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Weekly Flylady Thread 18th November 2019
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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Xmas box for cleaner
Not strictly appropriate for this board, but the wisdom & experience here is so useful! A few weeks ago, failing health mad us employ a cleaner, so our energies can be directed to other activities. We have used an agency, and our regular cleaner is a lovely young woman who understands how hard it was to hand over some of…
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O/S Daily Sunday 17 November 2019
O/S Daily Sunday 17 November 2019 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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Mops question
Can anyone recommend a good mop for bathroom/kitchen floors please? Lots of nooks and crannies due to the useless design of the house so a steam mop doesn't work well. Whatever I've tried mine seem to go mouldy in less than a week
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O/S Daily Saturday 16 November 2019
O/S Daily Saturday 16 November 2019 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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The impracticability of crystal glassware
I'm trying to declutter as with increasing age, I need to make my life simpler. That includes only having glassware and china that can be safely used in a dishwasher. I have lots of crystal glasses which are beautiful, (wedding presents from many years ago) but utterly impractical. Can they ever be used in a dishwasher…
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O/S Daily Friday 15 November 2019
O/S Daily Friday 15 November 2019 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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Chocolate Refrigerator Cake?
Many years ago I had a recipe for a chocolate refrigerator cake - and I'm positive it was a Jewish recipe. I think it had pieces of biscuit and some maybe dried fruit and pieces of peel in it. It was made in a loaf tin. I've lost the recipe and now I would like to make it again. There are many recipes on the internet but…
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Long life milk 1 month past bb
Hi all I have 6 cartons of long life milk that are best before 5 weeks ago. I know that bb isn't the same as use by, but I feel like it's possibly be more cautious with milk. Is there anything I can use them for or is it best to chuck them? Thanks! clf x
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O/S Daily Thursday 14 November 2019
O/S Daily Thursday 14 November 2019 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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Knitting children gloves - pattern?
Hi, My little girl has asked me to knit her a scarf and gloves set (haven't never knitted before you can imagine the horror on my face) I have completed her scarf and have looked online for a glove pattern but I can't find a free (we are MSE after all!) Pattern. I wondered if anyone has a pattern they might like to share?…
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Slow cooker with keep warm setting
Good evening all Does anyone have any recommendations for a slow cooker with a keep warm setting? I would like to start using ours more, but it is a very old model that i wouldnt trust being left on all day whilst I am at work and I can be out of the house for ten hours so, would really like one with a keep warm function -…
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Vegetarian meal idea
Trying to eat less meat and when I do eat meat it will be organic which is very expensive so most meals will be vegetarian. I'm looking for some inspiration for vegetarian meals that are fairly cheap, quick and easy to make but are filling. Good hearty meals for the winter. thanks
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O/S Daily Wednesday 13 November 2019
O/S Daily Wednesday 13 November 2019 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 Tuesday 12 November 2019
O/S Daily Tuesday 12 November 2019 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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O/S Daily Monday 11 November 2019
O/S Daily Monday 11 November 2019 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 11th November 2019
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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strimmer for allotment
Hi I have had my allotment for a year now and I love it my husband also has a plot , I am looking for a lightweight cordless strimmer for keeping the paths and edges neat has anyone got any recommendations Thanks
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O/S Daily Sunday 10 November 2019
O/S Daily Sunday 10 November 2019 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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O/S Daily Saturday 9 November 2019
O/S Daily Saturday 9 November 2018 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,…
