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Archives for May 2015

Weekly Flylady Thread 1st June 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. 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; you are more than welcome to post and…
meal plan 1/6
Can't see a thread so hoping no one minds me starting one. Monday humus with grated carrot and salad bagels, tandoori chicken with salad, rice and yoghurt dip Tuesday tandoori chicken with rice salad, stir fry with noodles Wednesday tuna salad bagels, fatijas Thursday ham salad bagels,tuna fishcakes with broccoli now…
Your best cheesecake recipe?
Hi I can cook/make most things but cheesecake is something I struggle with. I am just back from holiday and had some lovely cheesecake, so on my return I tried to make this http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/perfect_cheesecake/ and it sunk in the middle, the bottom was soggy and tasted more like egg custard. so i tried a…
O/S Daily thread Sunday 31st May
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…
ideas with tinned sardines other than on toast
I'm on Slimming World (I cannot lose weight without a group) and discovered that canned sardines and mackerel into tomato sauce, brine or spring water are free. I only ate them on toast. I am trying to be bread free.
O/S Daily Saturday 30th May 2015
O/S Daily Saturday 30th May 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,…
Any curry experts?
Hi guys Any curry experts here? :) I am going to be making this base gravy for curries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap4UvNoVsXY He is saying to use 2 tablespoons fresh blended garlic/ginger, that seems an awful lot. How many cloves of garlic and how much ginger do you think i should use?
Milk advice
Hi folks, this is probably everyday stuff for you all but I've just had a fab yellow sticker bargain at Tesco. Got 5 cartons of my lactofree milk for 3p each! It's usually £1.35 so I was chuffed. My question is about freezing it, I've never frozen milk before. Do I leave it in the package it came in (tetrapak) or do I need…
Favourite stir fry recipe
I quite often fancy a stir fry, but they never live up to my expectations! I don't like the pre prepared packs of stir fry veg, but have you found a recipe you all love?
O/S Daily Friday 29th May 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, please do come in, put your feet…
O/S Daily Thursday 28th May 2015
O/S Daily Thursday 28th May 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,…
Times newspaper subscription, price hike - advice please
I have subscribed to the Times premium package for many years - paper copy each day and ipad/tablet edition on demand - for £26pm. Have just received a letter advising that they are changing the pricing structure and my package is going up to £8pw - a price rise of 33%. Has anybody been successful at challenging this price…
Stain removal from leather jacket?
I've bought a second hand leather jacket from ebay at a rather bargainous price because it suffers from staining in a couple of areas. One stained area at the back of the jacket is a deep red, and so is possibly red wine (the seller did say it had had a drink spilled on it), whilst the area of staining on the front of the…
What do you store your eggs in?
I know there's the debate over fridge/cupboard/counter top egg storage but I was trying to pin it down to actual storage container. I am moving from fridge door storing to counter top. I am being a bit nosey but hopefully trying to tap into a good idea that will prevent me having to buy a special holder or if I do have to…
O/S Daily Wednesday 27th May 2015
O/S Daily Wednesday 27th May 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,…
How often do you say "stuff frugality"?
I need a massive tidy up/clear out be it clothes, food etc. I've been brought up to reuse/recycle/freeze/make do etc. But putting these things aside is not helping me reach my goal. How often to you say "stuff it" and just chuck stuff out?? (Promise I won't chuck out obviously useful stuff, but there comes a point when…
Cleaning plastic off cooker hob
I put a plastic bottle on an electric hob :eek: I was able to lift almost all of the plastic off when it was warm, and have scrubbed at the rest. There's is a very small amount of plastic residue still there, though. Any hints? It's a cheap electric hob with a ridged texture to the plates, so I can't use one of those razor…
Stair carpet cleaning?
My Beige stair carpet is looking really grotty, and I'd like to try cleaning/washing it, but don't know how as I don't have any special gadgets, only an ordinary Henry vacuum cleaner. Does anyone have any suggestions that doesn't involve a lot of money please?
what to do, with leftover cabbage / carrots?
Did a bit too much veg last night, and hate to waste the rest.. ideas? Maybe something more than just an omlette!
Tidying up the Old Stylers' Way: Taking things up, taking things down
I'm just going to blow my own and your trumpet for a moment and go woohoo and thank you Old Stylers! For years you Old Stylers have been advocating never going up or down stairs without taking something with you. I'd never consistently used it as a decluttering and tidying technique until the last few weeks and especially…

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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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