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A frugal website - American - not religious!
Looking for designs for a chicken run, my three have turned out to be escape artists needing bringing back from neighbours, and this site popped up. It is the first frugal site from the USA that I've looked at that is not littered with bible verses and little dictats on how we should be obedient to our DH's lol!!…
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Use by Date - Aduki Beans + Brown Lentils
Hi I have some Aduki beans with use by date Apr 07 and brown lentils use by date May 07 :confused: Can I still use them - they look OK ? Thx in advance
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Washing Machine cycle
I have a Zanussi Jet (something) machine at home. There's a 40E cycle and a 30. I'm assuming the E stands for economy. Anyone know which might be cheaper?
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Aldi 6.5l slow cooker @ £19.99 Sunday 7/10
Just got this in my email. Could be worth it for anyone looking for a 6.5L SLOW COOKER. Hope it's of use to someone.:beer: Edit forgot to give the details http://uk.aldi.com/sunday_special_buys/productnl_418.html This large capacity slow cooker will cook a hearty family stew using less than half the electricity of a…
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will my beef still be ok
I took a joint of beef out of the freezer on weds night then put it in the fridge to defrost for thurs tea but with one thing and another didnt get round to cooking it will it still be ok today if i cook it in the sc this morning.
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Friday OS thread 5th Oct 07
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 5th October. 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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1 year olds freezer meal ideas?
I've been reading through this board and I love it! :D My dilemma is as follows. My little boy has just turned one. Up until now, I've done a massive cooking session once a week of meat, veg and some kind of starch (potato / sweet potato / pasta) and blended it all up then frozen it in annabel karmels trays (from boots,…
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Cream carpet - red candle wax - Any idea's?
Need help and advice what to do for the best Got red candle wax on my new cream carpet.:eek: I have not touched it yet, what best to try and what should I not do Thanks In advance..
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Has anyone got "The New Laurel's Kitchen"?
...by Laurel Robertson? Is it any good...even for a carnivore who wants to make some tasty veggie food on occasion?
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Washing help
I wonder if you lovely old stylers could help me with a problem I have a black and white patterened top. Its 2/3 black and 1/2 white and is made of thick cotton. I wore it for the first time this week and then wasnt sure whether to wash it with darks, whites or coloureds so chanced it and shoved it in with the coloureds.…
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if pesticides are so bad as found in an article...
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dippers for chocolate fountain
Hoping people have some good ideas about what to dip in a chocolate fountain apart from fruit and marshmallows, nothing too messy! someone suggested fudge pieces but dont know how well that will work and where to get a decent amount of marshmallows for cheap? had a look and…
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My next dilemma
I have issues. How on earth can I get my hobs clean? Should have never bought an electric oven with those raised hobs, but I was looking for the cheapest oven I could get at the time, as I could not justify spending money on one! Anyway, 2 of them have gone rusty, and I can't get it off. If I do, it comes back within a…
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My New Best Friend!
OK, don't worry you are all still my best friends! Today one of my newly qualified teachers popped in to see me. I have an affinity with her since she started in August. Scottish Local Authorities guarantee a year's work in primary (and I think secondary) schools following qualification. Thereafter they have to then apply…
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All Bran and Bananas
I have some all bran which is probably past its best but still okay and about 5 spotty bananas. I fancied making that all bran loaf cake thingie but when I did a search it keeps saying no results found, so can someone either point me in the direction of the recipe or post up the quantities please?. I remember it as being a…
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Will this be okay to eat?
I made a lasange on Tuesday night and had half of it that night. As soon as it had cooled it went into the fridge uncovered in the dish it was made in. I had every intention to use the rest of it for dinner yesterday but things changed and we ate out. So, would I be okay reheating the lasagne tonight and using it for…
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question about semolina and puddings
Hi there you great wise OSers. I'm originally from Holland( I have lived in the UK for 18 years now) my sister and I were talking today on the phone (she lives in Holland) about a pudding we have there, called "griesmeel" pudding. I stuck it in the translator online and it came out as Semolina. In Holland they cook it and…
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Breadmaking - bread very light and falls apart !
Any suggestions as to what I'm doing wrong? There's no way I can use it for sandwiches - if I cut it 2 inches thick I can toast it under the grill !! I've tried making it from scratch, and even tried bread mixes all with the same results. It falls apart. It's almost like a sponge *sobs*
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Help - my silk dress!
Hello, I am new to the board but a previous avid reader. I have accidentally washed my new silk dress in the washing machine and it's now like cardboard. Is there anything I can do to save it? Thanks in advance
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Organic milk
We have been buying organic milk on and off for a while now. Does anyone else find that it tastes much creamier than normal milk? For example, my OH has skimmed, I have semi and the kids have full fat, but I find that organic skimmed almost tastes as good as semi for me and my semi organic tastes more like full fat. I'm…
