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  1. Granny*Deb

    Michael J. Fox's shocking health confession will break your heart

    I'm sorry for the dealings you've had to have with Parkinson's. I suffer with this insidious disease and yes it robs you of your life. If I didn't have my daughter who cares for me I'd be lost. She manages to make me smile when things aren't perfect. She's had bibs made from pretty tea towels...
  2. Granny*Deb

    Former employee shares horrific images from a Coles warehouse

    It's not only Coles with this problem My nephew worked at the major distribution centre for Woolworths in Sydney. He left after 4 weeks because his bosses advised him to just work around the rat's. Nice healthy working environment so needless to say he left. He values his health and that of his...
  3. Granny*Deb

    Outraged customer exposes KFC's 'small' chicken cuts: Are you getting less than you paid for?

    Really it's cheaper to buy your own bird from the supermarket. Take it home cut it into 8 pieces. Make your crumb mix using Panko, Japanese, dry & crispy and herbs you enjoy & make sure thyme and paprika are included Then use an egg wash, then dunk in crumbs Use another egg wash & get those...
  4. Granny*Deb

    Why spend more? Get the same luxe scent with BIG W’s $14 designer dupe!

    It's much easier and more convenient to purchase it straight from the Designer Brands, DB website. They have many dupes with regards to fragrance. Just clearing up it is NOT a Big W product but a DB cosmetics product.
  5. Granny*Deb

    Supermarkets' secret weapon for seducing shoppers decoded

    No way will it get this littblack duck and those that have the same condition as moi! My Parkinson's Disease has the problem where I don't create dopamine so tactics lost on me and my compadres haha I have to take medication 5 times in 24 hrs to make some dopamine. Let me tell you this, it is...
  6. Granny*Deb

    Amanda Keller and husband Harley open up about living with Parkinson’s

    My Parkinson's journey has not been fun at all. From 2017 it's all been downhill unfortunately also been a little scarey. I see weird things in shadows around me, have horrendous nightmares and other stuff. Just been through a particularly trying time the last 9 months. I'm only 65 but feel 265...
  7. Granny*Deb

    'Hell on Earth!': Bondi Beach video sparks outrage

    I was a happy upper Northshore Sydneysider but I'm happy to call Queensland home now. I live where people wish to come on holidays. Beautiful beaches right up the Nth Queensland way, tropic of Capricorn, Hervey Bay Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Beautiful Bribie Island then Redland Bay lastly...
  8. Granny*Deb

    Major scoop: Peters Ice Cream drops news on classic snack!

    Definitely hunting these down as a treat for my grandson's. I'll offer some fruit salad on the side.
  9. Granny*Deb

    French Tuna Salad

    A good salad Nicoise is fresh & crunchy with a wonderful dressing of oil, red wine vinegar and Dijon mustard. Yummo
  10. Granny*Deb

    This mum's warning about a Kmart item might save your grandkid!

    Also if the cups have been washed in the dishwasher this can affect the compounds in the plastic mix and they dry out and become brittle. Hence it can shatter into shards if dropped and there injuries can happen. As other members have noted little ones should not be free range eating and...
  11. Granny*Deb

    Unbelievable secrets revealed! How a 63-year-old defies ageing and stays youthful

    I have Parkinson's Disease, tremors not completely under control added with a few other problems. I'm 65 yrs old and I try very hard to work within my capabilities to keep myself feeling great also looking good. It's very easy as you age to let yourself go but I have too much respect for this...
  12. Granny*Deb

    Got Health insurance? Your Premiums Went Up Again

    Ever thought how much surgeries are going up? Heart surgery can be upward of $50,000, joint replacements $35,000 upwards ?? Let alone drs you have theatre staff, ancillary staff. And guess who raises the prices. Our beloved Government Medicare which is not worth a pinch of salt. Yet without...
  13. Granny*Deb

    Kmart shopper shares shocking 'body-shaming' encounter over viral dress

    That was a tad rude. She could be shopping not for herself but maybe a gift. Remember assumption and presumption can make us fools 😉
  14. Granny*Deb

    US mum surprised by Aussie holiday ritual—do you do this too?

    Poor Americans a little culture shock. It's fabulous how Bluey is opening Australia up to the entire world. Not only awesome for Australia but Queensland tourism as well. It's simple, basic and heaps of fun. Now for some enterprising company this could be the year of the bon-bon in America
  15. Granny*Deb

    Discover the $30 Kmart denim dress shoppers love!

    All well and good but when they say inclusive sizes how are the size 20s to size 26s catered for? I overheard a middle aged woman complaining bitterly that once again no one wants to take her money except just for t-shirts. We enjoyed quite a lengthy conversation with regards to the lack of...
  16. Granny*Deb

    Checkout issue irks Woolworths customers: 'Not loving this'

    Here in Queensland there are a number of Aldi self service registers. Self serve is sneaking in everywhere. Gone are the days of quality service. Some service attendant's see customer's as a nuisance. Reminds me of when McDonald's was a family restaurant, now that's a joke. You even have to...
  17. Granny*Deb

    What happened to this beloved cleaning brand at Woolworths and Coles? Customers are shocked to find it missing!

    Could always try some good simple mixtures with the recipes offered on here. I find SDC to be good information suppliers. Sometimes you have to wade through some rubbish then you find the pearler. You could drop an email to one of the wonderful kind folk that run this forum and they'll help...
  18. Granny*Deb

    Shocking price hike for this EVERYDAY pantry essential due to European heatwave

    Great opportunity to buy AUSTRALIAN! I haven't bought imported olive oil for many years after a trip to the Barossa country. Our Aussie blends are as good some even better than European oils. I personally prefer Spanish olive oil but I try an Aussie product when I see it. Do it, you will be...
  19. Granny*Deb

    White Chocolate Panna Cotta with Fruit

    Golly quite an oldy but a jolly good one. A great desert as you can do so much with it. Like the beautiful fruit used above you can make a delicious espresso topping then pop a chocolate coated coffee bean on top. But yes as suggested you really can't stop at one 😀
  20. Granny*Deb

    Get the first glimpse of the much-awaited Neighbours comeback!

    I think it's great to see the return of Neighbours. All you nay sayers don't have to watch it, you stick to your cerebral clap trap. But I for one enjoy a bit of fluff TV, be it soap opera or drama, who cares as long as you derive pleasure. 😉
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