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Archives for March 2016

Amazon Banning Customers For Returns 2016
Just read about this on The Guardian website : - http://www.theguardian.com/money/2016/mar/18/banned-by-amazon-returning-faulty-goods-blocked-credit-balance Seems Amazon are banning more and more customers now for this. Tbh now I'm hesitant myself to purchase anything more from them just in case I need to send it back !
Replacement Cushions. Advice please...
I've just realised that the' flat' cushions that I've been complaining about are years old and some of them are really tatty when I've taken them out of the covers! They seem to be filled with hollofill and covered in a a polyprop-type cover just like pillows. I'm wondering if there's anything can be done to 'replump'…
O/S Daily Thursday 31 March 2016
O/S Daily Thursday 31 March 2016 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,…
FYI Recalled product from Aldi, Booker and others ...
All batches of the products listed below are being recalled as they may have been subject to pest contamination. These products are sold by Aldi, Asvina, Booker and LBV. Aldi Cheese Thins (10% Cheese) – L16026, L16027, L16055, L16056, L16057, L16073, L16074, L16075 Aldi Cheese Bakes – L16026, L16027, L16032, L16033,…
Envelope saving old style in a new age!
Hi just wondering do any of you budget the envelope way be it online or in pots or envelopes for mot dentist Hair etc or do you just "find" the money when needed?
Sourdough sticking to a paper?
Hi everyone, I hope someone can advise.. I love this bread http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=285021389 however, it always sticks completely to the paper. I've doe it 3x now. The instructions say to give it a second rise already on the baking sheet, but I find that even though it is not very sticky after…
O/S Daily Thread for Wednesday 30th March 2016
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…
How long after Best Before Dates would you keep and eat tinned food?
How long after Best Before Dates would you keep and eat tinned food? I've just cleaned out the corner cupboard and found an embarrassing array of tinned food - most is BB 2013 and a few go back as far as 2011 and 2008. :eek: I don't want to chuck them unnecessarily. Neither do I want to plan a meal only to find I open the…
Prevention is better than cure
These prevention efforts are almost unlimited so please add more. It’s all the stuff that you do to pre-empt a drama/disaster, and for which you won’t necessarily get any recognition or thanks from your OH or family as they probably won’t realise: however by preventing stuff going wrong you are building a stable family…
O/S Daily Tuesday 29 March 2016
O/S Daily Tuesday 29 March 2016 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,…
shopping list board
I remember my mum having a wipe-clean memo board which she used to write her shopping list on. It had like a waxy crayon/pencil to write with and the board was a kind of laminate if I remember rightly. I am after something similar but have drawn a blank! Does anyone know if you can still get these, or do you have any…
Aldi Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker
I bought a stainless steel pressure cooker from Aldi a couple of years ago but never tried it out until today, when I had a technically inclined friend staying with me and we needed to cooker a large piece of pork. He is concerned that part of the regulator is missing. There is a brown plastic bit and a couple of metal…
Easiest things to grow in my garden
So, we have a lovely big garden with space for some veggies etc. We have tried a few things over the years but have then forgotten / got distracted, not had time etc etc. My New Years Resolution was to just generally be a bit better in every way (:D) therefore I want to be more organised, have the garden nice, and grow…
OS Easter Monday
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…
Weekly Flylady Thread 28th March 2016
Do not lose heart if you cannot keep up with everyone else or reading the thread, don't try to reply to everyone and please remember to include something about flying in all your posts. Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and…
How to make green vegetables taste nice?
So, i am on a mission to eat more greens. I have always had a problem with green veggies. I eat a lot of other veggies (carrots, bell peppers, butternut squash, celery) but all i think of when thinking of green veg is disgusting boiled cabbage _pale_ So, i have worked out that courgettes are edible raw. If they are cooked…
short ribs
Evenin' Folks. Anyone know how to make really nice short ribs/pig ribs? They're cheap, but it seems really tough to get the flavour to actually penetrate the meat - I sendup with a slow cooker full of pork juice and bbq sauce, and ribs that just taste like pork. Happy to be told I'm buying the wrong kinda rib, but really…
Pulled pork creativity
Hi Folks I am planning on making pulled pork next weekend. However, I am bored of serving it the same way I alwas do (with cobs and coleslaw). Any suggestions of ways of having pulled pork not in a cob/sandwich? Thanks
What do you put on your hot cross bun?
I love hot cross buns at Easter, but I only ever have them with butter - toasted or untoasted. I thought that was what everyone did, but DH has to have them toasted with butter and jam?! How do you eat yours? :D
O/S Daily Easter Sunday 27 March 2016
O/S Daily Easter Sunday 27 March 2016 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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