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Archives for June 2005

Cheap vinegar and Sodium Bicarbonate?
I have been using these for cleaning for a number of years and have been through the site to find out where to get them cheap in the UK. The best advice seems to be cash and carry shops. Unfortunately I cannot use them, since I am not a trader. I have, in the past, bought cheap vinegar at Lidl or Netto, but it was the red…
Freezing home made pizza and dough
Hello all - I made the best pizza EVER a few weeks ago, and froze a lot of rolled out bases. Yesterday, I used two of these bases, from frozen (though they were probably thawed out by the time I finished topping them), and they weren't very good at all. I made them thin bases, deliberately, but the first time round, when…
The ultimate in OS furnishing
A New York man furnishes an apartment only with things he finds on the street: http://newyorkmetro.com/nymetro/shopping/homedesign/features/12067/index.html
hot vinegar
I saw somewhere years ago to remove paint from windows to use hot vinegar, would that also work for gloss paint on melamine doors, I don't really want to have to buy paint stripper
Low fat sweet/savoury snacks
I'm looking for some low fat sweet or savoury recipes that will keep. I have an odd life where I spend most of my time at my boyfriends parents and I feel bad about eating their food, so I keep some food in his room for me. Have decided to go on a diet (something I've been meaning to do for ages!) and now need some low fat…
Electric yoghurt maker questions
Had a lot of fun going to the car boot this morning ... managed to get a Bel Yoghurt Maker. Absolutely perfect but no instructions. Can't find any on the web ... does anyone have one and could you give me a quick outline as to how to use it? The seller said to use UHT mild and put a little bit of starter in each of the…
October Pin Money Savings Challenge
Pin Money Savings Challenge Details (PMS Challenge) This is going to be our "Pin Money Challenge" - a very old style way of money 'saving'. The old adage: "Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves" is as true today as ever it's been and so has the old style idea of "Pin Money" (tucking away…
September Pin Money Savings Challenge
Pin Money Savings Challenge Details (PMS Challenge) This is going to be our "Pin Money Challenge" - a very old style way of money 'saving'. The old adage: "Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves" is as true today as ever it's been and so has the old style idea of "Pin Money" (tucking away…
August Pin Money Savings Challenge
Pin Money Savings Challenge Details (PMS Challenge) This is going to be our "Pin Money Challenge" - a very old style way of money 'saving'. The old adage: "Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves" is as true today as ever it's been and so has the old style idea of "Pin Money" (tucking away…
July Pin Money Savings Challenge
Pin Money Savings Challenge Details (PMS Challenge) This is going to be our "Pin Money Challenge" - a very old style way of money 'saving'. The old adage: "Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves" is as true today as ever it's been and so has the old style idea of "Pin Money" (tucking away…
Bath and Body recipe thread?
I had an idea while I was in town today shopping for my first ever rolling pin (Im not exactly sure why I was thinking about having a bath while I was shopping, but anyway...) and got thinking about that Oatmeal Soap Queenie posted the other day, and how I intend to make my pregnant friend a home made body kit along with…
Find a penny, pick it up...
... and you could have more than $13,000! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4619605.stm All you copper collectors are vindicated.
White vinegar....
one thing i've noticed whilst reading thses posts over the last few weeks is how often vinegar is mentioned. im a stickler for cleaning and cleaning products so for me this would be another huge money saver....but just one thing.....a few questions. 1) What uses does it have? 2)How do you use it for this use? 3)ok so…
Savoury Batter recipes and questions
I'm looking for a recipie for batter mix . We love toad in the hole and yorkshire pudding and normally buy them frozen. :eek: we have got our own eggs from the chickens that we keep and thought that i could use those for the mixture. So is it SR flour, eggs and water if so how much of each and i'm using a gas oven?. Should…
Heating hot water ??
Hi not sure if this is in the right catagory, so if not will someone please move it for me. We are trying to cut down on our household bills. What i want to know is we have a back boiler for our central heating and we use this to heat our water. i leave the hot water on all the time (not the emersion heater). There are…
Mouldy shower curtain
What is the best way to get mould/mildew off a shower curtain? Washing in the machine isn't working, I don't want to replace as the design that matches everything else has been disc. Thanks H [FONT=&quot] [threadbanner]box[/threadbanner][/FONT]
Uses for lavender
Morning all! Following on from Queenie's footbath in lavender leaves yesterday it got me thinking just how much I use the plant in my home so here goes a few ideas- Essential Oil :rotfl: I use it on a burner to freshen my home or mixed with water which I spritz. I also use it in the bath for relaxing and put a few drops on…
What's your favourite bit of Old Style?
OK. So, some of us are more Ol' Style than others. However, I was thinking the other day about all the great things I now do having become at least partially Ol' Style. Then I wondered what everyone else's favourite bit of Old Style is. This is going to be hard as I'm sure we all have lots of bits we like - recipes,…
ploughamns
hey guys...another challenge for you all :D every saturady, me and the MIL take it in turns to do a big meal for the the four of us (MIL,FIL, OH and me). this saturday is my turn, and because of the hot weather, i fancy something simple...and the idea of a ploghmans pub style lunch/supper came to mind. the problem is i've…
Microwave or Gas hob
A silly little discussion but bf and I were cooking dinner tonight and as usual I put a glass bowel with chopped veggies in the microwave and cooked them for approx 6 mins on high. I use the vegetable pre-programmed setting just press and leave it. Bf wondered if it is more economical than boiling veggies on the gas hob,…

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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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