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  1. Lizzy

    Woman stirs controversy after revealing “INVENTIVE HACK” FOR SAVING $200 by asking a stranger she met online to install her shelves in her home

    I hope she vetted him out prior to allowing him access to her home. Could have had a nasty end. Also a bit like using somebody just to get what you want free.
  2. Lizzy

    Foodie says bacon sangas should be made with marmalade – and people are divided

    Sounds like a plan, a little citrus tartness and sweetness could be most appetizing. Better than maple syrup.
  3. Lizzy

    Woolworths customers rave over NEW LITTLE-KNOWN HACK for saving time while shopping — “I didn’t even know this existed!”

    Great for some in a hurry, but you would not get to see the new products, special prices, like reduced to clear and a lot of other things you might have wanted to try but weren't sure about paying the high price and when on special perfect time to try. Besides it is free exercise.
  4. Lizzy

    The “genius” ZERO-WASTE HACK every peanut butter lover should know

    It seems that the younger generation have never had to stretch the family budget to the absolute maximum. Even do it to the margarine contains and every other jar or bottle.
  5. Lizzy

    Kmart’s $30 bouclé furniture are all the rave right now

    All these things look nice in pictures, but never enough info. Like what is the material made of also where is its origin. One reason I don't shop on line, you find all these things being resold the day after they arrive by courier. Shops need to lift their game, Sizes would also help.
  6. Lizzy

    Wedding NEARLY RUINED after groom’s dad makes a harsh announcement

    Mum, loves her job more than husband. She seems to be the instigator of the whole thing., Also how do you think the son would feel just learning that his mum and dad are getting divorced. Bride should have had a bit of sympathy towards her new husband also. She was just worried about the...
  7. Lizzy

    Mum saves money on fuel by buying groceries – here’s how!

    Usually find other fuel outlets cheaper than the 4 cents off from woolies outlets. So what with the milk being more at the petrol station, I don't see a savings.
  8. Lizzy

    Are you on the naughty list? Former MasterChef judge Matt Preston lists the WORST things you could do at a restaurant.

    I can't believe that simple etiquette has slipped so far. Some of the foul things people are doing. Beggars belief. Better to stick to the old maxim. do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
  9. Lizzy

    Prince Harry receives backlash for his “out-of-touch” mental health remarks

    When some one, with all the best that life has to offer, says they are struggling, makes you wonder how the rest of us without access to all the help, privilege and wealth can possibly survive. We have all had trauma and tragedy in our lives. How can you take him seriously. No wonder people...
  10. Lizzy

    Mind “blowing” hack for cooler air using our humble pedestal fans!

    You can also make your own air con. Just cut a piece of cardboard the size of any window opening especially on the shady or breezy side of house. Then get all your pet drink bottles out of recycling , take off the lids,, cut off the bottoms then make holes in the cardboard to fit the lid end...
  11. Lizzy

    Mind “blowing” hack for cooler air using our humble pedestal fans!

    When the babies were young I would just place a bowl of water on the floor under the clothes horse and put a towel on the horse with the bottom of it in the water and place the fan behind the horse the water would soak up the towel and create an evaporative cooler, the baby on a boucinette...
  12. Lizzy

    Woolies shoppers receive “mispackaged” canned products, SPC Australia responds

    When you want things to be as cheap as possible, this sort of thing will happen, machines do not have brains, when things run short on conveyor belts it is up to people to fix it. Or in some cases another machine to pick up the mistake. It has to happen to be detected, so something has to give...
  13. Lizzy

    Woolies shopper shares little-known trolley feature that prevents heavy groceries from escaping!

    Yep! it is only very cheap things that have the non lockable castors.
  14. Lizzy

    The $2.59 “MIRACLE” Aldi hack for removing dirt buildup in your washing machine that everyone is raving about — “OMG the best!”

    Yep! don't fully close the door and wipe out wet detergent dispenser, and clean filter occasionally and no need to spend any more. Most of these products you just for the lazy can't be bothered. But if you have the money go ahead.
  15. Lizzy

    Is ‘Australian Made’ a giant scam?

    What would you expect. we have been looking for cheap and turned up nose at Oz made until our manufacturing industry either closed or went over seas. Now we are all anti China and no manufacturers left in Australia. But if we keep supporting these companies the suppliers will realize that once...
  16. Lizzy

    Aldi shoppers are swooning over this $10 smoothie cup — “These are the best!”

    Teach them to sit down when eating and drinking preferably at a table, Time and place for everything. Even a waxed paper straws can poke an eye out.
  17. Lizzy

    Mind-blowing hack to making mess-less rissoles stuns social media users — “Wow! I would never have thought to do that!”

    I lightly grease the surface of my sandwich press, then place egg rings on it and fill with the mixture, spray a little olive oil on top, shut it down and turn it one. Minimum fuss, and clean up. There is not enough time to make salad or much else other than get plates and knives and forks out...
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