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Ideas for chiffon type fabric
Hi all - I've been given about 5 metres of a chiffon type fabric with a beautiful black/cream feather type pattern, and I'm after some ideas of what to do with it (keep it clean, now!!) Also, any advice on how difficult it is to sew (machine) or anything I need to be aware of! Looking forward to hearing suggestions! Ta:)
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Weekly Flylady Thread 19th September 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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can I use washing powder in the dishwasher?
A friend of mine (who claims his authority from a chemistry degree) claims that washing powder is fundamentally the same as dishwasher powder, and they can be used interchangeably. I have tried using washing powder in the dishwasher and it seemed to work fine. Can anyone think of any downsides to this? (the reason why this…
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Ideas for using up mozzarella - veggie ideas...
In addition to the stuffing mentioned in my previous thread, I have loads of mozzarella about to go out of date! Any ideas...? Ideas combining stuffing and mozzarella would be good but any veggie ideas welcome... Thanks!
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Veg help needed
Hope you can help me? I am old style but need help with veg, if we have a roast etc we always seem to have it with mash, roasts pots and carrots and brocoli. Not sure why as we all like most veg, but when I go shopping carrots and broccoli always seem to be cheapest veg and easy/quick to cook. Any ideas what else we could…
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Beeswax candles
It seems that beeswax candles are not as toxic as standard candles but they tend to be more expensive. Anyone know of any suppliers? Or is it cheaper to make your own?
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Ideas for using up stuffing - veggie ideas...
I have several boxes of Sage and Onion stuffing but am now veggie. Recipe ideas please!
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Old Style Remedies........
Disclaimer: No information is to be taken as medical advice it is personal thoughts / opinions only (Sorry but you never know) I know many will think this is mean't for the 'health board' but I am really after the 'Old Style' thoughts/opinions Both DH and I are sat here full of cold and feeling very sorry for ourselves. I…
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Energy saving light bulbs - WARNING
I've just heard about this today - I had no idea! Why on earth don't they put a warning on the box? Official advice from the Department of the Environment states that if a low-energy bulb is smashed, the room needs to be vacated for at least 15 minutes. A vacuum cleaner should not be used to clear up the debris, and care…
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simple healthy meals
would really love some help please really need some ideas of simple healthy meals that i can make for my fussy DH who would like to loose weight. we usually have meals such as spag bol curry sweet and sour chilli casseroles in slow cooker meat, mash and veg meat with jacket and veg lasagne tuna pasta bake then im afraid it…
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OS Daily Sunday 18th September
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 18th September. 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…
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What can I do with these jarred pears?
My OH's mum gave us a jar of pears in red wine and a jar of pears in brandy. Any idea of desserts etc I could make them into??
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panasonic breadmaker croissant help please!
Hi all, advice appreciated please - Would like to make croissants for tomorrow morning and need some advice. Breadmaker book instructions require dough, roll out, dot 2 thirds with butter, fold, roll again, dot again, roll again, dot again. Cover. Rest 30 mins in fridge. Repeat 3 rollings and dottings again. Shape into…
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I need some meal ideas please!
Hi everyone, thanks for reading Oooh i feel like ive come home lol, not posted on the board for ages, so please be kind! Im in great need of some recipe ideas as i have a few problems at the moment health wise that need my diet being 'right' Ive spent the last couple of years trawling MSE and doing everything advised,…
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Gift box for homemade gifts
Evening all, Xmas is approaching (woop) and this year I am looking to make some sweets and bits (courtesy of recipes on here - thank you) but I cannot find any nice gift boxes to put them in. I tried Lakeland, Wilkos, Studio Cards. Does anyone have any suggestions please? thanks in advance!
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Vegetarian Main Meals
When I was a small child, my Dad used to come in and expect meat with his main meal of the day. My hubby is the same, but with the way food is going up all the time I am finding it hard to keep us in this life to which we are accustomed. I have warned the family (hubby and 2 daughters 12 and 8) that we are going to have to…
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Bed Tent
My son would love a tent to go over his bed, like the ones they do in ikea. These ones are not badly prices but the fittings are for their own beds and won't fit my sons bunk. So I thought about making one. The material part is easy enough but what do you suggest to make the arches? Hubby suggested real tent poles but I…
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What to do with extra tomatoes and blackcurrents
Just bought a big tub of cherry tomatoes and blackcurrents and was looking for suggestions to use them up :-)
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Housewarming present ideas for my boyfriend?
Hi, I'm looking for inspiration please? My BF is moving in with me and my 4year old daughter in 2 weeks :j, I'm wanting to make/buy him a housewarming/moving in present. Does anyone know any ideas of what that present could be? Thanks in advance xxx
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Candles in Glasses
Hi, hoping someone can help... You know those candles you can get in glasses - has anyone any idea how you can :- a) clear out the remnants of wax so you can re-use them as glasses? (stick it in the microwave for a few seconds? (metal bit at the end of the wick would need to dug out 1st I suspect!) b) re-make them in to…
