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I’m about to send a birthday card in the post which I very rarely do (I usually just use moonpig) , I’ve just rummaged through my cupboards for a stamp to use and I have no idea about stamps . Can someone please tell me if any of these are actually able to be used or not , as they have the queen on them so I’m unsu...

I want to get my community midwife a present because she’s been an abs STAR but not sure what to get. She’s 25/26 and moving to New Zealand in November. Anyone have any ideas?

Are you able to choose any teddy?

I’ve seen quite a few posts about new dad care packages / hampers and thought I’d treat my Husband to one😊 Thought I’d share it in the group for inspiration just in case any other Mamas / Mamas to be would like to do the same😊 I’m currently 38+1 and he’s been absolutely brilliant throughout the pregnancy - Very…

Is anyone else at a total loss of what to get for their LO’s first birthday? Gift ideas will be appreciated

I've been getting ready for Christmas! As it's my little one's first Christmas I would like to make it special! I'm hoping to measure her height on a ribbon and put the ribbon inside a bauble with the poem: 'This ribbon is very special indeed because if you untie it it's the exact same size as me! Keep this to re...

What is everyone planning on getting for their little ones for Christmas ? What about for other children in your family ?

What’s everyone thinking of getting their little ones for Xmas as there be around 10 months?

Anyone else LO rather play with empty boxes from parcels they had delivered filled with TOYS!! Than the acc toy itself. Lol reminds me of my cat 🤣

Anybody has a good2grow collection for their toddler? 😅 I saw a lady on Tik Tok have a few juice bottles for her kid & I thought I could start a little collection for my LO. I may have gone a bit overboard 😂 The bad thing is my daughter has no clue whom the majority of these characters are 🤣

Does anyone know how to get into a cabinet with a magnetic childproof lock (when you’ve lost the magnetic key)?? I saw a video on YouTube that showed how to use a pin so I will try with a Bobby pin. I was thinking of going to a hardware store and just buying a magnet and seeing if that will work. I guess the last ...

How much should an engagement ring cost?

What is everyone getting their LO for Xmas?

My FIL is a very kind and generous man and often buys lots of gifts for my children. However, today he came with us to get my daughter’s first birthday present (dollshouse). I made it very clear I wanted to pay for it as it was a gift from me and her Dad. Even after making this very clear he went to the counter a pa...

How would you feel about getting a gift from someone that was second hand, perfect condition but no tags or packaging?

Planning to buy a tonies box or yoto box for daughter’s 3rd birthday as I see a lot of women recommending here but not sure where to look for or which one to buy? Any suggestions please. Thanks in advance

I know it's more of an American thing to do but I'm wondering if anyone's ever gotten a "push present" and what kind of things did you get?. Just looking for some inspiration

Is it worth waiting until Black Friday for the tonies box bundle.. I’m worried to risk waiting and certain characters selling out 🤦‍♀️

hi all! this christmas will be my parents, and my partners parents first christmas as grandparents and so we wanted to do a gift that would also be a cute keepsake for them. any ideas?

I know it’s slightly early but trying to plan ahead how many gifts are we getting for our babies? They’ll be 7/8 months old so I’m just not sure how much to get we’ve already got a few in but not sure how much to spend I know they won’t remember it but I still want it to be special