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  1. J

    Lifesavers' new chocolate block range is a match made in lolly and chocolate heaven!

    Tempted by the fruit tingles as I don't like banana or musk flavours. Shame the musk one isn't just raspberry jellies without the musk.
  2. J

    The miniskirt creator who rocked the 60s: Remembering Dame Mary Quant's life and legacy at 93

    In the 70s I trained as a fashion designer and Dame Mary Quant was one of my biggest influences. I wore hot pants, minis and micro minis. I loved her make up too. Such a talented woman and a great loss to the fashion world, especially after the loss of Vivianne Westwood. Vale for both of them...
  3. J

    What’s the origin of your name?

    My first name is Julia which means youthful and soft haired. My dad chose my name. My middle name is Theresa which is my mother's name. My surname is Haffenden which is from the south east of England. There is a village in Kent called Haffenden.
  4. J

    Why are shoppers so invested in this in-store cafe video?

    We certainly did. It was a great place to take the kids for lunch in the school holidays. As was Coles cafeteria in the city
  5. J

    An Etiquette expert explains what it takes to be a good ‘hostess’

    I completely agree with your pet hate. So rude to leave his hat on indoors and especially at the table.
  6. J

    This woman's late-night shower was interrupted by an unexpected intruder

    One late night I was sitting on the loo before going to bed when a gecko fell out of the exhaust fan and onto my shoulder. I don't know which of us had the biggest fright but let's just say that I was sitting in the right place 😂
  7. J

    McDonald's responds to shocking reports about their iced coffee frappé

    I don't drink it for the caffeine, I drink it (without the cream or drizzle) for the taste.
  8. J

    Get ready for autumn with Kmart's $25 Gingham Dress - Here’s why fashionistas are raving about it!

    I'm 64 and wear it with cropped leggings. Looks great with white ones from best and less for $7.00.
  9. J

    Heart-warming story of generosity at ALDI sparks emotions in shoppers - Here’s what happened

    I was in the food hall in Lakeside shopping centre at Joondalup, WA today and had just bought lunch and went to buy a drink at another stall and realised I didn't have my purse. Because of my state of panic I completely forgot that I'd bought lunch and went haring off to the shoe shop where I...
  10. J

    Deliciously Affordable: 3 Recipes for Under $4 per Serving

    You can cut the carbs in a burger by replacing the bun with iceberg lettuce leaves. Lovely and crunchy.
  11. J

    Woolworths releases ‘ultra-rare’ Bricks collectable — get ready to strike gold!

    That was Dick Emery's catchphrase when he was dressed as the character "Mandy", not Benny Hill.
  12. J

    Is changing your doona cover a hassle? These three tips will help!

    This is how I've always done it too. Works perfectly.
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