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I Need To Ask
I understand people might find me odd, but i'm struggling with the concept of something. My little boy is nearly 19 months old and it feels like everyday there is something. Toddler groups, invites to soft play, invites to swimming, playdates, library, coffee with people with children etc Now don't get me wrong, we get…
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Meal Plans Week 28
Hi Really pleased that we stuck to the meal plans this week, we both finished work on time therefore no temptations for takeaways. OH and I get paid on the 16th, so would like the shopping to stretch until then. My week will start on Monday. Mon -HM Chicken Kebabs in pitta, salad & wedges Tues - Spicy HM Butternut Squash…
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frozen mozzerella balls?
saw some mozzarella reduced to 30p so bought them,lobbed them in freezer. what the heck do I do with them??
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Butter in freezer for 2 years....
Okay. I have a number of things in my freezer... butter ... been in there for 2 years... a couple blocks.. pork roast... in there for over a year... sealed in zip seal bag fish... purchased over a year ago, still in sealed store bag (not vacuum sealed, but still sealed bag) Still okay? I've heard that it's mostly quality…
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O/S Daily Thread Saturday 5th July
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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sabichi bath mat stinks of rubber/pvc!
I am about to throw away a new shower mat, but thought I'd ask on here first in case anyone here has any ideas.. I bought this mat from BHS the other day only to find it has a really unpleasant rubbery smell! http://www.sabichi.co.uk/pvc-bathmat-oval-blue.html I've tried rinsing it, which didn't do anything, then I tried…
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Oats ,oats &more oats!
Hi,needing a bit of help here please.i was cleaning out a cupboard not used too much when I came across 3 of the massive bags of oats. date is for this month.......................what do I do with them. I don't mind baking with them,we don't like flapjacks too much,i was thinking a cookie recipe? but will need more…
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Has anyone used these?
I am looking at getting these and putting them behind our living room curtains but wondered if anyone here had used them before? They do seem very good value for money, I popped in the shop this morning to have a look. http://www.therange.co.uk/embossed-thermal-panel-black/curtains/The-Range/fcp-product/71116
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One thing I cannot stand :(
is another person taking food off my plate. Person in question ate their own snack and then started to take from my plate! No asking....and we are talking adult here! Grrrr..... I said what are you doing? " oh I only wanted a bit". Gave my food to the dog after that. So cross.
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Recipe Idea
So I need some help with what to make for tea tonight - In the fridge I have some chicken, a butternut squash, sweet potatoes, peppers and onions. I looking for ideas of what I can make for me, the Mrs and the little one. I would normally chop it all up and throw it in the over with some garlic, chilli and herbs. Anybody…
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Help...followed advice on here and now my washing machine stinks!
hi, after reading a thread on here the other day I decided to clean my washing machine!! Cleaned out drawer,filter,door seal ect... and ran vinegar through on the hottest wash and now my machine stinks!!! :( and when I say stinks I mean it well and truely honks!!! It didnt smell at all really before I cleaned it but now it…
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Picking Up Floorcash at Work - Maximum Keepable?
I picked up a £2 from the floor at the top of an oft-used staircase at work on Wednesday, popped it into my back pocket, and continued on my way to meet with one of our directors about something. My initial intention was to pass it along to the director for her to sort out, but it slipped my mind until just now. It's still…
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O/S Daily Thread Friday 4th July
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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Sainsbobs food rescue
Hi all, I,ve been having a random trawl through the net looking for recipe ideas to use up leftover etc and I came upon this http://www.sainsburysfoodrescue.co.uk I don,t remember seeing this site mentioned elsewhere and thought it might be of interest. I don,t use sainsbob as Ald! Is just around the corner from me, so it…
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Get stuffed
Has anyone else discovered the versatility of plain, ol', sage and onion packet stuffing? It's virtually for free and yet by itself it can be made into various kinds of sandwich filler/pate (in combination with liver or chicken etc), and as a stiffer mixture represents an excellent vegetarian meatloaf. I use it to make…
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Entertaining a 14month old Old Style
I will be looking after my nephews 14 month old daughter for most of the day tomorrow because of a family emergency. They will be bringing her food, changing things and a buggy, but can't bring anything else. Can you please help me with ideas to keep her entertained using only things an all adult household would have? The…
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UFYH - Unf**k your habitat Challenge
I never chose the title but stumbled upon this whilst browsing tumblr There’s a weird sort of void in the “taking care of your physical surroundings” stuff, in the archaic “how to keep a home” and “how to be domestic” arenas. It tends to ignore single people, or people without kids, or students, or people with pets, or…
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Going from 2 incomes to none
Hi I ha just about to be medically returned from work and DH who has a progressive neurological condition has been told that he needs to stop work now. I have seen this coming for a while and I have a huge store cupboard and I have also filled my freezer and I gave stocked up with non food items also. It looks like between…
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My daughter, the 7 year old hoarder
Hi All, I'm looking for advice and tips on decluttering childrens [STRIKE]junk[/STRIKE] toys, when the kids are reluctant. Well, I say kids, but my son doesn't have any emotional attachment to his toys and clothes, it's just my daughter. She is a hoarder in the making. She has a very large bedroom, but it is jam packed…
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O/S Daily Thread Thursday 3rd July
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…
