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Brass Jam kettle
I mentioned to my MIL that I was on the look out for a jam kettle and she told me that she had rescued one from her mums house and I could have it. She brought it round for me yesterday and it's made of brass. I've never seen a brass pan before so my question is, is it safe to cook jam in it? It's probably a really simple…
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OS Daily Thread - Monday 15th March
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Monday 15th March.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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Rust from a PVC window sill
Not sure if this is the right place to post but feel free to move if not. I have a tin money box on my bedroom window sill (very MSE) but as my window is normally open all the time at some stage it has got wet with rain and the box has rusted and left a big ring. I have no idea how to try and get rid of it, any ideas?…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 15th March 2010
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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How long do sandwiches keep?
I'm feeling quite organised today and i'd quite like to make my weeks worth of packed lunches for work so that it's done an ready. I've got some pitta breads and wraps to use up, will they keep in the fridge so i can just grab one each morning?
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Trouser shape
can anyone help with name of the shape of trouser I would like to get a pattern for. Trousers are wider at top of leg and then taper narrower towards ankle. I would love to make some lightweight ones for summer but cant for the life of me remember what type/shape they are. I would love to get a pattern for elasticated…
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Boursin cheese - ideas please!
I have a boursin cheese which I bought on offer the other week and now is fast approaching its use by date. I don't know what to do with it and wondered what exciting ideas you lovely lot have for it. The only thing I can think of is to stuff it into chicken breasts, which is still an option....
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OS Daily Thread - Mothering Sunday 14th March
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Sunday 14th March.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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Percale sheet smells of chemicals!
I don't know if this is the right section but please feel free to move this post if it's in the wrong place. The problem is I bought some Percale 100% cotton sheets (in cream) and after taking them out of their individual packets got a strong smell of chemicals! The smell is like petrol and I've done a search here and…
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OS Daily Thread - Saturday 13th March
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Saturday 13th March.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…
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coconut - which form to buy it in?
I am intolerant to coconut so never eat it, but DH likes many coconut related items so I'm contemplating what to buy to make them. I'm thinking I'll be using it for korma or satay, that kind of thing. Having a look at Tesco it comes in so many forms, I don't know which is best. Also, bear in mind it will usually only be…
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How to get smell out of handbag
Ok, I have done a search but nothing really to help me. I suppose this is a bit of a strange question.:D Does anyone know how I can get the smell of bubble bath out of a handbag? I managed to accidently leave my handbag hanging under a rubbish bag, had tipped the bubble bath away as I wanted the bottle and it dripped…
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OS Daily Thread - Friday 12th March 2010
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Friday 12th March.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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MealPlans WB 15 March 2010
Hi all As always, if I've missed it, please merge me ;) My very first suet pastry on this menu, supposedly dead easy......fingers crossed! SUN- Cold Buffet. I have a small chicken that I'll be roasting on Saturday to use for sandwiches or snacking over the weekend, there will also be rolls and cheese with any bits that…
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OS Daily thread - Thursday 11th March
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Thursday 11th March.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…
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I forgot the washing powder in a hot wash...do I need to wash it again?
I did a hot wash earlier on my towels. It takes well over two hours so I was gutted to realise a minute ago that the ball with the washing powder in is still on the side! Does it matter? Do I need to wash it all again, or will it be Ok without considering it was a 95-degree wash?
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OS Daily Thread - Wednsday 10th March 2010
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 10th March.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…
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Re-covering a roller blind
Hi - I hope this question is in the right place! I have just repainted my kitchen in duck egg blue and I want to do something with my blinds which are cream roller blinds. They are too good to throw out and I can't really afford to buy new so I thought I would try and tart them up a bit. I am sure that I saw on one of…
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GAH! Dishwasher has turned yellow
Hello all! I wonder if you could help. I used a new dishwasher product exactly to the instructions this week and when I opened my dishwasher today all the white stuff in my dishwasher has turned yellow!!! What can i do to clean if off? It looks like highlighter pen :( I have emailed the company too so hope they have an…
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OS Daily Thread - Tuesday 9th March 2010
Hi there! This is the Daily Thread for Tuesday 9th March.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.…
