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Archives for December 2015

Not Buying It- A Consumer Holiday 2016
Following on from Slowdown's fantastic thread here https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5125747 anyone wanting to join me on more adventures sailing the high seas on our friendly ship. All aboard! Arilx
coupons
really sorry I know its not the right place, I cant find through seach where the couponing thread is please thanks x
Which international courier is best?
I want to send a box of gifts to family in India and am somewhat lost when trying to find a courier on the internet. Does anyone know who might be good, or of a good website to look at, to send a 7kg box to India? Some sites let you put in weight, size and from the UK postcode to India (Hyderabad) but then the results show…
2016 - No Clutter To Be Seen
To use Guineapigsqueaks wording, "A new thread for declutterbugs in [STRIKE]2015[/STRIKE] 2016!" :j I'm going to aim to get rid of 2016 items in 2016. There are some lovely tips on the KonMari thread here, set up by the talented greent: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5385103 Of particular note is post 4 of…
Slow cooker recommendations
I'd like to give someone a slow cooker as a pr sent, they tend to only cook for themselves although may cook slightly larger portions for leftovers. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good (hopefully not too expensive) slow cookers?
O/S Daily Thursday 31 December 2015
O/S Daily Thursday 31 December 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…
easy tempering of chocolate
Does anyone know an easy way of tempering chocolate? Googling it, it all seems a bit complicated :o I am not expecting perfection but would like it to look half decent, rather than just melted and poured. I am going to attempt to make a chocolate house using a smaller version of this…
KonMari 2016 - The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Link to 2015: thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5146700 'The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up' by Marie Kondo is a home organisation/ decluttering book like no other. Instead of looking for things to discard, Marie Kondo says we should instead look for things we wish to keep - using the 'does it…
Gammon Ham
Hubby bought a large Gammon Ham before christmas which we cooked yesterday and had with roast pots, mixed veg and cheese sauce. We have loads left over so will make pea and ham soup, sarnies and also have it with salad and jacket pots but wonderin what else i can do with it?
O/S Daily. Wednesday 30th December 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…
Would you use or bin....
I am in the process of emptying out our kitchen,ready for demolition and rebuild over the next few months (part of a large extension). Emptying out cupboards,I have found an assortment of items,close to or out of date,and I wonder if they really are no good to use.Can anyone tell me-would you use or bin: -golden…
Stains on new white lino..help!
Got some red/ pink stains on the white tile part of my new black and white check lino. No idea what they are or where from..appeared overnight! Unimpressed, to say the least. Tried everything..fairy liquid, barkeepers friend, Vim, mould and mildew remover, magic sponge. Nothing is even lessening it, let alone removing it.…
Crockpots- Are they really useful, or not
I have been bought a Crockpot for Christmas. How lucky am I! Im not a soup person, If I have soup I prefer Tomato, Mushroom or Broccoli ans Stilton so Im happy just to open a tin. Casseroles are a once a a month thing in our house so Im not really sure I will have much use for it. Even with a casserole I cant see the point…
Best place to offload silverware?
Apologies if this is the wrong forum, I couldn't work out where else it might go, and hoping you wise old stylers can point the way! Basically, I have a bag of old (still 20th century) silver cutlery. Nothing particularly exciting, just odds and sods, no sets or anything. I'd like to get rid of it, and while I realise it…
2016 is going to be a very tight year ...
I want to make 2016 the year I clear the majority of my debts (at least half of the £20k I owe), and start to get straight financially. I have been on this forum for 10 years now, and with the precious info I have gathered from here im sure I can do it ... last night my other half said im getting so tight with money, im…
O/S Daily Tuesday 29 September 2015
O/S Daily Tuesday 29 September 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…
Getting through January
Ok, so its 4 weeks on wednesday until I am paid again and we are going to have a very tight couple of months as we're having our oil boiler replaced (V expensive) so saving hard. This means that after all our bills are paid this month we have £200 left for food and anything else that crops up (I don't want to dip into our…
Realistic food budget?
What do you think is a realistic food budget that I could work to? It's for two adults and one 1.5 year old. Currently spending an embarrassing amount! Thanks
Leather sofa - marks on headrest
Pretty sure its sweat/hair oil. Seems to be not just surface but stained through. Any way at all to get this cleaned?
Meal Plan WB 28/12/15
Who else is making a fresh start with meal planning? :j Here's mine... Monday Lunch - Cheese and pickle sandwiches Dinner - Chilli non carne and rice Tuesday Lunch - Leftover chilli non carne with homemade wraps Dinner - Slow cooker root vegetable casserole and homemade garlic bread or rice Wednesday Lunch - Leftover…

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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