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O/S Daily Thursday 12 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, rain is forecast for all day. Dinner last night was use up of, ham, boiled eggs, salad, hot new potatoes, coleslaw, pork pie (menfolk). Tonight I'm not sure…
Daily use of the washing machine or weekly???
Sorry for being a train spotter over this but i'm wondering if there's a definitive answer. Ok. So i make a daily pilgrimage to my local gym. (5 days). When home i've been washing my gym gear on a 15min cycle as it hasn't had time to sit in a laundry basket and "ferment" i use a little power and happy with the results. My…
O/S Daily Wednesday 11 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, rain is forecast for all day. Dinner last night was LO roast, yorkshiires, hot new pots, veg and gravy. Tonight I'm not sure. Half day at work but jobs to…
O/S Daily Tuesday 10 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, I have a few bits to peg out on the line once it's light. Last day of the milder termps according to the forecast. Dinner last night was sausages, mash,…
O/S Daily Monday 9 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, I have a wash load sitting in the basket to go on the line once it's light. Dinner yesterday was roast pork,roasties, mash, veg, yorkshires and gravy some…
Weekly Flylady Thread 2nd October 2023
- 85 Days till Christmas Day -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…
Old Style Daily Sunday 08 October 2023
Morning all.
Is a 30 minute wash cycle long enough?
I’ve started using the 30 minute wash cycle on the washing machine to reduce some energy usage. Is this long enough to get clothes properly clean? The majority of the washing is my work clothes which don’t get properly ‘dirty’ just need a freshen and taking sweat/warehouse dust off. Then there’s the 1 year old’s clothes,…
Old Style Daily Saturday 07 October 2023
Good morning folks. It's dark and very wet outside.
September 2023 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the ninth Grocery Challenge of 2023! ******** Please post your budget in BOLD and HEADING 2 ******** If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your August Budget then keep on posting in the August Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery…
O/S Daily Friday 6 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, milder last night than it has been. Hoping for no rain so I can get the wash load sitting in the basket onto the line once it's light. Dinner last night was…
O/S Daily Thursday 5 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, wind seems to have died down, rain forecast for this morning. Dinner last night was roast chicken pieces chips and beans or salad. Working at other office…
O/S Daily Wednesday 4 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, wind seems to have died down, air was much fresher yesterday, forecast is for a warmer weekend - we'll see. Dinner last night was gammon, egg, chips and…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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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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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