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Arrgh, I've wrecked a t-shirt!
My bf got grease (from cooking oil) on his work uniform. It's a navy polo shirt thing. It didn't wash off the first time I washed it, so I put a little bit of shampoo on the grease marks and rubbed it in before washing it in the machine again. It came out with big white marks where the shampoo had been. I washed it again,…
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Chicken out the freezer - what to cook?
I got a pack of diced chicken out of the freezer last night but am now struggling to think what to do with it! I'm trying not to buy too much at the moment and use my store cupboard, and have the following items in at the moment: Tin of HomePride BBQ Sauce Jar of Chicken Tonight Spanish Chicken Sauce Tinned Tomatoes Onions…
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Cous Cous
Hello all, I have a question re. left over cous cous. I made up a 400g packet last night (Sammy's was the brand), it was cous cous with veggies in. However the whole packet is too much for just the two of us. So instead of chucking the rest away, I've put the remaining in the fridge. These enough for a further meal for…
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Good Start to OS Moneysaving?
Hi folks, I'm getting really quite addicted to this site, and to this board in particular :cool: Am feeling quite proud of my start to OS moneysaving ways. So far I've : 1) Knitted myself a dishcloth, and have another one on the way. 2) Contacted my local freecycle and some lovely people have given me/promised old plant…
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My first freecycle...
Im quite put off it! Do people have no manners? Someone wanted some plants for their little girl and I offered some of mine. Note, I didn;t need to get rid of them but thought I could spare them for someone who maybe couldnt afford any. Their parents picked up the plants but no email from them to say thank you. What has…
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What to give children for super
Hi, My children have been having super the last couple of nights and have been sleeping through:j . I have been giving them warm milk and a HM biscuit. Any suggestions on anything else i could give them?
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arghh my family
I'm rather cheesed of she says clenching her teeth. We have 3 children and spend a fortune on yoghurts and drinking youghurts, so I'll make my own methinks. So I got all the equipment and last night made my first bacth of drinking yoghurt, only to be meet with negativity and refusal to accept that it good be as good as…
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Ikea Slow Cooker Instructions
Has anyone got these? I got a slow cooker from freecycle but no instructions. Obviously know the principle of how they work but like to have instructions for things! If you could scan and email would be great or I would send an SAE Thanks in advance
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cleaning toddlers clothes
I have a 2 year old -shortly to be three. I was putting his clothes away today, and noticed some of his clothes are really grubby, even though they have been through the wash. Does anyone have any ideas how to get them clean. Some of them are quite new, bought at the beginning of the summer, so I really don't want to…
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newbie old style help needed!
hi! im a new member but long long time lurker, so please be kind! We've recently become very 'old style' due to economics, and one of the main differences is that we now dont own a washing machine. whilst i dont mind doing the washing in the bath (with a little help from stardrops i might add!) im having terrible trouble…
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Reheating stock/soup
Can anyone help me on this? I've some stock and chicken bones/bits in the fridge that came from slow cooking my chicken. I'd like to cook the bones further in the stock to get more flavour etc from them, but firstly I'm not sure if it would be safe to cool it and then use it another day (ie reheating a third time).…
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Large Flat Mushrooms?
Hi there Ive got some portobello mushrooms for doing a garlicky mushroomy type stuffed thing for a side with the steaks for later ( how excited am I lol) but looked through the index, cant find any recipes -any one know how to do them ? xx
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tomatoe seeds
Hi everyone, Ive had a quick search but can't find anything that answers my question so had to post. Ive got a packet of tomatoe seeds but there are no instructions on the back of the packet as they were a freebie with a tesco mag....ive never in my life grown or attempted to grow anything but cress lol, ....please can…
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using up anchovies?!
I have half a tin of anchovies left from a pizza. Can I freeze it? :confused:
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screw-top glass bottles
i've just been reading a thread about foraging-natures way. in it there is a recipe for elderflower cordial which i would love to try. when you have made it it goes into glass bottles. as it isn't going to cost much money I wondered if anybody knows where to get cheap screw-top glass bottles please. thanks
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Fruit and Veg to grow in pots, tubs, etc.
I'd like to start growing my own fruit and veg. Also herbs. The only trouble is that my garden is thick clay soil and hardly anything will grow. Can anyone recommend fruit and veg that can be grow in tubs or pots? Many thanks
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due to good advice!
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removing BO stains (smell)
sorry for nasty subject. I have a few tops which after they have been washed smell clean and fresh, then once they have been worn for a short time and got slightly damp from perspiration they smell very bad of BO. the smell comes from the cloth, not me!! it is as if either antiperpirant or bacteria are dep insode the…
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Need OldStyle Help! ...
Well im new to the DFW board and my shopping bill usually is 320 ish a month for myself partner and 3 children ages 12/8/1 ... anyway alot of the advice has been to try and cut my food bill .. which is great advice but ! ... for the past couple of months ive been writing down my list i write the days down and then a meal…
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Chips & cholestrol ?
Hi there all My OH has high cholestrol, but Ive decided Im gonna do him steak & chips etc for his tea tonight. I want it to be LOVELY, but yes, he has high cholestrol. I just dont rate oven chips, which is why we simply have stopped having them they taste so dry & powdery. Can anyone recommend chips (not wedges, or…
