Old style MoneySaving

Because the cheapest way to buy milk is in a 2 litre/4 pint bottle, I often end up freezing half of it. Yesterday, I put a 1L bottle of frozen milk in the fridge to defrost. A few moments ago, when I went to make my mid-morning cuppa, I took a look at it and realised that the milk had curdled! It's still partially frozen,…

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, not raining at the moment - forecast is on and off rain all day. Dinner last night was use up, soup and a roll or beans on toast with grated cheese on top.…

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, raining at the moment - forecast is for rain most of the day. Lunch yesterday was roast lamb, it was beautiful, no LO's of meat but some yorkshires and veg,…

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…

One of my favourite desserts but I'm wondering about the sugar that is (optionally) sprinkled on top once cooked. It is generally referred to as Powdered Sugar, which I guess means icing sugar, however on some recipes it says caster sugar. Of course as with lots of things, add according to taste is the answer .. but I've…

Waited long enough! Still cloudy outside though the temperature is in plus figures, only just. 

Good morning, it's very cold and frosty here, but dry. We arrived home late yesterday afternoon after a long journey from the South west, where we visited Dh's elder brother. We've had a great time away, now for the serious business of preparing to go to Australia. I'm going for a hearing test this morning and will do some…

I’m sick of buying baking tins in the supermarket only to have to replace them a year down the line. Can I please some recommendations, thinking a 1lb loaf tin and a traybake/Brownie tin to begin with. I want to buy once and not have to buy again, or know what to be on the lookout for in Charity shops or car boot sales.

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, showers forecast for the day. Air feels a bit cooler. Dinner last night was roast potatoes, sausages, yorkshires and gravy. I had just yorkshires, roasties,…

A few years ago, an ASDA survey showed that it was the poorer ASDA shoppers, who were the most concerned about the quality of ingredients and animal welfare. There's a misconception, that it's impossible to find food without additives, in cheaper supermarkets. I think it's time to show the scoffing lurkers, that it is…

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 cooler too. Dinner last night was stew and dumplings. Not sure about tonight. Keep safe and well x nmlc x 

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, showers forecast for the day. Dinner last night egg, bacon, chips and beans. Tonight will be beef stew. Half day but jobs to do later. Keep safe and well x…

I've got a large jar of pickled red cabbage. Apart from using it as. well, a pickle is there anything else I can do with it? I thought maybe a kind of vinaigrette coleslaw. Maybe a non-mayo based kind of potato salad? Or should I just use it as a relish with hashes etc. I've searched red cabbage but all I get are either…

I'm a working person on a medium salary and was doing OK but I'm single so I always do a little extra work for holidays and my social life All good until these cost of living rises!! So like the rest of the nation I am looking at ways of saving money. I think a lot of people in my position are not going to get much help…

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, showers forecast for the day. Dinner last night was stir fry. Tonight I'm not sure. Work not too bad, will see how today pans out. Keep safe and well x nmlc…

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, showers forecast for the day. Air not too cold at the moment. Lunch yesterday was roast chicken, and the trimmings, just yorkshires for LO's. Tonight will…

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…

Controlling costs means I don't throw things away. I buy used, I repair, I make due, I do without, I don't get caught up in appearances, etc. The net effect, is I'm living a life with old stuff, behind the curve on just about everything. I am easy on my possessions. They rarely break or wear out to the point of…

The sun may have risen here but it's still under under thick grey cloud. 

Good morning, raining again here in the South Lakes, but as Izzy said yesterday that's why it's so green! We just strolled round the local area yesterday, thinking of going to Hawes today. We went to a church Christmas fair when we were out and I bought a few little things for the young grandchildren. It was packed, it was…