Lawnmowers, leather & living in a bungalow – this week's MSE Forum highlights

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A few of this week's top threads

These are some of the Forum discussions that caught our eye this week:

• Would you choose a wool or manmade carpet?

• What's the best budget dashcam?

• Is there such a thing as a lightweight sewing machine?

• Help me plan a tour of Italy by train and plane

• What are the pros and cons of living in a bungalow?

• Where can I get a film developed online cheaply?

• Any tips for rejuvenating an old leather bag?

• What's the best way to get rid of old furniture?

• It's not #nomowmay in my garden – what sort of lawnmower should I buy?

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.

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.

Photo of the week

This week's choice of photo of the week was never in doubt (special thanks to goldfinches for making sure we spotted the post). Regular readers will remember Daphne the duck, who delighted and enchanted Forumites last year and was one of 2024's highlights. Well, this week Miró once again had a visit from a duck and her brood of ducklings. Could it be Daphne revisiting old haunts?

Please note: We love seeing your photos in the MSE Forum, but if you're uploading one, make sure it doesn't include any personally-identifiable information such as your face or address.

Latest comping wins

When Forumites share a competition they've seen online, they're giving fellow MoneySavers an opportunity to win, diluting their own chance of securing the top prize. But sometimes luck falls on the poster themselves, as with KJ1986 who's won two bottles of Sauvignon Blanc from a comp they posted a few weeks back.

Congrats also to Catherine919 who's celebrating the news that they've won a two-night family stay in a luxury lodge at West Midlands Safari Park. Having camped next door to the safari park myself I can vouch that you can hear the lions roar.

Check out Competitions Time for the latest comps you can enter today.

Your two cents

Tuesday is International Hummus Day. We've delved into the archives and found this 2010 thread about gourmet additions to the basic recipe. If you've tried making your own hummus, why not share a pic on the Old style MoneySaving board?

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