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Wet wall and mould in my 5 year okd DD's bedroom
I have cleaned the mould with specialist cleaner but I suppose it will be back, the wall is really cold and soaking wet and her bed felt a bit damp too tonight though it could just have been cold as it felt okay after I had finished reading her a bedtime story. My husband thinks the wet wall is due to condensation because…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 4th November 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 to Natty for last week's thread There are 3 levels per day with depending on how much time you have. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own personal…
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Evaporated Milk....??
I am not sure if this the right place to post.. but I recently bought two tins of Evaporated Milk... instead of the condensed stuff I actually needed. In my new found commitment to not wasting ANYTHING... I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on what I could do with them food wise? Can it be used for anything other than…
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Frugality is sometimes not easy to find!
Common strategies of frugality include the reduction of waste, curbing costly habits, suppressing instant gratification by means of fiscal self-restraint, seeking efficiency, avoiding traps, defying expensive social norms, embracing cost-free options, using barter, and staying well-informed about local circumstances and…
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Coleslaw - can I freeze it?
I have a big tub of coleslaw that needs using up before tomorrow. It says on the tub not to freeze it. Has anyone tried to freeze it or kno why it shouldn't be frozen? Also,does anyone have any idea what it can be used in apart from the usual salads or baked spuds please? I hate waste and its practically a whole tub :(
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Natural dishwashing liquid
I have developed irritant dermititis. The GP gave me a steroid cream which offers some relief but of course it doesn't "cure" it. He said that I have to go private for allergy testing -which I can't afford. In any case because the dermititis is mostly on my hands I would like to test if the allergy comes from my…
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Filo pastry, tuna steak and.....?
.....something else to go with it? Not sure if tuna steak is good to go in a filo pastry parcel, any ideas appreciated. TIA.
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Chilli Jam no pectin
Hi I made some chilli jam but used the wrong sugar ie no added pectin. I realised as I was making it and tried to boost the pectin by cooking with a couple of chopped apples and lemon but its not set. Ive tried to get hold of pectin but so far failed. Anybody got any suggestions how I could boost the pectin so it sets ? Im…
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Can we talk mops?
Not very exciting I know but...... We have a string mop and bucket which is used weekly to clean the kitchen floor by the cleaner. But we have pets - 2 dogs and 2 cats and the floor really needs to be mopped inbetween. DH already cares for me, works full time, does the shopping, cooking gardening, dog walking etc so I…
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OS Daily Thread for Sunday 3rd November 2013
OS Daily Thread Sunday 3rd November 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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Hydrogen peroxide as carpet cleaner for pasta stains
Hi all, desperate times - my brother spilt pasta sauce all over my mum's new carpet as my parents were out for the night. I've dabbed at the stain with vinegar and water and left carpet cleaner soaking into it overnight. I read a few posts online that recommend hydrogen peroxide as a carpet cleaner with some drops of…
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is there a cheaper baking alternative to butter?
I do quite a lot of home cooking/baking and go through so much butter on cakes etc. is there a cheaper still tasty alternative that can be used?
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£200 for grocery shopping- what would you buy?
Hi, I am looking for some inspiration. We moved house recently and I have made efforts to use up the majority of the food we have in the house. Still have condiments and tea, quite a bit of cereal. Because of meal planning around what we have I have spent a minimal amount on groceries and now I have £200 to spend to last…
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Share your favourite panini fillings please
We have recently been lucky enough to pick up a panini press from Aldi for a bargain £9.99 :T. It is brilliant we have had tuna melt and cheese and bean filling so far... But now we are a bit stumped for ideas.:o So what Panini's do you like? All ideas welcome as although DH and I are vegetarian (pescaetarian) we can adapt…
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Steamed pudding cooking times
Morning. I have googled but can't find much info that doesn't refer to dense christmas puds; and thought you knowledgeable people would be the people to ask. I am planning on making a steamed pudding this evening, which is a sponge type pudding with a little stewed fruit and a sauce. I am adapting from a few different…
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O/S Daily Saturday 2 November 2013
OS Daily Thread Saturday 2nd November 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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Meal plan week commencing Mon 3 Nov
Couldn't see a thread so thought I would start us off again, being as I can't get back to sleep I'm having a use up, so alot is from freezer. M4: Kids:[STRIKE] Sweet and Sour/Lentil bolognese [/STRIKE](F) [STRIKE]Me: Jamaican curry (F) and sweet potato[/STRIKE] T5: [STRIKE][STRIKE]Kids: LMc Sausage, onion rings,…
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can I pick your brains?
I will be catering a bonfire party on Sunday evening and I have done for years - except this year Oldest Granddaughter has become Vegetarian. now while the menfolk are playing around lighting fireworks I do hotdogs (so they can eat and light the blue touchpaper at the same time) then when fireworks are over we have a…
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looking for a plain sponge recipe other than victoria sponge
Does anyone have a plain sponge recipe that is not a victoria sponge? I can't make victoria sponge, they always turn out too dry I am better with cakes that contain oil. I have googled but can't find one that isn't in cups. I need a uk recipe as it is a layer cake I plan to make, so want to be able to half or even third…
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Pork bones?
Hi all usually lurk but want to ask what is the best way to use pork bones? I got some from Mr M yesterday. I remember as a child a friend's Dad liked them. Thanks Gintot
