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    Im going to 'treat myself' and get a laminator.

    I just don't feel a complete childminder with out one!vha ha
    And would help when we are using glitter - ohh the ideas I've got!
    Any suggestions on where to get a good one for good price.
    Also any things to avoid! Never used one so tips would be helpful

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    I love my laminator! Never had a problem with it. It's a 'Fellowes' laminator and I got it from PC World a couple of years ago.

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    Recently joined the real world of minders and bought one from tesco .. Cheap and does the job grand! Have fun

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    I spent all of £11 in Asda about 8 years ago and it is still going strong despite being taken apart yesterday because a lamination got struck around the rollers.

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    I am nearly a complete chidminder, I have a glue gun and a laminater, just need the staple gun then I will be complete

    seriously though, I had a argos basic laminater cheap as chips, and get the pockets when on offer or lidl and wilco, even the pound shop.

    happy shopping
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    Home bargins do 25 A4 pouches for about a £1

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    Question is do you go for the A4 or A3 laminator??

    I still haven't got the staple gun but I do have a binding machine and the glue gun

    Carol xx

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    Can I ask where you got your binder and was it expensive. I am almost the complete childminder I have a laminator, glue gun and a staple gun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daisy1956 View Post
    Can I ask where you got your binder and was it expensive. I am almost the complete childminder I have a laminator, glue gun and a staple gun.
    Got mine from Argos a few years ago about £20 I think but then you have to buy the binding strips and I buy the front and back covers too. I bind my welcome pack, policies and my permission slips

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    Oh no, I thought I was a proper childminder, I have the laminator, binder and glue gun, didn't know we needed a staple gun as well!!!!!!! Guess I need a shopping trip lol

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    I'm in need of improvement then...I only have a laminator!

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    Cathtee - awesome!!

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    And I thought I was nearly a complete childminder needing only a staple gun only to find I need a binder too


    so close yet so far
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    I'm holding out against one!!

    I decided it is too schooly and I am a home
    'It's never too late to have a happy childhood' ( Tom Robinson)

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    My own children love the laminator ... They often find things to laminate and I laminate certificates etc!

    Work wise I laminate lots...current favourite is making placemats and playdough mats.

    I have the glue gun ... staple gun needs replacing ... I could also do with a heavy duty stapler to get through thicker piles of paper! Am resisting the binder as I can't see that I'd use one!

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