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Archives for August 2019

O/S Daily Friday 23 August 2019
O/Style Daily Friday 23 August 2019 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…
Koh cleaner
Has anyone tried this? Its constantly coming up on my Facebook with good reviews. One of my friend says her hairdresser has bought it and it is really good. Quite expensive but lasts ages.
Belgium flax linen.
Am thinking of buying a set of flax linen bedding and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on it. Thanks
Suggestions for family buffet lunch
I've "volunteered" to host a family buffet lunch next month. Approx 15 adults (older generation, very traditional taste in food). I don't have enough space for a sit down lunch so I'd like to do a buffet - ideally using paper plates and fingers rather than proper cutlery and crockery. I confess that in the past I've bought…
shop well for less bbc series
hi all, has anyone been following this series?? im completely blown away at some of the money spend by last nights family!!! £200 on make up brushes for a 14 year old!!! madness...the list was endless. made me realise how frugal I must be!!
Old Style Daily Thursday 22nd August
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…
Bake Off’s back – time to get those MSE aprons on, Forumites!
Hello Forumites! Here at MSE Towers, we're so excited for the Great British Bake Off to begin again next week! (Mainly because MSE Tine bakes brilliant banana bread, and we're hoping she'll bring some in!) :rotfl: Each week after the show, we plan to create a Forum thread based on the same themes as that episode, where you…
O/S Daily Wednesday 21 August 2019
O/S Daily Wednesday 21 August 2019 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,…
O/S Daily Tuesday 20th August 2019
O/S Daily Tuesday 20th August 2019 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,…
Motivation needed for upcoming Maternity Pay
hi folks! I'm posting here as I feel it's all the sneaky little ways of living that this board is sooooo good at & the motivation you all give is what I'm needing!! Our situation - I'm currently on maternity leave with DS officially turning 3 months tomorrow. At the end of this month my pay goes down to Statutory Maternity…
O/S Daily Monday 19th August 2019
O/S Daily Monday 19th August 2019 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,…
Weekly Flylady Thread 19th August 2019
What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the whole task easier and quicker. We also…
Vacuum cleaner
I know there are other vacuum clear recommendation threads but I think my needs are a bit different and looking for someone in a like situation who can recommend from experience. My Electrolux is just about to die (can't complain, had it 24 years). Looking for a lightweight and mobile vacuum cleaner. House is largeish on…
Using frozen tomatoes in salads.
As a household which loves using fresh home grown tomatoes in salads of various sort and with a bumper crop waiting to ripen, the surplus of which will need to be frozen in some way, I,m wondering if anybody on here has some tips on how best to freeze them for this kind of use. I of course do use some for making tomato…
Tablets for dishwashers
We have a half sized slimline dishwasher which is all our kitchen has space for. Please settle a domestic debate. Should I cut a normal size dishwasher tablet in two and only use half of it for each wash? My O.H. declares I am taking stinginess too far but surely a whole one isn't needed for what is effectively a wash of…
O/S Daily Sunday 18th August 2019
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…
Starting From Scratch
What would you put in your store cupboard and on your meal plan/batch cook list if you were starting over? So we are doing the whole "blended family" thing and after being together about 6 years finally combining our two households (inc 4 teenagers). The house we are renting is wonderful and has a lovely big kitchen inc…
O/S Daily Saturday 17 August 2019
O/S Daily Saturday 17 August 2019 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,…
Courgettes
I have rather a lot of them ... I made a zucchini parmigiana which was yum. Any other ideas for using them up?
Not-so-moneysaving anti-tips?
Hi all, Inspired by Firefox's brilliant explanation of the banana/honey hair conditioner in the shop well for less thread, I got to thinking, how many of these money saving "tips" are actually quite wasteful of money/resources or both? My personal pet peeve is the suggestion of families buying paper plates regularly to…

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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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