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We recently came across a lovely gem of an Italian restaurant in Boksburg. We were in the area, visiting another shop in the same centre, when we spotted Al’Italiana Foods. As we walked by, we were drawn by the lovely smell of pizza baking in the oven… It was so warm and inviting that […]
I have been trying to get my hands on a copy of Amy Dacyczyn’s The Tightward Gazette: Promoting Thrift as a Viable Alternative Lifestyle for such a long time. Now that I finally have my own copy, I almost can’t believe that I do! The reason that it’s taken me so long to get […]
One of my readers recently suggested I visit the Trig Distributors shop in Chloorkop, so I decided to give it a go. Needless to say, I was curious to see what’s on offer and what the prices are like. I love bargain shops! And I can tell you straight away, that I wasn’t disappointed! […]
I really enjoyed reading It Is Only Money and It Grows on Trees! by Cara MacMillan. It’s a very light-hearted read, which l liked, yet it certainly makes you think about your values and perceptions of money. It Is Only Money and It Grows on Trees! is a narrative that explores how the concept […]
CashBag Rewards is an exciting new rewards program where you earn cash back when shopping online. Now isn’t that exciting news? If you enjoy using the Snap ‘n’ Save app to get cash back on your grocery purchases, you’re going to love using CashBag Rewards to get cash back when shopping online as well! […]
I recently heard that a salvage shop has opened in Alberton, and of course I had to go have a look! I know that just the name itself – salvage shop – could be off-putting to some. I know it instantly makes me think of salvage yards or motor salvage places. So what exactly […]
February is known as the month of love. But chocolates and roses aside, February is also the perfect time of the year for a quiet and relaxing getaway somewhere along the coast, with a whole lot of budget options for out-of-season accommodation, reduced airfares to some of South Africa’s most romantic cities and towns and […]
Selling your car can be a very stressful affair. I’m sure we’ve all had to deal with that at some point in our lives. I remember when we last decided to sell a car a few years ago, how much work, stress and worry that was for us! As we were not in the market […]
Now that I’m back at work, I’ve been on the lookout for some new items of clothing to add to my work wardrobe. And I just love this time of year when we can take advantage of summer sales to buy items, not only to wear for the remainder of the season, but to […]
In the words of Charmaine N. Mbatha “Whether you are a student, unemployed, employed, wanting to start your own business or are a new entrepreneur, then this is for you” ~ Anonymous Tip! Vol 1. South African Youth Professional Guide I very much liked Ms Mbatha’s approach to learning and empowering oneself in […]
When I heard about the Best Before shop opening in Sandton last week, I just had to go have a look! I was curious to see what’s available and what their prices are like. The Best Before shop sells discounted, non-perishable foods, toiletries and household goods that are near, or just past, their best […]
If you’ve been thinking about getting a fibre internet connection for your home but don’t really know where or how to start comparing products and pricing, then here is the perfect online tool for you – FibreTiger. The website FibreTiger showcases and compares all the available fibre packages from all the fibre network providers in […]
Ever since our last road trip to Botswana in May last year, I’ve been wishing for us to take another trip exploring this part of the world. We love to travel on a budget whenever we can, and there are so many places on this beautiful African continent that we have yet to experience! […]
With drought and waters restrictions in place in many parts of South Africa, water is becoming a precious resource. Experts predict that the Western Cape drought in particular, will continue to have a big impact on residents for years to come. Many of us are now coming up with creative ways of conserving water […]
One of the items on my shopping list this month was a variety of spice refills. As I hadn’t bought spices in a while I was quite surprised, to put it mildly, at how much the prices have gone up since the last time I bought! I’ve always bought and used a variety of […]
Last week I had quite an embarrassing moment at work! Just as I’d arrived, and sat down in my chair, a little something on my leggings caught the corner of my eye: it was a hole in my garment, about the size of a green pea, and very, very visible! I had no idea how […]