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Housework routine
I know there are tons of housework threads on here and I know all about flylady but I wondered how much time people spend each day on housework. I seem to spend too much of my spare time on it and it annoys the h3ll out of me. I have 2 children aged 3 and 2, and I work 2.5 days a week. When I am home the kids are at home.…
Has anyone planned all their Christmas food?
Does anyone have a good recipe for chicken noodle soup?
We're all ill with flu or tummy bugs. Is there a good recipe for chicken noodle soup someone might be willing to share please?
Magic Bullet anyone?
Has anyone used a magic bullet mixer/chopper thing? Are they any good? This thing... I've seen one for about £12.50, are they worth it? Cheers.
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Thrifty Ways for Modern Days - on it's way!
Just had a mail to say my copy from Play has been posted - wso going on their recent performance I should have it by tomorrow!!! :j :j Can't wait now!
Tottenham Tart- School dinners recipe?
Does anyone have a recipe for Tottenham Tart? If you recall your school dinner days Totenham Tart was a sponge cake topped with lovely pink icing and dessicated coconut and a base which was a bit like a bakewell base. They do sell it in a CoOp close to us, but I facy having a go myself. Can't seem to find a recipe online.…
Creepy crawly things in flour!!!! & weevils & bugs (merged)
I cleaned out my pantry yesterday and to my horror I found little bugs in some of my food! An unopened packet of bread flour had little holes gnawed straight through it and my lovely truffle pasta had been reduced to powder by them. They also got into a lock and lock tub of pasta that was sealed and is supposed to be…
Have you received your Tesco refund yet?
Ceramic Hobs - any good or to be avoided?
Best Way to make porridge??
I would appreciate posters opinions of the best way to make porridge. I just love the stuff especially on a cold winter morn but it does not taste like my Mums!!
Your best ever bargain?
Housework routine
i know i sound thick a stwo short planks, but i'm really stuggling to get to grips with all my housework, i wondered if one of you lovely people could list what you do daily, weekly, monthly etc.. this way i could use it to wrie my self a list in my diary each day giving me at least a fighting chance of getting it done.
Non-Halal kebab meat
Knitting a Tea Cosy (merged)
Morning all, I'm trying to sort out the remains of my Xmas present today. I want to get my sis & her BF a tea cosie (along with a few other bits) but would rather make it than buy it. Now i'm sure it should be knitted & i can just about remember how to knit & pearl (i think) but don't have a clue about needle size or type…
Stardrops..I have seen the light!
Hi All, Sorry I dip in and out of the OS threads from time to time and have noticed a few people talking about star drops. I have figured they are some sort of cleaning product, but what exactly are they and what do they clean? Are they a polish for furniture or a cream cleaner type thing for kitchen / bathroom? And where…
Real or Fake?
income less than outgoings!
Chlorine and hair, any ideas
Recipes for pork mince
Hi I bought some pork mince today as it was reduced, but i dont know what i can do with it, except for spag bol? TIA x
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