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O/S Daily Friday 31 January 2020
O/S Daily Friday 31 January 2020 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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Alexa and Shopping Lists
I was beginning to put together a major shopping list using an Amazon Alexa list when I began to wonder if the large supermarkets: Asda, Tesco etc had an Alexa Skill which would let you add items to their lists e.g Alexa add coffee to Asda. At the moment all I have is a list called shopping and that’s more of an…
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Extreme MSE
My DM is decluttering (with some healthy encouragement) one of her cupboards which is stuffed with paperwork - all neatly saved in named box files. I want to share two receipts. This one is from 1959 and the chair with stool is still in use in DM's home. This one is from 1968 and, again, is still in daily use in DM's…
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O/S Daily Thursday 30 January 2020
O/S Daily Thursday 30 January 2020 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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Fresh Yeast
Hi, I've just been gifted a pack of fresh yeast dated 31 january, how long after the date would this keep please, and can it be frozen? Thanks
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O/S Daily Wednesday 29 January 2020
O/S Daily Wednesday 29 January 2020 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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Fluttering parking ticket final notice charges ukcps
Hi all, I’m hoping for some advice with a final notice letter from UKCPS, as it goes I received the original parking charge notice on my car on the 11th Dec 2019 the issue time is 9:54, I actually had a parking ticket which unfortunately at the time had to come off the dashboard bearing in mind it’s a flimsy piece of…
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I tried not to buy anymore coats but failed
Yet again for another year I've bought another 2 coats this winter when I don't really need them. I love them! but.....I have so many. I tried I really did! I've read on this forum that some people just have 2 or 3 coats I don't know how you do it. The problem I have when it comes to wearing a coat I have too much choice…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 28 January 2020
O/S Daily Tuesday 28 January 2020 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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Chinese teas
Hi, I'm having abit store cupboard clear out and amongst other things, I have quite a collection of Chinese teas our young guests have brought over the last couple of years. I m sure they are fine, they are still sealed. Can you think of any ways to use it that are not the conventional cup of tea? I'm not keen on that at…
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Aldi craft kits
Anyone ever brought a craft kit from Aldi? Knitting, sewing, needle felting, they do other kits to. They are on special buy from 2nd Feb.
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O/S Daily Monday 27 January 2020
O/S Daily Monday 27 January 2020 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 27th January 2020
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. 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…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd February 2020
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. 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…
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Tainted Tupperware - Can I Save it?
Have some old Tupperware from the 80s but have noticed it seems to be tainted with a savoury food smell. It's been through the dishwasher at least 4 times, the last time was straight after each other. Still smelly when it dries. Can I save it? I prefer the older Tupperware tubs. Thanks!
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OS with young kids - tips & advice
Hello! I was just wondering if others on here were trying to be as OS as possible with very young children, and thought we could share tips and ideas. (And any ladies who’ve “been there done that” too!) I love most things OS and thrifty but since having my youngest a lot has slipped away and I’ve been in “survival mode”.…
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Need help with food budget
Hello, I am just signing up to a DMP and cutting back where I can, but one think I am struggling with is the food / household / cat budget. I have £200 per month to cover these. I have 2 children ages 9 and 11 who spend every other week with me (shared care arrangement). So that budget needs to pay for: 9 year old - 2 week…
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O/S Daily Sunday 26 January 2020
O/S Daily Sunday 26 January 2020 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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Cleaning after hoarding - advice on ethical disposal of items
Hi - thanks in advance for reading I've struggled my whole life with some kind of hoarding disorder. It's not emotional attachment to junk like a lot of people on the tv but, for some reason, I really struggle to keep a clean home and always have. My default would be to eg. drop rubbish on the floor from where I'm sitting…
