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Netto shopping convert - well, mostly
There's a Netto withing walking distance from me, but since I'm fussed about my food and want everything organic, and I'm not strapped for cash, I only go in there for cheap tissues, toilet rolls etc and never had a really good look around. Today however I spent some time in there, and although I still won't look at their…
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Where would you start?
Picture this--- a loft full of 'stuff' cd cases/kingsize bed you name it it's in there. Shed full of 'stuff' mini motorbike, sunbed, compost, my horsey stuff, front room, behind the sofa a real tip with lots of my work things/ other clutter, a big TV in the corner of the room that if I move all hell will break loose…
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Cellophane bags
I was going to ask this following on from the comments about lakeland in the pie thread - but I thought it's probably a separate question. I use the Pudsey cellophane bags to put gifts of biccies and sweets in from Lakeland. Is there anywhere else to get ythem as the postage is quite pricy for just bags and jam labels…
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mouldy soap drawer
Can anyone tell me why.... My washing machine soap drawer keeps going mouldy. Its the side where the softner goes. I use vinegar as softner and clean it regularily but the drawer behind the softner bit goes mouldy within a few days. What am I doing wrong and how can I prevent it?
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What to do with rags?
I've got loads of old clothes that are too holey/messed up to be given charity or sold on ebay etc. and I have more than I need for doing the gardening or painting in. I'm trying to declutter at the moment - so does anyone have a good idea what to do with them, other than throw them away? Any suggestions gratefully…
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Help with Removal of Rubber stains on Vinly flor
Hi, I left a tyre on my kitchen vinyl floor, finding a tyremark tread 'stamped' into the floor on its removal. Sadly a floor mate also had a rubberised base and has done the same. Does anyone have any tips on how to get rid of the stains please? Have tried Vanish, clothes washing detergent and a host of things in the…
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Comparing Running Costs of Remoska/Pressure Cooker/Slow Cooker
Hi Moneysavers. I use a Remoska (jacket potatoes, baked fish dishes, chicken, etc), pressure cooker (soups, casseroles, pulses) and have just acquired a bargain boot sale slow cooker. Just a bit of idle curiosity -wondering about the comparative costs of running each of them. Does anyone have any idea what each costs to…
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christmas hampers and tree decorations
whats in yours, for presents etc. to include, mums, dads, sisters, small children (plus my own 2 boys -6 and 8) do you think they would like hampers/suprise boxes?. but carnt think of things that do not consist of the really cheapy plastic toys. What and how can I make goodies for a tree, usually its a tree all in gold…
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christmas cakes and puddings etc
when should I get them cooking, and any good recipes that are cheaper than my orginal one. I always used butter, loads of nuts, cherries and the marzipan icing can push the bill up. Hoping for a very rich dark cake that maybe I could make as a present or part of a hamper Thanks Tracey
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Best OS beefburgers
I have a large bag of lean mince, majority of basics (eggs/cheese/milk etc) and store cupboard ingrediants, onion/leek veg wise and want to make some good burgers for tonights tea. Any good recipes about...
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Tonight Matthew I'll be...
Chopping veg! :rotfl: Seriously though it is true :) OH is away for 3 nights and this gives me the chance to uninterupted be in my kitchen! So to make my life easy (with working 8-5 depending on what horrid things go wrong :eek: I prefer to have as many veg ready prepped in my freezer as possible. Then I just have to grab…
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Unperfumed soap?
I've been getting dead organised recently and going throug my "christmas" book which mentions making home made soap from unperfumed soap (grated - mixed with tiny amount of water, essential oil and possibly lavender flowers) but uhmmm where on earth do you find unperfumed soap without paying a minor fortune for postage?…
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Quorn mince
What can I use this for? Can I cook it as I would normal mince and use the same sort of recipies? and can I use it in the slow cooker? Thanks :beer:
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Fruit and Veg Gardening
I believe there is a long thread on this site about this, but just wondered if anyone could recommend a book on the subject. There seem to be so many out there. I'm not an expert by any means, but know the very basics of how to grow plants!
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Balancing That Budget
This has been a constant thorn in the side and I'm hoping someone has the solution. I like to use extra sums of money for big trips to the market to stock up on meat etc. but lately all the money seems to be flowing together and I can't work out why? We get paid monthly on the 30th of every month. My maintenance gets paid…
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Slow Cooker/Pressure Cooker/Ceramic Hob
I am trying to decide whether to buy a slow cooker or a pressure cooker. I'd like a slow cooker for casseroles, rice puddings etc. Having just visited my sister-in-law in France who made some delicious fig chutney in a pressure cooker, I'm also considering one of those to save on time when making jam/chutney. I've read the…
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made some laundry detergent!
Have bought the eco balls and although they are ok I find with some things I need a bit more oomph or they come out smelling a bit musty. Was determined not to spend huge amounts on branded powder so had a go at making my own. Only did it yesterday and at the moment its one hard partly solidified gunk so will have to wait…
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Kids And The Eat Or Starve Approach To Os
Morning All, Please feel free to move this to the families board if its in the wrong place BG's, I thought about where to post and decided that OSers had probably had more experiance in this matter. I am nearly at my wits end and so am asking for your advice if I may. I am trying desperately to cut down on our food bill as…
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Save money - visit parents!!
I'm visiting parents in Scotland for a few days and my mum said "you need to take some of these toiletries with you". Now, maybe a year ago, I'd have thought, I've got enough but now being a "wee" money saver. I'll be leaving on Wednesday with enough to get me into the new year!! And my proudest em "borrowed item" - I've…
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Old Style Storage
Good ideas for cheap storage - for general household clutter and kids stuff Have been doing fly lady for ages and just had light bulb moment in the fact my kids dont tidy up as they dont really have a place to put things Thanks
