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Gloss Paint on sofa
We've just had our living room decorated, and after the decorator left last night, I noticed that there was one very small spot of gloss paint (like a drip size) on the arm of the sofa. I've tried using the carpet shampooer with Stardrops, and rubbing it with a cloth dipped in white spirit but no joy in shifting it. It's…
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Vegetarian meals - portion size for pulses?
Hello I am not a full vegetarian but wanted to ask for help from those who regularly cook vegetarian food. I am trying to reduce the amount of meat I eat, for health and moneysaving reasons and because, having tried pulses over the last couple of months, I am hooked in a way that has surprised me! However, I am struggling…
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Getting health/ organic on a budget ?
hI Hope you can help. I read an article in this weeks daily mail about a family who swapped lifestyle from junk food to organic HERE . It got my mind working as I have a lot of health problems and would like obviously everyone else to be healthier. However how is this all done in a budget and whats the best way ? I went to…
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What's buttermilk?
Guys and Gals, I found myself a recipe for a banana cake. One of the ingredients is butter milk. I'm at a loss to what this is? Can anyone help please? Thanks :)
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Flip Flops
Not sure if this is the right place, please move if incorrect. I have a pair of flip flops wirth leather toe posts, which kill my feet and cause mega blisters. Rather than charity shop or throw them does anyone know any way of softening the toe posts. many thanks
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fridge temperature
What temp should the fridge be in this weather? I have it between 4 and 5, is that ok?
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cheap brands on cheap food bills
Before you read please don't bite my head off Im just trying to word it correctly for your honest answers... I have read many-a-link on people living off £12.50 per week and £80 for the month etc, and was wondering do people really just eat shop brand stuff. I feel it tastes claggy,no flavour or doesn't do the job.Im not…
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Meat free BBQ, s any ideas ????????
Im not a veggie, but dont really like meat or fish...( accept in batter!!:D ).. Were having a BBQ tonight, and I would love some ideas cos im fed up of kebabs, and chicken legs.. PS.. BF has a freezer load of fish, so ideas on how to make it ..:rolleyes: well more interesting.. would be good too Thanks everyone Mandi
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Need to stop spending so much - Help please!
I never ever buy new clothes or shoes (always charity shops), books and DVDs are borrowed from the library but my down fall is groceries (I'm a foodie) and...paypal/Ebay. The grocery bit I think I can tackle by joining the monthly challenges here. My biggest issue is Ebay and paypal. I would close my Paypal account except…
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music festival food. Old Style?
A lurker here looking for some advice. Am going to a music festival next month(Friday morning until Sunday night). Went last year and ended up spending about €150(about 100 pounds) on food(basically breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks from various food stalls for 2 people) There are no cooking facilities and you can't bring…
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grocery money saving and dieting
I'm giving some thought to going on the old slimmingworld and have downloaded thier 7 day plan to try. What does this have to do with moneysaving I hear you ask? Well, OH volunteered to eat out of the freezer so he didnnt need a whole lot of groceries, and didn't need much by way of toiletires etc. But by the time I'd…
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storing homemade soup in jars how long ?
i have made some rhuburb chutney out of my surplus, plus i will be doing some pickling of beetroot etc... mainly to give as christmas pressies..i have bought nice glass jars and i will be doing shabby chic country style labels etc.... but i was also thinking of doing some soups as well ..so i will be giving a little wicker…
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Anyone tell me how to make cornish pasties?
All this talk of food is getting me in the mood to make something different. At the mo I have a HM quiche cooking but I would like to make cornish pasties tomorrow and I have no idea where to start?
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Any ideas for quick, healthy and cheap meals
I'm after some inspiration. I've taken on new working hours and am now home every evening to cook a meal for me and my son. :j But, it's so hot at the moment, I really don't fancy cooking for too long and to be honest, I'm enjoying the time with my boy. So far I've thought of jacket potatoes, omelettes, had spag carbonara…
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Going to see an allotment - tips please?
hello I'm going to be shown our local allotments on Saturday by the chap that is in charge of the waiting list. I get the impression that this is an interview, rather than a look-see, so I was after some good questions to ask please! Also, is there anything should I be looking out for? Water is the obvious one I…
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Plastic Tape Door Screens - Old Style- flies driving me nuts !!
My kitchen gets full of flies everytime I leave the door open in this weather, it's driving me nuts !!! Does anyone know where I can buy one of those old style door screens that everyone had when I was kid... the ones with lots of different coloured plastic tapes hanging down. I would love to be able to order one online.…
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Allocating housework amongst family - does this work for anyone?
Moan time here I'm afraid! I work full time, OH works from home (full time?) and DD2 also works full time. So come to the housework - guess who does the most? (No need to reply I can guess the answers LOL) I've tried making lists and getting them organised into what they are to do, and everyone (especially DD2) is so…
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Bleaching bath sealant
Hi all, not sure if this is silly or irrelevent (or even in the right place) but our bath sealant keeps getting clumps of black mould, i'm forever bleaching it but doesn't seem to do much. We can't remove it as we rent....any ideas please.
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Probably gonna get my ear clipped with a wet fish for this post
Has anyone started their christmas shopping yet?I'm just off to check argos.Says final clearance starts tomorrow but items are now online.Seem some good deals on boys toys. As I'm feeling festive in this baking heat lol I was wondering what other preparation everyone does in advance or if i'm only madwoman here:o
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what to cook with sausage casserole mix
My friend gave me a load of Colmans sausage casserole sause mix.;) I know the obvious is to put sausages into the mixture but my boyfriend and son will not eat sausages (unless bbq). :confused: I have some mince in the freezer at the minute - has anybody ever made sausage casserole with mince or has anyone got any new…
