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Re: Only afford to send one to private school

Actually Goldhawk makes a very good point. Everyone is talking about our own personal experiences when we were young but none of our parents had to pay Uni fees. If you can only afford for one to go private does that mean you can only potentially afford for 1 to go to Uni? If that is the case then I...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Only afford to send one to private school
Replies: 31
by AbbevilleMummy
Thu Apr 12, 2018 12:11 am

Re: Only afford to send one to private school

My best friend experienced this. Her parents paid for her younger brother to go to an independent secondary and she went to the local comp. for much the same reasons you describe. Her brother was considered more academic and would get more out of it etc etc. It did so much damage. My friend is very ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Only afford to send one to private school
Replies: 31
by AbbevilleMummy
Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:07 pm

Re: Anyone tried this nanny alternative?

I think it’s a great concept. Does anyone know which schools they pick up from? My concern is that it’ll only be ones in and around Chelsea
Forum: Childcare
Topic: Anyone tried this nanny alternative?
Replies: 25
by AbbevilleMummy
Thu Mar 15, 2018 7:22 pm

Re: Paying for childcare cash in hand - what's the view?

It's not fair on the nanny but what can she do? She can either take the job or not. As you said, there are plenty of other nannies willing to do this, especially nannies non-UK nationals who are not planning on staying in the UK long term and therefore do not care about their tax earnings and pensio...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Paying for childcare cash in hand - what's the view?
Replies: 34
by AbbevilleMummy
Thu Mar 15, 2018 12:20 pm

Re: Au pair’s food costs

I think you’re over thinking it and so getting your knickers in a twist. Why don’t you just say help yourself to anything in the fridge and cupboards and buy enough of everything to account for another adult in the house. Also say to her that she needs to be respectful that everyone is sharing this ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Au pair’s food costs
Replies: 17
by AbbevilleMummy
Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:30 pm

Re: Gordon Ramsey

I think it's quite weird and intrusive to track him down at his home address tbh. :shock: Guy, I also think that if you have a business relationship with him then it's inappropriate for you to offer to do this on a public forum. I would think twice about retaining your services if I was GR. One bit ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Gordon Ramsey
Replies: 11
by AbbevilleMummy
Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:38 pm

Re: Nanny plus one

If she has been with you for a few years, i.e. since your children were babies and they love her and are very settled with her then I wouldn't touch her pay or even mention it! Finding a great nanny who fits in with your family life and who your children love to be with is so so so hard and just not...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Nanny plus one
Replies: 11
by AbbevilleMummy
Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:20 am

Re: ****** Addiction

I would absolutely tell your solicitor as they need to know the cause of the breakdown of the marriage but I wouldn’t tell family/friends for everyone’s sake. It will certainly not improve relations with your family, friends or ex and will probably only result in your ex being more difficult on the ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: ****** Addiction
Replies: 11
by AbbevilleMummy
Fri Jan 26, 2018 2:15 pm

Re: A shave between the legs between the Commons

Most beauty salons will do men’s waxing, it’s quite common now for men to be groomed op or no op.

I have a mobile beautician who comes to the house and she has several male clients. Let me know if you’d like her details.
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A shave between the legs between the Commons
Replies: 11
by AbbevilleMummy
Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:55 am

Re: My kids are ALWAYS sick

Has your eldest recently started nursery, say in September? I ask because I remember when my daughter started, we had exactly the same thing. She caught everything and brought all germs home to infect the rest of us! We were all ill all winter! If this is the case then eventually the immunity builds...
Forum: Activities
Topic: My kids are ALWAYS sick
Replies: 5
by AbbevilleMummy
Tue Jan 16, 2018 11:40 am

Re: Help/advice 6month old doesn't sleep through the night

I really feel for you! Firstly, you are not doing anything wrong, you have been doing the best you can for you and your baby so don’t have any self doubt! It has more than likely turned into a habit now for your baby and has probably got little to do with hunger. Just the same as when adults get stu...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Help/advice 6month old doesn't sleep through the night
Replies: 16
by AbbevilleMummy
Mon Jan 15, 2018 2:28 pm

Re: ENT specialist

Can highly recommend David Albert at The Portland (or GOSH on NHS).
Forum: Wellbeing
Topic: ENT specialist
Replies: 5
by AbbevilleMummy
Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:41 pm

Re: Lent money to Brother-in-law - not paying back - help please

Never lend money that you can’t afford to give away, especially when done informally without any written agreement, payment plan etc. That said, it’s done now, and you can afford it as it’s ‘only’ affecting holiday and new car which as you said yourself are first world problems. If I were you I woul...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lent money to Brother-in-law - not paying back - help please
Replies: 11
by AbbevilleMummy
Sun Jan 07, 2018 9:54 pm

Re: Divorce Lawyer- NEEDED

Have sent you an email.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Divorce Lawyer- NEEDED
Replies: 9
by AbbevilleMummy
Fri Dec 29, 2017 12:41 pm

Re: Police car - Clapham Common North Side

My husband spoke to one of the police officers in the car and asked what was going on and he said he couldn't go into detail because my young son was in earshot but there were 3 burglaries in the house over a short period of time and in the last one something very sinister happened?!
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Police car - Clapham Common North Side
Replies: 5
by AbbevilleMummy
Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:41 am