Good on you Avril. The story says she doesn't babysit regularly so I'm thinking she does it occasionally. I know of several couples who's parents are happy to babysit but the parents-in-law are not. I'm told this is not uncommon.
I was born & brought up in Sydney city & remembered Christmas beetles every December. Haven't seen any though for years, even 30km out of town!
I haven't seen them for years and miss the summer icons.
I've had my Everyday Rewards card for years and found the $100 or so saved helps over Christmas. However I still shop at Aldi first and don't buy any extras at Woolies just for the points