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second hand dolls
I no idea if this is the place to put this thread but here goes... I have just been to bygon times (love that place!) and amongst other bargins, I picked up two dollies for my little girl. I have just washed the clothes nad the dolls, but the hair is still sticking up all over the place!! Is there a way to make dolls hair…
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Meal Plans! WB 4th February 2007
Hi Guys Into February now:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: ....where is the time going:confused: Here is our Mealplan for this week. Sunday-[strike]FR Roast Chicken (stickered 75p:D ) roasties, yorkies (will make 6 huge ones and freeze 3!), 3 x fresh veg, parsnip, stuffing & gravy[/strike] Monday-[strike]Cod, Mash & 2…
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How long do you keep your meat in the fridge?
I'd appreciate your input on this as I'm trying to be good and buy more meat from the local butcher, rather than Mr T:o The problem is that where I work and my hours make it difficult to get to the butchers on the days I want to cook certain dinners. If I buy fresh meat from the butchers and keep it in the plastic bags…
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bird flu hits bernard mathews turkeys...what do you think?
hi.. i have just seen bbc news24 that bernard mathews has been hit by the bird flu...... the big one..H5N1....:eek: so what will this mean to os cooking.. prices etc...... i normally buy turkey breast steak as this is cheaper than chicken...... also i know a lot of people buy turkey legs as they make a cheap meal.....as i…
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evening cookery classes - how does this sound to you?
A few years ago I used to teach an evening class, it was dinner party cookery and was a 'watch, taste and drink' class where I cooked and prattled on for 90 minutes, the class just watched, ate the results, drank a little wine and washed up. I gave up a while back but the money would come in handy again and I've been…
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craft stuff in today's guardian
Apologies if already posted elsewhere but had a quick search & couldn't find anything - I saw an ad on TV that there was a free craft supplement in today's guardian, but I just checked online and there is a page of things to make & do and lonks to craft websites on there if anyone fancies a look!…
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This forum is starting to get complicated!
This forum is starting to get complicated, I am getting somewhat put off posting. :( I accept it must be a nightmare to moderate and index, but there must come a point where every question has already been asked and answered many times over. And if 'chatty' posts are also discouraged, what's the point in posting here at…
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Recipies for Healthy(ish) cheap desserts
Hi all, Firstly I am hoping I have put this in the correct place. We have realised we need to cut down our spending on food and also we want to start eating healthier. I have found some ides for main meals but we are use to having desserts and I am looking for ideas/recipes for Healthy(ish) cheap desserts. We are trying to…
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Traditional wicker shopping basket
I found this while browsing the latest offering from lakeland http://www.lakeland.co.uk/product.aspx/!21062 A wicker basket for £4.99 it has a cover and is lined inside. A new OS badge ;) I have not seen it in the flesh but I think I will get one next time I go to lakeland. Takes me back to being at school taking my…
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The complete 'old style diary for february 07'
This post is going to be a complete collection of ALL "the old style daily diary" threads here on Old Style 'for February 2007'. Please do not add any posts or questions into this Index Thread but do your best to choose from the many threads below one which is most closely related to your query and by all means join that…
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Kettle smells of vinegar!
I filled my kettle with brown vinegar last night, heated it up and then left it to de-scale. This morning I have rinsed it out a lot, boiled it with fresh water 3 times and also left it to air empty with the lid open. It still smells of vinegar! I haven't tried using it for drinks as I don't fancy vinegar flavoured tea!…
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OS daily thread 3rd February
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 3rd Feb2007 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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I've finally kicked the habit - Bye Bye Mr T
Before Christmas DH and I decided to make an effort to shop locally. He found a good butcher in the next village and there are a couple of farm shops quite near by. I pass one and he passes the other on route to work. We have a village shop within walking distance and there is another next to the butcher. In the village I…
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Out of inspiration - what to do with a cupboard full of ingredients
I've reached the end of the month with stuff to spare in my cupboards, but not a lot to spare in my bank account! I've had a full trawl and found that I have 215 (!!!) foodstuffs in my cupboards, some of which I have ideas for, but I'm lost for inspiration as to what to do with the following: Ryvitas (were on 3 for 2 and…
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re-cycling cashmere jumpers...
I have 3 cashmere jumpers and 1 cashmere cardigan with holes in them :( My mother has done her best to mend them, but they don't look so good. I can't bring myself to bin them or put them to the textile recycling ... so I'm looking for some OS inspiration! What can I make these in to ???? All suggestions welcomed .... I…
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Alternative Suppers for Kids.
Our 8yo seems only have chocolate or crisps for supper every night and it's bothering me. I was wondering what alternatives people have in their households. She's not really a fussy eater but given the choice she'd have chocolate for every meal, every day of the week. It's making me seriously want to ban the stuff... Help ?
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Smelly Boots
I have a pair of boots which I wear to work all the time. They have recently become really smelly:eek: and I was wondering if there was an OS way of making them smell nice again. Thanks for any advice:D
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Thankyou So Much
I am a serial lurker on this board and have picked up so many tips. I dont feel confident to answer posts as I am a total newbie to OS and cooking I go to cook and taste sessions (bit like os )and childrens cookery classes with my little boy at my local surestart centre. Well today the food worker approached me and said…
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How long does fresh garlic keep for?
Sorry, I'm sure this has been asked already but I can't find the post. I know you don't keep it in the fridge, so I've got it in a cupboard, but don't know how soon I need to use it up! Thanks!
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Recipe Index? Was t all in my imagination?
I remember looking at a recipe index on here ages ago, and now I can't find it. I've looked on the search facility and can't find it either :confused: , is it just me, it did exist didn't it??? I'm having one of those days! If not, does anyone know of a coconut cake recipe. I have a 2lb loaf tin and I only understand…
