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  • newlywed
    newlywed Posts: 8,255 Forumite
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    sparrer wrote: »
    My favourite is '5 OS pleasures in your day today'...it's lovely to read about the good that everyone can find in their day no matter how many problems or troubles they have, it's a really friendly community with everyone looking out for and encouraging each other, and not a grumble in sight! :A

    I agree. This has to be top of the list for me. Even when I'm down and can't think of anything to post, reading how other people find pleasure in just everday life cheers me up and makes me think again about what I should be thankful for.

    Second would have to the OS weight loss thread as it helps reduce the damage all the other good threads do - like twinks hobnobs, microwave sponges, thriftlady's chocolate fudge cake etc :p
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  • purpleivy
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    D&DD's 'Family of 5 Shop from Home' is my favourite and I was sad when she stopped posting in it. Maybe now you're back D&DD? Also Where the OS magic happens I like, glad to see it's just been revived!

    I have to say, I only read a certain selection of threads, otherwise I would never drag myself away from the computer!
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  • i love "where the os magic happens" thread. basically it photos of peoples kitchens....and being a nosy old bag i just love to see the piccies......
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  • cagneuk
    cagneuk Posts: 450 Forumite
    I'm quite new to the OS boards so thanks for giving me some starting points. I've been reading meal plans and have started to give them a try (albeit I had to spend a bit to get the things in, just learning though).
    Also started reading it is tough NOW... and finding some great info and also people on there. Will look at the ones you have suggested too.
    thanks:T
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  • Frugalista
    Frugalista Posts: 1,747 Forumite
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    There are so many threads that I love - but the one I really miss is the "Shabby Chic" thread. It was always the first one I looked at when I logged in.
    I know they started up their own site but it just doesn't "feel" the same :cry:
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  • tara747
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    Mellika wrote: »
    "Sneaky ways to save the Pennies" - It was the first thread I posted in (actually registered just to post there!). Have it on Daily notification and I absolutely love it! :D

    Oh yes, I love that one too, and I have been sneaking a lot of the tips into my own life! It is an extremely helpful thread, especially for those of us with an OH who turns his nose up at anything which doesn't have a brand name on the front. *sigh*

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  • OrkneyStar
    OrkneyStar Posts: 7,025 Forumite
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    I love most of the OS threads, but particular faves are Grocery Challenge, Meal Planning (weekly threads), 5 OS Pleasures in your day today, Sneaky ways to save the pennies, Whats in your SC today ?......I am sure there are more lol.
    I was a flylady fan too but what with dodgy back and DS I found joining it made me over-do things and feel too guilty :confused:.
    Oh yeah and the cross stitch thread too :j.
    :wave:
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  • DianneB
    DianneB Posts: 884 Forumite
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    Mbaz's challenge was my favourite, it had me gripped, can someone please give me a link to the 'where the OS magic happens' thread as I have done the advanced search thingy and still can't find it, I would so like to have a good nose round all your lovely kitchens!!!
    Slightly bitter
  • My favourites are 5 OS pleasures and The Grocery Challenge.
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