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Fluff on clothes - help!
I've just taken a BLACK top from the washing machine & it's covered in fluff of various colours! I was really hoping to wear it tomorrow. I've found this thread & would try the rubber gloves thing if I had a clean pair! Lifes a bit too short for the sellotape thing this evening as I've got loads to do already :sad: .…
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honey in bread
would substituting honey for sugar in bread make any difference.... I was thinking that sugar is flown halfway way around the world and processed so much would honey be a better alternative.?????
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Vegan cooking - any advice?
Posing it here...as it's probabyly the best place.;) I am thinking of going vegan later in the year, and wanted any recommendations for a good everyday cookbook or recipe site. Also anything about taking the plunge. I already eat bean chilli and veggie curries, but don't think I can live on these alone! I am totally…
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Herb vinegar-uses?
If I made some herb vinegar,what can it be used for? Also,which herbs are most versatile?I currently have fresh rosemary ,and parsley,frozen bay thyme and mint.I read the warnings about botulism in herb oils so am giving that a miss.
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rubber on sofa covers
in my glorious nesting instinct i decided to strip teh sofa covers and wash them. unfortunatley despite us having a bigger than average washing machine and there being plenty of space in tehre when they were all in, tehy still managed to come out with washine machine rubber on them!! please help how can iget this off?
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paper dancing girls
Remember them? You draw half a girl on folded paper, cut them out and then you get a row of them holding hands. I've been telling my 4 year old dd all about them, and we've been trying to make them.... several times.:o None of them are holding hands and my daughter is losing faith in me, can anyone point me in the right…
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*Giant Jaffa Cake* went sooo wrong......
Can anyone please tell me where I went wrong with the Giant Jaffa Cake???? I bought the sponge flan case, drained the mandarins and lay them on it. I made up the orange jelly, let it cool and poured it on, allowed it to set in fridge for 2 hours. I melted the chocolate and spread it on top, then I let it set again. The…
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how do i wash merino wool cardigans?
Morning all, Hope everyone is Ok today. I've got a couple of merino wool cardigans which need washing for the first time. The label says dry clean only, but i'd like to handwash them if possible. Am I Ok to just use normal washing powder diluted in a sink full of water? Can they be left to soak? I guess I shouldn't wring…
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lurker in need of some ideas
Happy Monday morning everyone! I was wondering if any of you had any idea of alternatives to markets, chinese supermarkets, pound shops, wilkinsons, green grocers, asda, tesco, lidls and aldi! I've been lurking here for ages but all the places people use loads we don't have. theres a sainsburys, waitrose and m&s. One green…
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biro
Does anyone have any ideas how I can get some blue biro marks out of a white linen jacket? Any suggestions very gratefully received. Thanks:j
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OS daily thread Monday 28th April
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 28th April. 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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Taco sauce recipe
Hi, OH and I treated ourself to a chippy tonight and got a tub of their Taco dipping sauce. Its was luvvvverly :j You know the sort I mean.....the colour of 1000 island dressing and you can usually get it over kebabs aswell. I'm assumimg its made from Mayo with added spices or whatever? Does anybody make their own…
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getting egg off carpet - help needed
I have managed to drop a raw egg on one of the carpet tiles in my kitchen - I've cleaned it up as best I can by jsut mopping it with kitchen towel - is there anything I can do do be sure to get it all up - I cant use warm water cos I think that will cook it!
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Best material for pan
Hi, I am thinking of buying a new pan set. What is the best material for the pans to be made of ? We have an electric hob and I cannot have iron making contact with my food. Cheers
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Is this Mince safe?
I bought it yesterday from Iceland, it's sell use by date is the 29 april 08. It looked fine until i turned it into a pan and it was a bit brown in a few places with a smell, not horrid off smell but just a teeny bit. Is it safe to use? Hurry up please it's cooking now :D
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Weekly Flylady Thread 28th April 2008
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it! Following requests to start things steadier for…
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Meal plans for this week
So whats your meal plans for this coming week? I really need some inspiration. Thanks guys.
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newbie oldstyler here, just a few questions? x
Hi all, this is my first old style post so thanks for having me!! I did my first oldstlye shop on wednesday and far from being the depressing , what a THRILL! ;) When I found something that I was buying anyway on offer or reduced it was fantastic-how sad!!:rolleyes: Its now Sunday and my fridge and cupboards usually look…
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Continued Breadmaker Carnage (attempt 5) .. starts on Post #87
For some strange reason I bought a breadmaker and now have got to the point where I am actually using it... it is making my first ever loaf right now. I should be eating it (unless it's really rank) by 3.30. Cheated for my first one (using a packet), but still slipped up as I didn't realise that the packet makes a 2 pound…
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drugs in the family
