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Morphy Richards Bread Machine - Missinbg Instructions
Hi, I have just got a bread machine from Ebay but it is missing an instruction book. Dose any one have a basic recipie as I am keen to get started! Thanks in advance. Dawn
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Cheaper Beauty Products?
For about 12 yrs I used the Body Shop moisturiser. I started to look like a teenager (spotty!), so decided that I'd used the same face cream for far to long. For the last couple of years, about 3, I've been chopping and changing my moisturiser almost monthly and haven't really found anything suitable. I now realise (being…
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Saving cooking time tips
Saving the time you have to cook something for can save money as well - my tip for this at the moment (because I have some in the oven as we speak) it - instead of making baked potatos make bircher potatos - they are fab, easy and reduce cooking time by half! All you do - is you cut the potato in half so that the biggest…
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Plug in Air Freshners
I have lots of empty bottles and was thinking if i could fill them with a cheaper alternative solution as they are quite expensive to buy. :o
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"Movie Night" ..
... following on from sureeks thread on her "night at the movies at home" with HM popcorn ... ... would you all like to list your "must see" DVD's? We've dropped our Sky Movies channels (which almost halved our subs!) and joined Blockbusters so we can enjoy "nights at the movies at home" :D I'm no film buff so it would be…
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Now and Then:- 28 Feb - 6 March
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by all the ideas you see on here? Do you ever think when you read something: "Great idea, I must try that!" only to find that yet another inspiring idea takes over and you "forget"? Do you sometimes need a little extra motivation? I thought it might be helpful to have a weekly thread…
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Soya Milk substitutes?
While browsing on this site the other day (Money saving Old Style), I saw a post by a student about soya milk. I can't even remember the gist of it now, but something was mentioned about pulses, then some sort of substitute (?) for soya milk. As I have to use it all the time, I wondered if there is a cheaper alternative.…
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Too much curry powder - want some?
I am a member of a wholefood co-op and can order certain things in bulk. I though that I would use the curry powder up - ha! Anyway, it was a set of 6 50g boxes, all individually sealed and I have 4 and 3/4 left, with an expiry date of 27 May 05. If anyone wants one of the full still sealed boxes, pm me with your address…
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V Slicer... A Must have !!!
:) I have just made the most unbelievable home made crisps and have just got to share it with you all... :) :) Peeled one medium sized potato and wazzed it with my V Slicer ( you can get these on QVC) but i got mine from the car boot sale for 50p brand new in the box what a STEAL?? It does all sorts and it's really quick…
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Cheapest bicarbonate of soda?
Where is the cheapest place to buy bicarb? I tried to get a big box from Costco the other night but couldn't find it. The only place I can find it is in supermarkets and, for the amount I use it's at off prices.
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Cheap, easy recipies required!
My 8 year old is getting interested in food and cooking, so he's decided that every Tuesday he's going to cook an evening meal for me and his younger brother. Obviously I'll be around to supervise and help if needed. He wants to know what sort of dishes do your children make, and have they got any easy recipies for him to…
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Too Hot Chilli
This is sort of moneysaving and I need help. OH has just made a chilli for a get together tonight. Trouble is it was supposed to be mild and its far too hot. Anyone have any ideas on how to take the heat out - Ive got two big pans of the stuff and dont want it to go to waste. Any suggestions would be appreciated thanks x :)
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Whats Costco like?
Can anyone tell me about Costco - what sort of stuff - do they do a lot of foreign foods or is it just like Makros, i have the opportunity to visit one - just not sure if its worth going as I belong to makro. Thanks:D
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Home Made Apple Pie ?????
Hi All :) can anyone tell me how to make REAL home made Apple pie like Grandma used to make. She used to make it on a deep dinner plate and it was scrummy. At our local market they had some really cheep cooking apples they were selling off at the end of the day,but sadly i didn't buy them because i didn't know how to make…
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Crafty Ideas
Would just like to say a huge thanks to everyone whos posted on this web-site. I stumbled across it by accident and I'm hooked....i've been trawling the threads picking up so many tips!! I'm very good at making things from scratch food wise - but always seems to spend far more then necessary....that will stop now -- I feel…
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Getting rid of rings on wooden surfaces
How do I get rid of a cup mark left on my Wooden table, it's been bugging me for ages Thanks Jayne
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Healthy Eating
I hope that you wonderful people will be able to give me some inspiration. I have 2 boys and they are both getting overweight, they are both very unruly and I truly believe that this is down to their diet. Since watching Jamies School Dinners programme have decided to prepare more homemade meals, not only for their health…
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Meeting your grocery challenge target
Just thought it would help people new to the challenges to have a post to explain how existing members shop, in order to meet their budgets. We dont all do things the same way so maybe we can all list our tips, how we shop, where we shop etc. I think some people might be finding it difficult to wade through the challenge…
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Must have kitchen gadgets
Well we all know how popular slow cookers are at the moment. Lately I've been thinking about getting a sandwich toaster and a bread maker but I dont have enough worktop space to leave out a breadmaker AND a large slow cooker. If I have to put one away I'm not sure if I will be bothered to lug it out every time I want to…
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March Grocery Challenge Please Help!!!
Hi All :o I am going to try to join you all for the March Grocery Challenge. Please can you tell me what you buy for around £25 per week for 2 adults. :confused: Our shopping is normally around £70 per week. That includes household cleaning products and shampoos and such. Please advise me and help me get a shopping list…
