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Archives for March 2007

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April 2007 Grocery Challenge
Hello everyone, Welcome to the fourth Grocery Challenge of 2007. Another new month is about to start for most of us, while some of you are already well into things. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with, not forgetting that we always recommend that you stay…
anyone watching castaway?
Best money-saving appliance?
Hi all. I'm fairly new but have gained such inspiration from reading so many money-saving success stories. I just wish I'd found MSE before I'd got myself into such a black hole of debt:eek: Here's my 'problem' although it is a nice one to have for a change:rotfl: . I have £55 in Comet 'vouchers' on those card thingies…
OS Thursday 29th March 2007
:hello: Goooooood Morning Fellow OS’ers :wave: No, I haven’t slept and I’m not going to lie about that! I *should* have slept by now, but I haven’t. Nor am I in the right frame of mind to sleep – some people just need a donkey to kick and tonight/this morning, I feel like that donkey! Will I let it get me down? Like…
OS Discussion Thread
As periodically occurs in the OS daily thread, some members have taken comments personally and felt most unhappy about the BG's announcement that pix predominant posts and one liner posts are not appropriate in the OS daily thread. Yet others have taken this far more personally and feel affronted that their own particular…
Fastest Food Challenge
Sometimes I get home and I don't have the energy to spend a while cooking. This week for example, I cannot seem to get motivated. I therefore think I need some assistance. For example, tonight I cooked pizza and chips in 15 minutes. Anyone got any healthy foods they can whip up in less than 30 minutes? I need something to…
my first ever birthday cake help
I have got it into my head I want to make my little boys birthday cake this year ,I am ashamed to say I have never made one before .:confused: how long before his birthday can i make it ? I don't fancy leaving it till the day incase anything goes wrong. I had seen a groovy chick cake in asda that was just a cake on a board…
Cleaning Carpets
I'm looking for some advice about steam cleaning my carpets. Rather than pay someone to clean them I've spotted a Vax Steam Cleaner in Argos for £69.99. Does anyone have any experience of using something like this or of cleaning their own carpets. If it does the job properly I'm thinking it might be a good investment and…
Freezing Ready Made Pie
Quick question for you lovely peeps ... Tonight for tea I have had approx 1/3 of a chilled plate chicken & leek pie from Aldi with some tinned sweetcorn. As an aside the pie was fantastic - thoroughly recommended for £1.99 and I really don't think I'd have been able to make much cheaper .... though I expect to be corrected…
Grocery Crisis - Please help !!!
Hi All I have been lurking around here for a while, trying to absorb all your hints tips and advice. However, I would be really grateful if you could throw it directly at me now as I have a bit of a crisis!!!! DH has just announced that due to some "unforseen expenditure" (I truly hate SONY!!!) we have about £200 to spend…
Recipe for mini muffins please??
Many moons ago I bought a Prestige 12 hole mini muffin tin which came with a recipe to make the correct quanity of mix. Of course I have lost the recipe haven't I? Does anyone have the same tin and still have the recipe please? They really were just the right size as they could all be eaten fresh. Thanks.........
April '07 - PMS Challenge
It's that time of the month again ( ;) ) .... Jump in, if you haven't already, and start clocking up your PMS!!! :D :D :D
SC Pork Joint - Not nice smell?
Hello helpful OSers. This mornign I decided to be brave enough to use my slow cooker, and stuck in a 800g joint of pork. My son has come home from school, and asked what the weird smell is. I told him its pork for tea. Oh, I thought the baby had poo'd, he said. (I dont think it smells that bad). Have stuck some sage in…
Why do my fairy cakes stick to the paper cases?
:confused: I've been using paper cases that I bought from Lakeland and a standard sponge mix for the cakes but the cakes just don't want to leave the wrappers (the paper cases). Should I just ditch the cases or is it the mix that's wrong? It's so frustrating at the moment most of the cake is getting left on the case.
sodium bicarbonate
sorry folks... this might seem a silly question.... is sodium bicarbonate the same as bicobonate of soda??? If it isn't... I have a huge box in the cupboard... what can I do with it? (I was hoping to use it for cleaning..) thanks
uses for old towels
i was going to have ago at making some shaped nappies but wondered if hand sewing them would be good enough, cutting them would make the fray im asking this as i was bought new ones for xmas and in my cupboard is the bag full of the ones ive had for the last 5 years i can put them out with the re-cycling but wondering if…
Naughty sewing machine............
Last time I used my sewing machine I broke the needle. When I replaced it and tried to sew, it kept hitting the bobbin case. My DH had a look (he's as handy as I know as much about sewing!) and told me it was fixed. I know nothing about sewing, other than how to thread machine and sew a straight line. Forgotten about last…
£60 for April- can I do it?
Right, I've been paid today and worked out that after all the standard outgoings including starting to save again, which this month include paying rent and mortgage, (I bought a house last month and this is the first mortgage payment) I have worked out that I have £60 for the whole of next month. :eek: I have factored in…
omg getting wired looks from my neighbour..for being os...
omg......my neighbour has just been nosing through her net curtains....at me......:eek: i have just washed out some freezer bags that i had pork chops in.....and hung them on the line to dry.... this is the first time i have tried this.... first of all to try and be more green...recycling etc..... plus to try and save some…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
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
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
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 low-income 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.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
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
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
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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