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    Shocked by a $350 surge in your electricity bill? Find out how a mum resolved it in just one month!

    Years ago, here in Victoria during one of our droughts, the State Government gave every household a 3 minute stick on egg timer. It is surprising just how quick a shower can be. I can wash my hair and myself in that time. If you have kids taking too long - turn the hot water on somewhere...
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    Are your Centrelink calls taking forever? Here's why and what you can do!

    A friend was widowed about three months ago. She tried to ring Centrelink many times - the Seniors line. No luck. I know that it's a bit naughty but I ended up ringing the phone number that people would ring from overseas. Answered in a couple of minutes. I gave him my friends phone number...
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    Surprising milk choices Australians are making - What types of milk is most popular?

    It is quite simple really - if it doesn't come from an animal - it is not "MILK". Read the labels - it is basically flavoured water.
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    Coles under fire for 'confusing' branding of plant-based products

    I find that you have to read the labels properly. Sometimes plant based/Vegan items are not labelled clear enough. Our local coles is undergoing an upgrade. Huge display for Halal products. I asked if they were going to do the same for Vegan/plant based items. No real answer. All the meat...
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    American tourist can't believe what she discovered about Aussie shopping trolleys

    We all know that trolleys are designed to make sure that you can get close to the shelves. Designed by men of course!!!!!!
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    Is it okay to let your toddlers drink coffee and play with marbles? This mum-of-four says yes!

    Anyone who has had the misfortune to purchase "Starbucks" coffee knows that it is just flavoured water!!! No harm will come to her kids drinking it.
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    Woolies shopper raises concern over 'unacceptable' food safety - ‘Not good enough, Woolies!'

    It took you two hours to do your shopping!!!!!! And you went up that aisle a number of times????? No-one needs to spend that amount of time in one supermarket. Have a list, start at one side- only go to the aisle s you need to. No longer than 1/2 an hour, pay and leave. Who has that amount...
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    Coles prices prompt cost-of-living conversations among Australians

    The first things I would be cutting out are the chips, twisties and the chocolate. These are not essential but are treats. That takes the total down by approx $11.00.
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