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O/S Daily Monday 17 October 2022
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 Dark, damp underfoot start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled…
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Quality Clothing Brand Suggestions- High street or not-so high street...
Hello everyone, It's been many a year since I last posted on the MSE forums! but thought I'd pop back on for some help/ advice. Where would you recommend I look for good quality clothes that will last longer than the things I am purchasing currently? I am a person that doesn't shop much, I hate clothes shopping and only go…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 10th October 2022
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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Old Style Daily Sunday 16 October 2022
Good morning folks. The wind is howling and battering the rain against my windows. I'll be making a coffee before clambering back into bed.
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Enamel, Pyrex or Metal? Advise please
I need to replace my worn out nonstick baking trays and pie dish. I was thinking of getting some enamel pie dishes and roaster. What's best though in terms of all round use?
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Old Style Daily Saturday 15 October 2022
Morning. Coffee is brewing, I'm off to pour a cup. BRB
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O/S Daily Friday 14th October 2022
Good morning, I'm an early starter today. After a bad night I've given up on sleep and come downstairs, I need coffee.It's still dark of course but seems ok out there. Yesterday was a nice sunny day.We will hit the long and winding road south this morning, to visit members of Dh's family, first in Wiltshire then down to…
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Books/blogs etc to hammer the message home
I am taking on my debts, have written a budget which is realistic etc but I still want to buy things. Are there any books/blogs etc you can recommend to help me get from a spending to a saving and old style mindset? I ca be v frugal but that's normally only when the money has gone, I want to be frugal from the start so I…
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O/S Daily Thursday 13 October 2022
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 Dark, dry start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled and happy..…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 12 October 2022
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 Dark, dry and chilly start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled…
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Your one little luxury
Imagine for a moment if we weren't in this dreadful financial situation, and your fairy godmother could fathom up one extravagance that you would only splash out on occasionally but could utilise daily. What would yours be?
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O/S Daily Tuesday 11 October 2022
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 Dark, dry and chilly start to the day - rain forecast. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on…
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Hi - Can anyone recommend a reliable mini washing machine that does not need plumbing in
Hi Can anyone recommend a reliable mini washing machine that does not need plumbing in for clothes, bedding etc. I am happy to use a non electric one. I would like one that does not leak, as I am in a top floor flat. My kitchen is really small. I may also need a spin dryer if anyone can recommend one of those as well. My…
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O/S Daily Monday 10 October 2022
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 Dark, dry and chilly start to the day - rain forecast. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on…
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O/S Daily Monday10th October 2022
Good morning, I'm just going to make coffee, back soon.
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Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd October 2022
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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Autumn/Winter “NO Oven” Recipes Please
Autumn/Winter “NO Oven” Recipes Please Hello Everyone, Like everyone else I'm trying to avoid the Oven and cook with
gadgets like; slow cooker, air fryer, remoska, microwave, or instant pressure
pot. Can you please recommend your favourite family meals that don’t
use the oven. Anything that’s perfect for batch cooking and…
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Old Style Daily Sunday 09 October 2022
Morning folks. The bright pink sky and rising winds are promising a rough day. I need a refill of my coffee mug.
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Washing plates in cold water
Has anyone washed plates, cutlery, pots and pans etc in cold water. What I am asking is washing up liquid effective in cold water to remove grease etc. Looking for ways to save boiling a kettle each evening. Since I turned my heating off I only have the hot water on tap once a week when I turn the boiler on for my bath etc.
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What to use surplus spuds for?
Thanks to our potato patch exceeding all expectations, we are currently looking at more spuds than we will be able to eat before they start sprouting. Unless, that is, we use them for something other than chipping and mashing! But what else can we do with them, given that all we have with which to cook them is the oven…
