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What to buy in Lakeland
Hi everyone, Hope you all had a lovely christmas! I`m more of a lurker here, but I know I can rely on your expert opinion . I was lucky enough to receive £40 in Lakeland vouchers, and I can put another £30 in cash to it. Trouble is, I don`t know what to buy! I already have a slow cooker, and a blender, decent saute pan.…
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Leftover chicken and gravy
I want to use the leftover chicken from Xmas and have it with gravy. All very simple you might think, but do I heat up the chicken in the microwave and just add gravy over the top? Or would it be better to make the gravy and put the cold chicken and hot gravy in a Pyrex dish and pop it in the oven? If the latter, how hot…
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Best way to freeze Leftover turkey?
morning all. I have leftovers to freeze. Do I freeze turkey in gravy-cold gravy I assume? And how best to reheat? I am a bit nervous about this but want to be thrifty and use it all up. Thanks Gintot
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What is the worst present you received this Christmas..and why?
Ok I know I should be grateful for getting presents at all but this Christmas I am now the proud owner of a big Yardley gift set! I have sulked ever since! To me Yardley is outdated and synonymous with old ladies and something I wouldn't choose for myself. Following close behind are the lovely red slippers in Size small (…
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Weekly Flylady Thread post xmas 27 Dec
Thank you Natty for last week's thread :D :D:DThank you all for your support :cool::cool: Last week's It is your responsibility to read the forum rules, please follow them on this thread as Flylady has been here a LONG time and is a fabulous support and resource for lots of us. Welcome to the Weekly Flylady thread. If you…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 27 December 2016
O/S Daily Tuesday 27 December 206 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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Coin saving
Have made up my mind to start saving every single coin change I get next year. In fact, I Just came across a book while searching for thrifty saving ideas which seems to support this plan. It's called "The £2.00 Saver-Star: How to Save up a Nest-egg with the Amazing £2.00 coin!" I'll keep you guys updated on my success or…
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What are your plans for 2017?
Not new years resolutions, just the things you would like to achieve, do the same or different as this year, save up for etc. ? Ive just completed a year of close scrutiny on my financial ins/outs in the bank, to the point where its now part of my day to check my balance and see what bills have gone out and tick them off…
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Is money saving hard?
Do you have to look and at what your spending in every area. Then scrimp and scrape to find the bargains?
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What are the cheapest meals you can make?
I've tried looking for something like this, but cant find anything. I'm on a serious debt free mission in 2017, and the area that i mainly need to cut down on is my food shopping. I'll be joining the grocery challenge for January, but could you please share your cheapest meal ideas? We dont like eggs, already eat a lot of…
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Kenwood Multi one
Would people recommend this ? or if not what would you recomend? Please and Thankyou :D https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kenwood-Multi-One-1000-W-White/dp/B00UAOK4NE/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen-appliances&ie=UTF8&qid=1482756609&sr=1-3&keywords=kenwood+mixer
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Best 3-tier steamer buy.
Hi all and Merry Christmas! Yesterday my electric Tfal 3 tier steamer broke ( luckily it cooked my veg first). My first Tfal steamer lasted years but i've only had this one for 18 months and during this time i also had to replace the bases of the baskets Too.....so im not happy with Tfal ! Anyway has anyone got any…
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OS Daily Boxing Day
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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Kitchenware recommendations
I figure this is a good place to ask :) Can I have recommendations on: Baking trays - cheap ones warp, light coloured ceramic seem to stain/don't stay non-stick Kitchen towels for drying up - can never get a full "dry" out of one towel, we use the checked terry sort currently TIA
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best and worst parts of your dinner
Now its all over for another year how did everyone's Christmas dinner go? What was your best and worst part? My best was the roast potatoes I tried putting a bit of flour on before putting into the oven, it worked well and something I will be doing from now on. Worst was the sprouts most of the bag were manky :( good job I…
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A Beary Merry Christmas to all
Happy Christmas thrifty, frugal fun people :xmassmile:rudolf: I don't often post* but I always read so thank you for all your tips and wisdom this year. It's much appreciated :snow_grin :iloveyou: *To make it clear: on the Old Style board :cool:
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Happy christmas!!!!
happy christmas to you all. wishing you all health, wealth and happiness. xx
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OS Daily Christmas Day
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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All the lonely people....
I am lying in a small bed, in a dark room, with my husband ill with cold and a fever (please God, don't let it be flu) in the bigger bed and no light on because it bothers his eyes, in my mother's house, a long long way from my home. I made the bad mistake of thinking it would be OK to have this Christmas here, thought…
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Best pastry recipe
Is there a thread for the best pastry recipe? Last minute decision to make some mince pies with ds today. Looking for the best suggestion of type of fat/ratios to use. Any other tips also welcome. I hate making pastry (haven't made it for years) I can't stand the feeling of it but I do now own a food processor. Am I right…
