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Money Saving Old Style Frugal Living Channels
I like to read frugal blogs and forums... and I love to watch Old Style Frugal Channels on You Tube. I have my favourites on Youtube like What Vivi Did Next, Loving Life on Less ... and Pennies to Dollars, they all do money saving Old style. Do you have any suggestions for other good old style channels to watch? Thank you…
Old Style Daily Saturday 27th April
Morning allWhat a wet, dark miserable morning it is. Due to dry up by lunchtime but I won't hold my breath. Making gingerbread cake today and that's as far as I've got as to what else is in store today. Hope it's a brighter day where you areTake care all x
O/S Daily Friday 26th April 2024
Good morning, it's fine and dry here with a light frost, so a bit chilly. I think we all wish it would warm up a bit. Sorry to hear you're feeling down Gers and Florenceem, and others feeling the same. Hope it soon passes. I'm visiting a couple of elderly friends this morning with a bit of shopping that they've requested,…
O/S Daily Thursday 25th April 2024
Good morning, it's a dull grey start here, but dry. NMLC hasn't posted for a while, hope she and her family are all right. I've just put a towel load in the wm, I might get them dry outside. Sorry to hear you've got a rash dp1, strange place isn't it, hope you manage to get it sorted. Hope everyone has a good day, take…
MSE blog: Save on BRAND-NEW clothes... by buying second-hand
MSE Olivia has whipped up a new blog: Save on brand-new clothes by buying second-hand Eg, £197 bodysuit £6, £36 Asos dress £3 Find out how to pay wee prices for unworn items that still have tags on. Ultimately, save money and promote sustainability.
Too good to go
We have recently discovered the delights of too good to go bags win win we save some £££ and the food doesn’t get binned.We have had excellent bags from Gopuff,the coop and a local chippy. have you had any good ones ? Please share experiences
O/S Daily Wednesday 24th April 2024
Morning all, back in a minute.
Old Style Daily Tuesday 23 April 2024
Good morning folks.
Old Style Daily 22nd April
Morning allNot alot going on here today. Popping to the shops for a couple of things. Washing to hang out and some ironing to do. Sky is bright this morning and the weather forecast has promised that the gusts of wind have eased so will definitely be out in the garden today and then on my exercise bike to do a couple of…
Weekly Flylady Thread 15th April 2024
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. We often see new flyers (gents welcome!) around this time of year so please don't worry if you feel you cannot keep up. Similarly if your house has been neglected it won't be turned around in a day - but if you stay you will get into some good habits which do help! Happy flying. What…
Bread dough left out over night
I made some bread dough about 4pm yesterday. I left it on the side and forgot about it. I went in to the kitchen this morning to see it still there.Is it still ok to use as I try not throw things away. it standard bread dough no eggs in it and my kitchen does not get warm this time of year probably no more than 15…
O/S Daily Sunday 21st April 2024
Good morning, it's a fine sunny start here, whoo hoo. Ds and family turned up yesterday, he'd been doing a parkrun in S Durham, and he rang to see if they could call in on the way home. They stayed for lunch and we had a good chat, as we hadn't seen them since Easter weekend. Don't know what's happening today, we may take…
Old Style Daily Saturday 20 April 2024
Good morning folks. BRB
2023 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD
To use Guineapigsqueaks/Sa1sysoo words “A new thread for declutterbugs in (2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021, 2022) 2023 !" My 2022 was another washout on the decluttering & decorating fronts. Neither DH nor I have managed to summon up any enthusiasm for anything. Of course, we did have our TWO big holidays - the American…
Batch Cooking Healthy Meals
Hi, can anyone recommend healthy meals to batch cook. I mainly eat chicken, fish and mince. I work full time and find then when I get home I feel too tired to cook from scratch. Any ideas would be welcome. Thank you.
Do you have a secret trick?
Do you have a way of doing something that makes it easier or more efficient? Something that you do but you’re not sure if everybody knows about it? If so, share it on this thread 🙂 Here’s mine. When you’re putting up a washing line, make sure it’s good and long. Then you can do a double string, and use it to split your…
Old Style Daily 19th April
Morning all Awake bright and early yet again so thought I'd start us offFood shopping this morning and hope to get out into the garden some time today too. Not sure what to have for dinner tonight but I've still got a couple of rashers of bacon in the fridge from when I used my breadmaker to make a cheese and bacon loaf…
Old Style Daily Thursday 18 April 2024
Good morning - it's very grey outside, but sunny indoors!
Old Style Daily Wednesday 17th April
Morning allAnother chilly morning here in Kent. Hopefully those winds will have eased today. No plans today, as yet, apart from going for a walk around the lake with a podcast for company. Hopefully might get out into the garden later if the weather keeps calm. Salmon for dinner tonight. Have a good day all x
Embracing the old style to get through this next stage..
Hi everyone Not really sure what area of the forum this goes in but I'm into meal planning, bargains and being as thrifty as I can and life has thrown some curve balls in the last 18 months that has well and truly given need to get a handle on things... Currently separated but renting probably above what I can afford...…

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Martin Lewis: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should beware 'steep rise' in scams
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Small pension pots to be automatically combined in future under Government plans – here's what it could mean for you
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Went to an employment tribunal between 2013 and 2017? Can you reclaim £100s?
Tens of thousands who overpaid employment tribunal fees are now due a share of £13 million, which could be worth £100s. But refunds aren't automatic, so you need to act to get your money back. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.
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The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.

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