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What everyday goods do you now consider a treat?
Just wondering what kind of things - food and non food - that you used to use on a regular basis without any thought do you now consider a treat or even a complete no go area? I used to buy seedless green grapes most weeks but now I don't even look at them as I think they are so pricey. Spreading cheese was once a treat,…
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Baking Tips?
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if some of the seasoned bakers here could give me a few hints. I've attempted to make Rackel Allens white soda bread twice now. I've followed the instructions to the letter (turned the oven down by about 20 degrees as mine is fan assisted) and both times it has come out like a rock. It's edible…
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10 things you should never buy again
I saw this interesting article today, and it got me thinking about things we spend money on that we don't need to. I'll list them below, but have you got any other tips ... http://uk.lifestyle.yahoo.com/food-drink/10-things-you-should-never-buy-again-blog-11-lovefood.html [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Meal plan advice needed - no freezer, no storecupboard
Hi guys, I am currently travelling round Australia on a working visa, and living in hostels. Because I'm travelling around I'm never in one place for more than a couple of weeks, and obviously don't have a store cupboard I can stock up. None of the hostels I have stayed in so far have had freezers, although there is…
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OS Daily Tuesday 31st May
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Tuesday May 31st. This 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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need some help
Not sure if im posting on the right thread or not. if not, I apologise. But i really need some help. Basically as you will see from my sig, OH and I are on a dmp with CCCS, all going pretty well until now. We have very little money coming in this month for reasons which I cannot go into for fear of being recognised on…
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Special Self catering holiday food
Sorry if there is already a thread regarding this! I dont use forums very often! I am getting married on 9th June and we are going on honeymoon to a cottage near Bamburgh, Northumberland. I know we will probably eat out a few times (as it is our honeymoon) but I wondered if anyone had any suggestions of romantic food ideas…
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Monday 30th May Daily Thread
Share This Thread: [URL="http://twitter.com/?status=https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3259610 [/URL] Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Monday 30th May. This 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…
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Feeding 2 adults 4 dinners on £15
hi all, i have been reading all the great recipies on here and as i am on holiday from work this week i will be cooking the dinners. We normally set a budget of £40 pw for all dinners lunches and toliletries. We have over spent on other things so now only have £15 left to feed 2 of us for 4 days. Any suggestions on which…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 30th May 2011
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! There are levels 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 being very…
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Sunday 29th May daily thread
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 29th May. This 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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Christmas thoughts already...
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1/2 bottle of certo. any ideas?
I just made some strawberry freezer jam but only used a half bottle of pectin. It says to use within a few days. do you think I could freeze it? or do anything else -apart from making more jam?
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meal for friends budget 15 pounds max
our households had a redundancy our best friends household have had overtime they rely on squashed and take home pay frozen.so no lovely meals out now when they visit so we ve both decided they we re all going to cook each others family a meal each time we take it in turns to visit each other. i have to cook for 5 people 4…
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OS Daily Sat 28th May
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 28th May. This 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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Cheaper laundry?
I currently use a empty 1.5ltr bottle of fabric conditioner, in that i add a litre of value shampoo, a scoop of value bio washing powder and topped up to the brim with water and drop in 6 drops of lavender oil. Give it a good shake and this lasts me about 2 weeks. So far this has been really effective and I dont need to…
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vegetable cupcakes?
just been reading a magazine at the gym and I noticed an ad that selfridges are doing vegetable cupcakes. Courgette was one that states it uses no butter but vegetables instead. At £5 for 2 thought i would have a go myself but cant see any recipies. I found one on lurpak site which used half courgette and half butter but…
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Cooking for 2 different tastes - ideas
Due to work commitments, my brother is living with hubby and I for a few months. He's contributing to groceries and I am cooking him his main evening meal with us. However, I am finding it hard to think of a good selection of meals that keep everyone happy. My sis-in-law is Indian and veggie so when he's at home he gets…
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AAAAAHHHH I cant cook!!!
Can anyone recommend some real easy but nice recipes – I really struggle with cooking and my boyf is moving in at the weekend!!!! Have seen some great ones on the Sainsburys site which look cheap to make and easy too, any other pointers / books / ideas would be great. Thanks x
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O/S Daily Thread Frrriday 27th May
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Thursday 26th May. This 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.…
