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Paper Kitchen Towel Alternatives
Hi, As the title says, I am looking for alternatives to paper kitchen roll. The issue I have is I make and decorate cakes for friends and family and disposable is needed for that. Because of doing the cakes and having the towel in for that, I have sort of gotten used to it for everything! I have thought of getting lots of…
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Messy challenge
:wave: I joined this site a few years ago when I had a break down after something that happened to me. I was diagnosed with PTSD. After 6-8 months I was back to work and doing great. This site helped me so much, I let my home rot around me, there was just a walk way through the rooms etc it got that bad. Any way, I have…
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O/S Daily Friday 20th October 2017
O/S Daily Friday 20th October 2017 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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mini pumpkin pies?
I have made pumpkin pie before with this recipe https://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/18470/libbys-famous-pumpkin-pie/ instead of the tin pumpkin I use fresh puree. This year I was thinking of making in individual portions, do you think it would work? what style of tins would you recommend and how long in the oven. Thanks
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So, Hester ....
... went the day well? :beer: As some are prone to say "Live Long & Prosper!"
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Do you think you need to join a gym to stay fit?
I workout at home for about 30-40 mins a day to one of the many fitness dvds I have ,usually about 5 or 6 days a week and I walk about 40-60 mins a day. However most people I know who are into fitness seem to think this isn't enough and the only way is to join a gym. I'm a working single mum and this isn't an option for…
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O/S Daily Thursday 19th October 2017
O/S Daily Thursday 19th October 2017 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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Doing porridge, frugally
Does anyone have ideas to jazz up porridge? I'm trying to eat more frugally, and porridge is really easy on the pocket and good for the body. But, I find it really bland on it's own. I've tried porridge with sliced banana which is lovely, but gets boring. There must be loads of inexpensive toppings/mixes for it? I've…
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Has any one got one of these?
Gotham Steel 9.5 Non stick fry pan, if so are they any good. I am going to have to replace my frying pans, which have done sterling service despite their ill treatment at various times.
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Grim really.
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Employer Pension Contributions
Hi, My work give us a 5% flex allowance to use as we please so can either take it as salary or use it for other benefits. But my question is: They also take the 1% employers pension contribution from it if you’re part of the pension scheme so I would only get 4%. Are they allowed to do this? Thanks Paul
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O/S Daily Wednesday 18th October 2017
O/S Daily Wednesday 18th October 2017 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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how to get a refund
I used a will writing service and paid in full by credit card on the 3rd July 2017 but then sent them a letter to say my circumstances had changed They rang and asked for the reason I said I was a getting a divorce and received a letter confirming the cancellation and full refund - now they are ignoring all my emails what…
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chocolate mirror glaze
Hi Guys I picked a couple of tubs of this up as it was massively reduced (only 20p) so I was wondering what would you recommend using it on ? I was thinking of making a cake for the boys at the weekend ? Lisa x
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Scones
I made a batch of scones using my tried and trusted recipe, except that I substituted half wholemeal flour. The scones taste great, but do not look quite right. They didn't rise as they should have done - they did rise but also spread a bit. So question - do I need to change the quantity of raising agent or maybe reduce…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 17th October 2017
O/S Daily Tuesday 17th October 2017 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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O/S Daily Monday 16th October 2017
O/S Daily Monday 16th October 2017 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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Nice kitchen storage jars - with free jam!
Posted this here, as I know some people who lurk on this thread will be as interested in the jars as their contents! I was in Lidl this pm and spotted some jars of their Maribel jam for 29p. Better than this-they came in a jar with a nice silver lid with nothing written on it, not your normal jam jar lid but look more like…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 16th October 2017
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
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O/S Daily Sunday 15th October 2017
O/S Daily Sunday 15th October 2017 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,…
