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Tala Measuring Cup
Did a search, but found nothing, so apologies if this has been answered before. I am very tempted to get one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/TALA-COOKS-MEASURE-0-5/dp/B000SA8996/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308317695&sr=8-1 as I do a lot of baking and it looks handy. In particular I like how it has both American and English…
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OS Daily Friday 17th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday 17th June. 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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extreme couponing & stockpiling
Hi I have been reading up on americans and their extreme couponing/stockpiling, is it possible in this country do you think, I am thinking of stockpiling, I get a lot of freebies via this site which usually come with a coupon, I have started a coupon folder , also I look at the coupon section, does any one know any sites…
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OS Daily Thursday 16th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). 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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How to get scan gel off my clothes?
Ive had to return to hospital after giving birth for another tummy scan. The lady was very 'gel happy' and it went everywhere over my new trousers. I washed them normally and then again using vanish but it wont shift. Does anyone please have any ideas to remove it? Many Thanks
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Using the spam button
Hi guys Just a reminder to please only use the spam button for posts that are spam. Using them to delete someone elses' posts when you don't like what they're saying is not appropriate and could result in the Forum Team having to take measures against you as well as or instead of the person in question. Thanks! Andrea
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OS Daily Wednesday 15th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 15th June. 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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Daily Thread for Tuesday 14th June 2011
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 13th June. 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. Everyone’s…
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Bread Maker timer function with fresh milk
Hi there I am new to using a bread maker and i have used a sweet bread mix which uses milk and 1 egg successfully in the day but would like to use it with the timer function to wake up to fresh bread. The program runs for 3 hours and i would like it ready for 7am so i want to delay the starting till 4am i go to bed about…
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The no buying cleaning products challenge
Ok I am at an advantage here.OH has given me about a lifetime's worth of cleaning stuff, and I already have a lot of my own in which'll prob last till I die:D:D:D Does anyone else want to see how long they can go before buying any more cleaning stuff?I'm not inc washing powder in this, and also use bicarb white vinegar…
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OS Daily Monday 13th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 13th June. 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. Everyone’s…
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Piri Piri Chicken - what to have with it?!
Okay, technically turkey ;) But anyway, nabbed a pouch of piri piri marinade yesterday at Mr T's for 5p :D And as the OH and I love Nandos etc, jumped at it. The turkey is sat happily in the fridge in piri piri marinading, but I'm trying to work out what the heck to do with it! I have some lettuce so may work on some kind…
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Will another harsh winter damage my stockpile?
Having finally bought a house with a garage, I'm looking to turn it into a bunker for long term storage of stock. By this I mean everything I need and use, but only buy on promotion or special offer to avoid further price rises. Classic examples are; washing up liquid, laundry liquid, toilet bleach and toilet paper. Given…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 13th June 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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OS Recipes
Just wondering if all of the recipes mentioned within the threads get posted up to the Index or whether it's just specific ones? I'm becoming a little bit addicted to making the OS recipes but not quite sure if they're all posted in one place or still scattered amongst threads Thanks :)
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August 2011 Grocery Challenge
Hi everyone, Welcome to the eighth Grocery Challenge of 2011, :hello: If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your June budget, then keep on posting in the July 2011 Grocery Challenge As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be…
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I swear my food budget can be lower!
Well, even though this budget won't start for a couple of months, I'm planning ahead as I won't have time to plan once this baby arrives. I thought £130 a month to feed myself was fair enough...but I still think I can spend less than this. So I've spent the last couple of days going through mum's Rose Elliot's and Crank's…
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Starting a Family Old Style
Hi, my last thread for closed due to troll activity My Husband and I are starting the adoption process and it will be difficult when we go down to one wage. So I am looking for tips from those who have raised families old style. As these are the values I would like to instill into my family We have set up two savings…
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OS Daily Sunday 12th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for xx (add date). 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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Cleaning Under a Fridge
How do you do it?? I can just about reach the stuff near the front of the fridge with a chopstick but there are tons more dirt and toys and general debris near the back. It is sooo gross. :( Is there anything you use to reach underneath that you can recommend? Is there some nifty gadget for moving a fridge easily or…
