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ET22 said:
I tried my electric wall heater in the living room today and it keeps going off. I'm not sure if its an issue with a timer which I have never used, I always just switch it on when I need the heat. I have never liked how complicated the timer and the settings are. If it needs replacing I'm going to get one that connects to Alexa and let her handle it.2021 Decluttering Awards: ⭐⭐🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 2022 Decluttering Awards: 🥇
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Cherryfudge said:I wonder if you are in an area that does Olio? Our local one isn't very busy but I do see lots of bread on it and that can make quite a difference to teenage food bills. It may be worth a try.
My daughter has taken to eating toast with homemade hedgerow jam or soup as a quick snack when she comes in from school so bread is always a bonus in our house. I invested in a breadmaker to make things easier but I am still mastering a basic loaf before I try anything else/Time to find me again5 -
Hi everyone. I was a regular a few years ago, hopefully some people recognise me, and have been away for a while for various reasons but jumping back on and excited to get back to this lovely, cosy thread
Love to see some old faces (names) and new ones too.
Looking forward to being back on board with you all xxx6
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