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Cleaning greasy surfaces
Started to use my kitchen a lot more these days and noticed a sticky greasy type residue on most kitchen surfaces since(Especially near the hobs so would assume vegtable oil) I've tried hot soapy water,soda crystals but the surfaces still feel greasy - Are the any products that will help? :o
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Washing out biological powder question
Got daughter number 2 due later this year. Just going through DD's old baby stuff which has been in the loft for 3 years and whilst it looks like new, it smells a bit musty fusty and I thought it could benefit from a fairly high temp wash with biological powder. Obviously this isn't ideal for brand new baby skin, so just…
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Arrowroot
Does anyone know where I can buy some from please?
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July Grocery challenge?
I think I'm a few days early, but I was wondering when the July Grocery Challenge thread would be starting? I didn't want to tread on any toes, but I wanted to get on board as I'm being mega tough on myself this month and am going to cut back to the bone.
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how much per week?
read lots of threads and want to give a shopping challenge a go. we currently spend around £400 for a family of 6( 2 adults & 4 children(13,9,7,3)) the 2 eldest children have very healthy appetites. what would be a sensible amount to aim for? they have packed lunches so have to buy for those too. is making your own bread…
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Alternative uses for contact lens solution?
I have 8 bottles of that contact lens solution that was discontinued because of possible eye infections. I can't take it back because it comes with my contact lenses and i'm supposed to have used it all ( i am very economical with it!) Does anyone have any ideas of what this may be useful for? Seems a shame to throw it all…
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Shopping List Creator
Hello all, I have created an Excel spreadsheet to help with the weekly shop. I'd love to post it here but I have no clue :confused: how to attach a file. To wet your appetites:beer: , you have a page to select the main meal and accompianaments for each day of the week. Each meal is attached to a list of ingredients that…
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Help Needed
im not gonna put full story on here (it is on dfw board) we have lost 150.00 of our budget this month for shopping etc ect i am needing some fab tips on how i can make it in july being that much down, i am gettng better at budgeting and have got shopping bill to around 80.00 per week i was aiming for 60.00. butnow i need…
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Microfibre Cloths
In Tesco's Value range I have found a pack of 2 Microfibre cloths for 88p, does anyone know if they are any good, cos there was another brand next to it and that cost £3.95 for one cloth. Does the brand really make that much of a difference?
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Looking for recipe for lentil and sweet potato patties..
Someone put the recipe on a thread I was keeping an eye on but didn't get round to subscribing to... and now I can't find it! Can anyone help? I could guess I suppose, but I remember the ingredients list making me go 'ooh', so I'm guessing it was more than just lentils mixed into sweet potato mash.... :rolleyes:
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Cleaning my glasses
How do I remove the grease/dirt from my glasses?? Even after polishing with a cleaning cloth they still have smears. I would like to do it the MSE way without having to resort to expensive sprays etc!!! Thanks SB
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Recipe Making up !
Hi All, I regularly make veggy lasagne at home and it very nice, but yesterday I had Roasted pepper stilton lasagne and wow -was it delicious !!!. I was wondering if anyone could guide me on making this ? do I roast lots of peppers first, then add then to sauce, then layer sauce/pasta then put the stilton in the white…
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how to stop the flylady challenge turning friend's flat into a tip
friend started flylady challenge because she wanted to clear unused/uwanted items from her full cupboards. she is very organised and tidy but there is clutter everywhere as she starts to pulls things out of cupboards. she lives in a small place- no spare room, bedroom etc to put the stuff. she won't go to car boot sale but…
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Caramelised carrot chutney
M&S do a Wensleydale and caramelised carrot chutney butty - it's the biz. But obviously don't want to be paying £1.60 for a sarnie if I can buy (or make) some myself. I've googled but came up with nothing. Any ideas?
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Can you freeze prepacked Ham ?
Just noticed I have a pack of breaded ham which needs to be used today - would it be ok to freeze it ? It says nothing on the packet. Thx
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What to do with cooking apples?
I have never cooked bramley apples, and I have been given four to use up! What on earth can I do with them? I'm not too keen on apple pie/crumble. Something nice and easy preferable! Thanks all
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Mince in the s/c help please
I have enough mince in my freezer to feed a small army. Id like to do a chilli for tea tommorow night. Ive looked on the slow cooker thread and either im not seeing a recipe or im going mad. We are trying to watch are weight as well as our pennies so is there any way of getting the fat out of the mince to make it less…
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Dining on a Dime -book recommendation
Another one of those American frugal books I'm afraid (I love them:p ) Dining on a Dime by Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0974255211/203-2458868-6430337?v=glance&n=266239 This is a book not just of recipes but also ideas for hm gifts,beauty treatments and cleaning products. There are also…
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Getting rid of sooty smell
I have one of those multi fuel stove things in my living room, you can burn pretty much anything in it. Anyway, its only used during the winter as the heat from it is really intense, but during the summer I always get a sort of sooty smell in the room, even though the stove has been cleaned out on the inside and the doors…
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Lost the will to cook.
For many years I have really enjoyed cooking and getting creative with recipes for my family.......however somethings happened which I thought was just temporary but I have to admit has been going on for a year or so now with no sign of changing. I have really lost my way, cannot for the life of me decide what we're having…
