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Which Sites Do You Use For….

You might know that I have another site Parenting Directory. I am trying to compile a directory of useful resources that are recommended by parents for parents.

Parenting Directory now has voting enabled so if you think a site listed on there is really useful you can vote for it or add a comment.

But I need your input on what sites you think are helpful to parents. You can fill in as many or as few as you want below so that they can be added to Parenting Directory.

For example if you always go to a certain site for maths homework, let me know.

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Buying a Tree and demolishing half the store

Back in the summer I cleared out the garage. It had only taken 2 years of asking the ex for the use of his van (he had offered to help) for it to actually happen. In my reckless moment, high on the excitement of getting rid of ‘stuff’, I was very bold and threw away the artificial Christmas tree. Each year I had promised myself and the kids we would have a new one. Each year we have decorated the (supposedly) 5 foot tree and done our best with missing branches. It was only a few weeks ago I remembered I had done this dead and would actually need to buy a new tree for this year. You would think this would be a simple task but it appears not.

Surnames and Divorce

I think I may have done something that’s considered odd. When I divorced, 10 years ago, I kept my married name. I didn’t ‘just forget ‘to change it back to my maiden name as I even went to my in-laws and asked if they minded if I kept the surname. They thanked me for asking and didn’t object at all.

Much Needed Dose of Realism

Like any one else on the planet with email, I get a fair few jokes and such like. Most I read/look at and delete. Very few get forwarded on. Even less grab my attention so much I put them on here. The one below though I think is a good. It’s normally credited to Bill Gates, he had supposedly delivered these rules of life in a speech to a high school. Although now it is thought that neither of those two facts are correct. My personal favourite is no 7

What do these names say to you?

If you’re following me on twitter you may have seen me waffling on about my new project. I have been rather cryptic about it till I was sure it was something that I really wanted to do. The hardest part was thinking of a name for it. I have finally thought of a name but I will keep the suspense just a little longer. It was quiet spooky that whilst I was in thinking mode a leading detergent manufacturer got in contact asking me what I thought of some names they were thinking on for a new site they are planning. The six choices are below, have a look and a vote.

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They would also love to hear what your thoughts are on them so please get commenting below too. Imagine they are all websites, which you would click on, which one you wouldn’t. Let me know as much or as little info as you want.

CSA Landmark Case

A single mum has won a landmark legal battle against the Child Support Agency, worth £35,600. The Child Support Agency wrongly advised her that her former partner dint have to pay maintenance because he worked in Afghanistan.

Vouchers and Money Off’s

Some great deals are available when you’re shopping online – if you know where to look. There are voucher sites all over the internet. Big players in this field like Groupon and myvouchercodes have new daily deals, but they’re not the only sites to keep an eye on.

Think Vouchers offer a range of discounts, offers and voucher codes. Here are some of their latest vouchers.