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ideas for baby food for a 6 month old
I have my granddaughter this weekend and I'm not sure what to feed her so would appreciate some ideas. Tomorrow morning I'm thinking wheetabix with mashed banana. I've tried her on mashed banana and I'm not sure she likes it. I gave her mash & swede this evening and she definitely did not like it! Am stumped now for ideas…
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Practicality verus sentiment
Over the years I have received wonderful help, support and advice from the old style board. I have a dilemma running around and around my head and would be very grateful for your input. The situation is quite complex, but I promise to try and be succinct! In brief: I own a house and my partner owns a house. For the past 18…
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2014 decluttering thread (part 3)
Most of us have too much 'clutter' in our lives, and this is the thread where we share tips for decluttering and keep each other motivated. Whether you just want to declutter, or make some money by selling your unwanted clutter, please feel free to join in. Another new year, and hopefully this will be the year I become…
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Difference between Soap Bars, Soap Flakes & Laundry (Household) Soap
Hi all Am about to make another batch of washing powder next week and was looking around at soap options. I notice that the these three soaps seem to be used in lots of recipes interchangebly. Last time out I used soap flakes from Wilkos which were fine but this time round I have found a good offer on laundry soap bars…
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Gammon joint?
Hi I've got a big-ish unsmoked gammon joint in the fridge, its 1.454 kg, does anyone have any ways to use it up? Was going to do it as a joint, maybe the leftover for stew/casserole (if gammon would work in that?) but can I stretch it any further? It's just me and my toddler to eat it. Thanks!
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some ideas for newbies
http://www.glamumous.co.uk/2013/03/101-household-tips-for-every-room-in.html I enjoyed reading this and give me some helpful tips, hopefully it can help someone else. esp like frozen grapes in the wine :)
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Question regarding washing (clothes)
I am having some issues with clothes getting that "damp" smell. I am washing them at 40 degrees but don't want to wash them any hotter than that if I can help it. I don't have a TD so they then get put on the airer in my bedroom. I am using liquitabs and comfort. Can anyone advise how I can avoid getting the damp smell?…
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Cream Cheese -v- Cheese Spread
I went out today intending to buy cream cheese. Upon arriving at Lidl I saw a package that said clearly on the front "cream cheese". The shelf tag/price said "cheese spread". I bought it anyway ...... its intended use is to make a cheese quiche. Is there any significant difference between the two? Given unlimited funds and…
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how to clean a bag?
I have one of the vinyl feel and look burberry bucket bag that cost a stupid amount of money. I decided to dig it out yesterday after making new year resolution no 1 to stop 'saving' stuff for best and never getting around to using at all. this resolution was brought on after bringing out some of my stock of toiletries and…
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Using up the Christmas Stash now that the New Year is here
Just wondered what you do with all those remaining chocolates, nuts, nibbles, cheese, booze, etc from your Christmas stash? Do you carry on using it up through January or throw it away because the diet must start on New Year's Day? Heard a "nutritionist" on the radio the other day who said to chuck the whole lot in the bin…
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O/S Daily Friday 3rd January 2014
O/S Daily Friday 3rd January 2014 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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There is mold everywhere, help
Hello I really need help with this: A while ago mold appeared in the bedroom of the house my partner and I are renting, the landlord fixed an external leak but never treated the mold asking us to wash it off with bleach. It came back we told him, he told us to keep washing it each time it came back we told the landlord;…
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It's all too much - need advice on where to start :(
I'm a bit of a lurker here on the forum, and read so many hints/tips/advice which I find really useful. The thing is putting them into practice and I don't know where to start. :( I'm gonna be 100% honest, and I am VERY ashamed of the state we (hubby and me) are in. So, here it goes, I'm just gonna lay it all out. Our…
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cost of coffee
If instant coffee is £2 per 100g, and I use a teaspoonful of it per cup how much is a cup of coffee?
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O/S Daily Thursday 2nd January 2014
OS Daily Thread Thursday 2nd Jan 2014 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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Decluttering in 2014 - onwards and upwards!
A nice shiny new thread :j Happy New Year everyone! I think I am going to try for 100 items decluttered in January (not including normal recycling). 1. Pair of workout trousers that are too big - CS bag 2. Book (only worth a penny if I sold on Amazon) - CS bag
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OS Daily Thread Wednesday 1st Jan 2014
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, please do come in, put your feet…
