We've Got £12K Credit Card Debt — Here's the Plan to Clear It in 4 Months Sunday, May 24, 2026 debt debtrepayment creditcarddebt budgeting finance householdbudget mumsnet money saving mortgage A determined mum has devised a plan to wipe out £12,000 of credit card debt in just four months, despite her husband’s doubts about its feasibility. The debt accumulated from house renovations and a holiday – a break … Read More
Mum Reconsiders Play Date After Discovering Another Parent’s Controversial Social Media Posts Saturday, April 25, 2026 playdate family samesexparents adoption prejudice friendship parenting mumsnet socialmedia support A mother is uncertain about going ahead with a planned play date after coming across disturbing social media posts made by another parent who opposes same-sex adoption. The incident came to light on Mumsnet, where the user … Read More
Mum Sends Daughter’s Friends Home from Sleepover After Kitchen Incident Saturday, January 17, 2026 sleepover kitchen discipline parenting children conflict respect mumsnet friendship householdrules A mother sparked debate after asking two of her 11-year-old daughter’s friends to leave her home during a sleepover over a kitchen incident. The girls were playing a game where they tried to make each other laugh while … Read More
Mum 'mortified' as 'lovely' date ruined by one wrong move Saturday, November 29, 2025 dating mum mumsnet boundaries inappropriate consent relationships discomfort chemistry rejection A mother’s promising first date turned sour when a well-intentioned suitor made a boundary-crossing move, leaving her feeling “mortified” and “yucky.” The couple had shared plenty of playful banter … Read More