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So, anyone got a loose cover settee/sofa?
Thinking of buying a loose cover settee so I can take it off and clean it when it gets dirty. Anyone got one? Would you recommend it? Pros and cons needed please. :)
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Re-using Christmas Sweet tins any ideas?
Hi Probably like everyone else I have got two empty celebration/quality street plastic tubs and a couple of metal biscuits tins. What can I do with them? I was thinking they might be useful for storage but can I make them look any prettier? Could I cover them with something or paint them? I am not a very "crafty" person…
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OS DAILY Sunday 20 Jan
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 20th 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.…
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Subscription savings
I like several monthly magazines and always felt that I didn't spend that much. After I'd read them and taken what I wanted from the features, they were passed to my mum or friends. A friend mentioned subscriptions and at Christmas Homes and Antiques were 50% off - an even bigger saving, as my brother bought it as my…
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Flanelette or brushed cotton sheets
Hi all, I want to buy some flannelette sheets. 3 questions: * Where is the best place to get these? Don't want to spend a fortune. * Is brushed cotton the same as flannelette? * Are brushed cotton sheets as good as flannelette sheets? Thanks. Stay warm:) Lav
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beetroot too vinegary
I bought some packets of beetroot to make soup with, just chopped it up and addded it to the stock of onions, garlic and carrots, tried a little and realised its got a hint of vinegar in it im really sensitive to vinegar, it only has to have a tiny bit in a food and i can taste it a mile off what can i do to tone it down?…
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Meal Plans w/b Mon 21 Jan 2013
Hello everyone, I couldnt see a thread for next week so thought I would start us off. Heres mine beef stew and dumplings chicken stir fry and noodles gammon, wedges, pineapple, sweetcorn and salad/coleslaw braised pork chops, mustard mash, veg and onion gravy sausage egg chips and beans jacket potatoes filled with leftover…
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O/S Daily Sat 19 January 2013
19th January 2013 Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 19th 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…
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ok... a question about not wasting..
What do you do with the body lotion that is always included in gift sets? I hate the idea of wasting them! wik x
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Lemon and Sultana Cake
I've got a bit of a fancy, does anyone have a good recipe for a lemon & sultana cake? I've got most ingredients in stock so should be able to give any one a go.
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Task of shredding journals - advice please
Hi, basically I have a task on, I am doing a project with two friends and my goal this week is to decide what to do about my journals. This decision has been ongoing for some time but now I aim to do something about it. I have a locked tin full of journals scanning the past ten years. I did have some prior to this but…
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Quick question on curry?!
I've purchased the e book from mason...you can cook Indian food :j I'm wanting to know what a buna and a passanda taste like? I know they are mild but I want to pick the right one, because its our date night tonight were we have a Great food, one and a movie at home :p
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18th January 2013
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 18th 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.…
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Damaged bank notes
Probably not in the right board but this is my 'home' board so I will post it here. Occasionally either in our change or in my case in the business I work in we get handed damaged (torn, defaced, badly worn) bank notes and often just assume that they are useless and cannot be used. However I discovered tonight that it is…
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Help - Shocked at price of Mens Shaving Cartridges
Hi all, Hope this is the right area to post. I am in the middle of ordering my next Mondays Mr T delivery. Since My LBM last November, I have been trying (quite successfully) to stick to as close to a £50 weekly budget as possible. (family of 4). I have found solutions for dishwasher tablets (cutting them in half) and…
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Cooking for one - motivation needed
Hi, well I work full time, am tired when I get home, I live alone, haven't been able to see the point in cooking properly just for myself so generally live on ready meals every day, I do realise this isn't good for my diet or my purse and am trying to do some proper cooking thats simple and quick. However, its not working.…
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Out of date cake
Hi Everyone - I have a jamaican ginger cake that's about 10days out of date ........... do you think it's ok to eat? I thought it would be especially as they usually have quite a long shelf life but have some doubts!! If it looks n smells ok - would you eat it???
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Can I spray oven cleaner on the fan section at the back of my oven
I have tried googling this but no joy. I noticed that the fan isn't always starting up in my oven straight away and twice slamming the door (thinking it was broken :o ) has started it up. The oven hasn't been cleaned in ages and when I do I avaoided the back panel due to any electrics being behind the fan, but I suspect…
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Packet of stuffing mix in bolognes sauce??
I have seen someone mentioning that they use stuffing mix in Bolognes sauce? I would love to try this!! I already use grated carrot and lentils to bulk out bolognes, and i want to make a HUGE vat of sauce for the freezer!!:D
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What is the cost of running a slow cooker?
The reason I ask is, my thoughts on anything with a heating element usually cost more! and if the S/C is on for hours is it cost effective?
