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Archives for November 2006

Tumble Dryer fluff
I read on here some time ago that it's good to leave it out for the birds around this time of year... I saved up some and gave it to my mum a few weeks ago for her to put on her bird table... She gets lots of different kinds of birds, we reckon they eat better than she does... anyway, they never took it... I've managed to…
Sewing question
I have some lovely embroidered mid-weight linen fabric that I'm thinking of making into a jacket. I just wonder if it would benefit from interlining, or whether I'd lose the feel of the fabric. It won't be a mega-formal jacket. This is the one I'm thinking of: http://www.habithat.co.uk/product_info.php/products_id/7723
cheap, easy family meals
Not being the best cook in the world I can't just throw a meal together. If anybody has any recipes for easy meals, not necessarily cheap but so I won't have to go and buy any ingredients that can only be used for this one meal. Everyday recipes would be great, I have recently done a successful shepherds pie that all my 3…
How do I reuse a big brown paper potato sack?
I bought one of those big £2.49 bags of potatoes from Morrisons and the last few are now bubbling away for mash tonight. any ideas how I can reuse the sack? It stands a good 2 foot high and is double thickness brown paper. I can't just shove it in the recycling, that's far too unimaginative!
Best EverTuna Pasta Bake
Napolina used to make a brilliant tuna pasta bake sauce but now it's unavailable. It was on my kids list of all time favourite meals:o . I know I should make my own, so has anyone come across this product and if so have they copied it. All I remember is that it was a really creamy tomato sauce with cheese in it, lemon and…
Pro`s and con`s.
What are your pro`s and con`s of having an old style husband/boyfriend? I`m currently single and loving it I might add! But when I decided to settle down again I`d quite like a bloke to be domesticated and have the same old style ways I`ve recently learnt from this board. There must be some irritating things about having…
what size tins?
umm....help...odd request? :confused: long story short...I havent baked in ages, am in urgent need for large quantities of chocolate cake as dissertation is due in soon (read lots of all-nighters to get it done, requiring energy food)...no cake tins at uni...go to buy one...tins in shop labelled according to size in inches…
What do lentils taste like?
Can anyone give me an idea as to what lentils taste like? Trying to decide whether to give then a go?
Can you "cook" porridge in a flask?
Just wondered if you can you "cook" porridge in a flask? I was going to put it in a vacuum flask at night, using hot water and hope to eat it at work in the morning. I thought that I would use water instead of milk - don't want to make yoghurt by mistake! Maybe I will just give it a try and let you know. Minerva
Beans beans beans!!!!!!!
I was doing a stocktake of what I had in my cupboards......... food bill has been slowly creeping up!! And I am stuck as to what to do with these- Mung beans Aduki beans Red lentils (use in soups sometimes) Chickpeas (make houmous) Red kidney beans (use in chillis) They are all dried. Recipes and ideas other than what I…
Quick mid week puddings/desserts
Hi everyone, I dont get to post here much anymore have had to frequent the debt free board lately :rolleyes: and to think I was the OP of the first storecupboard challenge thread and won £50 for post of the month! Anyways, I need some quick pudding ideas. My son loves a pudding but we dont have one most nights and he moans…
Win a copy of Thrifty Ways for Modern Days!
There's a competition posted on the competitions forum to win this book! Here's the original thread http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=317517 And the direct link. http://www.lycos.co.uk/competitions/celebrity/thrifty-living.html Answer is 1,000,000
Posh pasta sauce
Someone has given me a lovely jar of garlicky tomato pasta sauce. What can I do with it apart from just add it to cooked pasta. Son and BF will probably ask "where's the meat?" What can I add to it to make it more of a meal rather than a snack? I thought about adding some bacon, but what else?
Adjusting weatherproof cycling trousers
Could be seen as an I wanna (I've also posted there) but I wondered if perhaps some people on this board might be able to help with the practical element of making adjustments to waterproof trousers. I got some great Endura cycling trousers (weatherproof) for my birthday. My wife said she could have bought trousers to find…
lamb mince recipes!
morning all im just after some culinary ideas as to what to do with some lamb mince that i have just defrosted as i dont like shepards pie and i live on spag bol im stuck!! any ideas gratefuly recieved :T
help needed New years eve food and games
Hi We are thinking about having a NYE dinner party for up to 6-8 friends, we have never had one before and ideally would be looking for a 3-4 course menu which will cook itself on the night (with prep in the day or days before) and that will look and taste good. I have also got my gf a choc fountain for xmas so could use…
Daily Thread Thursday 30th Nov
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please do…
Kim and Aggie
watched this for the first time last night - what a brill telly show - i was in stitches when they were screaming at the bat, anyway their techniques for cleaning are fantastic and what a difference they made to that house. Does anyone else use their methods and do they really work? I am familiar with most of the products…
how do other mums to little ones manage?
Hi all Sorry if i'm on the wrong board - pls remove if so. I have recently become a stay at home mum to a 2 year old and a 9 month old and I'm really not doing well :o I either spend all day cleaning and then feel awful for not giving them enough attention. I can't seem to cook two healthy meals a day and meet their…
Star costume for 4 year old?
My daughter found out today that she has a week to produce a star costume for her 4 year old daughter for the nursery nativity play. She can do basic sewing, but also has a currently rather poorly 2 and a half year old, so I was wondering about using hologram paper. I've asked her to find out how robust it will have to be.…

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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