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If your significant other asks what you want for your birthday and you say nothing are you expecting…

* something * doesn’t have to be materialistic. It can also be something small or large or an experience.

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Hi Ladies, please help me decide what to do

My son is turning two and we decided to throw him a little party at an indoor trampoline park. My good friend does balloons but hasn’t officially opened a business yet. I told her I would like to support her and she is super excited to help me set up balloons for my son’s bday. Upon asking what the price would be, s...

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Indian (Hindu) engagement

Hey dolls! I’ve been invited to an Indian (Hindu) engagement, not sure what to wear or gift. Would appreciate any tips and advice x

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Am I over thinking this?

This is probably going to sound ridiculous and probably isn't even a big deal but I'm really bothered by it. Aldi have a baby event right now and they're selling various colour ways of the Rapid Cool for around £20. I was scrolling vinted yesterday and saw about 6 of them listed by various people selling them anywhe...

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Help! What do 4 year old girls like??

Been invited to a birthday party but don’t really know the birthday girl too well, but I do really like her mum and don’t want the present to look like any old tat that I grabbed off the shelf in a panic purchase 🙈 I’m a boy mum, so please tell me what would make a nice, small, decent present?

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Karrot - buy/sell app

I'm starting to be convinced that people expect anything second hand to be under $100 no matter the condition, type of item or age of item. I've had buyers get outright angry at me for not wanting to sell my item for 50% or more off of the listing price. Which is already priced to sell. What is this entitlement? I...

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When you order something and it’s not to your expectations, damaged or it’s no longer needed.. do you return it?

My friend is the type that doesn’t like the hassle of returns, and I get it but I’m going to return something with the quickness and get my money back. Lol. I ordered stuff for my Kindle and it was defective (so sad) so I’ll be sending it back. 🥲

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Husband 30th birthday idea?

I need help for gift ideas please

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Would you be offended if your family member told you to stop buying gifts for their kids?

I'm on the fence. I love that they love my babies, I love that they want to gift them, but it's become too much. I went shopping for everything for the kids' baskets with a family member and I thought that would be the end of her involvement with their Easter baskets but she ended up surprising them later with 2 ful...

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New Wedding Band Set.

I want to ask my husband for a new wedding band set, but I know he won't really care to get one for me. Context: Been married for nearly 6 years (August of this year will make it six), had our vow renewal in 2022 after we reconciled, and we are expecting our second child in September. I wanted to get my original ...

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10 Year Wedding Anniversary Gifts

What did you do for yours? What's recommended? At this stage, my husband and I thought we would go on an elaborate trip or he previously mentioned upgrading my ring. However, neither are realistic lol in fact, the only alone time we can even pull off is a dinner out. SO... he asked about gifts yesterday, mentioned ...

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Ideas needed!

I need ideas on how to say thank you to my neighbor/friend for watching my 1yo for an hour here and there. She won’t accept money because she says it’s fun for her and her daughters love having the baby around. I don’t want it to come off as I’m taking advantage but I don’t know what the right way to thank her is.

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Teacher appreciation Gift

Made an apple with a removable worm 🍎🐛

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Sibling presents

Those with older siblings, are you going to get them a present from the baby? If so, what will you get them?

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Vinted help

Hi all, i sold an item via inPost which the buyer didnt pick up. It says on the courier tracking they picked it up to return back to me. I’ve not received it and it’s been a month, no update on their tracking. I’ve contacted vinted couple of times and today the agent was being rude and said they wont compensate me a...

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Blue light card question

I feel this is really silly.. But I've got blue light card. It seems to be mainly you need to pay for a voucher first and then spend it in the shop. But I don't know what I'm going to spend in the shop.. So I get a very small discount on a certain amount and have to pay full price for the rest if I go over. Is thi...

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