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Archives for September 2016

coffee/hot chocolate machines
not very savvy with machines but would like to get one for my mother and brother who live together. does anyone have any reccomendations? tips? thanks x
Eating healthy for cheap
Hi there, My name is James, I'm 41 & have two children (15 & 12). My Wife & I have been guilty over the years of cutting costs on food & feeding our family cheap & processed foods. I'm not going to lie, we would happily buy 4 Lidl pizzas at £2.50 each & that would be a family dinner sorted. I have come to terms that really…
O/S Daily Friday 30 September 2016
O/S Daily Friday 30 September 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,…
When did Dinner plates become so big?!
I bought a new set of Dinner plates, for the first time in years and had to take them back, as the plates were HUGE! So i got a different set, and they are just as big! In fact, so were the majority of ones i looked at. Literally they are about double the size of what we need. When did plates get so big? No wonder there is…
creative dehoarding ideas?
I am a hoarder. My problem is that both that I hate things that have a use going to waste and if I have paid money for something with a function and it still has that function, I expect to get some of that money back. I have managed to work on the 2nd aspect such that sometimes I can now give stuff 'free to a good home',…
When Electrical Goods Conspire!
Moan Alert:eek: So payday comes and coincides with this http://www.vaxsale.co.uk/login/ and I thought it would be a brill time to replace my held-together-with-gaffer cleaner. Researched madly and found what I wanted for around £40+pp (reduced from £99.99). Fits in my budget and ticks the box for compact/lightweight/long…
Sheets, burhsed cotton, flannel
Has anyone bought flannel/brushed cottons sheets. Perhaps online. I'm looking for some very high quality sheets. I've bought some from department stores, but they tend to be quite thin and wear out quickly. In the US you can buy thick sheets that last 20 years. Thanks
Good value fabric
Hello again. I am looking for some good value fabrics - jerseys and cottons in particular for some craft projects. It's been a while since I bought fabric and it's more expensive than I remember. Has anyone got any recommendations of where to buy?
O/S Daily Thursday 29 September 2016
O/S Daily Thursday 29 September 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…
Where can I get thick bedsheets?
I'm really struggling to find these. I want thick, stiff cotton flat sheets. Not sateen or anything silky smooth etc. It doesn't have to be cotton actually, any material is fine. After doing a lot of reading up on google, I ended up ordering 400 thread count Egyptian cotton percale. Apparently, percale would give the…
Help Jam Crisis!
So I used about 1200g of rhubarb last night to make jam. It's currently in a pyrex jug in the fridge, what do I do with it? I can't "can" it as I don't have the suitable stuff and don't think it would be very money saving to go and buy the necessary stuff. My mum was pulling up the last crop of Rhubarb for this year and…
O/S Daily Wednesday 28 September 2016
O/S Daily Wednesday 28 September 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…
Using up tuna pasta bake?
We had it for dinner last night and there's half left. I need to serve it up with something - not salad or veg. Other half loves neither, he's not that keen on fish but I insist that we have it once a week. What can I serve the cold bake with? Ideas?
(Move if needed) feeling silly and a question
Okay so it isn't like I'm a newbie but I've only just discovered the control area of the site to allow you to see every post you've made rather than subscribed to. Does anyone know of a forum walk through? (I'm not a technophobe by any means but I have never seen this facility before, it was my one year old hitting the…
Plastic on the hob! Help!
Popped into the kitchen to make myself a cuppa, found the naan breads had fallen onto the warm hob. Any ideas on non destructive ways to get the stuck plastic off? It's stuck fast. Would warming the hob and scrubbing with a metal scourer thingy help? Excuse the giant pic, I have no idea how to re-size:…
O/S Daily Tuesday 27 September 2016
O/S Daily Tuesday 27 September 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…
To all the angels that touch our lives...
Having a !!!!!! week (and it's only Monday). Feel free to skip, but I want to share this as it's being a burden on my mind, and I figure some here might understand. We all have people in our lives that touch us. Moments in our life that change us. And sometimes remembering those moments hits us and just won't let go. My…
Old Style Pen Pals
Although stamps aren't cheap now! I have been watching Frontier Life on DVD and in it they are excited to get letters and news from home. Got me thinking that it would be lovely to have an old style pen pal - you know handwritten letters with little life updates and simple daily things. I guess it is the Autumn weather - I…
best interest bank account
What are bank account with best interest? My 5% Nationwide and TSB accounts ends in October and already have Santander. Thanks
Homemade Mozzarella - uses for whey
What do you use your whey for if you make homemade mozzarella?

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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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