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Weekly Flylady Thread w/c May 4th 2026
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…
Could we start a meal plan thread again, so it's not lost in the GC?
Just thought this would be quicker reference than what's for dinner or searching through lots of posts? There used to be one a while back, Meal Plan Monday or obviously whatever day you start yours on 🙂 I did post mine in the Grocery challenge, but will post again for anybody that doesn't join in with that thread. Vegan…
Thrifty in my 60's
Next year I reach 60. I have never been bothered about the other big O birthdays . Being 60 does bother me, for various reasons. 1 My father died when he was 60. 2,It is the decade you retire in 67 for myself. I am going to start saving and being thrifty, Also what did you all do when you were 60. I have arranged to go to…
O/S Daily Sunday May 10 2026
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Old Style Daily Saturday 09 May 2026
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Old Style Daily Friday 08 May 2026
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Weekly Flylady Thread 27th April 2026
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. We often see new flyers (gents welcome!) around this time of year so please don't worry if you feel you cannot keep up. Similarly if your house has been neglected it won't be turned around in a day - but if you stay you will get into some good habits which do help! Happy flying. What…
Old Style Daily Thursday 07 May 2026
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Make Do, Mend & Minimise
With the cost of living showing little sign of easing soon, I thought I'd start a new thread for this. I'm sure many of us are trying to be as environmentally friendly as we can be as well as stretching our budgets as far as we can. I'm putting together a To Do list towards this end and will publish any achievements as and…
Old Style Daily Wednesday 06 May 2026
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O/S Daily Tuesday May 05 2026
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Old Style Daily Monday 04 May 2026
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Old Style Daily Sunday 03 May 2026
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O/S Daily Saturday May 02 2026
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Old Style Daily Friday 01 May 2026
Good morning- pinch, punch, first of the month.
Hot water bottle alternatives
I need a hot water bottle for health problems but they leak sooner or later and are a pain - what alternatives can people suggest?
Frying pan advice
Im looking for advice on frying pans please, which is the best bang for buck, not wanting to spend much, no more than £100. Thanks for your advice.
O/S Daily Thursday April 30 2026
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Old Style Daily Wednesday 29 April 2026
It's a lovely, if a tad cold, morning.
Jam
I'm an experienced jam maker but with jams made with citrus peel (I like jams with tang) either fine shred or sliced the peel is invariably tough and unpleasant though the taste is good. I've tried a bit of overnight soaking but seems to make little difference. Anyone got a good method to make the peel intact but softish I…
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