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  1. DrivingGirl

    The Aussie brand bringing back old-school values with style

    You do what you have yo I guess
  2. DrivingGirl

    The Aussie brand bringing back old-school values with style

    Love the principle behind Montessori and their approach to teaching kids to be respectful adults- my children only used glass tumblers and china plates - they didn’t walk around to eat so we didn’t have many breakages. Plastic was for picnics or eating out of doors.
  3. DrivingGirl

    Homewares company faces huge backlash with their 'unnecessary' packaging

    I used to import a lot of packaged products from China that had to be in perfect condition on arrival. There is a limited range of paper and cardboard recyclable packaging that you can request and pay for - suspect T&W don’t want to pay the extra, so it’s back on them!
  4. DrivingGirl

    Leaving phones behind for 'silent walking': A new social media trend?

    I like to not have anything with me, even my keys when I walk - but that can be difficult so I take my car key off the ring and put into my jeans or active wear pocket. Walking with no distraction is my meditation!
  5. DrivingGirl

    ALDI product allegedly set someone’s paddock on fire

    Hardly a blaze 🔥🔥but not good either 😐
  6. DrivingGirl

    Exposing 'Australia's biggest scam': Why are baristas and cafes getting away with this?

    Wondering the exact same thing!!! My small flat white coffee cost me $4.95 today - up from $4.50 last week!!
  7. DrivingGirl

    Feeling lonely? Discover the innovative ways adults are making new friends

    Well I had the opposite experience- maybe I was just lucky but, I’ve never been a joiner of clubs/ churches/ interest groups- but when I left Sydney to retire in Brisbane, Covid struck 2 months in from my move and I went nowhere for 2 years. Then we were all allowed to meet up again and...
  8. DrivingGirl

    This single photo’s emotional backstory touched a community

    What a lovely story, and look at the ripple effect it’s having on everyone reading it- sure brightened my day!
  9. DrivingGirl

    Christmas Hams at Coles are at their Most Affordable in Years

    Don’t eat ham but any discount is a step in the right direction- worth shopping around though!
  10. DrivingGirl

    Get FREE Grass-Fed Premium Beef For Life From Australia’s No.1 Meat & Seafood Delivery Service

    Yes came well packed with reusable ice blocks Delivery was quick and the order contained everything I ordered + the 2 free Cape Grim mince packs, selling for $10.99 @ Harris Farm
  11. DrivingGirl

    Channel Seven axes popular TV shows despite massive ratings

    Don’t care don’t watch it!
  12. DrivingGirl

    Senator's grocery shopping complaint prompts outrage on social media

    I buy free range eggs/ broccolini/ no salmon because I don’t like it I buy similar products and I’m a pensioner- I don’t have the Merc and I don’t eat salmon because I don’t like it- but it’s a pretty standard shop for a healthy diet. I shop at places where Free range eggs are cheaper. I guess...
  13. DrivingGirl

    Major protests break out at Bunnings stores across Australia

    We had new stone bench tops put in to laundry kitchen and bathrooms as part of a renovation - I remember visiting the site and seeing guys cutting the stuff in the garage with a circular saw, dust everywhere!! Just irresponsible!!!
  14. DrivingGirl

    Get FREE Grass-Fed Premium Beef For Life From Australia’s No.1 Meat & Seafood Delivery Service

    Yes I picked my own products- mince x 2/ prawns/ gold band snapper/ diced lamb/ diced beef/ nitrite free/ free range bacon x 2/ flank steak/ lamb + rosemary sausages. Very happy with the quality, a lot of it is Cape Grim which is very expensive at Harris Farm and butchers - not trying to convert...
  15. DrivingGirl

    Budget-friendly seafood selection launched by ALDI just in time for the holidays

    I always buy their lobster tails - they’re really nice
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