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OS Daily 21st April 2012
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 21st April. 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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Bath bombs turned grey!!!
Hi all Today I made my first ever batch of bath bombs using a recipe from the superscrimpers tv show. It involved bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar, olive oil, Rose petals, essential oil and food colouring. I mixed it all up and pressed into ice cube moulds as shown in the tv. They looked and smelt fab. I then put them…
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gluten/diary free tortilla recipe?
Hi all, I know this is a bit of a long shot. My brother is autistic and so is on a gluten/dairy free diet but my parents found a really nice gluten free fajitah mix... the problem is that they can't find any gluten free tortilla wraps so my poor brother just has to eat his fajitah mix off a palte with some salad and…
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Stock pilling meals ready for baby
Okay so me and OH are expecting our first baby a boy in 4 weeks (although a little bit sooner wouldn't go amiss!) and in preparation we are tidying the house and decorating- freecycling and ebaying like loons... and now I am thinking of food! I don't know as of yet if I can have a natural birth (fingers crossed) or if I…
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Cheap Button Batteries
Some home electronic gizmos use these half inch thin 'button batteries'. If you go to High Street shops and supermarkets you can pay ££££'s for each one. Fed up of this I used the internet (Amazon eg.) and got a dozen for the price I'd paid before for one! Also today I found that the shop "B & M" sold 8 in a pack for 99p.…
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Left over ready made custard, any ideas?
Hi I have almost a litre of left over ready made custard & I have no idea what to do with it. Any one have any idea's, I've done a few searches but can't find anything?
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Fudge as a gift
This is not the usual way as I consider it to be a very nice one (even if I hate the stuff!) A member of the extended family is having an engagement party in Egypt in a couple of weeks. I have been asked by her sil if I can send out bits and pieces which they would normally not be able to get but as I have just come back…
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Low/High temp advice on the slow cooker
Hi all I bought myself a fancy "Deluxe" slow cooker over a year ago, took it out the box about 6 months ago and have finally plugged it in today to make lentil soup!! You recipes and advice has been brill but I wanted to check whats the difference between the low temp and high? I know it cooks quicker but is it cheaper to…
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OS Daily Friday 20th April
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 20th April. 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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OS daily 20th April 2012
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 19th February. 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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Out of Date Flour - Safety
Can't find any information on this anywhere, apologies if I have missed something. How safe is it to use out of date flour please? Does it make a difference if it is plain or seeded/granary?
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Keeping my new kitchen 'new', the OS way!
Tomorrow, the lovely man from B&Q will be putting the finishing touches to my new black and cream gloss kitchen. So, I guess the question is, what hints and tips can you give me to keep it looking new? My Aunt has advised to spread newspapers along the top of the high counters. The papers are to trap the dust and grunge…
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How do you turn a carpet square into a rug?
Now the last offspring has moved out :j opps! I mean :( We've got new carpets for the first time in 18 years:j one of the rooms is the study. Hubby has an office chair with wheels in there and I've cut a 1mtr square ish piece to go under the chair to try to cut down on the wear on the carpet but it's just starting to roll…
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Any way to make dresses longer...after they've been hemmed?
Really hope someone can help. I work in healthcare and my uniforms are made to order and take 8 weeks. After 8 LONG WEEKS my dresses arrived. I could not wait to wear a dress. Especially now summer is here. The dresses are supplied unhemmed. I asked a friend that's handy with a sewing machine to take it up to knee level,…
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Handy lemon tips, how to use lemon in place of toxic chemicals in the home
Found this interesting and thought I would share. http://www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/136/1/24-handy-lemon-tips.html http://www.naturalnews.com/035614_lemon_juice_toxic_chemicals_home.html
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Putting washing powder in the drum
I'm thinking about getting bargain washing powder from an Ebay seller I saw recommended in this forum (have already bought dishwasher powder and I'm very happy with it). However, I've been using liquid for a few years because it dissolves better. I wonder if I should dissolve the powder in warm water and stick it straight…
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Just thought i would share
Sorry if this has been posted before but just happened on this site http://www.myfamilyclub.co.uk/shopping/weeks-deals/deals-table-this-week%e2%80%99s-best-prices-on-essential-buys-10821 it is well worth a look:)
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Meal Plans WB 23rd April 2012
This week we are still trying empty the freezer (292ltr capacity and FULL!!) ready for defrosting... Friday - [STRIKE]HM Granary Pizza with Salad [/STRIKE] :cool: Saturday - [STRIKE]HM Beef Tikka Masala and Rice[/STRIKE] :D Friends for Dinner Sunday - [STRIKE]Toad in the Hole [/STRIKE] Sausage with Mash and Veg Monday -…
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OS Daily Thursday 19th April
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 19th February. 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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Low calorie slow cooker meal ideas?
Got given a slow cooker for a gift last week and thinking of low calorie meals. Ive tried stew which lasted 2 meals(very happy) But was just beef, carrots, potatoes, peas and oxo cube. I was better the second day i have to say. I dont know what sort of things i could cook in the slow cooker. I want something thats tasty…
