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OS Daily 19th November 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Ideas for WFH inexpensive but healthy snacks, please!
I've just gone bust again on the Grocery Challenge thread, mainly because I've discovered my Other Half, bless his cotton socks, has been scoffing handfuls of hazelnuts & almonds at every half-hour coffee break whilst working from home, because we don't tend to keep biscuits in the house, unlike his office; two…
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Storing food in case of shortage
Hi Reading in the news that a food shortage may be imminent I would like to know any tips for long-term storing of fruit and veg. I've started stocking up on tins and long-life milk etc but am concerned of the perishables. Are those part-baked breads in plastic packets good to keep for a few weeks? Many thanks
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Partner left me - have £135 left till 30th Nov
Im determined not to go overdrawn. He used to eat all the food or want expensive items. I cannot even bear to write down the amount we spent on food per month ! Ive literally no idea how to budget. I usually shop at Tesco as I get 10% off with colleague discount card.
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Old Style Daily Wednesday 18th November
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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December 2020 Grocery Challenge
Hi everyone, Welcome to the twelth Grocery Challenge of 2020! If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your November Budget then keep on posting in the November Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased…
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OS Daily Tuesday 17 November 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Ancestry discount sought
My ancestry sub is due next monthThe last 2 years - I managed to get a WORLDWIDE sub for £69.95 for 12 months but that offer has vanished and they want me to pay £179.95, which will not happenAnyone got a working discount link ?They have changed their 12 month subs to 6 month - rip off !
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OS Daily Monday 16 November 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Whats name of those waterproof overalls football fans wear?
Hi all, Does anyone know name of those big disposable looking waterproof sheet/overall things that you see football fans wearing when its pouring down with rain? I can not seem to find them on google as obviously I do not know the correct name for them? Thanks all in advance.
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Weekly Flylady Thread 16th November 2020
Welcome
to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting
motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us. 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…
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Taking curtains up.
I’ve 2 pairs of curtains, both been up a year or so, that I’ve now decided need lifting off the floor as although they look nice they act as a bit of a muck collector. Both are lined, but the lining is only sewn to the curtain fabric at the top and sides, the bottom is open. I know it’s said curtains are best taken up from…
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OS Daily Sunday 15 November 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Prepping/stacking / Longest lasting tinned meat/foods?
I began prepping because this year made me think about food security, and hobby. I've started stacking tinned goods with what seem to be the longest lasting meats. I've noticed Princes Hot Dogs and Tulip bacon grill get 5 years. Most the Tuna's and corned beef get 4 years. What else gets 4 - 5+ years? Doesn't have to be…
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Beetroot
I've been given raw beetroots. What do I do with them? I've seen recipes on the net for chocolate beetroot cake, beetroot soup and beetroot curry. All these are a far cry from the sliced beetreet in vinegar of my childhood, and I'm not sure where to start.
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OS Daily Saturday 14 November
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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Paying a painter/decorator
How much does it cost to get in a painter decorator in to hang wallpaper?
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Employing cleaning support during Covid and beyond.
Becoming more disabled and thinking it's time to get some cleaning help but I fall into vulnerable group. if you have a cleaner how do you cope with them visiting multiple homes, possibly all of who have occupants of differing age groups? Saw an advert by a local cleaning lady today who tempted me but she had a part time…
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O/S Daily Friday 13th November 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, please do come in, put your feet…
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Fun and cheap advent calendar
This is a cheap alternative to all those expensive chocolate filled advent calendars. Great for crafters and far more fun for little children, as they make Santa's beard grow every day. Perhaps a sweet or other treat could be given for every cotton wool ball that's stuck onto Santa's face. Have fun HO HO HO!
