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How to reduce postage costs
I am not sure if this is the right place to put this post! Please move if appropriate. Now that royal mail has become a royal rip off with a 90p first class stamp there is a way to reduce your total cost of stamps. If you need to send birthday cards - send them in a batch in one envelope. The cost of batching up is only a…
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Elderflowers....how to use them?
I'm going to go and pick some Elderflowers in the next day or two to make Elderflower cordial. My question is... when i've picked them do I have to remove every little flower to use them or do I leave the stalk on? I've read the stalks are poisenous? Thanks for any replies
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seamstress costs.
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Will this make me ill?
Afternoon all. I cooked a mushroom curry and rice last Wednesday, and refrigerated it straight away. Would this be safe to eat tonight or should I get rid?!! I hate waste but its not worth getting ill over! Thanks in advance.
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Nicky Toilet roll
Hi, Currently we buy the springforce toilet roll but have seen Nicky toilet roll much cheaper if I buy in bulk but would like to know how it compares Lisa
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Horrified at my DH's "little treats" !!
I do the general food shopping for the household, but my DH is forever coming home with "little treats" from the M&S near where he works. This could be naughty puddings for us all (5 in the family), or extras for dinner like chicken wings, garlic mushrooms etc. Lately it has become a nearly daily occurence (even tho I tell…
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Best thing to light candles
Hi all, I use candles to freshen up my house and, as many of them come in jars, I now have a few that are so near the bottom of the jar that I can't light them with a lighter or a match. I recall that my Mam used to use things called spillsto light hers but can't find them or anything like them anywhere. Does anyone have…
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OS Monday 11th June
Morning all, off to get the sticky............... Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 11th 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…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 11th June 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. New style this week depending on how much time and motivation you have. The idea is that even if you are really busy you don't need to fall off the wagon! Every room comes back…
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Freezing home made mash & also re heating batch food
Hiya I am planning on making a few bath meals and was wondering can I freeze my home made mash? Do I put the milk and butter in before I freeze or when I take out to use? How would I heat frozen mash when I want to use it? Also if I make chilli, curry etc and freeze, how do I then re-heat/cook when I want to eat it?…
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Food budget saving - also with a baby with milk and egg intolerance
Hiya I am back to work in 1 week after 9 months off and we are trying to get finances in order and want to if possible cut out £200 per month food budget or find better ways to make use of it. We have a small freezer and a small chest freezer so I have started freezing bread as my parents used to when I was young and I…
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Cleaning mould/mildew
Hi all, Any suggestions on the best way to clean this damp/mildew from a painted wall? Will be painting again afterwards so can be quite agressive... thanks
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Make your own Brown Sugar
If you run out of brown sugar for a recipe you only need two ingredients to make your own, white sugar and molasses. I assume this is white sugar and treacle in the UK. http://www.alaskafromscratch.com/2012/04/29/kitchen-tip-homemade-brown-sugar/ ;)
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Student Batch Cooking Question
Junior's off to Uni in September (15 weeks and counting!) so he's being enrolled on Uni survival courses ! Plan on taking shopping to show him moneysaving tricks but also teaching to cook (which OH finds funny considering I'm a useless cook!) Anyway I'm thinking of meals that would be suitable that he can make up and if…
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I Hate Washing Up
Hi, Ok title says it all - I get into a right mess almost all the time with the washing up, it piles up...and up and up...and up! Until theres no clean stuff left. Im on my own and have three young kids, who also hate washing up, the eldest [11] only occasionally does it, even when money is offered!! I tried doing it in…
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Buy new cushion pads or make feather proof covers?
I've got a couple of lovely large feather cushions. However the feathers poke through, which is really uncomfortable and they're getting everywhere! I can either buy new pads.. a better quality feather pad or synthetic. JL do them for a tenner. Or I could make a thick inner cover that will stop the feathers getting…
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Anyone tried this cling film?
I have recently ran out of a huge roll of clingfilm i brought back from the states and was amazed at the prices in supermarkets! I thought I would have a look on amazon and i found this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lacor-11330-30CMX300MTS-10u-TRANSPARENT-CLING-FILM/dp/B003B1ZJ2E/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top it looks a decent size…
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Black forest gateau cupcakes?
I'm looking for a recipe for black forest gateau to make as a treat for my gran, does anyone have one they would be willing to share? Prefer one that can easily be made as individual portions (cupcake style) as gran has a tiny appetite. Many thanks :)
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Make your own Sweet Condensed Milk
I have just found this recipe, haven't tried it yet as I only found it a couple of minutes ago. We don't really use condensed milk but thought this may be worth a try for someone out there. You only need 4 ingredients which most of us already have in the cupboard. * 1 cup sugar * 1 cup dry powdered milk * 1/2 cup water * 1…
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OS Daily Sunday 10th June
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 10th 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…
