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Archives for April 2016

Toasters!
My trusty toaster has given up the ghost and finding a replacement is a nightmare. I have a much loved Panasonic 2501 bread maker am finding it impossible to locate a toaster that can handle the height or width of even smallest loaf size. Lots claim to toast think slices but the height seems to be an issue. Can any of you…
Any "embarrassing" money saving things you do?
There's probably dozens of threads for this but can't see one with a quick look. I'm a singleton money saver/scrimper/cheapskate and was just sitting here thinking I couldn't ever possibly live with anyone again otherwise my money saving would go out of the window :) What do you count as embarrassing/something you wouldn't…
Bananas and Pop Tarts
Hello :) Good Afternoon. Hope the day is finding you good. I have a lot of bananas going bad, I asked on a FB group yesterday what to do with them and got a good recipe of mashed bananas mixed with oats (we also added some chopped up leftover easter chocolate) and baked in the oven. I didn't think much of them but my 3…
Saturday Kitchen casserole dishes
I'm watching Saturday Kitchen and I love their blue/green rectangular casserole dishes. Does anyone know where they're from? They look like le creuset but I can't find them. :)
O/S Daily Thread for Saturday 30th April 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…
O/S Daily Thread for Friday 29th April 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…
Healthy eating ideas
After an extended period of utter skintness last year (and most of this), we imported a lodger at Christmas and, whilst things are still very tight as OH hasn't had any work for a while, we've cleared £2000 of debt and we're up to date with the bills - the bank accounts have even been in credit the week before I get paid.…
what to do with liquid after sc gammon?
hi all. i slow cooked a gammon joint last night that i coated with brown sugar and chinese five spice, then added an inch of coke. the joints gorgeous, however i now have a fair bit of liquid left! any ideas on how i could use this up? :o
O/S Daily Thread for Thursday28th April 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…
Slow Cooker Help
Our cooker has broken so we can't use it at the moment. We have a slow cooker, but we don't have a microwave. Does anyone know what I can make in the slow cooker without using the hob? I've already made a lentil stew, and a lentil and chickpea curry. The only recipes I can find online need to fry onions and veggies on the…
Website - Love Food, Hate Waste
This website has some good basic tips, recipes, portion advice etc. Just in case you haven't seen it, here it is: http://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/
Family of 5 - our meals have just got too complicated!
Sooo, I think I need to figure out how to simplify things a bit, use up some stashed food (the freezer really needs defrosting!) and save some cash. There are 5 of us - me, DH, and 3 DCs. * Me, DH, and 1 DC are veggie. The youngest is not officially veggie but isn't keen on meat, except ham. The oldest loves meat. * DH…
Steam cleaners for floors - are they are good?
Hi I am considering buying a steam cleaner/mop for my floors, are they any good, do they clean well with only hot water, any advise would be gratefully received :) thanks
O/S Daily Thread for Wednesday 27th April 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…
setting my grocery budget,y 'almost eight' son and I. Advice appreciated x
Hello, So I've recorded my spending, faced up to my bank account , I kbow what I have coming in and going out and I'm ready to set a grocery budget. Its me and my 'eight really really soon' son to feed and keep in toiletries and cleaning things. Also my mum comes for a meal about twice a month. I'm thinking £45\£50 a week.…
lost instructions morphy r breadmaker 8440
Hi just wondering if anyone happens to have a morphy richards breadmaker 8440 or similar. I moved and the instrcuctions got lost somehow!! pity as all other instructions arrived with us!! It looks like the one below but on the Morphy website it is obsolete and no instructions.
How to get more greens into my diet?
I'm always low on iron and although I can (and do at times) take iron pills, I would like to try eating more greens. I like steamed broccoli and green beans, cabbage in colcannon is nice too but that's about all I do. I did try adding cabbage to a soup one time but it made it taste bitter :( Can anyone suggest other ways…
any self employed old stylers out there? How about a tip thread!
Hello! I dont think I can be the only self employed person here, or maybe there are people considering it? So here are things that have helped me, and id love to hear yours! I've not put any actual business advice, will leave that to the professionals, this is more about how i organise my time and motivate myself. Dont…
O/S Daily Thread for Tuesday 26th April 2018
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…
Pulled pork.
Just wondered if anyone could tell me how to cook pulled pork in the slow cooker? Do you put any liquid in it? Thanks.

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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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