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Join us for Fredagsmys (cosy Fridays)
It seems that January is proving to be a very looong, cold and dark month so after the cheeriness of our MSE Advent and 12 days of Christmas thread we thought we would try to bring some cosy fun to the 3 Fridays that remain this month. Fredagsmys Is a Nordic custom and translates as Friday cosiness. There are plenty of on…
Old Style Daily Friday 21 February 2025
Good morning all.
Old Style Daily Thursday 20 February 2025
Good morning all.
Anyone using a whistle kettle on the gas hob?
Anyone using a whistle kettle on the gas hob? Saw one the other day and thought what a great throw back and wondered whether it's really practical? Does it boil in reasonable time?It's it economical to use in a gas hob? Pros and Cons?
Old Style Daily Wednesday 19 February 2025
Good morning all. There's a heavy frost this morning. 🥶🥶
O/S Daily Tuesday 18th February 2025
Good morning, just starting, I'll be back soon.
Old Style Daily Monday 17 February 2025
Morning all.
Weekly Flylady Thread 10th February 2025
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 task easier and quicker. We also…
O/S Daily Sunday 16th February 2025
Good morning, it's another wet day here. No particular plans for today, we have dg d and the dog staying over, so dog walking will be to do. I'll take him out soon for a short walk then he can go out again when it's light for a proper walk. I'll pop back later to see what everyone is up to.
Intentional living and baking 2025
Hi everyone, my goals for this year like many of us centre around a simpler intentional life. Part of this for me is to make as much of the bread we eat as possible, and to bake the sweet treats instead of buying ultra processed food. I’m proud to share that personally so far in 2025 with the exception of one bagel I have…
Old Style Daily Saturday 15 February 2025
Morning all. BRB
Shortcuts to clothes that won't fall apart
- Japanese - short length stitches - actually check for loose threads - check the stitches don't pull when in use x brand x price Thank you.
Healthy Meals for One
I am confused about what to eat as in what's healthy and what isn't. I live alone and work full time. I try to eat healthy but I hardly succeed. I get in from work and end up having something quick, like breaded chicken in the air fryer and microwave steamed veg or I'll even just have a tin of soup or some toast. I do have…
O/S Daily Friday 14th February 2025
Good morning, I'll be back soon
Old Style Daily Thursday 13 February 2025
Morning all.
O/S Daily Wednesday 12th February 2025
Good morning, just starting off, I'll be back soon.
O/S Daily. Tuesday 11th February 2025
Good morning, I'll be back soon
Old Style Daily Monday 10 February 2025
Lazy start Monday.
Using the mincer for marmalade?
I'm just starting on my annual marmalade event for my parents, who eat a jar a week. This year I'm going to use the mincer for the peel. All the instructions I have seen say 'coarse'. I have an 8mm disc and a 12mm disc. Has anyone else had to choose?
January 2025 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the first Grocery Challenge of 2025! As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with, not forgetting that we always recommend that you stay inside your own comfort levels and take things gently one step at a time. Remember that this is not a…
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