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Novice Knitter Advice Please
I want to get into knitting and knit myself some clothes. I have just knitted scarves before & never followed a pattern . I just bought some wool from e-bay and OH wants a jumper. He wants it for wearing when he is sick, as when he was sick when he was younger he used to wear a jumper his mum knitted for his dad.…
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declutter for charity!
Was just emailing this to friends when it occurred to me some Old Stylers might find it interesting too - extra motivation to declutter when you know it's going to help someone else. But hurry - these are only till end of January. Also, thought some other Moneysavers might be able to suggest some more specific uses for…
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Can I eat last nights risotto??
Can I eat last nights vegetable risotto? It has been stored in the fridge overnight. If I can eat eat, should i microwave it, or should I cook it on the hob with more stock? Thanks!
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Value toilet rolls
Hi youngmum, We have a good thread on how to save money on toilet rolls that should help so I'll merge your thread with it as it helps to keep all the suggestions together. Pink
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chicken and red wine....casserole quicke question
hi.. i have a small bottle of red wine... that i bought ....i dont drink wine.. but with the tescso points vouchers... i gained by buying the wine... anyway....i have frozen chicken portions in the freezer.....so i thought i would try chicken and red wine casserole.... so does this sound the right way to do it..... gently…
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my whole familys gone o/s!!!!!!
Hi All Some people may or not know about the hardship my little sister (little? - 19 years!!)has found herself in - she was in a very violent relationship at 18, got pregnant, had baby (still being physically abused) raised baby alone, and now has found herself pregnant again and her daughter is only 14 months. Anyway her…
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cleaning washing up liquid bottles
I know some oldstyler out thre will have an answer to my problem :) DH in his infinate wisdom has offered my services in sorting new bottles for the drivers at work to oil their rachets with (no giggling at the back ;) ) He's brought home 24 bottles of cheap own brand of washing up liquid (it's the bottle tops that make…
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Food about to be out of date
This maybe a silly question but in this year of trying to save money I need some food advice. I have some mince beef which has to be used by today, and won't be as I have some other meat to use by today also. What I want to know is can I cook the mince in a chilli or something and would it then be safe to just heat it up…
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O/S WEDNESDAY 24th JAN 2007
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 24 jan 2007. 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…
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bulk maple syrup
hi, i was juts wonderin does anybody know where one might get maple syrup in largeish quantities? I'm sick of only getting 300ml for £3! thanks.
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Two Hens require rehoming (Horsham area)
I have just seen a posting for a home required for two hens on the Horsham area freecycle. I don't know what sort of response the poster has had and am not linked to the poster in any way, but thought I would bring someone's attention to this. To find out more about freecycle - check out freecycle.org.:easter: OK, I know…
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Are Wilkinsons getting the OS Message?
Went to Wilkinsons today to get my Stardrops. Next to it on the shelf was White vinegar in one of those trigger bottle that Cif use priced at 99p. I also saw a fairly small box of Borax. Have thay seen a gap in the OS market?
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Freezing HM soup question
I am getting into making HM soup more now the weather is colder! and was wondering - now I have printed off loads of lovely veggie soups, is there any that I really shouldnt freeze? I wasnt sure if there were any ingredients that wouldnt freeze as well or that should be avoided. thanks Loux
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what are the things that used to be free
I was with a friend this weekend and we went to get some bones from the butcher (cost us $1.79) for our dogs and we started talking about things that used to be free. I remember as a little girl my mom would send me down to the store to pick up dog bones and the butcher always gave them away for free. I would also stop by…
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Bitty....Bitty
Been advised to try this forum for a problem I have. (and no it's nothing to do with breast feeding at 34yrs old) :D My wife bought me a Dressing gown for xmas but it's a complete nightmare with black bits of fluff coming off it everywhere. I've tried washing it (about 6-7 times now) But still fluff everywhere. I also…
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Half price fruit and veg in Lidl (Denbigh)
Popped into Lidl in Denbigh today and all the fruit and veg were half price. Asked the SA how long this was likely to last, and she thought the offer would prob be on for a couple of weeks. Got half way home and realised I should have asked her if all Lidls were doing this promo! Hope the info is useful to someone!
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Freeze breadcrumbs
Can anyone tell me if this possible and do they freeze well? Thanks JT x
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Cooked Chicken
On Monday I cooked some Chicken that I had defrosted the previous Night. I had some yesterday, Ive had some today. Ive still got someleft. Its Chicken Chunks in Peppercorn Sauce. What should I do with it. I know some people say you shouldnt refreeze chicken. :confused:
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Reheating a potato gratin - how long and what temp?
I made a potato gratin the other day, but only ate half of it. It's been in the fridge since then and I want to have the remaining half for my tea tonight. How long should I cook it for in the oven to reheat, without burning it, and at what temperature? I think I will already be cooking something at 200c so perhaps you…
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marzipan glut
I've got loads of marzipan left over from icing the Christmas cakes. I've managed to fend OH off from just eating it, and i thought i might be able to substitute it in a recipe that needs alot of almonds, but i can't find anything online or in the mega-indexed threads. Anyone got any ideas before i start eating it myself!…
