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O/S Daily Wednesday 9 November 2022
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 Very dark start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled and happy..…
Rice and peas recipe
Anyone got a brilliant tried and tested recipe for this please?
Leftover pumpkin after Halloween - any ideas?
Those of you who'll be carving pumpkins this Halloween - what will you be doing with the insides/leftovers, including the seeds? 🎃
O/S Daily Tuesday 8/11/22
Good morning - I'll pop back in a minute.
3 meals a night for 3 different people!
Hi, wondering if anyone can help with cutting down my food costs? In my house there is me (vegan due to allergies) my husband and my son (11). My husband and I are trying to lose weight and we do so by watching what we eat and counting calories, portion control. - we don’t over eat. Our son on the other hand, needs to eat…
A few things I’m doing to save money
Will list and anyone else can join in with their suggestions and tips.. Here goes: - stopped buying takeaway coffees and invested in a nespresso machine. Have one each morning to start the day. Costs approximately 50p per pod and really decent coffee - cut out takeaways completely - was doing this a couple of times a week.…
O/S Daily Tuesday 8 November 2022
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 Very dark start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled and happy..…
O/S Daily Monday 7 November 2022
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 Very dark start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled and happy..…
I will rarely vacuum ever again and save the electricity
I have used a long handled squeegee on my carpets together with a dustpan and brush for ages. Recently I added a long handled lint roller I can wash between cleans to the entourage. These are better than my ever failing expensive vacuum cleaner of reputable brand. It is too heavy with a bad back anyway. I use a cheap,…
Weekly Flylady Thread 31st October 2022
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…
Cider Making
This year my Bramley apple tree has produced over twice its normal crop and I am wanting to make cider with the left over apples. I have made a homemade apple press, which seems to produce apple juice quite well. I have brewed beer, but hve never made cider before. Has anybody here tried to make cider with Bramleys? Are…
Old Style Daily Sunday 06 November 2022
Morning folks- only me awake?
Old Style Daily Saturday 05 November 2022
Morning all. No stars to fascinate me, just thick clouds. I need coffee.
O/S Daily Friday 4 November 2022
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 Very dark start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled and happy..…
O/S Daily Thursday 3 November 2022
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 Very dark, wet and windy start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2…
Favourite vegan recipes you didn't even know were vegan
As it's World Vegan Day... Do you have a favourite vegan recipe you hadn't actually clocked was vegan? Please share your accidental vegan winner with us.
Recommendations for dehumidifier
Hi, keep seeing these mentioned and our flat has always had damp issues, even with ventilating. We have moved all furniture away from the walls, which has helped but in the last 2 months it has rarely dropped below 75% (though it is 57% today). can anyone recommend something fairly nice and tidy looking (not bulky black…
A Bag of Flour
Hi I've got a 1.5kg bag of white flour to use up this week, what shall I do with it? I thought about making some sort bread but my dilemma is that I don't know which is cheaper to run, the breadmaker or the oven - or even the slow cooker if I can find a recipe. Or should I do a pile of plain biscuits or scones, but would…
Healthy tinned food?
Hi everyone Is there such a thing as healthy tinned or packet foods?
O/S Daily Wednesday 2 November 2022
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 Very dark start to the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on here. DS2 settled and happy..…

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Martin Lewis: Going abroad soon? Two passport checks to stop you being turned back
"My daughter wasn't allowed to board the plane even though she had seven months left on her passport." MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis explains two key checks to ensure this doesn't happen to you (while it differs per country, these'll generally keep you safe), in the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live.
Drivers to be able to pay for parking using just ONE app under new Government plans
You should soon be able to pay for parking across the UK using just one app under new Government plans. The initiative is designed to end "the scramble" to download multiple apps for use at different car parks.
Warning. Five holiday booking scams to watch out for as over £11 million lost to travel fraud
Booking your summer holiday soon? Protect yourself from scams by watching out for clone websites, fake deals and bogus cancellations, as fraudsters to continue to use a variety of sophisticated methods to trick holidaymakers out of their cash.
Santander Edge customer? It's axing its 1% cashback on spending
If you've got a Santander Edge current account, you'll no longer earn 1% cashback on supermarket, fuel and travel spending from 9 September. The bank has today (20 May) confirmed it's axing the perk, though it will continue to pay 1% cashback on bills.
Martin Lewis: I'm a bit teary – we just got a win on changing hideous Council Tax debt collection
Miss one monthly Council Tax payment and within six weeks you can have bailiffs at the door asking you to pay the whole year's bill, plus extra on top. But in a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), the Government has agreed to investigate these "catastrophic" debt collection practices.
Buy now, pay later protection one step closer – but Martin Lewis urges caution as rules not yet in force
New rules to protect over 10 million shoppers who use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are on the way to becoming law. However, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis, who has long-campaigned for BNPL regulation, is urging people to remain wary until the law changes take force.
Tesco shopper? You've less than two weeks to use £15 million worth of Clubcard vouchers – or extend them with our trick
If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check if you have any vouchers close to expiring, as nearly £15 million-worth are due to run out on Saturday 31 May. Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.
Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.

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