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Does anyone else boil washing on the hob?
Having tried so many ways to get a pair of muddy rugby shorts sparkling white again, I have now resorted to putting them in a pan of water on the hob to boil for a while. I haven't done this for many years and was wondering if anyone else still does this?
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does a washing machine really last longer with limescale tabs/powder ?
just wondering as the advert says and should u use one every wash ? or what to use to keep limescale down in a washing machine
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Help please don't know what to do???
Hi I would like some help re what to do so I have seen the most perfect house for my family a old lock keepers cottage 10 mins walk to town but it has no ch so do I get ch fitted along with a new kitchen and bathroom or stick with the open fires there is in each room. The kitchen is not very big I wanted a big kitchen but…
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O/S Daily Thread Weds 17th October
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 16th October. 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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The Great 'Dinner party for 4 for under £10' Hunt
A challenge, MoneySavers. Could you put on a glam, glitzy dinner party, for four people, for less than a tenner in total? What would you serve and make? Let's tap MoneySavers' collective wisdom to help with ideas, recipes and tips.
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DH has dropped my Kenwood Stand Mixer!
Hi All A few weeks ago my DH accidentally dropped my Kenwood Kmix stand mixer out of the boot of his car (taken it to help a friend with some cooking). After bouncing down the driveway it still works (phew) but it has scratched and damaged the paintwork on the top of the mixer. Does anyone know of anywhere it can have a…
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Fizzy Bath Balls
Morning, I am thinking of making fizzy bath balls as Christmas gifts for my girly friends, does anyone know how long they last? I.e could I start making them now and will that still smell nice at Christmas? Also if anyone has an good easy ways of making these I would be grateful. Thanks xxxxx ;) .
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Daily Tuesday 16th October
OS Tuesday 16th October 2012 OS Daily - Tuesday 16th October 2012 Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 16th October. 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…
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Total Lack of Inspiration - Veggie Meal Plan please!
Hi all This isn't like me really but I am completely stuck for ideas and I'm SICK of beans for a minute as have had something bean related every day for about 9 days...gah! I only have what is in, I cannot buy anything else (might able to spend maybe £2 for fresh veg from Aldi) and I don't get paid till the last working…
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Removing Pet odours in home
Hi All, I am hoping you can give me some tips. I have 2 dogs and a cat but I am aware that the house becomes very pet smelling (well my mum tells me it does) We have recently forked out for new carpets throughout and I've been using shake and vac but going through one a week. I use flea powder too but not quite as often.…
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Freezable Healthy Meals
Have gotten into a habit of eating a lot of ready meals and frozen foods. Was wondering if the good people of Old Style would be able to recommend meals that I could cook up on shopping day and just defrost when needed. TIA, Vikkii
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making veg stock
i have gathered heads of leeks, broccoli stems and cauli leaves.how do i go about making stock? i would like to make it into soup afterwards. thank you
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Broken umbrella?
I have a cheapy umbrella from Primark that blew inside-out and 2 of the strutts broke. It's unrepairable (and only cost £4 new) but the waterproof fabric is very pretty and undamaged. Any ideas of what I could make with the fabric? Pity to waste it!
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any tips for drying clothes without using a tumble
I'm desperately trying to not use the tumble drier but I just can't seem to keep on top of all the washing while trying to dry clothes outside. There's 5 of us so there always seems to be loads of washing to do including a load of cloth nappies every other day. Is there any tips for better drying methods? Is a single wire…
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wool for knitting?
I got knitting needles as a present and a teach yourself to knit book - I sort of remeber the basics but need a read to brush up I live in south west London and wondered where the best place would be to buy nice wool ? want to make scarves with nice fluffy wool but not pay through the nose for it...
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OS Monday 15th October 2012
OS Daily - Monday 15th October 2012 Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 15th October. 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…
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Walnut recipes/ideas
This may be a strange request, but I want ideas for cooking with/eating walnuts for someone who has never eaten nuts. I have various food allergies and have always been told that includes all nuts. At my most recent allergy test, the only thing I didn't react to was walnuts. The dr said it could be that as a child they…
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Tried & Tested Sticky Date Pudding Recipe Needed Pls
Hi Im looking for an awesome sticky date pudding recipe to make on chirstmas day as our guests dont like traditional christmas pud. Does anyone have a recipe or any tips as I dont normally make puddings so this is a new area of cooking to me, Many thanks Pix
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Help save my dinner!
Hi, I hope that someone can help save my poor dinner! I'm cooking a basic tomato sauce and it's bubbling away nicely on the stove but I've added too much mixed herb... does anyone know a way to combat this taste? It will be served over chicken and rice if that makes any difference whatsoever! Thanks!
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Weekly Flylady Thread 15th October 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…
