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How I cut my food expenses by 50%
It was easy. I became a Vegetarian, bought my food in bulk and cut my takeaway meals down to just 1 per month (normally as a treat on payday). I only go out to restaraunts for special occassions now too. Now I have lots more available cash and I feel a lot healthier actually.
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gift food help??? for 2 adults and toddler
One of my very good friends is suffering from PND and has an 9 week old and a 22 month old. I work full time and have quite a busy life so i thought i could make her some dinners for her and hubby and 22 month old (they are eating out lots - costing them a small fortune and money is getting very tight) - but not sure what…
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sweetner instead of sugar in cake recipies ?
Hi I now have to get seriously back into weightwatchers ;) I really like baking cakes and muffins and tea loaf mmmmm but i was wondering if it would be possible to use sweetner instead of sugar ?? Any advice would be great Lisa
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OS Daily Wednesday 18th April
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 18th 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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Hand Dye
I bought some hand dye online (cos Dylon don't do a bright red anymore) but didn't realise that unlike the Dylon dyes which can be done in a bucket of cold water these need to be simmered in a pan of water! The problem is I don't have a pan big enough - can I do it any other way?
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Help breadmaker making rude noises!!!!
HELP!!!! BREADMAKER MAKING RUDE NOISES!!!!!!just put it on to make bread rolls and evey few seconds loud creaking noise like its passing wind keeps coming from it whats wrong!!!
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Cash for Clothes type places - any good?
I am considering taking a load of clothes to one of those 'cash for clothes' type places. Has anyone any experience or tips on the matter? Any advice very gratefully received.
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Sending a birthday cake to Afghanistan
I would like to send my boyfriend a cake of some kind for his birthday in May. I am wondering if anyone would have any suggestions on how best to pack/wrap it or which cakes would be best in terms of lasting as long as possible? Would really appreciate any advice Thanks
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OS Daily Tuesday 17th April
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 17th 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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Baking for one help please.
I live alone and I would like to spend less on mass produced rubbish and do my own cakes and biscuits. Baking my own would be healthier too. But the recipes are always for a huge quantity! For example, I love the Tana Ramsay Lemon Drizzle Cake, foolproof recipe and tastes gorgeous, but the recipe serves 10 people. I…
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Ruined fairy cakes help please
I made some fairy cakes today for the kids pack lunch but forgot to put the sugar in!:o I hate waste and cannot bear to throw them away, any suggetions on what if anything i can do with them, they have orange zest and juice in too so slightly sweet but they have a strange texture and obviously aren't sweet enough to be…
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what to do with creamed coconut blocks
Hi all, sorry if this isn't the right forum but I feel "safe" on OS :o I have two packs of creamed coconut that I bought when I found it cheap in H&B but don't really make curry very often. I could keep it in and use it up for curries, but I thought I'd ask you good folks if you have any other recipes (sweet or savoury)…
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Are cast iron Le Creuset casserole dishes worth the money?
I've never used a cast iron pan before, I have a rubbish selection of cheap pans at the moment and would like to upgrade. I make chili often (I'm a vegetarian). Do you think the Le Creuset pans are worth the money? They're quite expensive and I'd have to save, but I'm considering buying one. Or do you think the cheaper…
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Need blackout curtains but dont want blackout curtains...
if you see what I mean. I want curtains much like this..http://www.next.co.uk/x494186s1#833044x49 or something like it anyway, but need them to be dark enough to black out the sunshine and the neighbours security light but... I do not have a sewing machine and wouldnt call myself competent with sewing although I can put on…
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Which Tuna?
Hi all, Just a quickie... Which tuna do I need to buy for tuna mayo with sweetcorn as a jacket potato filling? Oil, brine or springwater? Flakes, chunks or steaks? I know it sounds stupid but do I just drain it and mix it with the sweetcorn and mayo or do I need to 'rinse' the tuna somehow? Think I'll try John West first…
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Using National Trust vouchers for something old style thrifty
I've been given £30 National Trust vouchers - was very excited for a moment till I looked at their online shop and remembered why I've never bought from them before. It's all really expensive and only suitable for gifts etc if desperate. Someone suggested pretty gardening gloves but to be honest, I bought some lovely ones…
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Cleaning a Pasta Maker
I was lucky enough to find this pasta maker http://www.amazon.co.uk/Marcato-Atlas-Light-Machine-Silver/dp/B0009U5OSO/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top/275-7520031-4680048 at a car boot sale this weekend for a £1. Bargain. No rust, just lovely. Except it is dirty, i think there is dirt from when the previous owner used it because…
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OS Daily Monday 16th April.
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Saturday 14th 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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Chic Trolley recommendations
Hi, I hope you can help here. I am looking to buy a plain shopping Trolley (rather than something patterned/stripped etc), but that is still looks ok, and is fit for purpose, as I use public transport and walk a lot to pick up my heavy shopping. I had been using a travel case on wheels that worked well for a while, now one…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 16th April 2012
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us. There are 3 levels per day with Level 1 being very basic, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own…
