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Paddington Bear!
Paddington Bear seems to be all the rage at the moment although the one shown in the film isn't much like the one I knew and loved as a child but times change... I've been looking for a knitting pattern to make a Paddington Bear. I tried the Alan Dart pattern but found that a bit fiddly and at times overly detailed. At…
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Monitor or TV?
Help. Need to purchase a 24" Monitor.Recommendations appreciated.
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Why do some many people love Dysons?
What am I missing with Dyson hoovers? I used one years ago when I did some cleaning for someone and I absolutely hated it. I am now using one my mum bought and only used once because she too hated it. As my hoover had broken and I have 2 dogs and a cat I can't be without one so my mum lent me the Dyson (she intends selling…
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Christmas Eve Meal Ideas
Hi all, just looking for some ideas for our Christmas Eve main meal. There will be 3 adults and 2 children, 3 and 20 months so nothing too fancy just a nice tasty meal. Any suggestions? Tia
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How do I stop my magic eraser from falling to bits?
I love the flash magic erasers for cleaning. We have been cleaning for house viewings and these things are fab. The problem is that they fall to bits really quickly. I cut them in half before use but by the time I use one to clean the bath for example, there are bits coming off it. It is such a great product but not cost…
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OS Daily Thursday 27th November
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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Would Anyone Be Willing To Share....
Would Anyone Be Willing To Share there menu planning / stock cupboard control spread sheets with me? I would prefer not to try and reinvent the wheel is there is already something out there:money: Im looking for something where i can list all the food in my cupboards, fridge and freezer and also menu plan if possible. Any…
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A duvet for Christmas
I've been asked to shop around and find a 15 tog goose down duvet for a Christmas present. I've checked John Lewis and M&S but can't see any there; 13.5 tog seems to be their max Any ideas? I'm chasing a top range one so brand names as well as suppliers would be welcome. As always many thanks for your help Kevin
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Corn starch and corn syrup?
I'd like to make a bird seed wreath as a Christmas present and found a recipe on an American website: http://thismomentisgood.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/bird-seed-wreaths.html?m=1 It calls for corn starch and corn syrup - do you know of if these are available in UK supermarkets? What section would they be in?
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I need help
Hi everyone long time no see After an horrendous 12+ months (hubby lost job we lost the house and a house move) we have finally settled but I have been hit by some ill health and I have a gall bladder full of stones and finding food to eat has become a big challenge . It will be easier to tell you what I can eat in the…
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Preparing for Winter V
Official MoneySavingExpert.com Insert: If you've come through to this discussion from this week's email, welcome to the MSE Forum. You've joined our Old Style MoneySaving forumites chatting about how to prepare for winter. Read below, read the last few pages of the discussion to see their most recent posts and click…
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Buy Nothing Day Saturday 29th Nov. 2014
Here is a link to the official Buy Nothing Day (UK) website for this year. I know that many of us have several Buy Nothing Days per month, but it is worth looking at the site even just for the interesting and thought provoking video. Spread the word! http://www.buynothingday.co.uk
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O/S Daily Wednesday 26th November 2014
O/S Daily Wednesday 26th November 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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tight (ish) budget help please!
Been lurking the boards for quite a while now, particularly this one, love all the tips I've got so far. but thought I need to get more involved to get the most out of it, so thought I'd kick off with asking for some advice/ideas from you all! So I was out of work over the summer for a couple of months due to end of a…
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De misting car windscreen - help
I passed my test last year at the grand age of 30! My parents don't drive so I have not learnt any tips or tricks with cars over the years. I was lucky to have use of DH's vectra until spring this year when I bought my own little run around Ka 2001. DH's vecra was a lot newer than my Ka and had air con, my Ka has a little…
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Dry meat in my slow cooker, where am I going wrong?
I bought a slow cooker a few weeks ago (3.5l) and haven't had a great amount of success with it so far. Tonight I came home to find my gammon really really dry. It was a large joint, touching the sides in places, and I put a carton of pineapple juice in, which came half way up the sides, it was in for 9 hours, which I…
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Help me keep warm?
I'm not sure where to put this but I'll try here. I've recently had to move seats at work and am now sitting by a floor to ceiling window. Long story short, I am cold most of the day and struggling to get warm, which is difficult sat at a desk all day. There's no option of me moving right now nor having a heating under my…
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help, my fridge is too small for xmas
It really is, its tiny, with a v small freezer compartment. I have 5 adults coming for the xmas holiday, ive got no idea where to put everything. I wont even be able to fit a small turkey in there. Any ideas?
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O/S Daily Tuesday 25th November 2014
O/S Daily Tuesday 25th November 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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can you freeze gluten free flour?
Hiya i was wondering if it OK to freeze gluten free flour? To kill off the eggs. Thanks x
