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Archives for October 2013

Secondary Glazing Film?
Sorry if this should be in a different forum - Mods please move if I have messed up. I am considering putting up some secondary glazing film but have a few questions that I would love some input on. Firstly, which product can anyone recommend? Secondly, looking at my windows I'm not sure how straightforward it is going to…
hawaii five 0
Hi I need to organise cheap table decor, garlands or anything to do with a Hawaii theme by next Friday for a friends 50th. Any ideas gratefully received. Room, food and DJ is booked and invites out inviting friends to a fancy dress theme, but that's about it. Thank you so much in advance for any ideas.
what are you doing with your pumpkin innards (recipe suggestions)
Sorry if there is already a thread on this, I did a search but couldn't find one. What is everyone going to do with the pumpkins innards? I will be roasting the seeds and making pumpkin pie. I will post the recipes later. The rest of it (its a huge one) I will puree and freeze, hoping I will get some suggestions from this…
Thursday 31st October
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. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
Stain Removal
Hi, can anyone tell me the best way to remove dried blood stains from white cotton please? I've tried using Vanish but it hasn't worked :o
E Cloths - Advice Please
I've recently come across E-cloths and am wondering if anyone has any expereince of these / would recommend them? http://www.e-cloth.com/ These cloths are certainly not cheap but I have read that they are very longlasting so could be good value for money in the long term. I particularly like the sound of the general…
Preserving garden pears
Got plenty of pears from garden and want to make the best of them buy bottling them in light syrup or something like that. Don't want to splash lots of money on kilner jars but have been saving plenty of old jam jars (Bonne Maman type) which are in good condition and want to use those. Can I do that safely? Anyone got some…
Unused Sausage Plait Filling - what to do?
Hi all Inspired by you, I made a sausage and stuffing plait yesterday with some frozen sausages that weren't going to get eaten any other way. I only used about half of the sausage and stuffing mixture though, and wondered what I could do with it? I can't refreeze it, as the sausages were frozen, and then thawed and this…
Doing one thing properly
A post on another thread about the usefulness of focusing on just one task at a time made me wonder if it would be useful to have a thread about doing 'one thing properly'. The original poster was talking about focusing on childcare for little ones and keeping everything else going at a maintenance levelnot getting tangled…
Lamb!
My husband works with someone who runs a farm and we have been offered a whole lamb for £80. I adore lamb (but can rarely afford it) and wondered if this was a good deal and also what meals I can cook with it. This would have to last us a whole month (not necessarily 30 days worth but I wouldn't be buying any more meat for…
Condensation on windows
Hi, I am not sure if I am posting this in the right place but I have terrible condensation On the windows inside. I am assuming that it is because it is cold outside and we are warm inside but I haven't put the heating on yet. In the morning I am using so much tissue and paper towel to mop the water up that I really think…
Flourless nut and glac! fruitcake?
Long shot but can anyone help? My mother use to make a glace fruit and nut cake in a bundt tin that I am almost certain she got the recipe for from a broad sheet news paper, but might have been a magazine. It almost needed a saw to cut through :D and the only sweetness, I think, was from the glace fruit, but might have…
Old Style Daily Thread October 30th
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. Everyone’s welcome, please do come in, put your feet…
Budgeting Book for teenagers
Do any of you lovely people know of a budgeting workbook suitable for a 14 year old boy please? The ones I've found have either been American, out of print or very expensive. Thanks
can I freeze custard?
I need a lactose free diet and have been buying soya ready make custard, at around £1 a go. Had the sudden brain wave that I could buy twice as much soya milk for almost half the price and make my own. But I would make twice as much as I need - so could I freeze it? I don't drink soya milk, and I don't want to waste it, so…
My head's splitting, can't concentrate on where to look...
Can anyone please tell me where I'll find soup recipes for the slow cooker? I'm a useless cook and want to start using my slow cooker. I've tried typing in the 'forum search' for soup recipes, but nothing came up.
lamb breast
other half has been shopping a bought some stuffed lamb breast medalions. any suggestions on the best way to cook them!
Homemade Piccalilli, no mustard powder
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone knows if I can use normal english mustard instead of powder to make piccalilli? I would like to make some for myself and as Xmas gifts. I went to Morrisons yesterday and could not bring myself to buying it as it was so expensive. I thought that maybe I could just try using the normal…
Recipe Ideas - Chicken or Pork
I'm looking for a cheap recipe idea to add to my meal planner. Preferably with chicken, but pork is ok, and can be served with rice. We already make curry a few times a month, so I'm looking for something different :/ I know I can make stew, but it's getting a bit boring! Any ideas?
O/S Daily Thread Tuesday 29th Oct 2013
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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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