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O/S Daily Thursday 6th November 2014
O/S Daily Thursday 6th 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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Combi microwave issues
I bought one of these recently to replace my microwave that had given up, I thought it would save me using the big oven just for myself. However, I find I am now just using the microwave part and using my big oven like before. I cooked something in the combi oven part and it didn't taste the same as in the big oven so I…
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Spray vs liquid cleaners
Which do you find the best? I use Flash liquid gel which is good, I used to use the Flash spray and that was good also but the liquid seems stronger. Which do you use? I try not to have loads of cleaning products but sometimes I wonder if I have enough of them. I try to keep my flat as clean as possible though I am not…
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Shortening sleeves - how easy is this?
I've got a new coat and jacket which I've bought for interviews but as is always the way for a shortarse the sleeves make me look like my mum's bought them for me to grow into. :o I have done basic sewing machine stuff, mainly in straight lines on things that don't matter, and I'm not too bad on hand sewing due to the…
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Easier to be OS in the olden days?
Hello :hello: Long time lurker and have incorporated many many OS ways into my family's life over the years I have been following this forum and loving it. I try to be OS in every area of my life but there always is more to learn and I am a fan of so many of the wise voices on here (love JackieOs posts about what it was…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 5th November 2014
O/S Daily Thread Wednesday 5th 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…
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The two week menu plan
Good evening, Think I have been looking either too hard or not in the correct place or just having a senior moment but I can't seem to find the lovely two week menu plan along with all the lovely recipes, my wife would like to have another look at them and save us a few more pennies. Would someone please be so kind to put…
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Help... It's time for change!!!
Never have I been one to be able to open the fridge and produce a fantastic meal from odds and ends. Meals have to be scripted or old favourites as I don't go 'off piste' either. My dilemma? I am moving abroad where jars, packets, frozen staples etc are either non existent or very expensive. Veg, fruits and salads are…
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O/S Daily Thread Tuesday 4th 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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Anyone make homemade washing power?
Seen various recipes online for this and wanting to make some. Gone for a borax/soda crystals/laundry soap recipe. I've got borax & soda crystals but I can't seem to find any cheap laundry soap bars anywhere? Apart from very expensive Vanish stain remover bars people I've asked don't seem to realise laundry soap exists! If…
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Photo Thread
This is not strictly 'Old Style' but I'm hoping the BG's will allow a little leeway for it. I am trying to gather forumites photo's together to replace the Forum Members Picture thread that was deleted from The Arms. I have started a chat thread here with details of what my plan is and if you are interested you can post a…
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Can you do 'rubber chicken' with other meats?
I normally get 3 meals, stock and sandwiches from 1 chicken :) Can this be done with other meats? What meat/meals do you use please?
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slimming world thread
Hi there I tried searching - I am trying to find the mse slimming world thread, can anyone give me a link please?? Thanks x
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O/S Daily Monday 3 November 2014
O/S Daily Monday 3 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 welcome,…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd November 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. Thank you to Natty for last week's thread There are 3 levels per day with depending on how much time you have. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own personal…
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Food presentation / dinner party style on a budget!
Does anybody have any tips on where to look for good presentation please? Specifically cream and rice and the fancy chocolate drizzle on plates. I am sure there has to an MSE way of achieving pretty food but I am struggling yo find it. This is the first time I have done anything like this and I am a massive perfectionist…
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porridge - how do you eat yours?
Hello everyone, I am trying to eat more porridge, because it is supposed to be cheap, nutritious and healthy. But .... I only really like it if I load it with sugar or jam, or so much salt my blood pressure probably jumps a couple of points just sniffing it! How does everyone else eat theirs? any tips for how to make it…
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MAKE DO AND MEND - old clothes - altering, upcycling, re-sizing, customising etc
I've been searching the MSE forums for a while, for a dedicated thread dealing with the sewing side of upcycling - altering, re-sizing, customising, making over and re-using/recycling old clothes (a bit like the Shabby Chic thread but geared to sewing, and clothes in particular) as it would be fun to swap ideas and see how…
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Residual heat of the oven - call for ideas!
Hi everyone, it's been a while since I posted! Last night I made a batch of 'forgotten cookies' which are basically little meringue blobs with nuts / chocolate etc in. You put them in the oven just as you turn it off and forget about them until the following morning. This got me thinking... What else can you cook in the…
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Help making a pie please
Hi I am making this pie later - http://www.frugalqueen.co.uk/2014/09/as-british-as-pie.html I am using puff pastry (as that is what I have) and am wondering do I need to blind bake it first? I am using a large deep cake tin (metal) as I do not have a pie plate. Also, how long do I need to cook it for as it doesn't say? So…
