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Archives for September 2019

School lunches for 11 yr old
I know this has been asked and discussed before but I’ve not seen anything recently and wanted some up to date ideas please. My daughter just started high school and has lunches. They’re approx £3.50 for a meal and drink at the school canteen. I’m struggling to keep up with paying for everything for school and home etc on…
O/S Daily Tuesday 24 September 2019
O/S Daily Tuesday 24 September 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…
Choc coated cereal cakes
I was thinking about this the other day. Aside from the usual cornflake or ricey crispies type 'cereal' to make half a dozen (or dozen) small 'instant choc treat' cakes, what else would be sensible to use ? By that I mean other cereal types really. I thought about those frosted ones but ultimately they are almost like corn…
O/S Daily Monday 23 September 2019
O/S Daily Monday 23 September 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 23rd September 2019
Welcome to the weekly Flylady thread. If you need help organising your week or getting motivated when it comes to housework then come and join us. 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…
Winter "Wake & up save the pennies"
For those of us at home all day, either retired or unable to work and on benefits , can we share tips to save some pennies during those cold. Winter days when it's hard to venture out. A few thoughts: 1. If you have Central heating radiators, put your clothes on them overnight so you start the day with warm clothing. 2.…
O/S Daily Sunday 22 September 2019
O/S Daily Sunday 22 September 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,…
Mini / countertop oven
Does anyone use one of these, and if so, how do you find it? My 30-year old fan oven really needs replacing (it still works, but the integrated grill is quite slow now to warm up). I’d ideally like something energy-saving, as it’s daft to heat up the whole oven to cook a small piece of food for one (such as baked fish or…
O/S Daily Saturday 21 September 2019
O/S Daily Saturday 21 September 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…
O/S Daily Friday 20th September 2019
O/S Daily Friday 20th September 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…
O/S Daily Thursday 19th September 2019
O/S Daily Thursday 19th September 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…
It’s never too early for a thrifty, gifty Christmas
As the semi-resident Old Style expert/fanatic of MSE, I am (in)famous across our office floor for being a human incarnation of a cornucopia of homemade cakes, cordials, preserves and sweets. Even Martin has fallen for the charms of my balsamic pecans, and my appearances in the office on a Monday morning usually gets a few…
The MSE Bake Off recipe swap 2019 - dairy week, episode four
Hello forumites! It's dairy week on the fourth week of the Bake Off! Did you enjoy the episode? Whether you're already a star baker, or a budding one, we want you to share your best dairy recipes! Is there a showstopper in your household? How do you make it MoneySaving in a world where it feels SOOO much easier to just…
OS Daily Wednesday 18th September 2019
O/S Daily Tuesday 17th September 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…
New Home Celebrations
Hi there Folks. My husband and I are in the process of buying our first ever home and I was just wondering if anyone has any ideas of nice ways to celebrate when we get our keys. Just looking for little things that we can do which are special or fun. Apologies if this has already been discussed before or if there is a more…
O/S Daily Tuesday 17th September 2019
O/S Daily Tuesday 17th September 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…
Potato gnocchi
We've recently had this a pub with Stilton sauce . All I can say is , gnocchi where have you been all my life ! I've bought shop bought gnocchi once , but this had an amazing yummy texture Can anyone offer any links to recipes :D
Tights
How does everyone store tights, I have loads of pairs that I use throughout winter, but they just keep getting spread out everywhere, do you have a method that works for keeping tights in one places and easy to just pull out one pair?
O/S Daily Monday 16th September 2019
O/S Daily Monday 16th September 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…
Weekly Flylady Thread 16th September 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…

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MSE News

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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