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Steam mop cleaner
Hi All I've seen threads for steam mops/carpet cleaners/multi purpose however I've started a new one as I'd like to see what's the best one now. I have young children, a dog, horses (not in the house :) but where we take our boots off etc does) and other small pets. I'd like something that I can do hard floors, tiles…
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Old Style Daily Thread Thursday 6th March
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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Measuring for a Bra
Hi, Does anybody know what system M&S use for measuring bras please? Apologies if this is not the correct place to post this but I couldn't find anywhere more appropriate.
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Lightweight hand mixer (Sainsburys?)
A few days ago I bought a hand mixers that was on sale, very cheap, but I find it a bit heavy. I was wondering if someone is able to tell me if this hand mixers is heavy or lightweight compared to others, as it's the first I've ever had :) (mixing by hand is not an option for me, and I don't do enough baking to get a stand…
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Make cake in my Panasonic Sd2500 breadmaker?
I've been making bread in my Panasonic bread maker for years. But now wonder if I could make cake In it? I would like to make a lemon drizzle cake In there and wonder what setting I should put it on? Any ideas please :)
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homemade refrigerated olive oil spread (dairy free)
I'd like to make some dairy free spread, in small quantities. I've seen a couple of recipes using just refrigerated olive oil to make a home made dairy free spread, e.g. http://www.abc.net.au/nightlife/stories/3502135.htm I will give it a go, but was wondering if anyone has tried that, maybe using different oils? (can be…
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Other uses for pasta sauce
Hi I had it in my head that we were having simple pasta with tomato sauce tonight, however I'd forgotten that my OH has bolognese for lunch today. He says he doesn't mind eating pasta twice in one day but I feel like I can do better! So, my question to you is - what else can I make with this simple tomatoey sauce that will…
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cheap but very healthy meal ideas?
Hi you lovely lot, Well I have decided {once again!} to take control of my life and start eating very healthy again. It's not about losing weight, its about being as healthy as I can be, but obviously without breaking the bank! Do any of you have any really healthy meals you like that you could share with me please? Or…
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OLD STYLE DAILY - Wednesday March 5th 2014
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Wednesday 5th March 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…
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Any tips on saving on electricity please?
Is there a thread somewhere for tips on saving electricity please? I've had a look but can't find anything. Thanks.
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Smell of death :(
Help. Does any one else know this smell? Its the smell that, for exams, occurs when cats have left something under the sofa and its started to decompose. This is fine when its a mouse under a sofa.....furniture can be moved......a friend had a dead rabbit under a unremovable vent in her house....it was awful. Once smelt…
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Can pizza delivery be frozen?
Hi, We have had a lovely pizza offer come through, my question is does pre cooked delivered pizza freeze / defrost?
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Online fabric shop - jersey material
Hi Please can anyone recommend a reliable/good/cheap online shop to buy jersey fabric? Thanks :)
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Putting new zip in anorak
I have a much loved anorak whose zip has busted. Can anybody tell me how much a dry cleaners/repair shop might charge to have the zip replaced.
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Old Style Daily Thread Tuesday 4th March
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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Utterly disgusting plugholes, can I use lav cleaner ?
We have recently moved and are planning to have bathroom renewed. But in the meantime the basins and bath have these truly horrible plugholes. It looks as if evil plants are trying to grow up through them into the basin. I have tried evey sort of drain cleaner known to my excellent hardware shop, but while they are a bit…
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Sour cream - what can I add to it?
I have a big tub of sour cream which I bought intending to use in various cakes. Well, since I can't get most of my clothes buttoned there will be no cakes for a few weeks! I would like to use the sour cream in my salads for the rest of the week and wondered what I could add to it. I don't have any fresh herbs and wasn't…
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Silly question about defrosting
So after all the drama with my current job, it looks like I may be relocating. It's a bigger contract so more guaranteed money, but my commute will go from 10 minutes a day to around 3 hours. Costs of travel will undoubtedly rise, but I'm worried my food shopping will go up due to most likely not being bothered to cook.…
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HM Pizza - making in advance
I have done a quick search of the forum and was unable to find the answer to my question. Is it ok to make hm pizza dough in advance? If so is it best to wrap it cling film and put into the fridge before rolling out? thank you
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Old Style Daily Thread Monday 3rd March
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…
