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Netto Cheap as Chips but Manners Cost Nothing
I've just done some shopping in Netto (not for the first time) and got some great bargains, huge packs of chicken breast and a beef joint reduced hugely :money: and lots of branded things like Marmite cheaper than my normal supermarket but my god, the other customers were sooooooooooo rude!!! :mad: Whilst I was waiting in…
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TEA BAG CLEANING for toilets
HI Everyone, I have had a horrible stained toilet since we moved into our house 4 years ago and have tried everything to clean it. I tried coke which removed 50% and all the toilet cleaning chemical tablets ect. I work with the elderly and one of my clients suggested I put my used tea bags down the loo and leave them for…
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making presents
with the idea of making some christmas presents, I must begin to start now (I know it is only July!!). What ideas of things could I make.All Ive come up with is cross stitch bookmarks (anybody know where I can get free patterns etc from) and maybe soap, but I want to make it look and feel a little bit expensive, again any…
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Free bag clips
I've found a great use for all those skirt/trouser hangers that have the clips at the end. Simply remove the clips and use them for sealing bags of cereal etc. Many other uses as well....
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Emigrating ....so need to use the contents of my cupboard/freezer/fridge - HELP!
Hello all! This is my very first post here at MSE although I have been looking for a while. Everyone seems very helpful and full of ideas no matter how dire the situation so here's mine. I am leaving the country soon (can't wait!) and so need to clear out my cupboards/fridge/freezer etc etc. I am normally an easy to please…
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supermarket own brands
I thought it'd be interesting to start a thread about supermarkets own brand products, who actually makes them and is there any difference between them and the branded ones that are made in the same place. Someone I know used to work at foxes biscuits and he told me they make all marks and Spencer’s own brand biscuits and…
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what's wrong with the milk?
friend bought fridge freezer over 10 years ago and freezer on top of fridge. when you put things in freezer they freeze & fridge seems quite cold so seems no problem with fridge freezer- dial set correctly. water at bottom of fridge by salad draw. she buy milk which is well within sell by date, opens milk (seems ok) and…
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Low Cal/Low Fat cake recipies?
It's hubbies birthday on Tuesday and I would usually make a cake because the kids are still young enough to enjoy the whole birthday cake thing. Only problem is I'm on a diet and as we are planning to go out for a meal later in the evening, I don't want to go mad on calories earlier in the day. Does anyone have any…
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Help! Think I've broke my Mam's sewing machine!
I've borrowed my Mam's sewing machine to make new covers for the dogs beds! All I'm doing is sewing some old curtains into big pillowcases. My sewing machine skills consist of being able to sew straight lines, refil the spool and that's about it :o Anyway, there was already some white thread on the spool, so I've been…
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Hens going cheap.
After a visit from Mr Fox our egg production had dropped and we needed some new hens. Not wanting to pay out too much in case Mr Fox returned I asked around and found a free range egg supplier who was renewing his flock. So for 50p a bird I had some of his old 15month old birds. These are about the same age as the ones Mr…
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Make Yer Own Rice Crispies
I was trying to make coffee out of rice when I discovered this by accident. If you put a load of rice in an oven tray and toast it in the oven, hey presto, rice crispies. You can grind these up (or grind Kellogg's rice crispies up) and make coffee in the usual way, providing you don't mind your coffee tasting of rice…
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Food steamer recommendations
I'm looking for a good food steamer to buy..but there are a few to choose from! can anyone recommend a good one?
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Out of date....
Good afternoon people, Ive found a jar of chicken tonight sauce in my cupboard, its dated May 06, Im pretty sure its ok to use but, would you? (I am still learning how to cook from scratch but no point in wasting what I already have) I think honey and mustard sauce should be the next thing I learn, yummy. Jen xx
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Sticky Washing Line?
Hi One of my washing lines is really sticky. It has a plastic covering. Is near to trees (which could be a cause) BUT it isn't the nearest line to the trees. The line nearest the trees is fine. Any ideas on what it could be and more importantly what I can use to clean it. I tried Stardrops and thought that had worked but…
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Where can I find Nail scissors
That actually cut nails? I realise that this question should be elsewhere but I live on this thread....... So the Ex won the nail scissors and they really worked, were donkeys years old and you could cut your nails with them (both ends) I cannot get on with clippers and want some scissors that cut, do not slip, skip,…
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What Does OS Stand For?
Sorry to ask. I'm fairl new to the forum and don't know what it stands for...? :confused: :confused: :embarasse :think: :think:
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Yoghurt Maker Alert
Coming next week to https://www.tchibo.co.uk a seven glass container yoghurt maker at £14.99 - Looks very nice. If you have a tchibo branch check it out.
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anyone bought Eversfield organic meat boxes?
Following on from the organic/healthy thread.. I looked at the link for eversfieldorganic meatboxes https://www.eversfieldorganic.co.uk They do fortnightly meatboxes: Large Meat Box For 6-8 people, minimum weight 8.75kg £75.00 Medium Meat Box For 4-5 people, minimum weight 5.4kg £47.50 Small Meat Box For 2-3 people,…
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Can you freeze...
Hi, I usually buy a punnet of strawberries and one of raspberries for OH to make smoothies. These tend to go off and mushy by end of week. Can these be frozen or should I just freeze the smoothies? (milk & fruit!) thanks.
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What's the nicest ice lolly flavour?/
I have just bought some really cheap ice lolly moulds and am gagging to try them out. What is the nicest flavour to make? Do you use juice or squash? Any advice greatly appreciated.
