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  1. KaraJenna

    Mum demands compensation after shocking Kmart baking dish incident

    Many times you get what you pay for! If it is cheap 'caveat emptor!' Buyer beware in other words. In this day and age when we have to look for bargains best to check products out if you can. On basic essentials like cookware, buy the best you can afford, it will repay you by not having to be...
  2. KaraJenna

    Renaming obesity won’t fix weight stigma overnight. Here’s what we really need to do

    First 2 comments prove the biased stigma. Simplistic in belief. There are many factors that come into play for people who are larger than society dictates. Stick insects are not a norm either.
  3. KaraJenna

    SDC Trivia Game #71 - 05/08/2023

    Totally agree. Also Q6 is debatable according to my sources.
  4. KaraJenna

    ALDI intensifies shoplifting crackdown

    Try travelling in many countries where you have to show personal handbags and empty pockets wherever you enter a building! What's the problem?
  5. KaraJenna

    Fair play or age discrimination? ‘Baby boomers’ are allegedly being unfairly excluded from Koala Mattress' year of free rent competition

    We built our own smàll house, literally. Took 14 years, earning and saving for next sttep of the way.When we moved in we had a mattress on bare boards, Koolgardie safe, clay floor in bathroom, borrowed furniture, electricity off the builders pole etc etc. Never dined out, or for a coffee...
  6. KaraJenna

    Are you still buying steak during this cost-of-living crisis? Coles reveals surprising new shopping trends!

    Have very rarely bought steak. Increasingly vegies plus fish, canned and occasionally fresh.
  7. KaraJenna

    URGENT: Seniors Discount - Coupon65 Scam

    I nearly got caught some time ago. Thankfully my inner sceptic cut in and issued a 'be careful'!
  8. KaraJenna

    This trick makes toilet cleaning easier and boosts cleaning product effectiveness!

    I think that has already been done! Do you use a step to put your feet on so you are in a squat position, sort of?
  9. KaraJenna

    Social media erupts as wealthy 88-year-old widow asks for pension support

    Many older people lived very frugally to save so they are not a burden on family. No holidays, no home help, no new clothes every year, no smashed avocado - no eating or coffeeing out, no extras like performances, films were a treat, no latest this and that. Near end of life they have happened...
  10. KaraJenna

    The surprising insider tip about wine storage all sommeliers want you to know

    Very few wines have corks these days in Australia unless you are drinking imported wine and not our excellent Aussie ones!
  11. KaraJenna

    Australian Four Pillars Distillery bought out by global company in landmark deal

    There are plenty of other good Aussie gins to choose from! Many years ago our family had a policy of only imbibing Aussie owned and made wines. When bought by the conglomerates they were dropped. Support Australian made!
  12. KaraJenna

    Is this 'viral' cleaning product that Woolworths just started stocking REALLY the best in Australia?

    I have used it for a number of years for basic cleaning without the nasties in many cleaning products. I do not expect it to perform miracles!
  13. KaraJenna

    Natalie Barr calls out climate change protester: 'Not right now'

    Not a positive message re an important issue. In fact, counter-productive! Looks more like self importance stunt to me, nothing to do with the fossil fuel issue, everything to do with 'look at me'!
  14. KaraJenna

    ALDI's strategy to tackle shoplifting—could it change supermarkets forever?

    These are over the self serve checkouts as I understand the article. As I don't use them, not a concern. I am already supervised by checkout operator!
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