We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Hello Forumites! However well-intentioned, for the safety of other users we ask that you refrain from seeking or offering medical advice. This includes recommendations for medicines, procedures or over-the-counter remedies. Posts or threads found to be in breach of this rule will be removed.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Old style MoneySaving

Archives for August 2012

Printable menu planner and shopping list templates
The Australian version of Love Food Hate Waste has pdf files of menu planner and shopping list templates. You can find them here.
Can it be possible to be wholeheartedly OS in London or am I just being a bumpkin?
Hi all, I'm not one hundred percent sure where to look for good advice on this one but the OS boards have never really failed me yet. I'm from the People's Republic of North Wales and whilst I live in Snowdonia, speak Welsh and generally get considered a country bumpkin (joscin by the Welshies) by most, I'm actually a…
Wartime Farm Thurs 6/9/2012 8pm BBC2
The team that brought us Tales from the Green Valley, Victorian Farm and Edwardian Farm Peter Ginn Alex Langlands and Ruth Goodman are back on Thursday 6th September at 8 pm on BBC2 with a new series set during wartime, I can't wait :j
Huge admission...but a new start I hope!
Hi everyone Our house is up for sale and I've been having ongoing anxiety about it all. One of the big things (apart from it not selling!) is the awful thought of moving our stuff. We have too much. I've 2 children, a husband who is like a womble and a tendency to keep everything for 'sentimental reasons'. In theory, stuff…
Old Style Daily Thread Bank Holiday Monday 27th August 2012
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 27th August. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
Weekly Flylady Thread 27th August 2012
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us. There are 3 levels per day with Level 1 being very basic, level 2 in the middle, up to 3 which is more advanced and time consuming. Feel free to mix and match to suit your own…
Reducing our grocery spend!
Evening all, I know that a lot of this is probably already covered in other threads but I just wanted to share 'our story' :D It's just OH and I, and the cat, but we've always spent £80-90 a week on groceries, and OH has always said we spend far too much! My reaction to that was always that if we could afford it, so what?!…
How to keep busy at home.
I need ideas on how to keep busy at home from now until january, i need to save for holiday in october half term plus 3 bdays and xmas. However my friends keep asking me out for lunch with them every day near enough, how do i say i can't afford it,then i get bored being stuck in all day and all my frugal plans go out the…
Food Mixer
My Mum donated one of these to me It's a Russell Hobbs 1140 (I think) I am unable to source the missing dough hooks, however as I have some money sitting doing nothing, I was considering getting on e of these A Breville SHM2 Does anyone here own one of these, I am finding it difficult to source a review. With both machines…
Bit of Grocery Advice please?
Hi, I have been reading these posts for years but this is my first one. Money for groceries is my problem, as each month I seem to spend at least double the amount I have available therefore eating into my savings. We are a family of 5 and a dog. I do know all the theories, the mealplanning, etc, but in practice lack the…
OS Daily Thread Sunday 26th August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 26th August. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
Biscuit storage?
Dh wants a biscuit. I would usually solve this with some frozen dough and bake one but i have none made and do not fancy it now. We have a HUGE box of buscuits from IKEA which he could have one or two of, but iirc these fo stale quite quickly, even in a lock and lock tupperware. We do not eat many buscuits, so these are…
Any ideas for a HM uni tuck/treat box please?
DS1 starts Uni next month :( I am going to miss him dreadfully - first of my chicks to leave the nest (albeit term time only!) I want to send him off with a nice HM tuck box but i'm not sure what to put in it, or how long stuff will be good for. I could make some jam as that keeps, but when I make flapjacks or cakes at…
OS Daily Saturday 25th August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 24th August. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
OS Daily Thread Friday 24th August
Hi, this is the Daily Thread for 24th August. This is an “over the garden fence” type thread where we chat about everything Old Style and maybe a little bit more. It’s a great, inspiring and motivating thread we start each day to discuss what Old Style things we’re going to do today or what we’ve achieved already.…
Dress Repair - Seamstresses share your opinion!
I hope I am in the right forum here but I am wondering if there is any way to repair a silky jersey type dress that has a couple of plucks on the front? Unfortunately, I have only worn it once and my bracelet snagged it :mad:
Bramble Jelly/Jam
I wonder if someone could advise me regarding homemade bramble jam. I have been picking wild blackberries, and seem to remember when I tried to make jam with them a few years ago, there were so many pips in the jam that it was inedible. I've decided to make bramble jelly this time, but I do like to have some pieces of…
Mealplans WB 27th August
It doesn't look like anyone's started next week's mealplan thread yet so, as I've just done mine, I thought I'd get us started if that's OK? I'm back to freezer-clearing at the moment - I will get there in the end! - everything marked (F) is from my vast frozen storecupboard: Friday - chilli (F) cheese burger (F) and salad…
Stiff polo shirts???
Hello just a quick one. I'm sorting ds1s old uniform out and bagging ready for ds2 for when it's his turn to go to school.:money: thinking ms Over time the white polo shirts have gone abit stiff, is their a way to reverse this or have they had it???
Hows this for old style- and exercise at the same time.
i [STRIKE]must be[/STRIKE] am mad. I had a massive kingsize double sided (iyswim) fleece blanket that was way to big to go in the washing machine and no way was i going to spend however much (£5?) for the laudertte so ive just spent about 2 hours washing/rinsing/wringing it out in the bath. My arms are aching from the…

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

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.

View All

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Old style MoneySaving

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING

Old style MoneySaving

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free