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Benefits for Self-Employed Parent?
Hi, I am a first time mum-to-be. I started up my own business over a year ago, but although it is going very well I am still not turning enough profit to take a wage, only pay for rent, food & other basics. Now I am pregnant and worried about finances as I am barely making enough for me to survive, let alone a baby too.…
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Co-habitees seperating: Division of Property
I'm splitting up with my partner. We've been living together for 2 years in a purchesed house (with the help of Building Society). I put the vast majority of the cash into the purchase of the house and contents, a lot of which was my settlement from an earlier diviorce. My ex agrees that what I physically - ie furniture…
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Friends/money/misubderstanding!
Hi all, A friend weeks ago had a clear out, I spotted a coat (nothing special, not designer just warm puffer kind of coat) for my eldest, friends said there you go take it home get him to try it on ... DS did, has never worn it but said yes it fitted liked it and would wear one day. Not seen friend for a while, spoke on…
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Tonsillectomy
As some poster here might know from my previous posts my ds has a LOT of ent problems, he gets tonsillitis every 4-5 weeks, ear infections regularly and has missed a lot of time in school due to this. I am a single parent on benefits, and because of his illnesses I'm not in a position to get a job right now, doubt any…
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Ugly bug ball costume !!!!!!
dd got a xmas party at school on monday and the theme is ugly bug ball.......so she is supposed to go dressed as a bug does anyone have any ideas as to what she can wear or go as cuz im struggling with this one ?:confused:
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Parenting advice pls
Hi all My daughter is 10 and is starting to question more and more things and pushing her boundaries more. I suppose this is natural but she is also not really old enough yet to truly understand and accept why things are the way they are. For example, her friends are all allowed to eat chocolate and crisps until it comes…
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Arrrr! The things kids say...
My dd is 3.5yo and loves Cinderella and dressing up. One day about 6 months ago, she was talking about getting married and I said Mummy (me) and Daddy aren't married yet but one day we will and you will be able to wear a lovely pink bridesmaid dress (her favourite colour!). Then she told me I could wear a green dress (her…
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CSA are crippling him
My other half has done a lot over time in the last 6 months due to training for a new role with his current employer. Howvere the csa have calculated his payments based on this and he wont earning that kind of money every month. have you any advise on where we go from here. can we get them to base his payments on the whole…
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Advice on Stopping CSA Payments?
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on when to stop my CSA payments (which are not taken directly from my pay)? These payments are made on behalf of my daughter whom I never see, know nothing about [i.e. whether she is still in school or not], and who will be 18 in February. I would prefer not to contact…
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Help Pregnant - OK to eat cooked prawns?
Health visitor says not to eat cold prawns. like in prawns sandwich I am cooking prawns to day and I want to eat them. Is that OK to eat them when they are cooked? Need answer tonight.. Thanks
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Animal birthday plates etc
Hi, Does anyone know of a cheap place to get animal plates and cups etc for a birthday party? And all the other bits and bobs? It is for a first birthday party so we do not want to spend lots. Cheers:beer:
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Another dog or not
Hi all, I've got a 4yr old Westie and the OH is pushing to get a second dog. Our dog was a stray when we had her (we found out later she had been kept locked in a cage with other dogs but managed to escape) and my wife thinks she would like to have a bit of canine company. I'm not too sure as although she loves playing…
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Lidl Baby Wipes 89p GOOD as Pampers
Hi,After 3months of using Pampers baby wipes@£2ish per pack, I moved over to Lidl's own @89p for 80. They're just as good everyone & the pattern even looks the same. I tried ASDA Baby ones & found them really greasy. Good luck you all:beer:
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Paying Nursing Fees after relative has died - frozen accts
Last week we lost a relative who was in a nursing home. About 3 months fees are due. Nursing home is demanding payment. Relative has the funds - went to bank to enquire, the bank said that the only money that can be released would be for funeral costs. For the meantime, all funds are frozen. Yet the nursing home is…
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What should I do - neighbours barking dogs
Hi All, Our next door neighbour (semi-detached houses) has 2 large doberman dogs that are alone in the house all day. My girlfreind and I both worked during the day and there was no noise from the dogs in the evening. Recently my girlfreind has changed shifts and is at home (in bed) in the mornings. As soon as the…
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Union Help Hubby May Loose Job?
Morning, I hope this is the best place to post. I am at my wits end and hoping someone here may be able to help. Hubby has worked for a well established building contractor for 2 years and 1 week as a builders labourer working along side 2 brickies, one brickie has constantly been abusive nothing major to begin with just…
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My baby will be a gorilla.....bad heartburn-help!!!!
I have the worst heartburn/indigestion ever, I was sick last night because of it. I am going to make an appointment with my doctor but is this the strongest stuff coz if it is I might well just cry!!!!! I am having my baby a week tomorrow and am desperate!!!
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Induction of labour
Can anyone tell me my "rights" when I go into hospital tomorrow to have my labour induced? My midwife only told me I'd go in tomorrow at 8.30am. That's it. I phoned up labour ward earlier and was told at least where to turn up, and that I'd be put on the monitor, then examined, then maybe my waters would be broken:eek: ,…
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next space planets stickers
wondering if anyone has found these anywhere. next directory is sold out and they say they dont have them in my local stores. wondering if mabye a next ot nothing has them if some one could purchae for me and i would repay back, tried in ebay but cant find them any help appriecieted
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Can any 1 help me with Sportacus Lazytown Present 4 Son's Birthday on Friday Please?
Hiya Everyone, :question: Can any 1 help me with finding the cheapest Sportacus dressing up costume or any Lazytown Presents I can buy for my Son as its his 4th Birthday on Friday? I am a lone parent and had to choose between his birthday or christmas this year, as so much has happened and financially i cant afford both,…