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O/S Daily Wednesday 6 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark but warm already - forecast is for another warm day. Wash load in WM hope to peg out before work. Misty start to the day here but warm already. Dinner last…
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What I had for free 2023
As it says on the tin really...I'm a bit of a womble and I love love love a bargain, and free is best of all. So far this year [well, the last month or so really, I can't remember the previous six months] I've had a free green bin for the garden, currently being used as a water but collecting the water off the greenhouse,…
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New blog post: 55 ways to ‘DIY it’ according to the MSE Forum
On the back of some of the do-it-yourself tips on this board and elsewhere in the Forum, we've published a blog post: 70(ish) ways to ‘DIY it’ according to the MSE Forum (It was originally '50 ways' but we've added lots more tips since its first iteration.) Many of the posts we reference go back years, but are still…
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Vinegar - 1001 uses!
If anyone is stuck for ideas for an OS Pressie then I have discovered "Vinegar - 1001 Practical Uses" :D By Margaret Briggs available from The Works Bookshops for £2.99 and its not a bad read either. I hope this helps someone
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Do you mix condiments to make even better ones?
Following the news that Heinz is launching ketchup filled hash browns, I'd like to hear about the cross-item sauces you make yourself (and therefore don't need to buy). For me it's pickle and mayo. I was given a jar of 'Branstonnaise' recently and since then have been doing my own much more cheaply with the own-brand mayo…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 5 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark but warm already - forecast is for another warm day. Wash load ready to peg out. Dinner last night was sausages, mash, lo yorkshires, veg and gravy. Work was…
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O/S Daily Monday 4 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark but warm already - forecast is for another warm day. Wash load ready to peg out. Lunch yesterday was roast chicken etc, only small amount of LO's. Sausage…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 28August 2023
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. 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…
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I fancy something sweet - share your recipes?
As per the title, I fancy something sweet. I'm not too fussed if it's cake or biscuit, but I'm not in the mood for any of my normal go to recipes and I don't want to go to the shops. Do you have a quick and easy recipes that you really rate that I can try? My normal staples would be: Flapjacks: 2:1:1 (by weight) oats,…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 3rd September 2023
Good morning. I'm just going to make a drink. Back soon.
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Old Style Daily Saturday 02 September 2023
Good morning folks.
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Saturday 2nd September 2023
Good morning, just starting off, I'll pop back.
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Sainsburys Smartshop app - can't log-in
I got a Nectar card account. Sainsbury's Online Grocery account both with same email address but different passwords. I've downloaded the Sainsbury's Smartshop to my iphone but cannot login, it constantly tells me my email add or password is incorrect. Tried scanning my nectar card, tried manually inserting details to…
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O/S Daily Friday 1 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light - cloudy at the moment, hoping sky will clear and sun will shine. Dinner last night was LO chicken and mushroom pie with mash veg and gravy. Tonight I'm not sure,…
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O/S Daily Thursday 31 August 2023
Hi Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light - cloudy at the moment, hoping sky will clear and sun will shine. Dinner last night was chicken and mushroom pie, chips and beans. The remainder will be tonight's…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 30 August 2023
Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light - cloudy at the moment, hoping sky will clear and sun will shine. Wet underfoot after rain during the night. Dinner last night was LO roast, veg and gravy. Half day at…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 29 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light - cloudy at the moment, hoping sky will clear and sun will shine. Dinner last night was chinese from the local SM, very nice it was too. Back to work today.…
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Old Style Daily Monday 28 August 2023
Morning all.
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Non ultra processed gravy
What are my options for non ultra processed gravy? Obviously id love just to be able to buy it fresh from somewhere. I have done a web search but couldnt come up with anything. Alternatively im going to have to make some stock but it all sounds long winded
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Weekly Flylady Thread 21st August 2023
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…
