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Out of date nuts?
Right found these in the cuboard they haven't been opened as of yet and have been shelled (is that right word for they have been taken out of their shells? lol) walnuts bb - dec 2006 chopped nuts mixed - march 2007 pecans feb - 2007. Also poppy seeds but cant find a date for them :o so no doubt out of date. so would you…
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Whats going off in your fridge/cuboard today?
hi there if your like me you always find something in the fridge or cuboard thats going to run it sell today an you dont really fancie eating the product today ive just found 2 yoghurts strawberry flavour so im gonna tip them both in to a plastic tub an freze them so ive got ice cream for desert another day what have u got…
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Old fashioned bartering
Can't get much more OS than that can you? Even though my hubby is leaving his job, his (soon to be ex) boss has allowed us half a field to grow veggies on as long as we grow some spuds for him. The lady next door to us works packing free-range eggs for Tesco at a local egg farm but her kids are allergic to eggs so we swap,…
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Gluten Free help needed urgently
My mum is having visitors this afternoon and one is on a gluten free diet and the other is vegetarian. I suspect they are only coming for a snack but obviously my mums usual cakes and biscuits are out. What could she buy at the corner shop or out of the cupboard for a snack for them. She will probably have soup in the…
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Coffee granule stains
I managed to get damp coffee granules on my sofa and cushions. The sofa is cream fabric, worse luck. What's the best way to get it off? I'm too scared to touch it incase I make it worse!! I really need your help super savers!
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Using water from tumble drier
Not very OS I know but I do sometimes use our condenser tumble drier when I can't dry clothes outside. Anyone got any ideas for how I can re-use the water it generates. It has a 5L capacity and it seems a shame to just pour it away but am I right in thinking that it will be lacking in minerals and unsuitable for watering…
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Flylady dailies?
Just started following the thread, but I'm not sure what I should do as part of my dailies list? I was wondering what everyone has on their daily list, to give me a kick start with my own.
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OS Wednesday 9th May '07
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for today. 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 come in,…
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The Organised Handbag
I'm thinking about sewing myself a handbag organiser like these here. Unfortunately the pics aren't very big, but I figure I can work out a pattern pretty easily (and make it fit my MP3 player, purse, and phone perfectly!). I'm not a particularly experienced sewer and only recently got a sewing machine, so I'm looking for…
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cleaning a wool rug
Hi I have a 100% wool rug which is in a corner with a coffee table on so I hadn't noticed that my pup had been peeing on it until I smelled it :o Judging from the stains underneath she may have peed quite a few times. It's quite new and was expensive so I'd like to try and save it. I'm thinking of dousing it in a bio soap…
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Cheap snack ideas - stop me buying crisps!
One of my biggest wastes of money comes from getting hungry at work and buying overpriced crisps from the canteen or local shop! I know it's not a huge expense but all those 50ps add up, and they're hardly the healthiest snack.. so I'm looking for some ideas from you inspiring lot for alternative cheap snack ideas to take…
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Making up meals and freezing! Help please.
Am always pushed for time and always one for BOGOF's. Currently have LOADS of tuna & chicken breasts! Just wanted some advice on what does doesn't freeze very well! Usually mix up tuna, mayo, cucumber, tomato, pepper and take that to work for lunch. Can i do it in bulk and freeze to save me time? Or will some of those…
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Curry Virgin!!!
I have had a scan through the indexes and I can't find a simple curry recipe to do in the slow cooker. I have never made a curry and would love to do a mild one in my slow cooker this week, so bascially I am looking for a fairly simple receipe which I can elaborate on as I get more experienced. If someone could come to my…
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Slimming World and Morrisons Veg Sausages and Burgers.
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Sweet Onion Sauce???
Hi all, I know this is a bit of a long shot but does anyone know how to make the sweet onion sauce they use at Subway? It's the only reason I ever go in there and I can't seem to find a way to recreate it at home... :confused: If anyone has any ideas, I'd be very grateful! Thanks, Sarah xx
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Help with Cost and Time Effective Nibbles!!
Me and my big mouth!!! I have invited two ladies where I work to call in after work tomorrow for some nibbles and a glass of wine. Trouble is I am not blessed with a big budget or much time as I am working flat out and doing exams at the moment (as well as juggling family and young children). Do any of you lovely peeps…
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What has happened to people cooking!
I went to Mr T's this lunch time to buy fruit for the office and a few bits for me (juice, puffpastry and cat food lol) and as I was stood in the queue waiting to pay I looked round like I always do and found in front of me was a lady of the "ration" generation (sorry if that offends anyone... just mean that she certainly…
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Looking for a creamy chicken recipe pls?
Hi all Im wanting to make a nice dinner, im thinking on the lines of something chicken in a creamy white sauce, to serve with perhaps rice and a simple salad? I have: leftover roast chicken, peppers, onions, double cream, yoghurt and bacon (plus of course store cupboard stuff) I've been checking out the t'internet but it…
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Cooking for diabetic (help!)
(not looking for medical advice) DH has just found out he has diabetes (on top of all his other health probs!). Now I am PANICKING!!! What on earth do I cook? I suppose i should be glad we already eat OS and i cook mostly from scratch - but I am still panicking! Can anyone make suggestions? Especially needed are snacks…
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Making meals that can be popped in oven later
Can anyone come up with suggestions. As part of my job, I prepare meals during the day to be popped in the oven in a family home later on that day, I am being paid for this service, and it is often for families who are used to good food. I am positively useless at coming up with ideas and wondered if anyone has some tasty…
