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Iced Tea, has anyone made their own?
I was drinking iced tea (powdered from a pack) at my aunt's in Canada last week and it just occurred to me that i could make my own. Has anyone got a favourite recipe? I have googled and there is a massive range of recipes , so would be nice to hear of some family favourites.
Old Style Daily Sunday 17 July 2022
Morning folks. The murky sky is slowly shifting, which is just what I am also doing. 😀
Is Laundry Sanitiser Seasonal?
Laundry sanitisers usually go in the softener compartment and so are usually added during the final cold water rinse cycle. Dettol say that their sanitiser is only effective at temperatures at or above 15°C. So, it seems that it is not usually effective during the winter. I was hoping that it would save me from washing…
Getting the real, clean leather smell back on leather sofa
Our sofas are bout 5 years old. They are the type in the link below but in black. The leather is not the top end but the one advertised ie mid/high range as more durable. https://www.habitat.co.uk/product/8562320?clickPR=plp:2:2 We have no pets, dont smoke and have a very clean and tidy house but the smell of the leather…
Old Style Daily Saturday 16 July 2022
Good morning folks. I'll be back after my ablutions.
June 2022 Grocery Challenge
Hi everyone, Welcome to the sixth Grocery Challenge of 2022! If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your May Budget then keep on posting in the May Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own grocery budget to levels that you will be pleased with, not…
Old Style Daily Friday 15 July 2022
Morning folks.
O/S Daily Thursday 14th July 2022
Good morning all, it's a cooler start here today, must admit it's a bit of a relief.Going away today till the end of next weekHope everyon is ok and has a good dayTake care folks
Old Style Daily Wednesday 13 July 2022
Morning folks. This morning I'm off for a haircut, it looks like it's going to be a lovely drive down the coastline. More later. Happy Wednesday to all.
Old Style Daily Tuesday 12 July 2022
Morning folks. It's a warm, muggy yet misty start to the day. I'll be back in a little bit.
OS Daily 11th July 2022
Morning all Nice bright sunny day again, we have been lucky with the weather these last few weeks, although its quite uncomfortable to sleep at night. Off to work for me today but I am going to hand my notice in this week :) Im not quite full with clients yet but I have enough to get by with for now, I am off the first two…
Lidl "Dairy Manor" spreadable butter/rapeseed oil stuff
Anybody know if it freezes alright? I'm guessing it will because the very similar (but more expensive!) Anchor product does, but it would be nice to have confirmation from somebody who does actually freeze it :)
Weekly Flylady Thread 4th July 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…
Old Style Daily Sunday 10 July 2022
Woke up to drizzle and low cloud, but in my own bed so not so bad. Coffee machine is brewing so I'll be back.
How do you reuse silica gel sachets?
There are a few tips across the Forum for reusing silica gel sachets: * Dry out some lilies for preserving * Dehumidifier for cupboards and under the bed * Dry out a freshly cleaned sugar bowl before replacing the sugar * Soak up condensation around windows Got any more?
O/S Daily Saturday 9th July 2022
Good morning, there's another nice day ahead I think. Yesterday was lovely but it was distinctly cool last night.Thanks to Nanny's instructions to the Sandman I had a better night last night!Dgs was here yesterday and he kept us on our toes as usual. he was outside most of the time with his garage and cars, then DH took…
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Old Style Daily Friday 08 July 2022
Good morning folks. I'm just off for my hotel breakfast, more afterwards.
Cost of Flushing
I just worked out that it cost me £0.02 per litre (£2/m3 for me in Dorset). So a partial flush (4Ltr) of our Loos is £0.08p. We normally would do that about 10 times a day so that's £0.80p/day. So doing 'if its yellow let it mellow' I can reduce that to 4 flushes a day at £0.32. A good saving £0.48p. In a qtr that would be…
Old style thrifty frugal blogs
I visit old style moneysaving quite a lot, just wondering (hope I won't get told off for mentioning here). But does anyone here write a simple living/frugal living/money saving personal blog, old the old ones seem to have disapeared.

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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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