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home made soap
hi folks, now I know this has probably come up before, but can somebody give me an idiots guide to making home made soap, just thinking ahead for bdays, chrsitmas etc and thought it would be a nice idea. so if someone has an easy recipe, which needs little expense I would be sooooo grateful. thanks all xxx
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How do I bake a cake in my breadmaker?
I made some carrot cake in my BM - recipe came with the machine. The cake did not rise at all. Is it normal? My BM is 1kg capacity, when I put all ingredients in, it only took about 6cm (2.5 inches) depth. Does anyone know if carrot cakes rise at all?
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Mango Chutney Recipe??
Hi, Does anyone have a good mango chutney recipe? I love the stuff and it is so expensive to buy. Although i've also noticed that they seem to taste different depending on where you get them from. I like the ones served in Indian Restaurants......yum. Thank you Carrie :)
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Uncooked chutney recipe
My Mum in law gave me this recipe... it's gorgeous and lasts for ages and is sooo easy to make!! 1lb apples (any) 1lb dates 1lb sultanas 1lb onions 1 pint vinegar Mince together apples, dates, sultanas and onions. Leave in the vinegar for 24 hrs and then bottle... and thats all there is to it :) Easy-peasy :) Enjoy!!!
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smelly hoovers
Hello folks, Just thought I'd share one of my revelations with you all, I know it's hardly money saving but I forked out for a dyson about 2 years ago and it was the best £200 I ever spent, I have a long haired collie dog and I would have had a nervous breakdown without it. Anyway it's brilliant and does the job like a…
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Anti- OS urges!!
I have been REALLY trying to live more frugally and according to OS principles since I was made redunant at the end of 2005, and I have to say that I have made some really big changes, but the area where I am weakest is food. I have two extremely fussy DD's who refuse to eat my OS meals, even though if I say so myself, are…
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Another 'organise' site
Just found yet another organise site and between them all I'm still disorganised:o I still think it's worth a look though:D http://www.lifeorganizers.com/home/
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Cook a ham joint for tea-whats the best way?
Whats the best way to cook a joint of ham, for slicing to have in sandwiches and in salad? I was thinking of putting it in the slow cooker so we could have it for tea tonight, but its the first time ive cooked one so im not sure whether i need to soak it first or how long for. Any suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks.
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cheaper meat
hi peeps would love some opinions! i currently buy all my meat.....in fact i buy everything from asda i am gonna try aldi and lidl for most stuff but im after a butcher for my meat this is what i currently spend on meat in asda can i save on this by buying from a butcher? steak mince £1.93 500g fillet steak never pay more…
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Curtains - Dry clean or wash them myself?
My front room curtains could do with a wash being cream they start to look yellowy! I called the dry cleaners and they will charge £65 to dry clean them :eek: I was amazed as you can buy a new pair for that. Is there any way I can wash them? The tag does say dry clean only, there not lined but they are quite thick cotton I…
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wormerys
sorry if this has been posted before, oh would like a wormery(to use the worms as bait for course fishing) but looking on the internet they are all around 90.00 (not very dfw style) is there anyway these can be done from scratch as such without costing a small fortune any advice gratefully recieved
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New Style Old Style???
Now I've gone and done it!!! :eek: After ages I've finally sold the FMH and bought a place for myself for cash. Now I need to really consider my lifestyle options carefully, this new house has nothing in it at all, no CH, no kitchen, no double glazing and about 2 skiploads of rubbish in the back garden. :mad: But it has 3…
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Frozen Chicken Since Jan Will It Still Be Ok ????
I have just got a whole chicken out of the freezer to defrost tonight so i can slow cook it tomorrow but the date on it is 20th Jan, I know it was put in the freezer before that date as we brough 2 as they were on offer, will it still be ok as its been frozen for 3 months :confused:
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My first week OS - and my thanks to you all
Hi all, last week I posted on how I wasn't OS and wanted to be. I've noted down the OS (and non OS) week I've had and come to the conclusion I could do better! But I want to thank you all so much for the time you put into your threads with useful and timesaving advice! It's really helped. Here's a fast run down of my week…
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Carpet beetles and borax
Hello all :D Having just been made redundant I now have plenty of time on my hands! I have been spring cleaning this past week and have found some bugs in my wardrobes which I think are carpet beetle larvae. I feel quite sick and upset about it and am now frantically washing all my clothes at the highest possible…
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Easter for buttons - not chocolate ones !!
Hi Yall Happy OS Easter - hope you had a fabulous one like we did. Feeling very OS - decided to have an Easter Tea with DS, Grandad,Gran and Grans best friend, his wee pal, his Mum, His Gran - Whew!!! Decided the flattened soggy Hot Cross Buns looked crap - even on BOGOF. So - gulp!! promised the kids to make our own. Had…
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Don't Jump?
Anyone got any ideas what I can use a parachute for seeing as I don't do heights and have no intention of ever travelling in a plane? It's been stuck in a carrier bag in the cupboard for about 7 years now and I want to use it for something rather than just throw it away. I think it was one of XDH's car boot purchases just…
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am I going to give myself food poisoning?
I generally have an iron stomach and can eat things well past their date, but amnot sure about my chicken stock. One sunday I cooked the chicken. The following Sunday I made the stock, and put it in the fridge. I forgot about it. It is now at least one and I think two weeks since I made the stock. If I make soup out of it…
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Moneysaving idea
I used to have a health food supplier deliver to me direct at wholesale prices, there is a minimum order of about £200. But what I did is order approx once a month with a group of friends, and we would share the stuff out. So we would get trays of tinned toms, baked beans, hot chocolate, big tubs of bouillion etc. As it…
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Knitting machine newbie - help, advice...
I am just about to inherit a knitting machine off freecycle. So, let me know your hints and advice. The kids moaned once because i made all their food but didnt knit their jumpers! LOL I hope I can produce something wearable;)
