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OS Daily Monday 12th September
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Monday 12th September. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved…
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re-using sewing patterns?
i have been given access to a pile of old sewing patterns which are exactly what is in fashion at the moment. one in particular dates back to the 1920s whaer the swimming suits would make really pretty nightwear. a camisole top and pantaloon things. well it states on pack that we can copy them to use but how on earth do…
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Chore lists/everyone mucking in
I'm wondering what others get their children to help with around the home. I'm not wanting to judge anyone or anyone to be judged but my boys want to help however need very structured requests thanks to autism so they want a list. I went to write one and couldn't think what to add to it. Also if they get a reward how much,…
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Smelly wicker
I brought a lovely large wicker stool/footrest at a car boot sale on Sunday. I checked it out for mould and rot but seemed in reasonable condition however I have noticed that it has a funky, musty smell about it. Has anyone got any ideas as to how i could get rid of the smell?
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yogurt making
Does anyone know if the culture in live yogurt is killed by freezing?I have been making my own yogurt for a few weeks now and can only get large cartons in the shops.Sorry if this post is not right I`m new to this.
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recipe book recommendations please
anyone got any recomendations for me for simple receipes? I know i could go online but my printer is a bit rubbish and i don't currently have broadband so would be easier to get a book [plus i like books :D ] thanks very much!
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old style pastimes
I've been reading the "avoid using gas and electricity" thread with interest and was thinking one way i could save some money is to watch less tv- only watch what i'm really interested in then switch off ( instead of channel hopping) and do something more interesting. an old style pastime- so any ideas please so far i've…
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storecupboard ideas website??
I remember there being a link ages ago to a website where you could list what you had in the cupboards and it would give you recipe ideas... I've searched some of the threads on here and tried to find it but I can't... :( I don't suppose anyone knows what website it is I'm on about?? It would be really handy right now!
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ice cream maker.
I posted in the arms and they said I might get a better response in here. I bought one of the Aldi ice cream makers yesterday and wondered whether they were any good. I Have had the bowl in the freezer overnight and have bought some ingredients to make the mint choc one in the instructions. Does anyone have any recipes to…
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Has anyone tried this recipe......
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=12082389&postcount=196 I would pm memorygirl but don't think she's been here for a while. I don't know where i went wrong as its completely inedible-where did i go wrong?
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Radical laundry reduction
Sorry if this should be in another thread – please move if necessary. I live in a tiny flat without a proper washing machine. I have a mini washer that takes small loads but it’s a bit of a pain, so I decided to radically reduce my laundry usage. As well as saving time it saves money on hot water, soap, conditioner etc. I…
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We Are What We Do
I came across a wonderful website - wearewhatwedo.org.uk It basically, just persuades us all to do things which lead to a better quality of life. Whilst I do some of the things already (thanks to this site!), there are some things which I don't: Walk more (very MSE!) Get off a bus stop early Turn your thermostat down by 1…
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Handy tip for making curries
Hi all. I've posted this on another thread but it's 70 odd pages so I think it has got lost. My Asian friend has given me lots of great advice about making curries and using up ingredients. She blends ginger and garlic into olive oil and freezes in an ice cube tray then puts into freezer bags. She does the same with…
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OS Daily Sunday 11 September
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 11th September. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved…
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Rotisserie Chicken
We went to a picnic yesterday where somebody had brought a rotisserie chicken which was delicious! Does anyone know what the spice rub is that is put on rotisserie chickens to make them so tasty? I really fancy having a go with the chicken that is for dinner tonight!
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Help me to help my widowed Dad
Hi all I am hoping you will be able to help my rationalise my thoughts and help me to find a way through the dilemma currently being experienced by me and my sisters. Bit of history, mum died 18 months ago very suddenly, Dad is only 63 and is living in a massive 4 bedroomed bungalow, our family home for 23 years. My sister…
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M&S washing instructions?
My OH recently bought some new shirts for work-M&S ultimate non-iron 100% cotton jobs, they are nice (but do need ironing-he does that:p) Question is-I went to put a wash on this evening, and looking at the instructions-they state a 40 degree wool wash-now, they are 100% cotton, so WHY can't I do on a cotton wash? (its the…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 5th September 2011
Welcome to autumn!! Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it! There are levels 1, 2 and 3.…
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Anyone any pasta ideas????
Hi there, Has anyone got any interesting ideas for pasta? I've gotten sick of just pasta and a tin of campbells soup!!! I was thinking about a one pot meal with pasta and meat - has anyone got any recipes? Plus I was able to get a nice piece of aberdeen angus brisket reduced in Tescos very cheaply which is now languishing…
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Damsons?? What to do?
Went for nice bike ride last night, found some tree's that had what looked like little plums/apricots on them. Some were green, some were apricot colour and some were plum colour. If I go and raid loads what can I do with them. Done search on here for damsons but nothing come up. Asked Jeeves and he brought a few recipes…