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23 odd socks!
I have just been through my odd sock bag (it lives at the bottom of the ironing trunk ((yes, I have an ironing trunk :D )) Anyway I have 23 odd socks! Of all different colours, patterns and sizes Now I have an OS dilemma - do I do a Flylady and fling them? Or do I hold onto them in the belief that the matching one WILL…
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ideas for adaptations to fruit brandy drink
A friend sent me a BBC receipe for Blackberry Brandy. I made some today and used half blackberries, half loganberries (defrosted). I wondered if anyone has made blackberry brandy before and if I could use plums or other fruit in it?
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Energy saving light bulbs - WARNING
I've just heard about this today - I had no idea! Why on earth don't they put a warning on the box? Official advice from the Department of the Environment states that if a low-energy bulb is smashed, the room needs to be vacated for at least 15 minutes. A vacuum cleaner should not be used to clear up the debris, and care…
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£50 left for food shopping till the end of the month help!!
Hi everyone! I have had a really expensive month and have got £50 left to spend on food for the next 2 weeks :eek: I really don't know how I'm going to do it, I normally spend £100 per week at least :o I know all you guys here at old style manage your shopping money very well and hope you give me some tips. The trouble is…
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Idiot's guide to a nice beef curry needed.
Hi, hope somone on this board can help me out with a really easy (:o ) beef curry recipe. I've been married for nearly ten years now and hubby and kids still grimace every now and then *hanging my head in shame here* Have passed myself off over the years by doing the same thing over and over again: steak, lasagne,…
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OS Daily Sunday 18th September
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Sunday 18th September. 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…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 12th September 2011
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week when it comes to housework, or just the motivation to do the dreaded housework tasks you have to do, come and join us, hopefully make it a little easier. You never know, you might start to enjoy it! There are levels 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 being very…
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Ideas for chiffon type fabric
Hi all - I've been given about 5 metres of a chiffon type fabric with a beautiful black/cream feather type pattern, and I'm after some ideas of what to do with it (keep it clean, now!!) Also, any advice on how difficult it is to sew (machine) or anything I need to be aware of! Looking forward to hearing suggestions! Ta:)
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I need some meal ideas please!
Hi everyone, thanks for reading Oooh i feel like ive come home lol, not posted on the board for ages, so please be kind! Im in great need of some recipe ideas as i have a few problems at the moment health wise that need my diet being 'right' Ive spent the last couple of years trawling MSE and doing everything advised,…
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can I use washing powder in the dishwasher?
A friend of mine (who claims his authority from a chemistry degree) claims that washing powder is fundamentally the same as dishwasher powder, and they can be used interchangeably. I have tried using washing powder in the dishwasher and it seemed to work fine. Can anyone think of any downsides to this? (the reason why this…
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Veg help needed
Hope you can help me? I am old style but need help with veg, if we have a roast etc we always seem to have it with mash, roasts pots and carrots and brocoli. Not sure why as we all like most veg, but when I go shopping carrots and broccoli always seem to be cheapest veg and easy/quick to cook. Any ideas what else we could…
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What can I do with these jarred pears?
My OH's mum gave us a jar of pears in red wine and a jar of pears in brandy. Any idea of desserts etc I could make them into??
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Which Breadmaker to get?
Hi, My breadmaker ceased up the other day, not sure why. Anyhow, I tried to fix it and failed. I've seen a few posts abouot Panasonic being the better ones. I was looking at the 253 at £80. but I wonder what I would benefit from to make the additional costs worth while? Thanks GW
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Has anyone got experience with the cost of cooking on a tabletop cooker
Has anyone got any experience of a small, possibly tabletop cooker. I have been looking at the cost of 'cooking' and realise I may be able to save money if I changed the way I cook. We are a household of 2 people both retired (thats a laugh) During the winter I cook on a wood fired range - wood is free, freezing quite a…
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Tomato stain
I made a bolognaise the other night with a Dolmio tomato sauce and hubby spilt some down his favourite pale blue t.shirt (yes, I know, but he insists on wearing it at meal times!). I've tried white vinegar, borax and shop bought stain removers, but there's still a very obvious stain there. Anyone got any suggestions…
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Ideas for using up stuffing - veggie ideas...
I have several boxes of Sage and Onion stuffing but am now veggie. Recipe ideas please!
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Ideas for using up mozzarella - veggie ideas...
In addition to the stuffing mentioned in my previous thread, I have loads of mozzarella about to go out of date! Any ideas...? Ideas combining stuffing and mozzarella would be good but any veggie ideas welcome... Thanks!
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In need of motivation to stay OS
Hi all For many years i have been very old style - we were on a very tight budget, with me a SAHM, and DH setting up his own business which did not bring in much money for many years. BUT we were very happy. I enjoyed making things last, batch cooking, having my routine of what i did every day. We have always had too much…
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Beeswax candles
It seems that beeswax candles are not as toxic as standard candles but they tend to be more expensive. Anyone know of any suppliers? Or is it cheaper to make your own?
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Old Style Remedies........
Disclaimer: No information is to be taken as medical advice it is personal thoughts / opinions only (Sorry but you never know) I know many will think this is mean't for the 'health board' but I am really after the 'Old Style' thoughts/opinions Both DH and I are sat here full of cold and feeling very sorry for ourselves. I…