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Lotta_Littlies
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Hello everyone,
I'm a newcomer to MSE although have lurked for some time. I love this forum in particular and thought it was about time to stop lurking and start posting.
Dh and I are expecting our sixth child, and have children ranging from 8months up to 12 years (there will be less than a years difference between child five and the new baby!). My second child is home educated, while child one is at Grammar School and three is at infants. Then there is my two year old as well.
I work part time in an office (a couple of evenings and a day at the weekend) and am also a cloth nappy advisor from home. We already do a number of "old style" things which I didn't really think about being old style at all, just a way of life, such as using cloth nappies and wipes (obviously!), eating home made food rather than the overpriced cardboard pap which probably don't taste any better than the boxes they come in, using my slow cooker more and more and using my breadmaker as well as the all important money saving coupons, discounts and general bargain hunting. However, I do rely on my tumble drier a lot so I'm not completely OS!
I'd love to find out more about container gardening so we can grow some fruit and veg in our rather small garden, am interested in finding out some natural cleaning tips instead of relying on the irritable sprays and might even dust off my sewing machine (won on ebay) and learn how to use it!
Am looking forward to getting to know you all better and please keep those delicious recipe ideas coming!
All the best,
Lotta
I'm a newcomer to MSE although have lurked for some time. I love this forum in particular and thought it was about time to stop lurking and start posting.
Dh and I are expecting our sixth child, and have children ranging from 8months up to 12 years (there will be less than a years difference between child five and the new baby!). My second child is home educated, while child one is at Grammar School and three is at infants. Then there is my two year old as well.
I work part time in an office (a couple of evenings and a day at the weekend) and am also a cloth nappy advisor from home. We already do a number of "old style" things which I didn't really think about being old style at all, just a way of life, such as using cloth nappies and wipes (obviously!), eating home made food rather than the overpriced cardboard pap which probably don't taste any better than the boxes they come in, using my slow cooker more and more and using my breadmaker as well as the all important money saving coupons, discounts and general bargain hunting. However, I do rely on my tumble drier a lot so I'm not completely OS!
I'd love to find out more about container gardening so we can grow some fruit and veg in our rather small garden, am interested in finding out some natural cleaning tips instead of relying on the irritable sprays and might even dust off my sewing machine (won on ebay) and learn how to use it!
Am looking forward to getting to know you all better and please keep those delicious recipe ideas coming!
All the best,
Lotta
"One hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, how big my house was, or what kind of car I drove. But the world may be a little better, because I was important in the life of a child."
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Of course you can join us.
Don't even have to bribe us with biscuits - but it helps Hi, I'm a Board Guide on the Old Style and the Consumer Rights boards which means I'm a volunteer to help the boards run smoothly and can move and merge posts there. Board guides are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an inappropriate or illegal post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. It is not part of my role to deal with reportable posts. Any views are mine and are not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence.DTFAC: Y.T.D = £5.20 Apr £0.50
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welcome Lotta
My DD is home educated too,since she was 7.DS has just started at 6th form college after 8 years of homeshooling as he wants to do his A levels.
The site below has very good sections on growing fruit and veg.
http://forum.downsizer.net/index.php0 -
Hi Lotta :hello:
Welcome to OS, it's always great to see new faces and also pick up new ideas, recipes and tips
You've certainly got your hands full there, and another one on the way! :eek: Congrats though, and sounds like the birth isn't too far away now, so get your feet up with a cuppa and spend some time on here while you can "An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will"
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It is that what you do, good or bad,
will come back to you three times as strong!
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hello & welcome. Gosh 6 children, I thought I was doing well with 3 and a stepchild. I'd love to have more, but just haven't got the space, and I'm not sure i've got the patience either.
By the way,If squeaky isn't fussed about the biccies, pass them this way please, I've always room for a little one:o0 -
Welcome... What a family you have (I'm tired just to read about it). :T
Now since you mention the biccies, I think a tasting cession is in order.
Pass some this way please!!! I lost my job as a cricket commentator for saying “I don’t want to bore you with the details”.Milton Jones0 -
Welcome aboard! I haven't been here that long but the difference it's made is amazing. You couldn't have picked a nicer bunch of people to join!!
Now you've reminded me I promised my 2 street urchins I'ld make them more shortbread today - another item on the never ending to do list - how do you manage with 5 & a big bump??0 -
Gosh have you thought of getting a television? :rotfl:
Only joking, welcome to the forum, but dont believe the moneysaving bit, i've spent a fortune on all the 'must haves'0 -
Hiya Lotta,:hello:
Welcome aboard. This is a really great site. I've never joined a forum before I found this site & it's so good. I've picked up some really great tips & recipes. I'm sure you will be the same. The people are so nice and friendly. (except when they beat us in cricket) Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia.
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Hi Lotta
Lovely to meet you.
You will learn alot on this site and make some great friends. 6 children...your brave..lol.
PP
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