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O/S Daily Wednesday 19th August 2015
O/S Daily Wednesday 19th August 2015 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 I put Washing Powder Directly into Machine?
Hi The powder tray on my washing machine is broken. Can I put washing powder directly into the washing machine barrel? I know you can get tablets, but they are more expensive. Thanks PennyPincher3562
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How to be OS when you have no storage!
Any tips guys? I used to be the queen of batch cooking, and freezing left overs etc, but we live on a 46ft long boat now with a tiny freezer and very minimal storage....I'm desperate to get back into my OS ways, but how to do it when I don't have the space I used to has got me scratching my head. Any tips?! I am desperate…
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DIY Chain Discount Weekend
Which DIY chain does those 10% off everything weekends? Am hoping its Homebase! Anyone have any idea on when the next one is? I assume its going to be the Bank Holiday weekend in a fortnight.
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O/S Daily Tuesday 18th August 2015
O/S Daily Tuesday 18th August 2015 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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Unexpected lunch guest
Hello, I have a friend coming for lunch tomorrow. It's very last minute and I have no spare money. In the fridge I have new potatoes, carrots, lettuce, cherry tomatoes and bacon. I've also got couscous, peas, red lentils, tinned tomatoes, plain flour, butter; and sausages in the freezer. Any suggestions, oh marvellous folk…
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Freezing dips
I have some cheese and chive dip and houmous left over, shop bought, not home made! Does anyone freeze these
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fresh cooked meat
what I find extremely frustrating here in Basildon is the lack of a good source of cooked meat as takeaway. I don't want to order because it is extremely expensive for one person (they have minimum £10 order) Also, I don't have the time to cook myself, because you need to defrost the meat and then cook it, which is too…
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Protecting garden cushions?
Hi We have some garden cushions on loungers that are 100% polyester. We want to put some sort of scotchguard or other protector on them but we are guessing anything we use will just run off and not get absorbed? Any ideas? Thanks!
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sciatica?
Hi all, I have sciatica and for those of you who have been unfortunate enough to have it will know, its absolutely excruciating! I have been given codeine for the pain, which helps slightly. Problem is, my husband is at work, cannot take any time off due to work circumstances and we have two girls. One of which is only 10…
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cleaning kitchen tiles
Hi, always lurk, don't often post, but could do with your advice/ideas on cleaning the kitchen tiles behind the cooker. Need something to get rid of grease. Have tried all sorts of stuff (cilit bang etc) and nothing gets rid of it totally. What do other people use?
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O/S Daily Monday 17th August 2015
O/S Daily Monday 17th August 2015 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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Something other than a packet of crisps
I work nights and during my mid morning tea break I always have a packet of crisps. My lunch is varied from pasta salads, to curry so there is no issue there. Thinking about it, eating a packet of crisps at work everyday is becoming a bit unhealthy. Has anyone got any inspiration for a better mid morning munchie?
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Weekly Flylady Thread 17th August 2015
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 Bossy for last weeks thread I thought we would try the other version of the thread, which works on how much time and motivation you have. The idea is that even if…
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Preparing for xmas 2015
I know you don't want to hear it but in just over four months it will xmas.:o, and as Martin says its on the same day every year. So I thought I would start a thread to help with any advise or tips to make it as painless or frugal as possible. I cannot understand how people leave everything to the last minute or don't…
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OS Daily Thread Sunday 16th August
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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Best upright Hoover
Need a new Hoover and wanted people's thoughts on a good upright. I know Dyson are good but can't afford them!
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Homemade pancake mix
I have always used either the be-ro recipe for pancakes, which is basically milk, flour, egg and a pinch of salt, or the Tesco value batter mix packet which is cheap- about 15p I think, which needs only water and an egg added, no fresh milk as the mix contains dried milk. I have come across a box of dried skimmed milk in…
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OS Daily Thread Saturday 15th August
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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Donating Shopping Vouchers
I have some High Street shopping vouchers that I would like to donate to charity, any ideas on how. I have seen days.org.uk that appear to donate 80% of the voucher value to a charity, any comments on them or others or any other info. Thanks Horse
