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Under eye conceler
I buy the Dior under eye thing it is exellent and last a long time, I will be running out soon I bought this one in the end of November last year so I do get good value out of it. But and there is a BIG but, it costs about £19 eek. Being good now I think that it would kill me to hand over so much money and I know in…
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Mouthwash that is as good as expensive brands
Has anyone got any ideas on mouthwash that is as expensive brands I have bought cheaper ones in the past and they don't do the job. My hubby smokes so he needs a good mouthwash any ideas, Thanks in advance.
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Fridge help!
:hello: My fridge has a temperature control from 0-6. At some point I've accidentally knocked it to 6, so my :beer: is too cold. :eek: What number should it be on please? :confused: I'd look in the destructions, but I haven't got any. :( :T MBE
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Saving money by NOT meal planning !!
I know it sounds like OS heresy,but I don't plan my meals and I still save money. I can see how people use meal planning to save money and how helpful it is to them, that's great, but for all those to whom that doesn't appeal there is another way. I shop for my storecupboard. I have a basic list of everything I use to make…
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What can I eat for lunch?
Ok I need some help. Bit bizarre! I'm after something tasty, interesting and low in fat/calories which I can eat everyday (with varations) which is cheaper than buying a sandwich/crisps/chocolate everyday from the local shop. I work in an IT office so having to cook anything or anything thats messy is a bit challenging and…
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UHT milk
As UHT milk works out cheaper than fresh milk i'd like to convert over to it.. but i find it tastes a little funny (bizarrely used to drink it all the time as a kid but got used to fresh again!) Does anyone know how to make it taste a little better? I vaguely remember someone once suggesting i mix a little powdered milk in…
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Zip very stiff - how do I sort this ?
I dont know if any one can help or not, but my zip on two pairs of jeans have become very stiff (and before anyone says it I hav'nt gained any weight, but I have lost a wee bit lol), does any one have a cure for this ???? Thank you, Jodi
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Chicken - balancing quality with value?
Hi, I figured I might make my first attempt at a whole slow-cooked chicken next weekend. Will most likely do it with garlic, onion and maybe lemon, and hope to get a few meals out of it, i.e. on its own with potatoes and veg, plus a couple of risottos, pasta dishes and maybe a curry. My SC (4.5l Breville/Anthony Worrall…
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Homemade shampoo and soap
Good morning I have been reading through the OS Mega Index this morning (where did the last hour go...?!) and I am keen to have a go at making my own natural soap and shampoo but I can't find a recipe anywhere. Can anyone provide me with one or direct me to it on the Index if I've missed it. Many thanks in advance!…
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Eat for £12 a week?
Don`t know if any of you watch ` Pay off your mortgage in 2 years` BBC 2 8.00pm on thursdays- should be re named `Don`t think anyone will pay it off` Anyway last night there was this expert saying you could eat-an adult for £12 a week, by only buying fresh foods and no processed stuff. I am old style and have managed to…
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Cleaning Fountain Pens?
Does anyone have any good tips for cleaning fountain/cartrige pens? You know when they have been sat in a drawer for a couple of years, and all the ink has dried up inside. I've tried washing it through, but that hasn't seemed to work, so just looking for some other ideas please. Ta :)
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Better than a slow cooker!
I want one of these. What a great idea! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/devon/4712446.stm
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Question re slow cooker - how hot should it get
Question re slow cooker - how hot should food get My mother has recently given me her old slow cooker. I have only used it twice and each time I felt that the casserole was not hot enough. I had to heat up in the microwave before serving. Is this normal? Mother had lost the instruction/receipe book for the slow cooker and…
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how to wash a lambswool jumper
HELP! hUBBY has been doing the washing as i was ill and has managed to shrink 2 lambswool jumpers. Has anyone got any idea how i can reverse this?
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Flourescent Marker Pen!!
Anyone got any ideas on how to get flourescent yellow marker pen off my cream sofa? And yes it does glow beautifully in the dark!! :rotfl: :rotfl:
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Hm Chips Without Fryer??
Hi All, I have searched the threads but cant find out how to do this,can anyone hlep please? Is it possible tomake HM chips without owning a deep fat fryer? I would love to do some tonight. Thanks Guys, Al.
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Newly Diabetic any ideas?
Hi to all :wave: DH has found out just before christmas that hi is diabetic, and is now insulin dependant. Problem is he likes his grub, and is up at 6 every morning for work and he is getting bored with the porridge. His breakfast is at 6, lunch break is at 1, and his main meal at home is either 5/6.30 depending on…
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check this for a free recipe book
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=1564276 please click on their thanks button if you find it useful:beer:
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New at this so bare with me....
Can anyone explain why vinegar is good as a fabric softner - doesn't it smell?
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low fat recipes required please
I have just come from my doctor and he says i need to loose some weight, I have put on two stone since i gave up smoking twelve months ago.As i drive coaches for 12hrs aday i dont get to the gym much, :j So does anyone have any TASTY easy and quick to make low fat meal recipes they might like to share,Ilike most…
