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Archives for June 2018

Grating/slicing discs for Magimix which do you use?
I have the 2mm and 4mm discs for my Magimix 3200. When needing just a small amount of veggies for coleslaw or stir fry I usually have just reached for sharp knife and board. I have RA in my fingers, thumbs and wrists so now need to make more use of the kitchen equipment. Which discs do you use for what purpose, wondering…
Slaw or lightly pickled veg.
A few weeks ago whilst away self catering I picked up a tub of what was described as a slaw. https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/287733373 It cost 99p for a very small tub, I really liked it but I feel it's expensive for what is a few bits of cabbage, carrot and onion. I would love to recreate it, I've looked on…
Free Stackable Storage from Lidl Nut Boxes
I've found that the "outer" boxes that Lidl use for their extensive range of pre-packed nuts can be used to make stackable storage units. Stores are happy for you to remove one or two empty boxes (if there are any), but please ask if you want to rearrange their stock or take several at a time. 1. Get a few Nut boxes…
Old Style Daily Saturday 30th June 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…
How long could you go without buying clothes
If the truth be known I'm a bit of a clothes hoarder and can't resist a good charity shop bargain. Therefore I have too many clothes really and I'm planning on just not buying anything until it's a need rather than a want. I don't wish to put a time limit on it but just to challenge myself to go as long as I can. I think…
What foods is very high in fibre?
I've been on holiday the past week and have been eating pure junk food and soft drinks with hardly any veg or water. Not surprisingly I'm lacking in toilet movement. I have a packet of scan bran from my slimming world days, it's still in date but I hate that stuff. I want something that will work by tomorrow morning.
Struggling with what to eat - sensory issues- any tips would be so welcome.
Hi everyone. As the title says, I struggle with food and what to eat. I have chronic illnesses and often suffer from debilitating nausea, as well as bone crushing fatigue. I am highly sensitive to smells and that can make the nausea worse. It also affects my options for freezing batch cooking. Because of this, I can often…
Old Style Daily Friday 29th June 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…
Lemonade With Lemon balm recipe
My Great Aunt used to make the most wonderful homemade lemonade which included lemon balm. As far as I can remember you infused the lemon-balm with the lemon rind and sugar in boiling water. Once cooled you added the lemon juice and more water. However I can't remember the proportions and despite endless internet searching…
Old Style Daily Thursday 28th June 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…
Meal Planning help
Slowly I have seen our food bill go up from £300 a month to now £450 :( . We are a family of 5 and being a working mum and I feel if I planned a bit better would not only help me save money but stop us wasting food and help me get more organised . At the moment I feel like we throw a huge amount away. So I would love any…
National Trust Membership
Hi , I'm considering asking for one of the above for my birthday but I'm unsure whether it would be worth it as I don't drive and so use trains to get around. Does anyone have experience of this? Are most national trust places quite easily accessible
Old Style Daily Wednesday 27th June 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…
Maggi chicken bags
Hi all, I have used one of the Maggi chicken bags tonight, put in three chicken breasts, tasted lovely but I'd rather just cook one breast at a time. Would it be possible to do that with these bags or if I bought separate smaller roasting bags what seasoning could I use for the chicken?
Grocery shopping budget average cost
Hi I'm wanting to slash my grocery budget starting in July! I'm going to join the July thread but don't know what to aim for. I've just averaged out the last 5 months and I currently spend £575 a month on groceries. This is for 2 adults, 2 children and a baby and 2 cats This includes all groceries, cleaning stuff, cat food…
School holidays - lunches/snacks
So its that time of year again and the school holidays are fast approaching so I'm starting to factor in the extra cost of food/snacks for my 2 (aged 3 and 7) over the break. My 7 year old gets free school meals for the remainder of this term so i haven't had to pay out anything for her lunches up to now (during the week…
Old Style Daily Tuesday 26th June 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…
Bleach on a Black Top
Posting for an unhappy mate. Is there any saving it? Left a white mark. Ive suggested bleaching the lot and then dying black but are there any other less drastic solutions
Shower screen!!! Aaargh!
Hoping someone has a miracle method to clean a glass shower screen, I've tried everything but the stubborn water marks just won't go! :mad: I have tried more natural methods such as vinegar, lemon. Then attempted bleach and bicarb. Even bought some viakal but nothing seems to work. We do live in a very hard water area and…
July 2018 Grocery Challenge
Hi everyone, Welcome to the seventh Grocery Challenge of 2018 :) :eek:!!!! If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your June budget, then keep on posting in the June challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be…

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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
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.
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 Payments 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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