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Meal planning quandry...
Hi! Been implementing a meal planner and shopping budget for past month-and-a-bit, has been going really well, have already cut £40 per month off our original monthly spend and would be happy to cut a total of £60 from that original amount - of course anything else would be a bonus but don't want to dive in and make it too…
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Potato storage bag?
Hiya, have been looking at doing an order with Lakeland Ltd for a few bits but I am wondering whether I can do without ... possibly with your help? Have had my eyes on a "potato bag" for a while - "keeps spuds fresher for longer, made from extra thick cotton..." Does anyone know if these are worth having, and if so could I…
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Does any one have or know about top-loading washing machines?
I have used one in Canada and it was great - it took a huge wash, and the hottest wash only took about 35 mins from start to finish, and cleaned brilliantly. It had an agitator in the middle that really moved the clothes around. Are the ones sold over here the same? Are they really quick and do a good job? Any advice…
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The Bath Blobs are Driving Me Mad! Please Help!
For months I have been trying every potion, scrubber and brush I can find to remove some marks in my modern, plastic bath. I think the marks are oil from aromatherapy bath oils and the blobs seem to have eaten into the plastic. I now have a daily battle of wills with 'the bath blobs' trying out the latest potential…
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How do you choose a dishwasher?
Ok now we have a little one on the way, its time to get a dishwasher. But we are at a loss as to how to choose from all the brands. How do you know which are most reliable, easy to repair, water/electricity efficient, space etc? How did you choose your machine and what did you look for? We could go up to £400 max. Thanks…
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What have I done to my dishwasher?
PLEASE HELP!! I am trying to do the May benefit challenge in the DFW forum and had no money left for dishwasher tablets. So instead of doing it by hand like any sensible person would, I put the washing up liquid in the bit of the dishwasher where I would normally put the tablet. It won't stop frothing everywhere!!! My…
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Fruit bushes
I was thinking about planting some fruit bushes in the garden (blackcurrants, whitecurrants, redcurrants) and wondered if anyone has seen any on special offer in the shops anywhere?
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Under the sink
I have emptied under my sink and I want to work out a decent storage system because it turns messy very quickly. I have loads of pipes and cables under there as well as a waste disposal (already in when I bought) Anyone got any bright ideas or am I going to have to go to lakeland this afternoon to buy their system.…
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Cleaning floors (merged threads.)
I have been getting down on my hands and knees and washing the floors with a cloth, some washing up liquid and vinegar, then using a little kitchen roll to dry them and remove streaks. But I'm sick of it. The cloths I use sit for ages until I've got enough to put in the washing machine with the bath mat etc. So I bought a…
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Ambient healthy packed lunch ideas?
Morning, I have seen lots of ideas on here and in the index for healthy ideas for taking a packed lunch to work. However, if I am on the road I can't guarantee the use of a fridge. I do have a cool block thing but I was wondering if anyone has any ideas for food that doesnt need chilling? I cant see beyond crispbreads so I…
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Northern Harvest
I usually do my shopping in Tesco or Sainsburys, or sometimes in Aldi, and I am really trying to cut down on impulse buying and waste. I have issues with supermarket shopping in that I don't think the stuff is always as fresh as it might be and I think that the meat is, by and large, awful. I don't have a butcher locally…
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White Vinegar vs NBC
Okay, so I've been using white vinegar for fabric conditioner for a couple washes, and also for a few other things round the house. Now Im looking for a cheaper supply. Mum cleans her kitchen with clear NBC, and says it does same job, even though we both know its not actually vinegar. Thing is as I'm useing it for fabric…
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Homemade Frylight
Does anyone know how to make a homemade version of frylight? I'm sure I've seen something on this line on OS before but I've searched a few variations with no luck.
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will I be poisoned?!
I've just made four portions of a cous cous salad to have for my lunches this week but it suddenly occured to me that cous cous might be like rice - not to be left hanging around for fear of bugs. The recipe was cous cous (covered in veg stock), chickpeas, cucumber, onion, orange segments and feta cheese. Does it sound…
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Cheap garden Arches
Hi I need two or three of those garden arches you see from time to time, like a metal doorway tht you walk through. I have got a bit carried away with my little greenhouse vegetable plants & now we have to have a bit of a makeshift greenhouse on the allotment to cater for them all. OH is going to make me a sort of…
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Drinks suggestions or recipes
The summer seems to finally be here, and there is nothing quite as lovely as a nice glass of chilled wine on a hot summers day, or a nice cold beer along with a barbecue......sadly, I'm pregnant at the moment so can't indulge myself. (oh, I mean, its not sad that I'm pregnant,that bits fantastic, its sad that I can't…
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Can't find thread anyone help plz
There was a picnic thread about pizza curls/twists posted by someone but I just can't find it. Me and my daughter were gonna have a go at them. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Thx for looking and thx to the original poster.
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Pavlov's 1 meal store cupboard challenge!
hey guys and gals! thought i might set a little challenge for you all this month, money has been tight for various reasons, and food has been a bit of an issue. money is tight because of OHs overspending on video games :rolleyes: and we're now cutting back so we car pay off the car insurance in full at the end of the…
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OS Decorating Ideas
Are there any interior decorating geniuses out there. I am shortly going to be moving house and I haven't sold my exisiting one - so I won't have any money or any furniture (as the old furniture needs to stay in my existing house until it is sold or rented). The new house is brand new and contemporary in style. Has anyone…
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fabric softener
:o Please forgive me for this, I have read numerous bits on this thread about using white vinegar and essential oils as a fabric softener but I'm confused!!!!! please can someone give me the low down? What is white vinegar and what oils are good to use, there was a warning about citrus oils on metal, what is safe and what…
