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Food shopping for 2 people..
I usually do supermarket shopping alone for myself and OH - I write a list of what we're eating each night and only buy from the list. We eat out once a week and (including food for lunches) spend around £45 each week on food. Took OH with me this week. Only bought food for Monday-Thursday but spent £65! Seems a lot to me.…
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Following on from Cake for Neighbours..
How did you all get on with your neighbours..? I have a new cake cooling ready to sandwich together as DH tucked into the one I made yesterday..hmm. Thing is I feel a bit of a twit going over there to offer a homemade cake, especially as I have only spoken to the man of the house and not the woman yet. I keep thinking what…
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Preparing jars for hm stuff
Have made some chutney for the first time following a recipe on MSe and have a few jars to put it in. Can anybody tell me how to prep the jars..... I would prefer to use the hob if poss. Last question...when I fill the jars with chutney then what.... do I cover the top of it with something like vinegar or oil:confused: .…
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Rillettes and Rillions.....Missing Presumed Not Discovered Yet?
I cant believe that the "financially disadvantaged" on here have not discovered Rillettes and Rillions they are the ultimate slow cooker recipe, cheap to make and really good, freezable and they keep in Kilner Jars too. All you need is a bit of crusty bread and the pickle jar........ I cant part with my personal recipe for…
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House smells of smoke!
Any good ideas of getting the smell of smoke out of a house? Its probably in the carpet ..... could cleaning the carpet fix the problem? Any suggestions - should i get some professional to clean the carpet. Im going to paint the rest of the house, so that should help. but id really like to keep the carpets. thanks
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Best quality own brand sausages
Which supermarket sells the best own brand sausages?
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Lifes too short to...
OK gang- what is your life too short to do? Ive noticed a few whispers around here this week, of "i just buy XYZ" when theres is an OS alternative, so i thought id bring the shame out of the shadows :D Ive got a few this week 1. wash painbrushes after glossing, ive just binned them 2. ironing, never have done it 3. make…
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Eye-pods - new uses for disposable lens pods?
I use daily disposable contact lenses and each one comes in its own little plastic pod. Although the plastic itself is recyclable, I was wondering if anyone has a bright idea for re-using them? (I know it is an extravagance, but its my one little indulgence and a girl needs some treats.);)
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Shortening shirt sleeves
I get most of my shirts from charity shops for around £4, but the sleeves are always about 2-3 inches too long. I've tried those sleeve garter things but find them a bit uncomfortable. Alterations tailors charge at least £8 to shorten sleeves which hardly seems worth it. I wondered if anybody knew of a simple method of…
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Challenge? Lunch (& dinner if poss) meals for those watching that weight...
I erm... went on an activity holiday. It was quite nice, but I ate far too many meals out and blew my budget not so much out of the water, but into space. Add to that I jumped onto one of those spangly weight-!!!-height-and-fat measuring machines and I'm looking at about 12% of my body weight being fat (not abnormal) and…
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Low Fat or No Fat Baking for lunchbox ideas?
I'm trying to exert a bit more control over what DS (8yo) eats during the day and, as such, have taken him off of school meals and am sending him in with a lunchbox. I'm pretty good at devising low fat or no fat savoury things, but I'd like to come up with some home baked goodies for his lunch box, to combat some of the…
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How do you people get motivated?
My house is a state at the moment, I have friends coming round on Friday so I thought that would motivate me but still I sit here just looking at the mess and feeling totally drained of energy and motivation! I've been reading the flylady site and also threads on here to try and get my motivation going but to no avail!!…
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Daddy Long Legs!!arrrgh
theres literally LOADS of them in the flat. Loads. :confused: one flew into my eye before urgghhgh *shivers* how can I get rid of them?? is there anything I can burn? Or any other tricks I can use to get rid, its creeping me out :eek: :eek: :eek:
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Sewing challenge..........
Is anyone else like me, with a pile of cut out pieces and half-finished items just waiting to be made into fabulous new clothes? I'm planning to spend the weekend sewing and wondered if anyone else would like to join me for motivational purposes and to get some new clothes without going shopping!
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Off Topic = trying to find a Panasonic breadmaker
Trying to find a panasonic sd253 breadmaker in Dublin which I can buy for my daughter over there and have it delivered - Amazon do not deliver electrical goods there anymore. Anyone over there can help me with an online retailer I can buy from? I will be very grateful.
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OS meet in Leicester
Thats me and Vicky, so who else is there out there, within reach of Leicester ,who would like to meet some of those of us who some people would consider seriously weird?????????????????????
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OS sore throat cure!
Hello, Am newish to the site and am currently suffering from the most horrendous sore throat. I have tried the usual trick of gargling with warm salt water and while it helps a bit, it isn't really doing the trick. So I went onto google and have found a lot of sites that say gargling with warm water and cayenne pepper…
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What to do with ready brek + blackberry muffins?
I'm not even sure if this is how you spell it, my boyfriend went mad for some of this in the bad weather, has had a very small amount out and left it in the cupboard. Its still in date and fine, so I wondered if there is anything I can make with it, any suggestions? Also, I have noticed a blackberry bush in our street :T…
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Soft Food Meals
I had dental surgery today and have been told I have to eat soft food for a few days. Nothing crispy or chewy such as crisps, nuts or or meat. I know there is pasta, soup and rice and mash, but can anyone give me any suggestions/ideas as to what to eat for a few days? I feel pretty drained just now so want something quick,…
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Strawberry recipes please
Has anyone got any ideas what to do with lots of strawberries....apart from making jam?
