The Big Apple, bread-making & buying printer ink – this week's MSE Forum highlights

When taking up a hobby or fitness regime it can be tempting to spend loads of cash on new gear. This week on the MSE Forum we heard from a Forumite who's into running but doesn't want to pay more than they need to for a decent pair of shoes.

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Money Moral Dilemma

Every week, the Money Tips email features a real-life Money Moral Dilemma (MMD for short). They're intended to encourage debate and, as such, they're usually among the most discussed threads each week.

Should my friends gift my only child more money since they each have two kids?

My five friends and I are all parents and we get each other's children Christmas gifts. This year we've agreed not to buy toys, but to give each child £30 for their junior ISAs instead. I have one child, while my five friends each have two - if we go through with this, I'll be spending £300 on their children while our household will only get £150 from them. Should I ask my friends to each give my child £60?

See what our MSE Forumites had to say and add your own thoughts on the Money Moral Dilemma discussion thread. Do please stick to the MSE Forum rules: keep it kind and keep it clean. Remember, there's a real person behind every dilemma.

Got a Money Moral Dilemma of your own? Email us at MMD@moneysavingexpert.com and it could be featured.

Photo of the week

As the nights draw in, why not get some inspiration for your autumn meals by seeing what other Forumites are cooking up? Frith shared this pic of their stuffed marrow.

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Latest comping wins

Congratulations to Hester2006 who took up comping in mid-August and is celebrating their first win: a hot chocolate hamper.

Our Competitions time boards are the place to go to dip your toes in the comping water.

Your two cents

International Coffee Day is coming up on Tuesday, so we want to hear about your hot drink habits, and how you keep the cost down.

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