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Vinegar and stardrops - yes it's ANOTHER question
Well, I put this on the quick questions thread, but seeing as I haven't had any takers: I just popped into the 99p shop and they had spray-bottles of vinegar - as I'd just run out I bought one and jolly good it is too. They also had stardrops in spray bottles but I'm not paying 99p for that, good Lord! My question is to…
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November 2009 Grocery Challenge
Pink is having problems with her internet connection at the moment, so Helen and I have been asked to start the November Grocery Challenge.__________________ Welcome to the November 2009 Grocery Challenge. :hello: If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your October…
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Importing of goods from Indian (Punjab)
Hello, Can someone advise me the cheapest way to have goods with a low volumetric weigh (non-bulky) sent from india (Ludhiana, Punjab) via air in the 1-30kg (i.e. a box which 1 person can lift) catagory. Regards, Mickey.
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Rice paper - where can I buy it from?
As the title suggests, I'm looking for rice paper - our local Morrison's doesn't sell it but it's not very big - do any of the supermarkets sell it or is it more specialised than that? Thanks.
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Cleaning Filthy rented flat where to start!?
I have just moved into my first flat with my BF and its really scruffy, when we viewed it the agent said it would be fully cleaned and it hasnt been. We complained and he sent a cleaner round, who only did the loos, and the hob. The carpet is flithy and the bathroom carpet smells like wee! I'm going to try to have to get a…
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homemade cough medicine
does anyone have any recipes or wisdom for homemade cough medicine? me and the boy have really horrible croupy chesty coughs and nothing really touches it (for me, i havent given him anything, he's only 2 and bought medicine not recommended) i loooove thick brown strong medicine and was thinking maybe i could make my own…
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5 OS Pleasures in your Day Today part 2
Time for a shiny new thread:) The old one had got to 4500 odd posts which amounts to 22,500 OS pleasures (at least) :T It's so good to know that the OS life can be so rewarding. I'll kick off the new thread. 1) Homemade bread and marmalade for breakfast. 2) A walk over the Malvern Hills to blow away the cobwebs. 3) Drying…
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What to do with Stella?
The lager I mean :D My OH managed to "forget" about 2 bottles of stella he was chilling in the freezer on Sunday (discovered yesterday :rolleyes:) They had frozen solid, and popped the lids (and of course oozed all over the freezer:rolleyes:), so not really drinkable, but just wondering if anyone uses lager in stews (I…
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Feed for for a fiver - with no storecupboard!
No storecupboard? Well I have just moved house to another country and as a result gave away any stocks I didn't manage to use. Not a situation I have been in for about 20 years (since I went to uni in fact) only this time it will be no storecupboard and a family of 5 to feed eek! I have been looking at the stuff I normally…
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OS Daily Wed 28th Oct 09
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Wed 28th October. It is an 'Over the garden fence' type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
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gravy boat/ jug with lid? must not leak
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone can help. My Nanna is coeliac and so cannot have any wheat or gluten ( like myself just waiting for it to be diagnosed at the hospital). Thing is she likes traditional food, like a sunday roast but due to the fact my grandad now has dementia they now go to pubs for lunch instead of…
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Breadmaker help - no sugar!
Argh I'm halfway through putting the ingredients in the breadmaker and realised I'm completely out of sugar! Is there any way of making bread without the sugar? I have jam but thats about it lol... :o
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Permanant marker removal help,
Hi, my two year old has managed to get hold of a permanant marker at home and drawn on our dining room table ( grrr ) . I appreciate permanant means permanant but does any one have any tips on its removal or even fade it . Thanks.
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cleaning upstairs windows?
I finally managed to get a window cleaner last month... YIPEEEE I thought :j until I got up the next morning and the sun shone through the back kitchen door window and it was full of streaks, so I had to go over it myself. He's just been again and gone and I had a polite word to him. I think he was a different bloke so I…
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Soup recipe- Pumpkin/Butternut squash and sweet potatoe
My friend made this yesterday and it was so wonderful I made my own today...its so easy! Serves 4 - 1 pumpkin or butternut squash 4 sweet potatoes (aldi have a bag of 4 for 79p!) 2 onions All purpose seasoning Black pepper Salt to taste Easy peasy- fry onions - add chunks of squash and sweet potatoes , add enough water…
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Your Old Style MoneySaving hero/heroine?
Hi everyone! First, I'd like to tell you how great and fantastic you all are! I gathered so many brilliant ideas on this forum that I estimate our savings at around £30/month (but it should be more later, as I am still a beginner!) Anyway, who is your MoneySaving hero/heroine? (on these boards or in real life) Mine is my…
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Coats smell mouldy :(
I live in a house that suffers from damp problems, nothing we can do but are moving on shortly. My winter coats have been hung in a canvas wardrobe with the door left open, but they all smell mouldy :( It will cost a lot to dry clean, so is there any other way of getting rid of the smell, or shall I just chuck em in the…
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childrens bed tent
I was going to buy a pink children bed tent for my girls bunk beds but the prices are far too expensive, they want one fro christmas. I want to try and make one as they look quite basic for what they are. I was going to buy a cheap pink duvet cover as I know that I would be able to wash it when it got a bit grubby.I also…
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Not great at Baking - what can I make with this???
Hello guys Would like to do some baking with my son today but am completely lacking in inspiration. Not feeling too great so don't want to venture out.......... I have the following and was wondering if anyone has any siggestions as to what I can make. I like fairy cakes but get a bit bored with them :rolleyes:: 3 eggs…
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OS Daily Thread - Tuesday 27 October - yes really!
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 27th October. It is an 'Over the garden fence' type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved…
