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Mealplan WB 14th April 2014
This week is manic! Tomorrow we have Palm Sunday Church Service, followed by a birthday party for a 2 year old! Sunday (Easter Day) is DD2 Christening, so Friday we have 3 visitors from Norway staying so we're getting them from Gatwick (1 Diabetic, 2 who need Gluten Free food), then Saturday (My Birthday) my Gran and…
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Remember School's Chocolate Concrete and Pink/Mint Custard
That delicious pudding which I loved so much as a kid has been made! I found a recipe for it online. I've not tasted it yet but it looks lovely. Here's the recipe for anyone who remembers it and liked it as much as I do! It's cheap as chips too.…
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Cleaning grout and mildew
Hi again I am just in the process of Spring cleaning and am doing the grout and mildew on the tiles. I've bought a special cleaner for it but it smells so strong and full of bleach. Are these cleaners the only thing to get rid of mildew or would a normal cleaner do the trick? The smell is getting on my chest, even with the…
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Cleaning leather sofa
What do you use to clean a leather sofa? I am using leather wipes at the moment but was just wondering if an all purpose cleaner would do the job and work out cheaper?
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What gas for a bbq
HI Peeps Do I use propane or butane gas for a barbie, am looking on ebay for a gas cylinder and i am not sure which one thx xx
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bag of curly kale and 5 red onions..ideas please?
And DS is now away for the week, so only me to cook for, am trying to avoid the shops for as long as possible. I have lots of other stuff in, but want to use these before they spoil.
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just wanted to say helloo (&a few questions..)
hello, ive been lurking on here for ages but only decided to sign up a few days ago.. im 23, i have 2 young children (2&half years old and an 11 month old) and a very fussy fiance. my partner wont eat veg my 2yo isnt keen on meat my 11 month old will eat anything put in front of her i am also quite fussy but have been…
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Sorry but help needed n some thrifty ideas?
Hi!!! At the moment me hubby n kids are having a very tough financial month. Insurance excess to pay broken tv. both boys bdays this month, my car tax due, overdrawn and renovating a house (atm paying rent and a mortgage) I've claimed back credit from water provider. And today will be doing a list of what's in the…
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O?S Daily for Saturday 12th April
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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where do I get a National Insurance Number Card from?
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Biscuits Suitable for Stamping?
Hi all, I bought some lovely cookie stamps in Aldi this week and would like to give them a go over the weekend. However, I know that some biscuit recipes spread when cooked so would distort the words and images... So, any suggestions for nice, tasty biscuits that will take the indentations of the stamp and not distort?…
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Anyone made a reed diffuser?
I bought one of these a while ago and was pleased with the light fragrance it gave to the room. Similar to a perfumed candle but safer and longer lasting. Some I've seen quite cheaply don't smell too good and others are IMO wildly expensive. It got me thinking that maybe I could make my own with perfume of my choice. What…
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Ray Ban Sunglasses repair
Has anyone has their sunglasses repair and who by ? Thanks
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Life without a washing machine
I live on my own and recently my washing machine broke down. It was quite old and it is beyond repair. I do not have the funds for a new and getting a second hand or reconditioned machine will stretch my funds just at the minute. I have been thinking about doing without a washing machine. I have plenty of space to dry the…
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O/S Daily Friday 11th April 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…
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NOT Chicken tonight sauces - recipes?
Not chicken tonight because it's expensive. Not chicken because I'm vegetarian so eat Quorn (though OH eats chicken) I recently bought from Aldi one of their Bramwell Simmering Sauces - Honey and Mustard it was 79p (I think) it was tasty and did 4 meals (2 Quorn 2 chicken). At this price I wonder if it can be made cheaper.…
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Uses for orange squash/ cordial whatever you call it?
I always buy squash, vimto etc that you mix with water, blackcurrant cordial when my grandchildren visit for a few days and I now know which ones they don't like and which they do but even so, I still have some left. I can't stand the stuff but what can I do with it? I've just tipped a quarter bottle down the drain with…
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Window Baskets
I just have to share this, I feel like I have won the lottery. Mr 4Chickens came home yesterday with spare supermarket fridge/freezer parts. They are made of aluminium and are approx 4 foot long and look like window baskets for want of a better description. I think you find them attached to the front of a fish counter in…
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want juicy thighs..
...of the chicken variety! thinking of doing a basic curry with them, but is it best to pre-cook them or just chuck in with sauce in a slow cooker? cheers
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Getting Parts to make this washing line?
http://www.cottagecraftworks.com/laundry-carts-lines-tubs-amish-style-clothesline-washline-pulley-kit-p-1554.html I wonder if you can all help? I would really like this washing line. Sad but true, I have always wanted a washing line that you stand on the patio and send the items to dry down the line, and not get soggy feet…
