Tag Archives: Shopping
The key(ring) to Tintin (photo)
A large selection of Tintin key-rings spotted in Modern Tines in Newtown. Should satisfy most Tintin obsessed, or cause turmoil trying to decide which to get.
Even special deals can’t sell new bread
Coles has a special deal on Abbott’s Village bread. Buy 2 loves for only $6. But it doesn’t appear to have worked for the their newest variety. As you can see from the photo, the shelves are completely empty of … Continue reading
What would you fork out for this clock?
Looking for something in the electronics section of Kmart I found this clock surrounded by forks and spoons. Can I get an Asian version surrounded by chop sticks?
Calci Yum 4x250mL for $5.99, now $23.96 a Litre at Woolworths
Calci Yum flavoured milk is now on special at Woolworths. You now get a 4 pack of 250 ml bottles in chocolate of strawberry for only $5.99, great at $23.96 per Litre. Wait a sec. I think there is a … Continue reading
Lots of green crap, or Just flush it: a tale of green toilet paper
Shopping in the local Coles supermarket today I noticed that there are now 4 brands of ‘green’ toilet paper. It is interesting to note that the green market must be getting bigger if it can service this many brands. Now, … Continue reading
Dinosaurs with eggs at David Jones for Easter
Rather than the usual rabbits or chicks with eggs, how about he original egg bearers? Fluffy dinosaurs chocolate eggs at David Jones for Easter.
Homebrand, the new Ikea at Kmart
Walking through Kmart today I thought I was in Ikea. Checkout the bright plastic bowls, plates and cutlery I found on display. Don’t they just remind you of the kids KALAS cutlery at Ikea?
The tuna that Coles rejects…
Shopping at Coles I noticed an interesting occurrence in the canned fish aisle. A complete lack of Greenseas tuna. While there seemed to be an abundance of John West tuna, as well as Coles tuna, and that yellow one Sirena. … Continue reading
4 pack of beef burgers with 5 servers at Coles Supermarket
Shopping at Coles Supermarket I found the labelling on this packet interesting. The number at the top says it is a 4 pack of Angus Beef Burgers. And looking at the contents there are 4 beef paddies. But under Nutrition … Continue reading
Go organic with plastic at Woolworths
Trying to be green and buy organic? Or maybe just trying to avoid all the chemicals use in food production? Doesn’t it seems just a little ironic to find your organic carrots are sealed in plastic? I suppose it is … Continue reading