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Freezing Chinese Takeaways?
Due to the vile weather conditions, we have ordered a Chinese takeaway, as there is always too much food, would it be possible to freeze the leftovers to enjoy at a later date? Any help gratefully received xx
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Soap Flakes in Washing Machine?
I have just picked up a box of soap flakes for general cleaning. I had been planning to put some in the soap tray in the washing machine with vinegar in the fabric conditioner tray. I realise there are some recipes around for laundry using borax, soda crystals etc, but I wasn't planning on adding anything else to the…
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recipes for chillies
Hi. I have just been given about 10 red chillies and dont know what to do with them. I was thinking of maybe making some sort of relish which I could freeze as there is only me in the house who likes them. Any ideas or recipes appreciated.
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Blanket to Duffle Coat?
I've managed to inherit 2 pure wool blankets today - which although lovely are no use on our beds (duvets and quilts or microfibre blankets) So I was thinking - what I REALLY need is a warm winter coat for DS2 who is three years old. If I hot wash these blankets to shrink/felt them and run a dye through them - I have 2…
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OS Daily Friday 23rd September
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 23rd Sept. 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 already.…
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Home made door stop
We've finally finished the nursery for our little baby boy who is due in April. The door has a tendancy to slam shut and as there is not enough gap under the door for a wedge I thought I'd try my hand at making a door stop. I plan to convert this cuddly chicken by removing the stuffing and refilling him with something…
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OS Daily Thursday 22nd Sept
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 22nd Sept. 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 already.…
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Very un-shiny taps :(
Anyone have any advice on how I can make my old, very un-shiny, pretty manky bathroom taps lovely and shiny again? Preferably with something not too toxic! But not sure if there's anything non-chemical up to the job! Any suggestions gratefully received :)
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Reasonable Food Budget for 1
Hi y'all, I'm looking for advice on what could be a reasonable food budget for me. I think I've been spending around £120 per month on food for just me :eek:. I've heard the 50p per person per meal, but I have absolutely no idea how you would get costs down that much! There are a few hindrances to my ability to cook and…
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What is a clove of garlic
Sorry for sounding thick, but when you break open a bulb of garlic and it splits in to four segments are each of those a clove or is it the smaller segments that the four segments are made up of that are a clove?
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Meal plans WB 19th September
I couldn't see a thread for next week yet, but please merge it if there is one. I didn't do a meal plan last week, and with rubbish days at work, late nights due to emergencies, and generally feeling a bit sorry for myself, OH and I ended up with 2 chinese takeaways, lots of wine AND a meal out :eek::o:eek: (just re-read…
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'10 things for 10 years' anniversary gift...
Hi all, I'm a newcomer to posting here, but have been reading through the OS forum threads - so inspiring, so many amazing tips & ideas! :D Next month is mine & DH's 10th anniversary. I'd like to do something nice for him, and thought maybe a box of 10 little gifts would be nice, one to celebrate each year together. I…
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Strong Ties on Seat Pads
I have some gingham cotton seat pads for the kitchen table that long ago lost their ties.... snapped off pretty rapidly, so they are on the floor more often that the chairs. This may seem a silly question but I wan't to sew on some new ties but don't want them to a) snap b) rip the cushion or c) not do their job. Does…
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How do i get rid of cigarette/nicotine smell from non-washable item?
Hi, Just bought a car from an ex smoker. It smells like an ash tray. Is there a cheap, econmical and quick way to get rid of the smell. Thanks
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easy biscuit/cake recipe needed urgently
The school is having a raffle and cake stall this afternoon (only school in area that is open today!) I was going to buy my ingredients this morning but because of the snow I couldnt get to Asda. I need to make some easy cakes or biscuits now but cant find any basic recipes. I have a kenwood chef, flour, eggs, choc chips…
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meal planning - where do i start?
have just taken over the family shopping [now i have my 10% discount card for Tesco] and want to pull the cost of it all down as much as possible. I realise that my problem is that i don't plan meals in advance :o but i really don't know where to start :o ideas and help please :snow_grin
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Fruit / herbal Tea
Can anyone point me in the direction of how to make fruit/herbal teas at home please?
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I've finally cleared out my kitchen cupboards!!
I have been really fed up with my kitchen for ages. There's been so much stuff in the food cupboards that I bought thinking I'd use it and then didn't! So wasteful I know and not at all moneysaving but today I tackled it. There was so much in there I could never find the stuff I actually DID need and all the cereal boxes…
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OS Daily Wednesday 21st September
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 21st Sept. 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 already.…
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Removing permanent marker pen from a NEW jacket..
Hi I bought a lovely jacket recently, and I noticed a permanent ink mark on it (wasn't there when I bought it), put it in the washing machine and it has barely made any difference! I cannot bleach it as it is a red coat and the material is 100% cotton, can anyone give me any ideas on how I can get rid of the stain, as I…