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O/S Daily Tuesday 22 March 2016
O/S Daily Tuesday 22 March 2016 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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Help needed to find dark brown velvet ribbon 36 MM. in width
Hi can anyone help me find a dark brown velvet ribbon 36mm wide, And I only need 3 metres, Have tried the usual eBay and a few haberdashery shops but they don't have the 36 MM have also tried Amazon but they only sell in 10 m reels so the rest will be wasted Any help would really be appricated as I have come to a brick…
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How to remove Iodine from white trainers?
Hi guys, I'm new here but I am in a real pickle. I have found some trainers I like on ebay however I questioned the seller and he states that iodine was dropped over them. I have researched but I have yet to find a case in which it has stained white trainers. It is not a fresh stain and I am wondering if you lot could help…
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How to clean painted walls?
I wondered if anyone had any advice about cleaning painted walls please? I decorated the lounge only about 3 months ago and stupidly had the sofa to close to the wall and it has left marks against the wall. also have some grubby finger prints from the kids on the walls already too. I have no idea how to clean this off and…
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O/S Daily Monday 21 March 2016
O/S Daily Monday 21 March 2016 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 21st March 2016
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. Here is last weeks thread Thank you to Piggers for stepping in to do my last weeks list, and peaceful days for Bossy Every room comes back around next week so please don’t…
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4 Dinners for £9
We are very good at sticking to a weekly grocery budget of £40 per week for two adults and two cats that included all toiletries and cleaning supplies. However we have had an awful week as we have ran out of nearly everything in the toiletries and cleaning category! After buying all we need and all our lunches for the week…
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Cleaning wall tile grout
Hello all Does anyone have a good effective method to clean wall tile grout? My grout has become a dull grey colour now and I want it to become whiter again. Thanks in advance to any replies.
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O/S Daily Sunday 20 March 2016
O/S Daily Thread for Sunday 20 March 2016 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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Meal plans WC 20/03/16
Hi I've finally been able to get some shopping in so it will be easier to meal plan this week :D Sunday-Corned beef casserole Monday-Bovril and cheese chicken breasts with stir fried veg Tuesday-Sausage, egg and chips or ham and cheese omellettes Wednesday-Grilled halloumi stir fry Thursday-Fish pie and peas, cauliflower…
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Stir fry
I have prepared a chicken stir fry but looking at it there is enough for more than one meal so if I cook it all can I then keep it for another day or store before cooking is it possible? Thanks
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HM Rice Pops
I have just been enjoying some mid-afternoon rice pops (ok, the baby's leftovers :D ) and wondering how easy it might be to DIY. I have endless kilos of long grain rice that I'll never eat, however turned into rice pops there may be half a chance they are used up. I came across these greasy offerings on WikiHow, and then…
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jummble sales!!!
off to go to two jumble sales today!!!! very rare two in a day...cant remember the last time!!! whooooooooooooooo!!! vvv excited to see what my pennies can buy.xxxxxxxxx
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O/S Daily Thread for Saturday 19th March
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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The 'What else can you do with tomato ketchup' challenge
Hi everyone, We've got a challenge for you! Barring putting it on the side of your plate, what else do you use tomato ketchup for? We’re thinking mainly cooking and recipes here, but go on surprise us and tell us below! :)
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What to do with Artichoke Hearts?
I have a random tin of Artichoke Hearts in my cupboard and want to use them up. Any ideas what i can use them for? I have never tried them before, so don't know why i bought them!
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Living out of my store cupboard & freezer, how little can I spend to feed my family?
Helloooo, Ok this thread is going to be exactly what it says on the tin. Money is short and my store cupboard is bursting as is my freezer, desperately need to pay off the Credit card, as OH's job is hanging on by a mere thread at the moment.... and attacking the food budget is the only thing I know i can sort and its the…
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Make money off Free waitrose paper
I discovered it's possible to make some free cash by subscribing to a newspaper (say the times or sunday times). you buy their vouchers for less than the face value. Then you get the MyWaitrose card that entitles you to a free paper. So say you buy groceries on a Sunday for £7.50 and you get the Sunday Times. Your total…
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A New to Me Blog
Probably regular readers/posters will know of this Blog which, is really interesting, not to say inspirational in many respects; but I came across it by chance: http://www.meanqueen-lifeaftermoney.blogspot.co.uk/p/my-money-saving-tips.html Is she a member here?
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OS Friday 18th March
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…
