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Blackcurrant stain
I have a horrible blackcurrant squash stain on my carpet. Does anyone have any idea what might shift it? I fear I'll lose the bond on my rented house when I move out if I can't solve the problem! Thx in advance!
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OS ms - easy crafting?
Hi Everybody I would love to start up a hobby, like cross-stitch / tapestry (something where there is an end product that I can be proud of!) The only problem is I have never done it before and don't know where to start. I don't want to spend lots of money on something that I can't do - so any suggestions would greatly…
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Cheap Silicone Bakewear at Lidl
Didn't really know where to put this, but as it's to do with cooking/baking thought OS was a safe bet - if it needs to be moved, sorry :( Just got my weekly email from Lidl and starting Thurs. the 18th they've got some cheap silicone bakewear on offer, including Christmas shapes - tree,santa,star etc... - for £2.99. I've…
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Supermarket food reduction times?
Does anyone know what days and times the perishables get reduced in their local supermarkets? i.e Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda? I have only been able to figure out our local Sainsbury's which is about 7pm on Wednesdays
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OS Cleaning...
Hello, I've been lurking for a while and was wondering..... When it comes to cleaning the house, how do you plan/motivate/ 'enjoy' doing it? I live on my own and so I know its all my mess:o but it needs to be done. Where do I start? The kitchen? The living room? And how is best to do it? I'm fully armed with shake and vac…
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Cocked up with dried sloes for sloe gin
Help!! I make a lot of flavoured boozes. My general recipe is 2lb fruit, 1lb sugar and litre of spirits. I have had many sucessses this way. BUT earlier this year I wanted to make Sloe Gin. Sloes are always really difficult for me to come by - I don't know ANY bushes near me where I can pick them so I bought some dried…
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Curry
I have tried a couple of chicken curry recipes but one my husband didn't like because it was too creamy and the other I didn't like because it was too hot for my liking. I have tried combining the two recipes and although it is ok it's not the best. I have tried looking for a recipe that maybe uses natural yoghurt rather…
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What's your best OS moneysaving tip?
Having learned a lot from the OS board over the last few weeks I was wondering, if you had to pick one OS moneysaving tip that's been a real help to you, what would it be? I'm on a mission to save save save so any tips are most welcome... my personal best tip has to be menu planning! I think that over the weeks that has…
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mint sauce- in vast quantities
Hiya, Ive done a trawl of the OS boards, but the only recipes I can spot (pink-winged are you there, you always seem to attach really useful threads?!) involve just little bits of mint sauce at a time, (put it in gravy, smear it on lamb for the slow-cooker...) Here's my issue: For my christmas hamper challenge, I'm getting…
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Cheap Shoes - False Economy?
Hi all. I've recently started spending more money on shoes, and other than the initial outlay I'm far happier with them. I thought it was OS to 'make do and mend' but with the price of shoe repair (or even home repair) is it worth it? For example. I spent £20 on a pair of New Look faux leather boots. The point of the shoe…
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Vegetarian Jelly
Hi I've been lurking on here for a while and just managed to pluck up the courage to post! Anyway I was wanting to make jelly with some leftover raspberries but I've always used the just add water stuff before. I bought some VegGel (I think its called) the other day but haven't a clue how to use it to make jelly! Does…
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OS Daily 12th October 07
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 12th oct. 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…
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Pilchards
Other than having Pilchards on Toast, what else I can I use Pilchards for I have 2 tins which I would like to use up! And NO - the cats aren't getting them either! :D Thanks
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A Slice of Organic Life - A fab book!
I received this today, got it from The Bookpeople for £5.99 (RRP. £16.99)... it's a big hardback book full of things you can do to help the environment and live off the land. My first project is going to be to get a wormey for my garden and a water butt! Will then consider planting a small garden for veg... I can't…
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Farmfoods?
I just moved to a town that has one of these shops... I'd never seen one, before. I went in to look yesterday and was SHOCKED by the prices! Wow! I'm thinking they can keep their meat prices so low because it's cheaper to ship, store, and sell frozen stuff than fresh. Is the quality OK? It's not like I buy organic…
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Best tin opener
There now seem to be two basic types. The old one, which I am familiar with, cuts down into the lid. This leaves a safe rounded edge around the top of the tin and a sharp edge around the lid. However, the lid fits into the can for recycling, etc. However, I have noticed a new type, which cuts sideways into the top of the…
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Yuk - All I taste is wine!
I wondered if one of you Os ladies and men could help me out. I am making a steak and mushroom pie, (only the filling) in the SC as we speak, I followed the receipe in the Morphy Richards manual, its been on for one hour, I had a wee taste of the liquid and all I could taste is wine, will this disappear as it cooks more,…
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Making shoes fit
Hello all :) Hope I am posting this in the right forum, mods please move elsewhere if needed. Right then...a couple of months ago I bought a pair of smart heeled shoes on eBay. Tried them on when they arrived, felt like they fitted fine, so off to work I trotted in them. About five minutes after getting to work I realise…
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Cleaning Ideas
Hello! Love this forum, been lurking for a while but decided to post and ask a few questions - getting inspiration! Main reason for this post is I'm in a rented flat, been there a few years and starting to notice wear and tear on things so doing my best to keep stuff nice! Got a shower over bath and lots of problems with…
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Can i eat a tin of soup past its best before date?
I just found about 10 tins of Chicken and Veg 'Big Soup' in the kitchen. Now the best before date is 07/2007. Would this be safe to eat?
