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Archives for November 2014

Weekly Flylady Thread 1st December 2014
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. Thank you Natty for last week's thread 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…
Old-style 1923
I've just added to my collection of Mrs Beeton books. In the 1923 edition the author (not Mrs Beeton, she died in 1865!!) begins to imagine what a truly labour-saving house would be like (this was a time when, following the 1st World War, servants were in short supply and women who previously might have had servants were…
Soup bags?
does anyone know of anywhere online i can bulk order soup bags? this is the sort of thing i am after http://www.lakeland.co.uk/10914/1-litre-Soup-n-Sauce-Bags thanks :)
Bakeware/Kitchenware Advice
Bit of a lurker on this board, but think this is the most appropriate place for this thread. I am looking to purchase all-new bakeware/kitchenware, things like baking trays, casserole dishes, frying pans, wooden spoons, etc. I can get basic stuff in the supermarkets for a few pounds, but do they last? I am willing to pay a…
O/S Daily Sunday 30th November 2014
O/S Daily Sunday 30th November 2014 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…
Can anyone remember the name of...
the book published this summer all about thrift and austerity? Iirc it was slightly tongue in cheek. Tried searching and getting nowhere! Thanx
Mould on Kitchen Window Blind
I have a window above the kitchen sink, and it doesn't seem to matter what I have there...curtains or roller blinds, they always end up getting mould/damp stains on them that won't wash out. Any ideas as to what I could use on this window???
Curtains difficult to pull on a couple of curtain poles
My style is that I have wooden curtain poles with wooden curtain rings on and that my curtains hang from those wooden curtain rings. No problem back with ones in last house and no problem with some of them in current house BUT I have two different style/slightly wider than I've used before curtain poles in one room and the…
Christmas Dinner - No cooker/oven
I have been a long time fan of this forum but this is my first time at asking a question. We have no cooker/oven this year as we live in rented accommodation and cooker is not landlord's so we are managing with slow cooker and microwave. I manage ok for everyday meals but I am concerned about Christmas as there will be 6…
O/S Daily Saturday 29th November 2014
O/S Daily Saturday 29th November 2014 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…
Condensation and damp
I'm fairly new to this problem. For most of my life I've eitheir lived abroad or in UK in very old drafty houses, none of them ever seemed to have problems with condensation. The last few years though we've been living in modern houses and they all seem to have the same problems. Some rooms have water dripping down the…
Use by date?
Argh, really annoyed with myself - have a pack of unopened frankfurter style sausages in the fridge which I thought had ages on their date still - now I look and it seems they have a use by of end of Oct. My own fault for not checking but I assumed as they were vacuum sealed, they'd be good for a while. Would anyone brave…
Pickling onions help please
Hi, I would like to pickle some onions, does anyone just use Malt vinegar or alwyas pickling vinegar? I have had a look online and says malt, warm with honey in and pour over hot, i always thought in my mind cold liquid:cool: Any advice welcome please
Storage/stand for Panasonic NIW920 steam iron?
Our (any, any, any ...) old steam iron got replaced with the subject one, but the new one is quite big and just about fits precariously in our existing iron storage stand against a wall under our stairs. I'm looking for a suitable replacement storage stand where we can store the new iron away, preferably safely even while…
Leftover box in the freezer ?
I was talking to an elderly neighbour the other day who told me that she never throws food away and that any leftovers go into a box in her freezer. When it's full, she puts the contents in a pan, adds stock and boils it up into a soup, which she reckons is delicious. I hate wasting food but I don't want to eat all the…
John Lewis bed linen
I've always bought my bed linen at JL and have always been very pleased with quality and lasts for years. It's time for me to stock up on basics (pillowcases, sheets). Has anyone bought these items recently and could comment on whether their quality is still good? (Heard the odd story of things being not quite as good a…
'Black Friday' Money Saving offers
My email In Box is being overwhelmed with 'Black Friday' money off marketing offers. I wonder how many people are being persuaded to spend money they can't afford on items they don't really need just because the prices are being reduced? I don't recall this kind of marketing being so intense in previous years. Another…
spiced beef
Hello all, wanted to ask the wise ones here about spiced beef. I have often made it at Xmas, haven't for a couple of years, but had lost my recipe. I went on to Delia on-line (whose recipe I know I had used) and the BBC. Nothing. I'm not looking for a recipe, as I got my sister to send hers. But it set me thinking - has…
Where the h*ll is the recipe page!
I KNOW there is a very good recipe for fish pie SOMEWHERE on the forum, but I cannot find it for the life of me!! Please could someone point me in the right direction! I can't find ANY recipes, obviously I am not looking correctly, but it would be great just to have a group on its own for recipes.
O/S Daily Friday 28th November 2014
O/S Daily Friday 28th November 2014 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…

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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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