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Does anyone use a food thermos?
My student son works with an agricultural contractor at weekends and holidays. They regularly work 12hour days and don't have access to a microwave etc. They take their food for the day in their tractor. I don't really want him living on sandwiches but he is not keen on "cold" food other than sandwiches. He is eating a lot…
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What is in the middle between frugal and splashing out?
Having a heated discussion with some people today who not to sound rude first off but none came from a poor home all were from at least reasonable off working class homes and around their early 20's Topic of discussion was flatmates but went on to everyday life. The example I gave was lets say it was someone like me who…
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Can £200 for the month really be done now?
Hi guys, Well I thought I would re-try an old experiment......I am now back on the OS band wagon after finding myself in a bit of a financial hole after a spell of illness which means I have been unemployed for about 3 years now......and I stupidly borrowed from doorstep lenders when our money was tight and we couldnt…
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Roast in the bag chicken!
What is the actual point of it? I picked one up in the Co-op the other day, the only whole chicken they had available. Decided to roast it for lunch today so thought, as an experiment (as only me eating), I'd do it what it says on the bag and just bung it in the oven, in its bag, as is. Well, what a huge disappointment! It…
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The Queen and what we have learnt from her.
Did anyone listen to R4's You and Yours yesterday? It was asking what we had/could learn from the Queen and her generation and what changes good/bad had occurred over their lifetime. Several contributors were of a similar age to her and talked about the changes they had witnessed over the years. There were a few…
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O/S Daily Thread for Wednesday 20th April 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Travelodge
Any discount codes please for Travelodge
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O/S Daily Tuesday 19 April 2016
O/S Daily Tuesday 19 April 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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Long time lurker, made an account today. Time to get my head out of the sand.
Hello everyone, I have been reading the old style area for a couple of months now, so that's why I'm posting here first. Hope that's ok? I am a single mum to a beautiful 'almost eight' son, self employed and live in Cornwall. I have found the courage to make a profile and post as I am trying hard to overcome the long term…
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Using up olive oil/veg oil blend.
I bought what I thought was a great bargain of a 5 litre tin of olive oil on offer in Tesco. Unfortunately when I got home and decanted some into a smaller bottle I realised that it was a composite type oil with 52% olive oil, and 48% rapeseed oil. Bearing in mind the recent advice to avoid cooking with olive oil, and the…
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O/S Daily Monday 18 April 2016
O/S Daily Monday 18th April 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 18th April 2016
Thank you to Natty for last week's thread :D Do not lose heart if you cannot keep up with everyone else or reading the thread, don't try to reply to everyone and please remember to include something about flying in all your posts. Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting…
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What can i do with ground coffee??
Hi everyone just after some help........I was given a pack of ground coffee(1kg) but don't have a filter machine...(it's actually the stuff they put in vending machines where it brews it up) any ideas how i can use it without buying a machine?? I hate to see a freebie go to waste!!!:eek:
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Easiest way to pack a double quilt?
Going on a cheapc holiday tomorrow but require own bedding but I don't drive so will be hand luggage. Not far to walk either way. 5 minutes walk to bus stop, then it drops me off about 3 minutes walk from the station then its just changing platform at another station then 4 minutes walk from station to where I am staying.…
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O/S Daily Thread for Sunday 17th April 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Favourite freezer meals
Im struggling at the moment as im unwell due to my MS but have found making a meal and a portion for another day a great help. I have me & DH who works 11 hours a day and 2 little ones to feed. Im usually very frugal and hate waste especially when it comes to food but im looking for some different ideas of what I can 'make…
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Meat / pasta / potato portion sizes
Hi, Does anybody have any good guides for the amount of meat you should provide per person in a main meal. I am a terrible judge and tend to make it up as I go along but want to try and be more sensible for both the cost and my waist line as I have a horrible feeling that a lot of the meals I eat are more than one serving!…
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Meal planning - wk 18th Apr
Afternoon All. Nothing very exciting this week. Monday - Faggots, Mash, Mushy Peas Tuesday - Chicken Sausage, Root Mash, Beans Wednesday - Baked Pot, cottage cheese, beans (eating out for lunch) Thursday - Soup and sourdough bread (and puddin') Friday - Fish, wedges, peas
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using up crusts & surplus sandwiches
Have two bags of crusts (removed from "posh" sandwiches) and a load of mixed sandwiches left over (currently stored in fridge) from a charity event catered for last night. thrifty and innovative ideas please for using them up/converting them. (Not breadcrumbs - never use them!) Was wondering whether fried bread sandwiches…
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O/S Daily Thread for Saturday 16th April 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, please do come in, put your feet…
