what he ought to pay and then you can still do a private arrangement so that neither of you have to pay charges.

Olivia-Louise_2

Thank you I will have a look, I don't want to be greedy though .. x

Thanks again