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bag of plain flour - what to do?
sent the other half to buy flour for the breadmaker the other day and the stuff he came back with isn't strong enough. any suggestions on things to make or do with a whole bag of plain flour?! :D
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Can u Freeze Scones?
I was wondering whether it is possible to freeze home made scones, pancakes and cakes? I know it is a silly question because apparently you can freeze the ones you buy in the shop but I thought home made ones would be different. SORRY for asking a silly question but I would appreciate an answer. Thanks
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argh! head lice!
My poor baby has headlice (well not anymore, I've got rid of them - poor thing) It just got me thinking, what's fact and what's fiction? Is it true that they only like clean hair, and prefer thick long hair? What's the best way to treat them? I don't really like using chemicals on my ickle two year olds hair. Squidgy
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At what age did you learn ...
... the following skills? Sew on a button Knit Darn Crochet Cook Clean Patchwork Basic budgeting (7yo) My mother taught us all from the age of 5yo, yes, even my 4 brothers! (Nowt sexist about her :D ) What skills were you taught at a young age? Which skills would you have liked to have learned, but were not taught (with…
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pancake day 2012... 2011 ... 2010 ... 2009 ... 2008 ... 2007 ... 2006
He was soooo thrilled with himself :D My 10yo is far more adventurous and thoroughly enjoyed beating the eggs and making the batter. But my d9yo was terrified of tossing *his* pancake :( Hehehe, he soon got the hang of it. To my shame .. it was *me* who dropped the pancake - thank goodness my cat was on hand to lick up the…
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Hand-me-downs and other stuff
Does anyone benefit from things other people pass on. Last week my sister turned up with 2 bags of nappies (one unopened the other half full) and half a pack of swimming nappies. Nephew has come out of nappies so she gave them to me for my daughter. They don't fit her yey but i'll keep them till they do. Sister also passes…
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a few quick questions?
I find the potatoes I buy never last that long and was wondering if I made double mashed potato when I need it, would it freeze ok? does anyone shop at iceland online? I'm thinking of trying this as the delivery is free and I have vouchers. my question is what are the sell by dates like on the things you buy? I always find…
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Milton Sterilising fluid
You don't need a baby in the house to use Milton's sterilising fluid! I use it for everything in place of regular anti-bacterial products and it saves a fortune as it's only £1.88 for 1250ml bottle at Tesco and will last me a month a more ... soaking dish cloths, pet dishes,wiping all kitchen/bathroom surfaces etc It's…
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How long to keep pulses/dried beans etc?
Had a sort out of my cupboards and came across loads of half empty containers of dried lentils, butter beans, kidney beans, chick-peas, rice, cracked wheat, flour etc, etc. Most of the stuff must be several years old and it led me to wonder just how long this sort of stuff can reasonably and safely be kept? Can anyone…
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Help!!! - Whites Dyed Grey
Is There A Way To Get Whites Back To White After Being Dyed Grey In The Washing Machine. Do Products In Shops Really Work. Is There Any Hope??
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You are a funny lot
This is the first time I have really read this board, and I have been laughing out loud! Some of you are very good writers. What with your weed on trousers and your meals lists! I will coming back again. Keep it up.
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Ewww my washing machine STINKS :(
I always keep the door ajar (sometimes wide open) but if I don't there's a terrible damp water smell. I've sprayed it with bleach and poured neat bleach inside the rubber rimand then washed through empty but it still smells bad. I use it at least 3 times a week. Any ideas how to get rid of the smell? It might be the water…
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Car Window Cleaning
Their must be an old mother hubberd way of cleaning the inside of my dirty car window screen, every time i do it I always get smears left behind, any ideas anybody Many thanks Velvet waters
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Replacing Zips?
In true money-saving style, I bought my 5 year old a 7-8 coat for school (it's not that bad, he's very tall) and my neighbour also gave him a nearly new ski jacket, which must have cost a fortune. The zips in both coats have gone - maybe because they spend so long in the washing machine as mud and boys are strangely…
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Waste not want not...
What odd things do you keep for re-use? Here are some of mine, but you will have to guess what I do with them! cold tea and coffee lemonade bottles the fluff out of the tumble drier carrier bags jars (from jam, peanut butter etc.) the card from the middle of packs of tights juice from tinned tomatoes leftover rice Valerie…
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This morning...
...by 7.30 I had got a loaf of bread and a pot of soup on the go:) Whats everyone else up to?
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Liver recipe needed
Does anyone have a good liver recipe and would it be ok done in the slow cooker? I used to do a liver and bacon casserole using a packet sauce but would prefer to make it from scratch. :)
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Unblocking the toilet - any ideas?
My toilet is partially blocked at the moment. I've tried putting a wire coathanger down the basin to clear the problem - it helped a bit but didn't solve the problem entirely. Does anyone have any bright ideas for old-fashioned remedies, or am I better off buying one of those 'Mr Muscle' products advertised on TV? I'm…
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Old appliances still going strong!
Was just wondering how many people have appliances that are still going strong against all the odds? I have... * An Indesit automatic washer still going strong after about 27 yrs of regular use. * A set of 'Carmen Rollers'!! about the same age, (must have had loads of dosh about that time!), that I still use when I want…
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The Gift Cupboard!
My dMother taught me to keep a Gift Box. Throughout the year, if she saw something which would be a great gift idea for so-and-so, she would buy it and tuck it way in her Gift Cupboard. Same if she saw something in the sales and also with cards and giftwrap. It was also where, throughout the year, she would tuck away her…
