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What do you use to wash with and where do you buy it from?
I was just wondering how I could cut down on my washing expenses and general cleaning. Currently I buy brand names when on offer but I was just wondering if there were any bargains out there I am missing, I love to use FS but would be willing to sacrifice this. I do sometimes buy in B&M and Home Bargains but find the price…
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Cleaning Car Seats after dogs being in there
Have looked through threads but couldnt see anything answering this question(saying that my searching skills may not be as good as those that are pro's at this site.) I need an old style money saving way of cleaning my car seats. I take the dogs out for walks and always put a blanket on the back and dry them off, but they…
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Bodum french coffee press
Help! I use this everyday and it's got very stained - how do I get it clean ? The problem is between the glass container and the outer frame (plastic not metal ). The glass doesn't come out nor can I turn it, so no way to dislodge the coffee stains. It just looks a mess. Anyone got any ideas please ? TYIA Miss H
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Bread Maker recipe for Gluten Free
I know i've found recipes on here before for bread makers but having a bad day already and would really appreciate it if someone could post me a Gluten Free Bread recipe (easy)?? I've got a Panasonic SD-254 never used it but hoping I can save money with my OH's Gluten and Wheat Free diet.
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Freezing sausages and food in general!
I have had some sausages opened in the fridge since Wednesday, the use by date is the 23rd but I have frozen them this morning. I've just noticed on the packet it says to consume within 24 hours once opened so should I throw these away although they smell fine? I'm trying to be as money saving as possible but getting so…
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OS Daily Tuesday 15th January
OS Daily Tuesday 15th January 2013 Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 15th 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…
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What to make with leftover sponge fingers?
I've got some leftover sponge fingers and have no idea what to make with them. Something quick and simple would be good. I've looked at trifles and tiramisu but they all require to be left overnight and we'd love something sweet now. LOL I've not got any cream either. I have a 200g pack of soft cheese and icing sugar Any…
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Cooking chicken drumsticks the night before?
I have to contribute to a funeral tea this friday, and I'm hoping to do chicken drumsticks as part of the food avaliable..I will have so much to do that I hoped to cook them the night before and refrigerate, would this be ok?
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Traybake
I want to make a fruit cake but as a traybake - can I just follow the recipe but adjust the cooking times?
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suet help, please
For dinner tonight I've decided to make a bacon & leek suet roll (eating out of cupboard/freezer) - I have the 'making' it in my head & I know I have to steam it but do I wrap it in baking paper, tin foil, or nothing & how long should I steam for? Any help as my mum said 45 mins but she's often confused!
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George Foreman grill
I am looking at purchasing George Foreman grill, but I cannot decide which one. Are the removable plates necessary? Does it cause massive issue if you choose one without it? There is 2 of us, occassionaly 3 of us for diner. Do I need the 4 portion one, as some reviews say that the sizing is very small and people cannot see…
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In my Pressure Cooker today ...............
With due respect to tiff, the OP of 'In my Slow Cooker today ..........', and noting recently how many people have said they've got Pressure Cookers - as well as all who've said they're interested in getting one - I thought I'd start this thread, just to see if it 'takes off'. So here goes ........................ what…
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kids pudding inspiration?
Hi there, I've just remembered I offered to take pudding to a friends later (after all she is kindly feeding my tribe) can anyone inspire me with a pudding to take along, my mind is frozen on this cold Monday morning - I have most ingredients in the house p.s. there will be 6 children in total
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Ridiculous number of supermarket visits
I did a bit of research on my bank account over the weekend as I am trying to see where any savings could be made. Checked my Debit card payments to Asda and was horrified. In 12 weeks I had spent £1063 (in reality was probably slightly more than this as I sometimes pay with cash which wouldn't show obviously, but not a…
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OS Daily Monday 14th January 2013
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 14th 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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Weekly Flylady Thread 14th 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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~£15 a week on food, the old style is the best
For the past few months I've spent about £15 a week on food (single student living in London). Here are the kinds of things I buy, all from Tesco. Although it's not a lot of money I manage to have a very balanced and healthy diet. If I was really, really pushed I think I could survive reasonably healthy on 50p/day for…
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Cleaning mildew from a suede coat
Hello everyone! :j Hope the NY finds you well! :j My husband was given his father's suede coat a few years ago (dating from the 1970s) and enjoys having it around for nostalgic reminders of his dad and his own 1990s 70s revival! Sadly because of the damper flats we lived in, this coat has some mildew on the exterior. How…
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Frozen peas/corn question
I make pasta salads for the kids lunchboxes and would like to include peas/sweetcorn in them. At the moment I use tinned corn but that works out v expensive. When I make a prawn one, I put the prawns in frozen in the morning and they stir them in at lunchtime - helps keep the whole lot fresh. If I use frozen peas/corn, do…
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Someone inspire me please!
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