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Sewing Machine Kaput
Can anyone please recomend a repair shop for sewing machines in Glasgow, mine isn't picking up the lower thread, it's a Toyota model.
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O/SDaily Tuesday 29th January
O/S Daily Tuesday 29th January 2013 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…
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Only £10-15 a month for shopping :(
My boyfriend is currently out of work and after paying for bills and the rent housing benefits doesn't cover, he's usually left with 10-15 quid to buy food for the month (ah, such "generous" benefits... he's totally got all these posh tvs and smartphones some people seem to think all people on benefits have... lol.)…
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Cleaning a mortar and pestle
Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone could help me with the above. I have a clay (I think) mortar and pestle - it's definitely not stone. Yesterday I did something really stupid and ground some anchovies in it for a salad dressing. I didn't clean it out until this evening and, no surprise, it still stinks of fish. Any…
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Simple Iced Birthday Cake
I'm not sure whether this is the correct place to post this but I am hoping that someone would be able to help me. It's my daughter's first birthday and I am making a little family party at the weekend. I want to make a simple iced birthday cake but I have no idea what to do. I've googled and am bewildered by the…
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Please help me make some space!
Hi wonderful bakers of OS world! One of the smallest cupboards in my kitchen is used by me for baking ingredients, but the amount of items I have 'left over' from baking recipes is starting to mean when I open the door things fall on me! Please can you recommend any recipes from this lot which don't require buying anything…
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Bargain of the day
I got a great unexpected freebie today :D My friend is not feeling great so I popped round on my way home from work to drop of some lemsip, paracetamol etc. anyway she had bought some extra lean diced casserole/ stewing steak intending to cook a stew for herself and the kids, but didn't feel like doing it so she was…
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Cleaning wooden flooring
Just recently purchased real wood flooring anyone suggest the best way to clean it?
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Out of date question please
I have several packs of Tosco Soup and Broth Mix - sealed but OOD by a long while....March 2011. Id be loathed to chuck them, any harm using them up or anything I should look out for? Thank you :beer:
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Desperate for advice on food shop.
Hi Moneysavers, Just really want some advice & guidance/suggestions re meal planning on no money. We are in a real tight spot at the min ( Rent & council tax debts mostly) We only have about £15 for next couple of weeks and its v. stressful I have to feed 4 of us and Im not sure it can be done. Me ( am also 32 wks preg)OH,…
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What to do with Rib-eye...
I have a pack of 5 rib-eye steaks in the freezer, weighing 9oz each steak. I want to get them used as they are taking up,space in the freezer. Myself and DH will eat two of them but I'm wondering what to do with the other three. I have to defrost to the whole pack so will need to use them within a few days of being…
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Making leek and potato soup, do you use the tops of the leeks?
We are doing some serious economising here and I have managed to get 2kg of leeks for a bargain price. I want to make a huge pan of leek and potato soup and I always chop the tops off, wasting about a 1/3. Would you put them in a soup or are they going to be tough and woody? Sorry if it's a daft question and thanks for any…
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O/S Daily Monday 28 January 2013
O/S Daily Monday 28 January 2013 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 welcome,…
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converting a very 80s-cut silk shirt
Hello, A friend of mine recently gifted me a beautiful red silk blouse that doesn't fit her anymore. It's beautiful quality fabric, and I could use smart blouses for work, but the cut of it looks terrible on me. It's a very 80s style: with shoulder pads, a man-tailored sort of collar, and a boxy shape in the waist. Even in…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 28th January 2013
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. Thank you Natty for last week's thread 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…
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Supermarket 'recipes' for thier foods
I tried Aldis recipe for 'Pulled Pork Shoulder with Ginger and Black Pepper' today. Followed the recipe (except I gave it 4 hours instead of 31/2!) Hmmmm, the pork itself was lovely - but disliked it with the serving suggestion of mash and veg!!!! my OH had the leftovers tonight with spicy wedges and said it was much…
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Army themed hen do ideas?
Hi there, My friend is getting married soon and is having an army themed hen do. Want to do as cheap as poss, and most of the "costumes" from fancy dress websites/eBay are £15 + which is a bit more than I wanted to pay. Does anyone have any ideas how I can do the army theme without blowing the budget? P.S. Sorry if this is…
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help - recipe for fruit cake using jar of mincemeat
Saw recipe for this on thread other day and now cannot find it. I did quick search but have oven on now and want to fill it. Can anyone help please :D
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5 days of balanced meals for £25 - is it possible?
Hi all, As the title suggests, I'm wondering if above is possible? I'd like to try and cut my food bill drastically down as after a few days of lurking on these boards, I've seen it's possible to live on a lot less. It would be 3 meals a day, for OH who is a stay at home dad and for our DD who is 2yrs 4mth and one meal a…
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My Dirty Wash Basket is EMPTY !
Just wanted to share this amazing news with you. Dd and myself spent the first part of last week in pjs as we both had horrendous colds, so hardly any washing from us, except clean pjs and bedding. On Friday ds was rushed into hospital with food poisoning. After a day in there, on a couple of drips and a dose of morphine,…
