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Overcoming common damage to cook books.
Overcoming common damage to cook books.
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looking for a link?
Hi all, I lurk quite a lot on this board and have only just got round to posting, a few months a go there were some links to some american womens sites about home organisation etc, there were a bit religous but I didnt mind that as they were full of good tips, problem is I have just upgraded my computer and lost all my…
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Ideas for OS 1st anniversary gift?
Hiya, Any ideas on a 1st wedding anniversary gift for my dh which is OS? We have booked a weekend away in a nice hotel so don't want too spend much on presents but want to give him something different and a bit unique. I know 1st wedding anniversary is 'paper' but don't think a copy of the Daily Star will do it. :D Thanks
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What 'premade' food do you use (if any?)
Hi guys, I know it's not fully in the spirit of OS, but I was wondering if any of you do as I do, and use a mix of HM and premade foods. (I have a lovely HM macaroni cheese in the oven as we speak!!) I use premade foods (not every day) as rightly or wrongly I do find it quicker. Both me and OH work full time and often do…
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Scotchguard Protection on Sofa?
Just ordered a new sofa and as we were paying they asked if we wanted Scotchguard Protection. I dithered :confused: :confused: then said "Yes we had better have it". It costs £40 though and I'm now wondering whether it is really worth that. Any advice or opinions would be welcomed. I have till Tuesday to cancel the…
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Breadmaker.... gluten-free....... yeast-free too!!
I miss bread. I really do. I used to buy the gluten-free rolls from Waitrose but I can't afford them any more. And all the talk I've seen about breadmakers has got me thinking, maybe there are gluten-free recipes I could use. But I also can't eat very much yeast - the odd bit doesn't give me any problems, but if I were to…
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slow running drain
my bathroom sink has slow running drain i poured bleach down it to no avail and also i tried bicarb of soda with winigar to see if that would work but not it hasnt i know that theres isnt hair and stuff down there so at a loss what to shift it with my bath and kitchen sink drain fine so it does not appear to be a waste…
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cures for insomnia!
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I'm spread a little thin these days - how do you do it?
There are other threads about organising our time and I'd be a quivering wreck without flylady but I'd appreciate some more specific advice if you don't mind! My baby has upped his game. He wants to be standing most of the time and that involves me holding him up. My toddler is really very good but he obviously wants to…
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Old Style Saturday 25 August
Good morning everyone:beer: Can't believe I'm first up :T Had a great day at our friends' wedding yesterday - sunny weather, great company and good food. DD was an usher - greeting people and handing out orders of service. She looked stunning and did a great job. Finished the day in a bar drinking rum punch, and we weren't…
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Mobile phone?
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Where has the blue bar gone?
Hi everyone, sorry to ask such a silly question, but I don't have the bar at the top of the page to find all the indexed collections, is it just me or is it missing:rolleyes: - I have a free peaceful hour to do some serious browsing:j and I can't find it.
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September PMS challenge.
I am starting this on Queenie's behalf. All the best everyone - details below are from Queenie as always. Originally Posted by Queenie This is our "Pin Money Savings Challenge" - a very old style way of money 'saving'. The old adage: "Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves" is as true today as…
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Pewter Polishing- any old school hints please
I want to be able to polish some old pewter up to its original high gloss shine (almost like a silver finish) does anyone have any tips please!
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We're having an OS baby, any advice?
Hi everyone. My OH and I have just found out that we're expecting a baby next April :j Problem is, I am the main wage earner so we are seriously going to have to cut back. My OH has debts that he is slowly but surely paying off. Other than that we just have the normal monthly bills including a large (£500 a month)…
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cheapest supermarket salmon?
i bought a bag of 5 salmon fillets for £2.99 from sainsburys - but they were quite small compared to the fresh ones from tesco. can anyone recommend a cheap source of salmon? - if it's fresh it needs to be freezable. the nearest street market is a bus ride and i think their salmon has already been frozen tia.
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MealPlans WB 25th August 2007
Hi Guys!! Another week GONE:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: We are away from tomorrow morning for a week, but am being good and done a mealplan. Taking most the food bar perishables with us;) Our meal plan is in no particular order is: Roast Chicken, Spuds & Veg HM Lasagna & Salad Chicken Stew & mash Lamb Chops,…
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best efforts backfiring - milkman
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ideas please
does anyone have any ideas for softening a pair of hard fake crocs ? i only bought them as i adored the shade of blue and knew they wouldnt be as comfy but im struggling to wear them at all really so any ideas welcome :j
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It's Damson time again
I bought 2kg of Damsons from my local market today (£1.74p per kilo or 78p per lb). 1 kg has already been turned in to jam - the rest will be stewed and frozen for making into damson crumble or damson sponge later in the year. The one positive side of the hot spring/wet summer we've had is that it's great for British grown…
