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Suddenly A Single Mum On Benefits
Hi! I suddenly find myself a single mum of 1 after 19 years in a relationship (the same age I was when we met). I have never been alone! I am late diagnosed autistic and adhd, my son is 10 and also autistic/adhd as well as multiple other complex needs. I have ARFID, am gluten and dairy intolerant and diabetic. My son is…
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Get quotes from all media companies before negotiating renewal
Before phoning about media bundle re newals, get bona fide quotes from all the like for like competitors. This means you can bargain/ haggle much more sucessfully. The media companies know the best competitor deals so if its anything higher they offer don't accept it. Also if you've had problems during contract remind them…
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O/S Daily Tuesday 3 October 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, was very mild and humid yesterday, we then had rain on and off in the afternoon and into the evening with some heavy showers later on. Dinner was LO beef,…
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What generation are you?
Does OS draw more people who lived through frugaller eras? Or do you think the millennial/Gen Z push for minimalism and zero waste contributes? Do you think that the results will be skewed simply by the generations of people who still use forums verses social media? Do you think OS (as a principle) will increase or…
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Freezing Sponge Cake
There are a number of events coming up shortly and I want to prepare, if practical, a few sponge cakes and sausage rolls in advance. As regards the sponge cake are they freezable, I’m just talking about the actual sponge - no filling? How should they be frozen? My thoughts would be to freeze top and bottom individually.…
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O/S Daily Monday 2 October 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, was very mild and humid yesterday. Yesterday we had our roast for our evening meal, roast beef that was o, some LO's for another meal. Busy week again so…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 25th September 2023
Welcome to the weekly Flylady Thread. 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…
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Airport drinks
I know you can get free drinking water by taking an empty bottle through to departures…..but has anyone tried getting free boiling water from a cafe in departures (Stansted Airport) to make own tea…..or is this taking being frugal too far 🤣 I’m just thinking airport prices are really high and I’vecgot unexpected cost of…
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O/S Daily Sunday 1st October 2023
Good morning - back soon
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Food shopping and living alone
HELP! Hey guys, I am 33 living alone with my chihuahua, and my food bills are through the roof and I know why but I can’t seem to solve the problem. So hoping some of you lovely people can help. Context - I work 13 hour days and I have ADHD, plus I need to lose about 5 stone. I will start the month doing a “big shop”, make…
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Old Style Daily Saturday 30 September 2023
Good morning folks.
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Old Style Weight Loss Challenge- 3rd Quarter 2023
Hi All Welcome to the Old Style Weight Loss thread for quarter three 2023 :) where has the year gone! Please feel free to start posting your weight loss goals for the next challenge which will run from the 1st July until the 30th September You do not have to submit a loss or gain for the first week as it's our starting…
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O/S Daily Friday 29 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, air is cooler but dry at the moment. Dinner last night was mixed herb chicken, potato dauphoise and broc. Tonight I'm not sure. Have a busy day today so…
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O/S Daily Thursday 28 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, air is feeling warmer no rail forecast just cloudy. Dinner last night was egg, bacon, sausage, chips, beans and mushrooms. Tonight will be chicken. Work…
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O/S Daily Wednesday 27 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, air is feeling warmer no rail forecast just cloudy. Dinner was a couple of slices of cold pizza, we have family member in hospital, but hopefully coming…
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fasting
obviously money saving to fast, but has anyone else here done it and seen any benefits? i am coming up to 24 hours and dont even feel hungry.
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O/S Daily Tuesday 26 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, air is feeling cooler, but forecast is for showers today. Dinner last night was LO roast - eaten and enjoyed. Tonight I'm not sure maybe sausage pasta or…
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O/S Daily Monday 25 September 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Still dark, air is feeling cooler, but forecast for a dry day. Wash load ready to be pegged out once it's light. Lunch was roast pork yesterday some LO's so will be…
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Weekly Flylady Thread 18th September 2023
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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Tell me about your Repair Cafe experiences
The Repair Cafe gets mentioned frequently on the Forum - it runs centres where you can take your broken things (electrical appliances, clothing, furniture etc) and get help repairing them. It's free but donations are welcome. 🔨🧵🪡🎨 I'd like to hear from people who have used one. What did you have repaired? Before and after…
