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Archives for August 2012

Hand washing clothes with normal powder
Is it safe to hand wash some clothes with normal washing powder? Washer broken and don't really want to go out and buy hand wash powder if I don't need to. Thanks.
up-cycle roller blind?
roller blind has 'extra' fabric at the top which is always rolled over. Can I cut a few inches off this and sew on some new stiffened material for a new look blind?
Learning how to cook
:o Hello everyone. I'm 43 and although I can generally cook, I have no idea about what you can freeze, making things from scratch etc. I have always worked full time but I'm now working part time and we really need to save money, so this is one area to concentrate on (amongst loads of others). Yesterday I slow cooked one…
'No cost' Christmas Presents
:xmastree::xmastree: The Old Style prep thread - and what I'm about to do today - have given me the idea for this thread. Last year, for Christmas, I gave one of my friends a present with a difference. I gave her 4 vouchers to exchange for an 'experience'. It involved me going to hers to clean her bathroom! She has a bath,…
Daily thread 31st August 2012
this is the Daily Thread for 31th August. 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…
Mealplans WB 3rd September 2012
Hi Guys! Couldn't see a thread started, so he we go. The next 7 meals for us are: Chicken, roasts, yorkshires, cabbage and carrot/swede mash Fish-fingers, mash and veggies or beans Shepherds Pie and veggies Egg and chips Sausages, mash and veggies Chilli con carne Bacon, egg, beans, mushrooms and toast What are you all…
O/S Daily Thread Thursday 30th August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 30th August. 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.…
help with a onesee?
my eagerly awaited onesee (babgrow for adults without the feet). it fits perfectly, in fact i ordered bigger so it wasnt streched, but the minute i sat down 3 out of the 4 most important buttons opened. they will not stay closed no matter how many times i do them up. i know with a similar problem i just made the holes…
Baking ideas that are freezeable?
We are going to Wales on Monday for a few days and to keep costs down I'm planning to bake some goodies to take with us (and to keep the kids satisfied) but as I am working nights Thursday night until Sunday morning I am wanting to spend the day tomorrow baking and freeze what I bake as I really won't feel up to baking…
O/S daily Thread 29th August 2012
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 29th August. 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.…
Feed a family of four for £20 a week challenge
This is coming from the £7 a week thread. We need ideas on healthy meals for a family of four with £20 a week, this must include fruit and veg and protein. And like the £7 a week thread there is no stock cupboard. Can we do it guys and gals? :D https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4084527 If you haven’t already,…
How do I transfer a print to a cushion PLEASE
I know lots of you are very crafty and I'm hoping you can help me. I have been reading various blogs and would like to have a go at transfer prints on to cushions. I have access to a toner photocopier, please could you tell me a cheap method of transferring the print to fabric? I have read about Citra Solv and it's…
Ffion
Please can anyone tell me how to stop my biscuits going damp in the biscuit barrel.i am always throwing away to the birds
Cooking for an awkward DH and me on WW
Hi I am currently on WW, trying to lose some weight, last week I made the mistake of buying quorn, now although both me and DD thought it was nice and honestly couldn't tell any difference, DH was mortified, he ate it all but just purely because it wasn't proper mince he refuses to ever eat it again. I regularly get…
Daily thread 28th August 2012
Tuesday 28 August 2012 Hi, this is the Daily Thread for28th August. 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…
Old Style Daily Thread Tuesday 28th August 2012
Old Style Daily Thread Tuesday 28th August 2012 Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 28th August. 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…
making blue tack stickier?
have been trying to keep a poster on the wall since friday!! blue tack stays stuck to wall,whilst poster falls to the floor. any tips please?
Re-covering dining table chairs-what fabric?
Hello all, I have recently bought a bargain of a dining table from a charity shop to up-cycle shabby chic style! I have 6 chairs to re cover the seat pads and back strip. What material is best & hard wearing? They won't be used everyday all day but I want something a bit lasting? Anyone recommend? I've been looking on eBay…
Creases in velvet curtains
I have some new curtains - Signature Velvet from Next - and they have been hanging for a week and the fold creases have not dropped out. They came with a note saying that because of the way they are folded the eyelets might leave marks and it is best not to try to iron them out, but leave them to fall out naturally - but…
How to make lentil flan?
hi all ages ago I used to make a lentil flan from a recipe in a cookery book from a well known London vegetarian cafe beginning with C. I have given away the book and forgotten the recipe-can anyone help? Thanks Gintot

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