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The inedible yellow/green split peas mystery
I bought some yellow split peas, and was looking for a tried and tested recipe. I was disappointed to find this thread, stating that nowadays no matter how much you cook them they will still be inedible: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4471557 And then looking more widely, this blog:…
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Ideas for a free personal diary?
Hi, not sure if this is in the right place? I have made a monthly printable calendar using word doc. but I also need a small personal diary for my handbag. Do any of you know of any website giving them away for free? I know I'm being a cheapskate as they only cost a few quid but it all helps. ;) Many thanks
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OS Daily Thread Wednesday 8th January
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…
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I feel slightly put out
I feel slightly put out by a member of this board it's really upsetting me . To the point where when I need it most I am going to leave again becose of this poster . It's not the first time the poster just egnors people and never answers things . I know this person has upset people in the past before I left last time .…
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send money from a credit card to a barclays bank account
hello! is there an online way to send money from my paypal or my credit card (issued in another european country than UK) directly to a Barclays bank account? thanks!
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Cleaning showerboard
We've just had a new bathroom put in and the tiles have been replaced with black sparkly showerboard, which is lovely, but proving tricky to clean. I cleaned it with a mixture of glass/window cleaner and soapy water (because it had some marks on it that seemed almost greasy that window cleaner would not shift.) It looked…
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Batch cooking - Reheating food in takeaways containers
We have recently decided to get into batch cooking to help save us both time and money :D . Mrs Freelander54 spent a few hours at the weekend batch cooking and freezing the following foods: Tuna pasta bake, Spaghetti bolognese, Shepherds pie, bulked out with chunky Veg. All the above have been put into the foil trays that…
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What do you use old sauce jars for?
I've been keeping old pasta sauce jars and lids but other than putting tea lights in them I don't know what to use them for. They're the 500g size which is too big for jam (in this household anyway!) and we don't eat pickles or chutneys. Any ideas? [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner]
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Old Style things you can't or won't do.
Generally speaking, we are all on this part of the forum as we embrace old style money saving & old style stuff. But I was thinking of OS things I don't do. I don't make soup. I can't stand soup. Yuk. I've tried. I've made soup. But no matter how I try. It makes me feel ill to eat it. I don't use reusable cloths to clean…
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Super-Kingsize Duvet Cover problems - h-e-l-p please!
Not sure if it's just ME .................. I bought my dream King-Size Bed last year. As I like 'plenty of overhang' in my bedding I also bought a new Super-Kingsize 'All-Seasons Duvet' (ie 1 summer/1 autumn that join together) and managed, eventually, to buy Super-Kingsize covers. Great so far! However, when changing the…
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Products in reusable containers
Would anyone mind looking in their fridge or freezer and recommend any good reusable tubs/boxes etc whose original products have long been eaten? Most ice cream tubs are great, but some butter ones are better than other. For example Norpak from Aldi comes in a fantastically strong plastic tub, I've used these over and…
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OS Daily Thread Tuesday 7th January
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…
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Homemade cleaning products
I apologise if there is already a thread on here about this but I didn't no where to start searching :) Does anyone have any recipes for cleaning products, washing powder, soaps etc that you can make at home? Looking to get everything green and as chemical free as possible in our house and also have something to take up…
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i wonder if anyone knows this?
apologies this is not a money saving question but i dont know where else to ask this.. is it my imagination or did we have in the (19)seventies two postal deliveries a day?, 1st post and 2nd post? i was very young at the time but i'm sure we did. thanks in advance andy
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Sorry, another slow cooker newbie
I've been given a Lakeland 1.5l slow cooker that comes with miniscule instructions, the idea being to turn it on before work and have a hot meal when I get in. However with dog walking etc it could be 9 or 10 hours unattended. I'm less concerned about spoiling the food and more about it boiling dry or whatever the sc…
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OS Daily Thread Monday 6th January
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…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 6th January 2014
FIRST FULL THREAD OF 2014 Welcome to the first flylady thread of 2014 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. This week we will be starting gently working up to being back on track next week. Welcome aboard if you are…
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Ideas for using tinned chestnut pur!e pls?
I foolishly bought 4 tins when thy were 50p each but I've got no idea what to do with them! Years ago I made chocolate chestnut pots but it was like eating creamed lead! Not a good idea. Any ideas gratefully received.
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Where can I save on my weekly food shop?
I need to cut down on the weekly shop. I think I am spending about £80-£90 a week on the four of us currently. I've like to get this down to £50. I've done a typical shop on mysupermarket and it's already over and missing lots of things that we don't always need every week but need to get at least once a month. Like loo…
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Help pleeeeeease!!
I'm trying to find a thread here on old style which is titled something like"when the s**t hits the fan". I've tried the search facility but no luck, & I've been trawling through the posts for hours but again no joy! :( Please can anybody help? Thankyou so much in advance :beer:
