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Where to keep all this home made bread ...
My last bread bin was woodenwith a slidy front - I threw it out when I found little mite like creatures between the wooden slats. It was very old and the wood was split so it had had its day. Since then bread has been homeless in our house,mainly because I'd like one of these (how old style is that? :D ) and I can't bring…
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Any alternatives to Shake and Vac?
Hi All, I like the nice smell and freshness that shake and vac give my carpets although I doubt it is very money saving, has anyone and homemade or otherwise alternative?
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Old style birthday party:)
My little boy is 4 this week, and we are having our traditional old style birthday party. One of his friends had a birthday last week and had a bouncy castle delivered to the school :rolleyes: IMHO that kind of display of wealth(or size of credit card...) is a bit distasteful. Anyway I would urge others to go back to the…
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What is cheaper in your local shop?
Have a question for everyone: what have you found is cheaper in your local shop than your supermarket? Apparently the supermarkets always make sure that certain products that we use to compare prices in the two eg baked beans, milk, bread etc are always cheaper to buy from them, whereas other things are definitely more…
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How Do I Make....
Hello Again Im quite a newbie and this is my second post today..lol :D I have to make a carrot cake on thursday and need a good recipe....can anyone help me please??? Also, how do I make the cream frosting icing to go on it and in it :confused: Thanks Penny-Pincher!! xxxx
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Advice On Daughter Please!
Hi There Not sure if this is the right place for this :confused: My daughter is 10 and quite fussy with food etc. For her packed lunch I normally give her a sandwich/roll with either marmite, cheese, ham or choc spread(once a week max). She also has a piece of fruit, squash, low fat crisps and raisins in a bag. Reading all…
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Ironing marks?
How can I get rid of a shiny iron mark from a navy jacket, it's not massive, but it is very noticeable. thanks pol
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Reheating food - pot on the go
I have always thought you can only reheat food once after it's been cooked. We are making a soup tonight (veggie) and we have made a big pot full so we can use the leftovers tomorrow. After much chattering about the old times and how people used to add things to a pot on the go and turn it into something else another…
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Freezing Couscous
just had some of that quick couscous for my lunch with some tuna and salad after spending the morning chopping down trees. There is some left. Can I freeze it? Thanks
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Cabbage
I have most of a pointed cabbage and would like some interesting ideas on what to do with it. Restrictions: vegetarian no frying no oven no grill hit me with them!
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cleaning a carpet
Hi, Yesterday i cleaned our kitchen carpet with warm water and vinegar and it worked a treat! However, last night one of the dogs got hold of my daughters black mascara and chewed it up all over said carpet!! Any ideas of how to go about cleaning it off?? Im scared in case vinegar makes it worse but dont know what else to…
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Allotment advice needed!
I have finally got an allotment! Woo woo! This was a big decision for me as the only one I could get was MILES away from where I live, am going to have to spend money to get there - but I didnt get it to save money on food or anything. Really so I could grow my own veg, and get out of central London for a bit of fresh air…
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bleaching clothes / sheets
Well, I thought I'd be all moneysaving and instead of buying a red cardigan dye my old one red. This worked really well until I wore it over a white T-shirt yesterday and realised I can't have rinsed it properly. So I now have nice pink patches on my white T-shirt :( Stupid question but what is the best way to try and…
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making homemade cheese
My late mum was a frugal cook out of necessity - having four kids and one low income. We had a couple of goats and I have memories of mum having cheese in muslin cloths hung up in the pantry which slowly dripped whey(?) into a bowl. Does anyone make their own cheese? Anyone know the technique and have any recipes to share?…
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Cleaning a 3 piece suite
Hi, After some tips on cleaning a cream coloured suite. All help will be appreciated. Regards Farquarpigmix
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Now & Then: MAY
What are you doing this month which is new/different/cost cutting compared to before becoming a Money Saving Old Styler? Now: Found a great new magazine aimed at growing your own veggies. Before buying it, applied the mantra: Do I need it? Will I use it? Can I get it cheaper? Well, it came with 2 pks of seeds, which would…
