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Panasonic Breadmakers SD206 and SD251to SD257 Drive Belt fix
These machines keep going and going, but eventually, the profiled drive belt on these machines starts to slip on the motor drive pulley. It is impossible to buy a replacement SD026 drive belt - ASD158-108-W (even second-hand); or an SD251 belt - ADF01R140 (except at a ridiculous price). First of all remove the bottom of…
26 for 2026
It’s that time again! As we wrap up one year and get ready to step into the next, the 26 for 2026 Challenge is officially open (and no I'm not using this as a way to procrastinate over my current 25 for 2025 list 🫣) If you fancy a bit of motivation, reflection, or just a fun way to track your year, come and join in. If…
OS Daily Wednesday 25th March
Morning all
Does lidl
Still sell bacon offcuts please? Dispatching Mr Middle wife to shop tomorrow and don't want to send him on a wild goose chase, Thanks!
Weekly Flylady Thread 16th March 2026
I thought I'd do the lists a little different this week to enable more of us to feel we had achieved something and with spring approaching; each day will give you some basic flying, some deep cleaning choices and some decluttering choices. As ever feel free to pick and mix what needs doing for you according to your ability…
Is your heating ON or OFF?
hi just wonder how many of you have put the heating on yet i was going to wait untill november but my 7 year old dd woke me up at 430 this morring saying she was cold i swear i saw steam coming from her mouth so i got up and put it on the house was cold though and my ds has woken up a few time durring the night to (his…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 24 March 2026
Morning all.
O/S Daily Monday March 23 2026
Morning all.
The Second Purse Thread
Hello everyone, I’ve been thinking of reviving the Second Purse Challenge
for a while and a post by @Frugalistamama spurred me on. For those who don’t know about this way of grocery budgeting,
I’ve linked the original posting by @Mothership below. I intend to set aside £30 of my monthly food budget to look
for bargains to…
O/S Daily Sunday March 22 2026
Good morning all.
Washing own duvets and pillows?
Just been ripped off - £20 to wash and tumble dry three pillows and £30 for single duvet and a few mattress protectors. The pillows never washed or duvet in years. He claimed he'd use special sanitiser etc and do me deal. Works in rich area where don't question handing over any amount of money. If I do it myself what…
O/S Daily Saturday March 21 2026
Good morning all.
Old Style Daily Friday 20 March 2026
Friday at last - good morning all.
Old Style Daily Thursday 19 March 2026
Good morning all.
Reading as a cheap hobby
Reading needn't cost anything if you live within walking distance of a library or get a free bus pass. Libraries often put on free activities for children, too. If you're lucky, your local library will be warm and have some cosy armchairs. Some libraries will allow laptops so that students can work on projects and…
Old Style Daily Wednesday 18 March 2026.
Happy Birthday @camelot1001 🎂🎂🎉🎉 and a belated Happy Birthday @snoozer for yesterday.
Help with dying jeans
I have two pairs of jeans, sold as black but they are more a dark grey and I've realised that whilst very comfy I have hardly worn them. The blue ones I bought at the same time are nearly worn out. I have gone down an internet rabbit hole trying to find out if they can be dyed properly black. So much conflicting…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 17 March 2026
Morning all.
Old Style Daily Monday 16 March 2026
Good morning all, even though there is rain battering at my house so the morning isn't too good. 😀
Old Style Daily Sunday 15 March 2026
Good morning to all.
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