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help! pottytraining smells!
hi this is a bit embarrassing but my son isnt doing too well at potty training, so basically my living room carpet is getting covered in wee and poo and although I am scrubbing it with carpet cleaner then using shake and vac when hoovering I can still smell it and I am doing between 2 and 3 loads of washing a day cos of…
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cleaning kitchen floor
My kitchen floor has really stupid vinyl with a stipply texture, so when it is mopped the dirt stays in the textured bits. Yesterday i managed to clean one small patch by scrubbing it with a scrubbing brush, but had to stop as my back was aching, so it will take me a week to do the whole floor at that rate. Any other ideas…
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Help my house smells!
We've got two kittens and two litter trays in a small terraced house and it stinks. The airfresheners make it worse, their trays are cleaned every morning and night and they themselves don't smell. We've got windows open where we can - what can I do? I'm thinking of old wives tales here- or the best cleaning products for…
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Simple tomato chuntney???
Good morning all, I have 2 big bags of big old ripe tomatoes from my sister, and the only thing I can think of to do with them is chutney.Can someone point me in the direction of a really simple recipe for making this, as I cant find one. If this works out I am hoping to gift some jars back to her for christmas/winter.
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OS Daily Friday 29th July
Off to get sticky note Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Friday, 29th July. 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…
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Old style moneysaving for health
Sorry for the ambiguous title, I was wondering if anyone has experimented with old fashioned cleaning methods, and perhaps meals as well for health reasons? e.g allergic reactions. I'm looking at getting rid of detergents primarily, using soap flakes, soda crystals, white vinegar bicarb etc to see if it will help with…
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Chicken Tikka Garam Masala
Hi folks, I love Chicken Tikka Garam Masala but realise its not very OS friendly ordering it from the take away. So I was wondering if anyone had a recepie for making it ? All I seem to find it Chicken Tikka Masala ones , although I have no idea what the difference is except that its different:eek: Hopefully someone can…
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Can buttercream be frozen?
as title really. I'd like to make several batches of buttercream in different colours for decorationg cupcakes. Can I freeze the buttercream?
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How far can £5 duck crown stretch?
I am on a self imposed grocery challenge this month, aiming for £200 spend for all groceries, cleaning, toiletries etc. There are 3 of us, 2 adults and my 7yr old son, and all meals are made from scratch, including lunches for all of each day. So far I am on £120, and really pleased... Mainly meat free, but when I went in…
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Dilute handwash
I've tried searching but I couldn't find any threads about this, although I'm sure there must be one Most people, I'm sure, use more handwash than they actually need. It's easy to do since pumping once will give you more than necessary. For years I've tried to only partially depress the pump but it takes a bit of care and…
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All supermarket shopping for £80.00???
Ok guys I need help. Is it possible all food, drinks and cleaning stuff (inc loo rolls etc) for £80.00 for 1 person? Any suggestions welcome please. I have tried in the alst 24 hours Mr M Basics cornflakes and coleslaw both have been a hit for me so huge savings with just these 2 alone!!! I am thinking probably cereals for…
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Daily Thread Thursday 28th July 2011
Hi, this is the Daily Thread forThursday 28th July. 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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Help! What do I do to rescue an old feather pillow?
OH wanted his 2 old (very old) feather pillows washed while he was away - and I did these on their own. But the first one burst it's side seam during the spin (I have the second in on just drain cycle). What can I do to rescue the original one - it seems to be strange doubled over seams. Do I need specific seams or can I…
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yellow bleach mark.
Hi, In trying to remove a stain from a white T-shirt I used neat bleach on it which has left a yellow mark behind. Is it possible to remove it and if so how? Thanks. PJ x
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Starting a Store Cupboard from Scratch
As the title says really. If you were just setting up home and wanting to fill up your cupboards/freezer, what items would you say were necessary to have ?
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Bundt cake
I got a nice silicone bundt cake mould in M&S sale. Please does anyone have a recipe that doesn't use a ready cake mix. I had a search but couldn't find anything. Many thanks.
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Meal ideas please!
Hello, Wondering if any of you can inspire me ~ we currently have a Swiss student staying with us, she doesn't eat meat apart from chicken and doesn't like cooked vegetables. Today is day 4 of 14 and I think I've exhausted my extensive repertoire of salad, salad, and errrr, more salad... Any ideas would be hugely…
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slight porridge on wall issue...
During breakfast yesterday a bowl of porridge got thrown against the wall! I wiped up most of the mess and decided to wait till my babies were napping before washing it properly. Oops! It's now a seemingly permanent fixture on the wall...should have realised given how it sticks to the cereal bowls! My kitchen is yellow but…
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OS Daily Wednesday 27th July
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 27th July. 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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sorry not been around
Ive posted a few times, and read a lot, but havnt been around for 2 weeks asi went in for my back operation on July 14th. Home the following Monday, but so frustrating as i cant lift,twist,bend or stretch for 6 weeks. Cant wait to get motivated again and get back on to all the challenges. My monthly food bills are really…
