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Weekly Flylady Thread 17th July 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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Microwave v air fryer
I spent some time thinking about buying an air fryer before deciding that the reduction in energy costs wouldn’t justify the capital cost, especially as my cooker has two small ovens rather then one big one. I use the oven maybe once a week, though this week is unusual and I’ll be baking on three days. When I do use an…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 23rd July
Morning everyone 😊 I was rudely awoken at 5.30am by magpies squabbling on my bedroom window sill, but they've gone as it is raining heavily again. I spent yesterday watching the women's football (England were just good enough) and pottering before my DB, DSiL & DN came over. They'd brought a Gusto meal to cook, a sausage &…
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Old Style Daily Saturday 22 July 2023
Good morning everyone. Coffee time.
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Storing tomato sauce in jars...
I have discovered 3 bags of last year's tomatoes in my freezer, and am wondering whether to make a batch of tomato sauce to use them. However, I don't want to put that sauce back into the freezer as I'm trying to empty it. Can I store the sauce in hot, sterilised jars, as if it were jam? And if so, how long will it keep?
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O/S Daily Friday 21 July 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 Dry underfoot but cloudy - should stay mostly dry - will put wash load onto the line. before going to do the food shopping first thing. Dinner tonight I'm not sure -…
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Old Style Daily Friday 21st July 2023
Good morning, it's looking a bit threatening outside, rain is on the way. I must apologise, last Saturday I started a thread saying I was coming back, and didn't! We were going away and I got caught up in last minute stuff and forgot about it. We've had a nice few days on the N Yorks coast, the weather was lovely in the…
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breadmaker recommendations
My trusty breadmaker has finally given up the ghost (it is about 24 years old so has done me well). I'm looking for another, but I only have a small kitchen so it can't be too big. My current on is a Morphy Richards and makes 450g and 680g loaves and has a quick setting which is quite useful when I forget to put it on! Any…
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O/S Daily Thursday 20 July 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 Damp underfoot, sunshine and showers forecast. Dinner last night was all day breakfast - used up lots of bits from the fridge. Similar meal tonight. Work ok, short day…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 19 July 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 Damp underfoot, rain forecast. Dinner was chicken in sauce with mushrooms and veg rice. Work ok. Half day today. Keep safe and well x nmlc x
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O/S Daily Tuesday 18 July 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 Dry underfoot, warm again, Wash load in WM will peg out once finished. Dinner last night was LO pork roast, tonight will be chicken. Work ok. Keep safe and well x nmlc…
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OS Daily 17th July 2023
Morning all Up very early 😳 our taxi comes in 45 mins, I managed about 2 hours sleep so at least I had something I’m just having a cuppa and will then get dressed. We will arrive at our island at 5 tomorrow evening so will be shattered by then but will have a bite to eat and an early night and be up and raring to go…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 10th July 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…
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OS Daily Sunday 16th July
Morning all its quiet on here this morning hopefully you are all having a good lay in 😃 I tried to get up a bit earlier this morning as I have to be awake at 1 in the morning 😳 ready for our taxi at 2, will try and have a bit of a nap early evening. The event at the village green was cancelled last night it was so windy 🌬…
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Getting greasy mark out of clothes
Hi I have a couple of tops with greasy marks that I’m struggling to shift. Does anyone have any handy tips or hacks for me? TIA.
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Old Style Daily Saturday 15 th July 2023
Good morning, just starting off, back in a bit
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Dishwasher newbie
I've just (literally) inherited a dishwasher (my first ever, and its a Miele, oooh) and I am wondering what the most cost effective way of getting dishwasher stuff is. For example, separate cleaning stuff, rinse aid and salt, or 2-3 combined? Any recomnended brands? The manual says you can use "less than 5% acidity (?!)"…
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How to defrost batch cooking, and what to eat when planning a family
Hey everyone,I haven't been active on these boards before I don't think, but I've heard good things and keep meaning to pop over. I'm a bit of a lapsed cook, as I haven't had my own kitchen at home for about 5 years now, and I was a lapsed crafter as well but have taken this up again last year. You might have seen me…
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Old Style Daily Thursday 13 July 2023
Good morning everyone.
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Old Style Daily Friday 14 July
Good morning from a bright looking Darlington.
