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Weekly Flylady Thread 7th August 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…
Freezing small quantity ingredients
I don't make cakes/squares etc that often but being GF I generally make my own, but often it seems waste ingredients due to racidity, especially with sesame seeds, walnuts and other nuts, ground almonds and want to freeze small individual quantities. I've checked and most nut/seed etc ingredients seem to be freezable, but…
Old Style Daily Sunday 13th August 2023
Good morning - I'll pop back in a bit.
Help! SOA included
My X has stopped working and I only found out when he emailed to say that the maintenance was stopped.Even when his benefits start, I'll only get £7 per week 😞I've had to have a food bank referral 😳 I have cancelled any non essential direct debits and reduced my budget. Does anyone has any tips on what I can do to save…
Firms not replying to emails any more?
Is it just me or are companies becoming worse & worse at replying to emails? I've just spent weeks trying to get 2 firms to simply send me an invoice! No wonder the country is going to the dogs!
Is a healthy diet more expensive?
Apologies if this has been asked before, but with the cost of living crisis affecting everyone now might be a good time to ask it again. My gut feeling is that it's cheaper to eat healthy - yes, a white loaf is cheaper than a wholemeal one for example, but a wholemeal slice is more filling than a white slice so…
Old Style Daily Saturday 12 August 2023
Good morning folks.
O/S Daily Friday 11 August 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 Cloudy, but dry. Dinner was veg rice and smoked sausage. Now on days' off and go back to work on Monday. Concerned about what I'll be walking into as I I know there's a…
O/S Daily Thursday 10 August 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 Cloudy, but dry - sun should get out. Much warmer yesterday afternoon, hoping today will stay the same. Washing ready to peg out. Dinner last night was spag bol.…
O/S Daily Wednesday 9 August 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 Broken cloud to start the day - hoping sun will break through and my washing will line dry! Dinner last night was LO pork, yorkshires, veg, and gravy. Tonight may be…
O/S Daily Tuesday 8 August 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 Cloudy, but dry - sun looks like it may get out from behind the clouds at some point. Air is chilly. Dinner last night was LO gammon, boiled egg, side salad, pork pie,…
O/S Daily Monday 7 August 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 Cloudy, but dry - sun looks like it may get out from behind the clouds at some point. Air is chilly. Lunch yesterday as roast pork, very nice and some LO's. Weekend…
Weekly Flylady Thread 31st July 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…
fasting
obviously it costs nothing to fast, and apparantly it can be good for you. has anyone tried fasting?
Old Style Daily Sunday 06 August 2023
Good morning folks. The sun is hiding behind a low band of mist across the sea, perhaps it'll come out later. I'm off for coffee and will return.
Old Style Daily Saturday 05 August 2023
Good morning folks. Coffee is required. I'll BRB.
July 2023 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the seventh 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 June Budget then keep on posting in the June Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery…
O/S Daily Friday 4 July 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 Cloudy, dull, wet and dreary - laying water and it's just started raining again. Dinner last night was mushroom pasta with chicken goujons. Lots on the "to do" list for…
HELP: inexpensive recipes not requiring a fridge?
For the second time in 6 weeks our fridge (less than one year old, and thankfully within warranty) has broken. Aside from the cost of ruined food both times this has happened it's incredibly boring living on pasta or supermarket salad/sandwich deals until the fridge engineer can come out! (warranty thing paid for by…
O/S Daily Thursday 3 July 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 Damp with laying water, but not raining at the moment. Air is cooler too. Dinner last night was gammon, egg, chips/salad. Slightly earlier finish today. Keep safe and…

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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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