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Does being OS get you down?
I was doing some ironing this morning and Iwas pondering ways to get an extra meal out of some mince (inspired by previous threads) and then I started wondering if anyone begrudges being OS. I mean do you get pleasure from being OS or do you find it hard work because you have no choice and couldn't survive otherwise. I ask…
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Washing bed linen-temperatures?
Hello OSers, Some advice would be great.... I have plain white cotton bed linen, and change and wash it weekly. The temperature on the labels is 40 C, and I have always washed it either at that or occasionally (if I have been away a lot that week) at 30 C. Now the sun is shining a bit more, I have noticed that it is…
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ideas for canapes?
I am catering for my mum-in-law's surprise 60th birthday. There will be 15 guests and I would love to do something a little different than sandwiches, sausage rolls etc. It needs to be fairly quick and simple to make, am happy to make beforehand and then cook on the day. Mainly savoury snacks needed as I will be doing a…
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Feeling Crabby.Why doesn't tinned tuna contain Omega 3?
:eek: Just read something today, from a source I don't particularly trust,which said Don't rely on tinned tuna for omega-3 fats as canning destroys almost all of them. Is this true?
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Old Style Daily 10/04/08
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 10th April 2008. 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…
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Old-style "spend To Save"
Have now pretty much got everything/done all work on house that I intend to do at present - so I'll have some spare income :T at last. It wont be that much - as I am in a low-paid job (so pick up less than £1,000 per month) - so not enough to go wild with if I wanted to! I would like to make best use of this - I dont want…
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suet pastry?
hi could someone tell me how to make a suet pastry not very good with consistencys thanks alot ash x
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Cheap Birthday Cake??
Hi, I need to make a birthday cake for my sisters 21st. Only problem is that its on saturday! we have had a slight disagreement like sisters do but I promised my dad I would make it so I better. :mad: I do not want to spend a lot on it but I am looking for an alternative to an iced sponge as a I don't have any regal ice in…
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I shall go to the ball!!
Hey All, Im on a big spree to save money to pay off mine and the OH's debts before saving for our first house! Problem: Ive been invited to an all expenses paid day at York races, the only thing I need to sort out myself is my outfit! Im all for saving money at the moment so ive decided to use some of the clothes ive got…
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OS Daily Wed 9th April 2008
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 9th April 2008. 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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Dentist
I dont know which section to post this in so please bear with me. I havent been to a dentist for ages and need fillings and other work doing. Does anyone know of an insurance scheme I can join as I fear the work will be expensive. Thankyou in advance.
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How to cook with powdered formula milk?
Just a quick question as I'm off to bed in a second. Can you just sprinkle the powder in to whatever you're making and add hot water or does it need to be measured out? (I've never used formula before.) He's 14 months old and it's SMA progress (because that's all they had.) Don't know if that makes any difference. Thanks.…
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tomato relish/chutney recipes???
Hi everyone - wondering if anyone can help me. I have some slightly over-ripe tomatoes (on the vine type) that I need to use. I was going to make home made sun dried ( actually oven dried) tomatoes with them but I thought it would cost a fortune - the 'recipe' I have said 6-12 HOURS in the oven :shocked: :shocked:-SO I…
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OS 1st birthday party ideas!
I have posted a similar question on the special occasions board, but I feel like this is my MSE spiritual home and so I wanted see what all you lovely OS-ers thought! Sorry for the duplication!!! Ahem! So, the title says it all. Our little girl is one in 7 weeks :eek: I am looking for ideas for moneysaving, OS birthday…
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Ready Made Frozen Jacket Potatoes
Hi, probably being a bit lazy here, but I always seem to be short of time. A friend had mentioned that she had seen ready made frozen jacket potatoes that you just microwave, but it was in a cash and carry shop. Does anyone know of anywhere that sells these that isn't a cash and carry shop? Thanks
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Worth making own flapjacks and yoghurt
Hi, My kids get through a ton of yoghurts and flapjacks (alright, I help with the flapjacks :p ). Would it be much cheaper for me to make my own? I've tried a flapjack recipe before but it was 'crunchy' rather than 'squidy'. Does anyone have a good squidy flapjack recipe I could have? Be gentle, I'm a rubbish baker. Also,…
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Trying really hard to OS but the prices keep going up
hi all, im sure im not the only one, but im fed up with the nearly weekly price rises in the shops. im on a v v tight budget, and notice quite a few of my ordinary buys have increased overnight by 30-40p. I regularly buy 'clover' spread. the 1kg has increased from 2.67 to 2.97 overnight. anyone know of an alternative…
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HELP getting smoke out of clothes
Can anyone give me an old fashioned method of getting the smell of smoke out of clothes and furnishings after a house fire? It's for a lady on another forum whose parents had a fire yesterday and she's trying to salvage what she can for them. Her mum is in hospital but is recovering well. Thanks :j
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PLEASE HELP us test a new MSE tool
I know im not Martin but please help me anyway..... :) We've built a new tool, half way between a bit of fun and a full MoneySaving device, which by subtly changing your job title - within legal bounds - means you may be able to change job title on your car insurance and save some money. Tool now live
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Had to share this with you ....
Bought a packet of fresh lasagne sheets today to mass cook for the freezer.... Tesco 1kg mince buy two for a fiver instead of £3 pound something each .... On the back of the lasagne packet it says... Lay one sheet of lasagne in dish spread HALF A JAR OF BOLEGNESE SAUCE followed by HALF A JAR OF CHEESE SAUCE lol .... ready…
