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Reducing my living costs by 20%
I have just got a new job going from 5 days to four days which is better for my family life but not for the bank balance. In 2 years I will earn the same money as working five days but in the meantime I would like to reduce my living costs 20%. I don't lead an extravagant life but have 3 children who cost me a lot. ;) So…
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OS Daily Sunday 19th August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for19th 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.…
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Single person, London, living on £80.00 per month - possible?
Hello everyone, I normally stay on Pet Section of the forums but was pointed to here when realised that after paying all my bills and gettign stuff for my pets - I am left with £80.00 per months for myself. That is £80.00 per month for food/toiletries/cleaning stuff etc. I have a slow cooker, I have a bread maker, 4…
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when you reach breaking point
I know there are 'tougher' threads ...but i am totally panicking here.. By all accounts fuel is going to go up according to the news, as the price of oil per barrel as gone up again....etc..so this will prob mean food prices going up AGAIN... plus with this carp summer we have had, I should imagine the price of veg will go…
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Throwing away envelopes- should I destroy name and address?
I wasn't sure what forum to put this in, but here seems as good a place as any. Currently, when I throw away an envelope, I cut my name and the first line of my address up into little pieces so it can't be read. Am I being paranoid? Do I only need to destroy important information like bank statements? Or is this a…
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OS Saturday 18th August 2012
OS Daily Saturday 18th August Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 17th. 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…
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Sewing... side slits in t shirts?! HELP!
Hi All, I don't post very often but I need some help! I have (sadly) put on weight and some of my Tshirts/ shirts/ tunics now fit too snugly across the tummy, bottom, and hips. some of my tops have a slit/ cut in the sides (of hips/ bottom of t shirt) which REALLY helps!! How do I add these in to my tops where the hem is…
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What is the least you've survived on?
Hello! Topic says it all really. I have the grand sum of £1 to last until Thursday. And hardly any food in the house :( All I have in fridge is some carrots and 1 onion. Cupboard: I have plenty of pasta, rice, tomato puree, passata, breadcrumbs, a few cartons of soup. chicken tonight sauce, enchilada sauce, herbs,…
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What foods would you pick?
If for whatever reason you could onlypick 5 foodstuffs to live off for the next 2 weeks what 5 things would you pick? (you would be allowed the amount required of each foodstuff) You have NOTHING in the house to add although water and milk don't count Hmmmmm
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Home made brown soda bread. Yum, but the crust is too hard!
Hi all, Am a great fan of soda bread, so easy peasy and yummy with real butter when still warm. But, I find the crusts can be like the Rock of Gibraltar! Tooth crunching hard, so I just cut it off. I've tried covering the loaf with a damp tea towel when out ofnthe oven but it doesn't really work. I have a mouthful of…
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Cleaning an old unglazed pottery jug
I ask some odd questions on OS, sorry! My dad has an unglazed jusg that once was white and is now beige with darker areas, Its about thirty five years old, his sister made it for him. I think its beautiful now as it but he wants to clean it up to take to show his sister who has Alzeimer's and he wants it to look how it…
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Friday 17th August
OS Daily Friday 17th August Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 17th. 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…
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£20 spa day + treatment Cannot find anymore
Yestyerday I followed a link from The Martin e-mail to this, but to-day cannot find. Please can anyone help ? thank you
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'Anti' hoarding?
Hello everyone. The name of this thread doesn't quite explain what I mean. There are threads about hoarding but I can't see any recent ones about how I approach and feel about possessions and 'stuff'. I feel the need to regularly clear out cupboards and sort through my things. I will then donate items I do not feel I need…
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Tv show
I have seen it advertised and cannot wait to see it The Extreme preppers i so enjoy theses programmes not everybodies cup of tea i know http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/doomsday-preppers/ i think its because i am sad and want to see their storage lol ps it was from mse that i started watching the couponers as…
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HM juice
Hi all, looking at ways to cut down the shopping bill and was wondering - OH drinks a bottle a day of juice such as Coppella (750 ml) - and although I only buy when on offer it's still £7+ a week! Would I be better off investing in a juicer? Any recipes/ideas of costs anyone can share? Thankyou :beer:
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Does anyone have an Irn Bru fudge recipe?
I tried Irn Bru fudge at a farmers market recently and I'd like to be able to make it at home. Does anyone know how this can be done as I'd imagine just adding irn bru to fudge would alter the liquid content too much for it to set.
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cupcake machine - small batch recipes please
I love love love my mini cupcake maker for when I am in a hurry and just need a few cakes for tea/picnic/packed lunch. If I want more than 6 cakes I use my cupcake trays and oven. I also like the machine because it lets my 8 yr old DD make cakes all on her own without me worrying about ovens and hot baking trays I only…
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Cooking for Special Diet
My OH has been put on a special eating plan for medical reasons. We have been following this plan for 8 months and it is beneficial. The eating plan is largely Mediterranean-style, which we both enjoy. We are allowed chicken (has to be organic, which is very expensive), game and fish. There are, however, banned items and I…
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Mealplans WB 20th August 2012
Hi Guys! We are away from Saturday but will still be sticking to a rough meal plan. I have planned: Chicken, roasts and veggies Sausage, mash and veggies Curry & rice Egg with saute potatoes and beans Quiche & Salad What you all having? PP xx
