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One hour emergency bread from your bread machine
You know how it is: you trot downstairs to the kitchen in the morning, anticipating that freshly baked loaf - and your dumb little breadmaking robot proudly presents you with a fragrant brick. You've no bread for sandwiches - now what? - Feed cat. - turn off the BM so that it begins to cool down. - Remove the failed loaf…
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saving money on washing powder
hi i'm sure i'm not alone in having the washing machine on every day!!! where does it all come from? I've swapped to using tesco non bio, instead of big brands persil etc. i was wondering if anyone uses value powder is it ok ? also is lidl washing powder ok? i'm sure i've read on here about making up own washing powder,…
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Whatever happened to the old fashioned vegetable rack?
Due to a re-jig in my kitchen, I now have a seperate fridge and freezer instead of a fridge/freezer. The fridge is smaller than my old fridge freezer, reading the instruction manual it says don't put in it the following bananas (I knew that), onions due to smell :confused: haven't noticed them semelling when whole, citrus…
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Help Kenwood Chef Pasta Maker
Could anybody please give me any tips? I have purchased a Kenwood Chef Pasta maker, that attaches to my Kenwood. I tried for the first time yesterday to make pasta, and the only one I have managed was lasenge shaped. The problem I have had is when the pasta comes from the machine, it is sticking together and I can't…
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MealPlans WB 1st April 2007
Hiya, I'm starting the mealplan thread for Penny-Pincher this week. I hope you all join in :D Sunday - HM Pizza Monday - Chicken kiev and veges Tuesday - Spiced Parsnip Shepherd's pie Wednesday - Royal chicken in almond sauce Thursday - Lamb and apricot hotpot Good Friday - Steak and chips Saturday - At a dance competition…
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Blue felt tip pen on cream carpet
The sadistic people we bought our house from installed cream carpet in the living room. My darling son has drawn a long line of navy blue felt tip. It's just one line but it's 4 feet long and it stands out like the proverbial sore thumb. I'm scared to add any kind of liquid in case it smudges. I have considered vinegar and…
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does anyone else use...
fabric conditioner as a furniture polish, it's anti static, so you don't need to buy two products.
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OS daily thread 3rd April
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Monday 2nd April. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please…
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Organic vs normal fruit and vegetables
Not sure if this is the correct part of the forum to ask this question but here goes. Does anybody have the organic boxes delivered? Is there any difference (besides price) between normal fruit and vegetables and the organic. I know that the organic are supposed to be a lot better without the pesticides but can you justify…
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anyone know owt bout electric cookers?
Help! I need to clean the elements of my electric oven, but i have no idea how! anyone? please!
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Dilemma of the moment, help needed.
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will they be ok?
hi all i made a salad today for 2 people but as its allways cheaper to buy capsicums than peppers i did but there is allways to much an then as u do they go in the fridge an then in the bin but today i took the bits i didnt use as well as the letuce cucumber and onion an bagged them an froze them will they all be ok for…
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liux
anyone seen lux anywere for sale,ive tried everywere cant find it,someone told me it was good for cleaning a lether suite
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OS Monday 2nd April 07
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for Monday 2nd April. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything OS and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already. Everyone’s welcome, please…
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One for the ladies ...
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What do clothes weigh ?
I have just got a new washing machine. It takes 7kg of dry clothes (much more than my old one), but I have no idea how much stuff this is. I have tried weighing clothes on my kitchen scales but they are too small, and I've tried the bathroom ones which aren't accurate at all. I am sure I used to have a list with a previous…
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Feeling Frumpy - money-saving new me advice
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Cups coming out of d/w with bits on them!??
Hi My cups and glasses keep coming out of the dishwasher with bits on them it's gross, i have run a cleaning solution through it and cleaned the filter out but it's still happening any ideas ladies? Carli x
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Enquire within upon everything...
A while ago (no, I can't be more specific than that!!) one of the regular OS MoneySavers posted an idea for a folder for kids going to university or leaving home for the first time, which would contain all sorts of useful info for them. My godson is doing this in October, and I thought I'd get organised in advance and do…
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Travel Lodge stay
Hi everyone, My two sons and I are going away next week and I've booked 2 nights at a Travel Lodge. It's got the usual expensive Little Chef next door, but I can't afford their prices for breakfast or snacks. My older son is 6' 1", aged 14, and is ever-hungry. I thought of taking some small items, such as croissants and…