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Old Style Daily 28 February 2025
Good morning all. Back from my gallivanting, I'll write more later.
O/S Daily Thursday 27th February 2025
Good morning, just starting off.
OS daily Wednesday 28th Feb
Morning all
Stock piling and bargains and freebies to help with the cost of living crisis
Times are hard for us all now, prices are rising all the time, income for me stays the same. I love yellow sticker shopping and bargains and happy to spend to save in the long run. I have my own little goals and dreams so posting will encourage me not to give up. I have posted this pic on another thread which I will still…
From Pennies to Pastures: My Frugal Journey to Countryside Retirement
Hi everyone! I’m Helen, and I’m delighted to be joining this community of old style like-minded people who appreciate the simply joys and sometime necessities of frugal living. I’ve been reading through some of the discussions here, and it’s so inspiring to see how many people are finding joy, freedom, and purpose through…
Steak & Ale Pie
[rant]It frequently irritates me when recipes say to add red wine or beer etc and nothing more than that, particularly when its a material part of the ingredients rather than just a dash. Why can't they at least give a suggestion?[/rant] Have always used Black Sheep simply because it was what was recommended in the first…
O/S Daily Tuesday 25th February 2025
Good morning, starting off, be back soon
Daily - Monday 24 February 2025
Morning all
Weekly Flylady Thread 17th February 2025
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…
O/S Daily Sunday 23rd February 2025
Good morning, just starting.
O/S Daily Friday 21st February 2025
Good morning, don't know what the weather is doing, but it's certainly not as cold. Derek, I'm so sorry about Scooby. What a heartbreaking decision you've had to make, but it was the right decision. The photograph is lovely. We were out by 7.40 am yesterday in order to get to the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle for Dh's 9am…
Old Style Daily Saturday 22 February 2025
Good morning everyone.
Join us for Fredagsmys (cosy Fridays)
It seems that January is proving to be a very looong, cold and dark month so after the cheeriness of our MSE Advent and 12 days of Christmas thread we thought we would try to bring some cosy fun to the 3 Fridays that remain this month. Fredagsmys Is a Nordic custom and translates as Friday cosiness. There are plenty of on…
Old Style Daily Friday 21 February 2025
Good morning all.
Old Style Daily Thursday 20 February 2025
Good morning all.
Anyone using a whistle kettle on the gas hob?
Anyone using a whistle kettle on the gas hob? Saw one the other day and thought what a great throw back and wondered whether it's really practical? Does it boil in reasonable time?It's it economical to use in a gas hob? Pros and Cons?
Old Style Daily Wednesday 19 February 2025
Good morning all. There's a heavy frost this morning. 🥶🥶
O/S Daily Tuesday 18th February 2025
Good morning, just starting, I'll be back soon.
Old Style Daily Monday 17 February 2025
Morning all.
Weekly Flylady Thread 10th February 2025
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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Small pension pots to be automatically combined in future under Government plans – here's what it could mean for you
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Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
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