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O/S Daily Thursday 29 September 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 Dark, dry and breezy start to the day. Rain forecast off and on. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge…
Tackling sweat stains on clothing
Hopefully the right forum. Couldn't find one more suitable. Sweat stains, maybe deoderant stains, I don't know. I have this white t-shirt which is relatively new. I've worn it a few times in the last few months. I remember the first time I wore it was when we had that scorchio weather so inevitably pretty sweaty. Anyway,…
new flannelette or cotton sheets confusion.
due to an unfortunate accident with some paint! I need to buy some new bedding. so I figured I would get some flannelette one, as a lot of posters comment on putting these on the bed for winter. so searching, I get cotton and poly flannel, poly flannel and even cotton flannel. which ones are the ones I need in your…
Alternative heating, fuel and the future.
So we moved into our house a couple of years ago (Victorian house, double glazed, some inner wall insulation) and were offered and took up the offer of free Solar Panels and, as an emergency measure, I got a multifuel stove put in in the dining room. Until recently I've not considered using it, but with the ongoing fuel…
O/S Daily Wednesday 28 September 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 Dark, dry and breezy start to the day. Rain forecast off and on. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge…
O/S Daily Tuesday 27 September 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 Dark, dry and breezy start to the day. Rain forecast off and on. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge…
O/S Daily Monday 26 September 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 Dark, dry and breezy start to the day. If it seems ok before I go to work, I'll put the towels out to dry. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and…
Weekly Flylady Thread 19th September 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…
O/S Daily Sunday 25th September 2022
Good morning, dark and damp here . I'm just popping off to make coffee..
Freezing chicken breast
We use a lot of chicken breast. I typically buy large packs and then portion them up to freeze. I’m trying ( like many others) to reduce my use of plastic bags. Currently I’m finding it easier to use small plastic/freezer/sandwich bags to portion up the meat - both on convenience and storage in the freezer. What other…
Old Style Daily Saturday 24 September 2022
Good morning folks. When I woke up the clear sky was full of twinkling stars and now it's all cloudy. I'm off to make coffee.
Ninja air fryer recipe book
We recently bought a Ninja dual basket air fryer. Have been looking around for a decent recipe book to use but there seem to be so many. Also, some seem to give American units of measurement so prefer imperial measurements to use. Can anyone recommend one that they have used in the past, thanks for any help
O/S Daily Friday 23 September 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 Dark and wet underfoot, we have had rain in the early hours but forecast to dry up - we'll see. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my…
Gluten free baking - recipe for curd loaf / muffins
Hi All, I didn't know where to post this in this forum so I thought this may be the better place for it. I recently acquired a nice tasting curd and have previously made non-GF curd loaf / muffins. I was wondering if anyone has a nice recipe for gluten free curd loaf or muffins. Thanks in advanced.
O/S Daily Thursday 22 September 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 Dark and dry underfoot. Wash load ready to peg out shortly. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst…
O/S Daily, Wednesday 21st September 2022
Good morning, still dark but seems to be dry.We had a quiet day yesterday, I took some library books back, and dropped off a couple of bags at the charity shop.We are going to tidy up outside this morning if it stays dry, and that's about it for today, though the spare room could stand a tidy. Hope everyone has a good day…
Ninja?
A friend raves about his Ninja multi cooker. What’s the collective wisdom? Is it worth the money ? Is it cheap to run? Is it too big for a singleton? Is it easy to use? Would it replace any of my existing gadgets (microwave, food processor, soup maker, toaster)?
Potato cooker for wood stove
I've been gifted one of these beauties Cast Iron Small Baked Potato Cooker https://amzn.eu/d/5Al7ymD Does anyone have any tips on what else I can use it for?? TIA
Hate Waste
Sorry if this has been mentioned before, but keeping lettuce in a sealed box (Tupperware type) in a fridge will prolong its life for several weeks. We buy iceberg and that will still be fresh for at least 3 weeks.
August 2022 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the eighth Grocery Challenge of 2022! ********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 July Budget then keep on posting in the July Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery…

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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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