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Ideas for 60th birthday prezzie!
Its my father in laws birthday at the end of May and we want to get him something special. Can anyone sugets anything a bit different? Been scouring the internet but everyone seems to sell the same thing! He's a welsh valleys boy that comments on most things being 'gimmicky' so not finding this easy! Thank you in advance…
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How come?
All out thanks have disappeared? :eek:
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Descaling Bissell carpet cleaner
Evening all :hello: My carpet cleaner heats up the water. Its a bissell one power heat or something. Anyhow, hubby went to use it today and it wouldn't pump the water, so in true OS, we stripped it down and realised that the hole where it heats up the water is blocked up. We've made a hole in the limescale, so the water…
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cleaning windows with fabric conditioner
Has anyone else tried this? My sister swears by it, so I gave it a go. Just put a little fabric conditioner in some water and wipe over your window or mirror and then just wipe off with paper towels (probably the microfibre cloths would work but I haven't tried it with them). They do come up sparkling and with no smears. I…
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Cooking Rhubarb
I absolutely love rhubarb and today was at a friend's house and discovered she had a garden full of it which she never uses. I have brought back bags of the stuff and am now in the process of cooking it and I will freeze it in batches. I just like it gently poached, but one thing I have noticed is that when I do home made…
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do you use a cheese slice?
i have just prepared a cheese toastie for brunch. unless i am grating cheese, i always use a cheese slice to cut cheese, rather than use a knife. neither Oh and family nor my last 2 groups of flatmates had ever heard of or used a cheese slice before - they all use a knife. i wouldnt be without my cheese slice. it ensures…
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Help please! Want to grow veg but how?
Hi there, Ive been inspired by other threads to be a bit 'greener' and grow my own organic vegetables but I don't have a clue where to start! I'm moving house is about 4-6 weeks, can I take what Ive started with me?? If I wait until Mid May will this be too late for most things (Hoping from carrots, potatoes, maybe tomatos…
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Prepare tonight but eat tomorrow
Hiya, I've got some people coming round for dinner tomorrow night, but I've only got 1hr between getting home from work and them arriving. I want to do a hm fruit salad as part of dessert. Would it be OK to prepare it tonight, or will the fruit go brown and yukky overnight? I was only going to do a simple one with apples,…
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online shopping
I'm about to start making my wedding cakes (classic fruit). I've totted up the quantities and it comes to around £50 from tescos or sainsburys. I've never used online shopping before but thought this might be a good opportunity to do so. Does anyone know of any bargains or offers for new online customers e.g. free…
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Septic Tank?
Have recently purchased a property with an old septic tank, which seemingly is very efficient. I am aware sanitary products are not supposed to be put down the toilet but a friend of ours also said you shouldnt use general household cleaners, as it kills off the bacteria. I have googled to try and find any cleaners that…
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Cooked chicken how long is fresh
Hi I wonder if you can tell me how long you keep the remains of a cooked chicken in the fridge for? I usually say 48 hrs, but maybe in modern fridges it is longer - what does everyone else think?
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Have i done this right?
Sorry for all the questions i saved the chicken carcuss from the bin last night popped it in my slow cooker and put it on low before i went to bed covered in water ive done nothing more with it, its smells quite nice have i got a base for a nice type of soup (have carrots,peas,sweetcorn and potato/noodles) and can i if i…
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Help with shopping budget ideas
Hi, My wife and i find the hardest monthly bill to budget for is the groceries Not only do we do the weekly shop but we also do a twice weekly shop for fruit veg etc. We waste some of our budget on fruit and veg because (bananas for instance)they rot quickly Apples last a lot longer in the fridge Do you guys plan a weeks…
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Abel & Cole
Has anyone used these? Thinking of getting fruit and veg delivered
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porridge in the slow cooker
Hi all just read about how nice porridge tastes in the slow cooker on a breakfast cereal thread, but have no idea how much porridge to put in and how long for. Can anyone help in time for me to prepare for brekkie tomorrow? Thanks Pipkin
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£20 left until 15 May
For various reasons I've only got £20 left in my grocery budget to last until 15 May. I could move some money from one of my other pots into the grocery pot but I'm quite determined not to do that. Luckily I only have to feed myself and I've got quite a bit of food in the freezer/cupboards. I've been finding it really…
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Recycling
I know this probably isn't strictly OS, but couldn't think where else it'd fit! Does anyone know if you can get kitchen bins that are divided up so you can sort your recycling into them (rather than keep all the different council bins and boxes in the kitchen). One with just two sections would be fine. Do they exist?
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Vegan On A Budget
:hello: Please forgive me if this has been disscussed before, but I couldn't find it! I'm on a very tight budget, and finding feeding myself difficult, especially as I'm vegan, I can't cook, and I don't find boiling up a plate of veggies very thrilling - that's about my level of cooking skills. There are loads of yummy…
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How do you make cauliflower cheese quick?
I know this is stupid, but how do you make cauliflower cheese? Ive got cauli, and a cheese sauce, but do you cook cauli first and then just pour on the cheese sauce or do you cook them together?? want it for tea tonite! help please Thanks
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Rceipe needed for tonight
Hi All. Hope everyone is having a good day! :j I've gone off the boil a bit with my money saving and os attempts but am motivated to get back on top in may. However............ :T I'm hoping someone can help me out with a recipe idea. I've got all the makings of a stir fry, including some turkey strips. I was hoping that…
