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Archives for April 2015

Setting up a home 1st time
OH and I are moving in together hopefully at the end of next month - just waiting for the application to be confirmed. We're renting unfurnished. I am moving out of my parents, have things like a bed, wardrobes, shelving. OH is renting furnished so doesn't really have anything home wise and as he shares with his brother I…
Whats in your fridge? Turning mine off
Over the past few months we have been trying to find ways of reducing unnecessary leakage and seepage from our income - and one of the things I have noticed is that we have been powering a fridge for no apparent reason. Over the past couple of months the only items to be stored in the fridge are:- * Dried Bread Yeast *…
O/S Daily Thursday 30th April 2015
O/S Daily Thursday 30th April 2015 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,…
new widower needs help
my friend became a widower suddenly with no time to prepare. He is living on tinned foods. He works until 6 and gets home at about 7 or 8 depending on what bus he can get. I am looking for easy recipes for one for someone with no time and not energy
Furniture/wood painting
Hi All, I brieftly dipped into the world of upcycling last year. I had an old wooden trug in the garden that needed a coat of paint. So I sanded cleaned and painted it up with some garden wood paint and it came up ok. I have a small photo frame I want to paint and stencil some flowers onto. My main question is how do I do…
O/S Daily Wednesday 29th April 2015
O/S Daily Wednesday 29th April 2015 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…
diced beff recipes please?
Hi everyone I have got quite a lot of Diced Beef which was fantastic in the Winter in Stews ECT ECT but I have no idea what to do with it now the weather is nice and I of course don't want to waste it. Would you guys please have any Recipes for Summer Diced Beef recipes :)
first taste of salmon recipe please
Hi. Well I've made it to my early fifties with never having tried Salmon. I'm trying to convince myself that I need to eat some (health/diet), but just don't fancy it trying it! Can anyone give me an easy starter recipe to try just a little bit? I don't like strong spices but like herby tastes. Many thanks
O/S Daily Tuesday 28th April 2015
O/S Daily Tuesday 28th April 2015 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,…
Help - Millionaires Shortbread Leftovers
Hi I have an enormous bag of mis-shaped Millionaires Shortbread and don't want it to go to waste, has anyone got any suggestions as to what I could do with it apart from eat it all:eek:?? Can it be made into any other desserts?? TIA Sarah
Turning a new leaf on our thriftyness
The wife and I have decided to turn a new chapter in both our lifestyles and our finances, both of which go hand in hand. We have taken a step back and reviewed our finances and found that we have far too much leakage and seepage of money being lost on all sorts of unnecessary things. Although the bottom line of our books…
O/S Daily Monday 27th April 2015
O/S Daily Monday 27th April 2015 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,…
Weekly Flylady Thread 27th April 2015
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 Dusty for last week's thread Every room comes back around next week so please don’t stress about catching up These lists are only suggestions and not a must do list;…
Alternative to fruit cake
Hi, Just looking for some ideas. My mum and I are making my sisters wedding cake. She wants a fruit cake and 2 sponge cakes. We are thinking, though, that the sponges need to be done the day before, and wont leave much time for icing... Looking for ideas for what type of cake would keep better.. Thanks in advance :) Sandy
How do you budget for 'one-offs'
We have a great little app which we sync with our phones, so every time we spend we record. Works fine, we can see just how much we are really overspending :eek: One big issue is bits of food. Popping to the supermarket etc. we can sort this. The biggest problem we have is one offs. They pop up every month. This month, we…
Cut my own hair!
I'm really pleased - I used to cut my hair when it was long, but since I've gone short, I've been to a hairdresser. It's short, unforgiving short - but not so short that I can use a razor/trimmer. I really need to get it cut every 6-8 weeks. When I've gone for a cheaper cut - wasn't happy. Otherwise I'm spending 40-50 Euro…
Mealplans WB 27/04/15
Hi all, Hope it's ok to start us off this week! Managed to stock up on loads from Lidl, got a huge amount for £41 after using my £5 off coupon :money: Monday: King Prawn Thai Curry with rice Tuesday: Bean chilli (from freezer) with rice (will cook double on monday) Wednesday: Falafels, hummus, wraps, salad Thursday:…
O/S Daily Sunday 26th April 2015
O/S Daily Sunday 26th April 2015 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,…
Saturday 25th OS Daily
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…
OS daily, Saturday 25th April
O/S Daily Saturday 25th April 2015 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,…

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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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