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    Hate wasting veggies? Aussie mum shares three MUST-TRY storage tips to make them last longer

    It is expensive but lasts far longer than any other product. The life long warranty is still in effect but is a bit harder to do.
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    Hate wasting veggies? Aussie mum shares three MUST-TRY storage tips to make them last longer

    I am a Tupperware tragic which keeps my vegetables fresher for ages. However there are a couple of tricks you can use. At Coles & Woolies you can buy ‘eco-freshness bags’ that are wonder workers for keeping vegetable fresh. The ones I have are blue with a ziplock seal. I always wrap my...
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    Expert weighs in on the question: Are self-serve checkouts taking jobs away from hard-working Aussies?

    I still believe that younger school aged kids are the losers here. And this started way before Covid as Dicky just posted. Now there is talk of removing all cash registers from stores like K-mart. I don't like them at all. They are asking me to do their job for them and I still pay the same...
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    'Mystery' kitchen gadget baffles people online – can you guess what it does?

    What total waste of space. Look at the link that shows how this pot lid holder works. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/lifehacks/article-10697927/Homeowner-baffles-thousands-mystery-gadget-near-stove-no-idea-for.html
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    Creamy Potato Bake Recipe

    The photo that goes with this recipe does not match the method. The photo shows a 'scalloped' potato bake which are slices of potatoes. The recipe calls for the potatoes to be 'chopped small' (not even sure I know what that means, ie how small. I'm being picky I know but I hate it when the...
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    Aldi shopper brings a suitcase to the supermarket… for a ‘genius’ reason!

    Yes they still make them. And they would be great for big shops at Aldi!!!
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    The SDC Photo Competition! Post your best pic and go into the draw to win a $100 Coles or Woolies Voucher

    Took these photos with my iPhone 6sPlus. We were on our first caravan adventure in late November 2020 at Moore Park Beach near Bundaberg, QLD. I was so pleased with my efforts that I had them made into canvasses to hang on the wall.
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    Effortless 45-second Cooking Hack for PERFECT poached eggs

    Now that is a great food hack!!! Love it and can't wait to try it!!!!
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    Is ‘Australian Made’ a giant scam?

    I concur with good morning. I have friends who run a souvenir wholesale business. They employ 3 people, all with family. They all spend their wages in Australia. They also have several couriers who also spend their wages in Australia. The businesses that they supply have staff who also spend...
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    Is ‘Australian Made’ a giant scam?

    I know that rules applies to food products but does it apply to the makers of the bucket?
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    Leftover wine going to waste? Try this refreshing hack instead!

    I imagine white wine would work the same. I have done this once or twice with Red wine and used it in cooking. Worked for me. Cooking actually 'cooks' the alcohol out and you are left with the flavour.
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    The $59 Kmart appliance that shoppers are raving about — “It’s amazing!”

    That's not the point! I had someone say to me the other day 'That will just be $175.00'. Just?????
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    The $59 Kmart appliance that shoppers are raving about — “It’s amazing!”

    I know!!!! I hate it too. Maybe if it is $5.00, just is okay. But not with any larger sums!!!
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    Got a cool 'household hack' to share? Share it to go into the draw to win a $100 Coles or Woolies voucher!

    Want to see your toilet sparkle? I use 2 fizzy denture cleaning tablet, just throw them in the bowl and let them work their magic! And the best part is that I buy a large box at shops like the Reject shop for a fraction of the prices at the supermarket!!!
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    Bees in the garden

    Please feel free to use the photos. I’m sorry not to answer sooner but we have been away camping and I did not have any Internet connection. I love your newsletters! Look forward to reading them everyday. Cheers Ann
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    Bees in the garden

    Well you are very good at it. Your pictures are a delight to look at!!!!
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    Bees in the garden

    Thank you. I have enjoyed looking at many of the beautiful photos you have taken.
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    Bees in the garden

    Believe it or not, my iPhone 7plus using the zoom feature!! I can't believe they came out so good!!!! Hope
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    Bees in the garden

    Bees in the garden Photos of the bees enjoying the nectar in our garden.
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