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very cheap liquid soap
HI I recently bought a bottle of Original Source foaming handwash from Home Bargains and when it was finished as I had some original source shower gel left offer from a magazine subscription ages ago, I decided to refill the bottle with it. When I made the solution concentrated it wouldn't pump, so I kept diluting it down…
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New to OS board.. help me cut down our food shop!
We currently spend around £180 a month on food/toiletries for 2 adults, a toddler who's 2 next week :eek: and a month old baby.... We split our shopping between tesco, iceland and our local fruit + veg shop and this is what we buy regularly and looking for ideas on how to cut down. The new baby is on formula and they're…
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Carpet cleaning with a Rug Doctor
After a weekend of sick children we are going to hire a Rug Doctor to remove the delightful aroma of vomit! I was wondering if there was an alternative to the Rug Doctor detergents as they can work out quite expensive.
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Flavoured filter ground coffee
Anyone know of any supermarkets which sell flavoured ground coffee (for filter/espresso machines?). When I was in Canada in January we went to a Safeways there and they did their own brand flavoured coffee, ie Irish Cream, Swiss almond Chocolate. I bought quite a few to bring home but cant find any in Sainsburys or Tescos.…
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Monday March 5th
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Mon 5th march. 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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Banana Sour Cream Bread
Some kind person posted a link to this recipe yesterday but although I found it, it is in American cups and would appear to make three cakes. Anyone know how to convert this? It sounds very yummy with soured cream and cinnamon! I did search in the collections and in previous threads but havent found it!
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Flylady Thread for Monday 5th March 2007
While Moggins is busy/away I promised I would keep this going. So here goes :) Moggins if you feel up to taking over again just shout. Until then I am here :) Monday Living Room/Dining room 1. Vacuum living room thoroughly including under furniture 2. Dust ALL surfaces and polish wooden furniture 3. Hoover sofa and check…
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How do I remove parcel tape from fridge?
I've just had my kitchen re-done and I thought that I was being clever by taping up the fridge door with that shiney brown tape that you use for parcels. I've tried peeling it off and it seems that the top layer of tape has come off but the bottom layer is stuck fast. It's not sticky and gooey like sellotape would be but…
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Quick Veggie Recipies please
Hi Can anyone suggest any quick veggie recipies, which could be eaten by a 1yr old too? I only have max 20 mins after I come in from work at night to prepare a meal for two adults and one small child - unfortunately we are dictated to by the baby who has to eat a reasonable amount of time before he goes to bed! Preparing…
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Found two tubs of yeast for handbaking in the cupboard
I forgot that i had accidentally brought these instead of the fast acting yeast for my bread maker. Can i use it in my machine by activating it first? :confused:
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is it possible?
is it possible to make a HM version of angel delight? If so how?
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help withpvc/leather chairs
please help me before i kill my little darlings i have saved for nearly a year eating my meals on my lap and i managed to save for a really nice table and chairs and DD1 gave DD2 a biro (even tho she knows DD2 will draw over walls etc) and she promptly drew over the chair any ideas on how to get it out it is a cream…
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Complete Store Cupboard Essentials Collection
This post is going to be a complete collection of ALL Store Cupboard Essentials threads here on Old Style. 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 one.
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Freezing veggies - parsnips and cauliflower cheese
Hi all I have just purchased a large bag of parnips from Tesco that I need to do something with today as they go out of date. I will cook some up to go with our roast today and would like to freeze the rest. I normally peel, par boil then roast my parsnips - has anyone frozen these before and at what point do you recommend…
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Going organic and a pepper question:)
hi all having had a huge slip off the dfw wagon in january and february, i am now back trying to claw my way out of the mess!!! Ive had a look in my cupboards, freezer and fridge and put together a loose plan of what to eat for the next few days using up everything before it turns. I will be considering a veg box when i…
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bread sticks and sausage rolls
MIL had a party last night and there was so much left over so we have been given some. As well a 3 1kg tubs of utterly buttley and lots of bread roll (which are now in the freezer) we were given quite a few packs of plain bread stick and cheese twist things. Anyone know what I can use these for apart from the obvious?…
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How to use a slow cooker - raw ingredients?
OK, I managed to get my Morphy Richards 6.5L slow cooker from Netto (the last one too!) so I was chuffed to bits. I was under the impression that you literally bung all the ingredients that you want into it and switch it on and leave it, but the instructions say you have to cook the stuff a bit first and then add it to the…
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Washing machines anti-limescale help.
We live in a hard water area, and we're getting a new washer. Whats the cheapest way to minimse limescale problems in the washer - what is in Calgon tablets? :)
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Meal Plans 4th March 2007
Hi Guys Here we go for another week:D Sunday-At Nephews for dinner;) Monday-Chops with Celery soup, mash, cabbage & carrots Tuesday-Toad In Hole, mini roasts, 2 veg Wednesday-Fish, Mash & loads of veg with parsley sauce Thursday-Shephers Pie & 2 veg Friday-Steak & Chips Saturday-Away at sisters;) Roast Beef Sunday-Friend…
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OS Daily Sun 4th March
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for sun 4th march. 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…
