Sam's Warehouse is great for all gift ideas or general shopping. There is a great craft area and children's books. Also a great music area. If you are looking for bathroom or laundry accessories, there are some good quality bargains here.

I love shopping at the Variety Superstore to buy stickers for my scrap booking hobby. They have such a big and varied range and all are of good quality. I also shopped at this store to buy things for my little girls 1st birthday party. You can also buy food and other craft and gift items for very low prices.

Since my 18 month old baby girl was born, I have visited this shop many times as it stocks different products that you don't always find in the bigger stores such as Big W, etc. The after service care is fantastic. My Mum purchased a baby car seat and couldn't remember how to tighten the seat belt so she returned to the shop and the staff member that sold it to her was most helpful and came out to the car and showed my Mum how to do it. Although some of the items in this shop can be expensive, it is the good quality service that keeps me coming back!

I enjoy visiting Bargains Galore for to buy stickers for my scrap booking hobby. They have a huge range. This shop is also good to get ideas for gifts. They are very cheap and their products are of good quality.

This is a very friendly cafe with a relaxed environment which caters for the young and old. Stay as long as you like for a coffee or lunch and a chat with friends and family. This is a great cafe for a Mum's Group get together.

This chemist is located in a handy in Centro Lansell Shopping Centre so it is handy to get to. I joined their customer rewards system approx. a year ago and have since been sent a $10 voucher for my birthday. Once I get to 200 points, I get $10 off my next purchase. $1 = 1 point. I can also get a 10% discount on some items through my RACV membership as well. I have found Pulse Pharmacy in Kangaroo Flat to have great products for babies and skin care. Their chemist is also very friendly and helpful at all times.

I enjoy picking up a bargain and browsing through all the different gifts this shop has on offer. I love the stationery and craft areas which cater for my 18 month year old daughter and for my scrapbooking hobby. This is also a great shop to give you ideas on what to get your friends and family for their birthday or christmas.

Approximate cost: $2.00

Sails Cafe & Bakery sell the Nuova brand of coffee and it is made to perfection every day! I purchase a coffee from this shop nearly every day because it tastes so good. I like a weak coffee which Nuova provides. Sails Cafe & Bakery have a warm and friendly atmosphere to relax and enjoy a drink and some lunch with friends and family. I have introduced a lot of my friends and family to this cafe and they all keep coming back for more!

Braidies Tavern has such a family friendly environment to relax and enjoy a great meal. Bob always makes you feel welcome and he is great with the kids. He makes sure they are entertained with drawings, icypoles, and lollies. You don't wait long for your meals to arrive and they are of very good quality.

Approximate cost: $18.00

The Bendigo Fun Factory is so much better than the ones in Melbourne. The equipment is in good order and they provide a very safe environment, especially for kids under 2. I love the fact that it only costs me $2.50 to take my 18 month old child as she can't walk yet. Once she can walk, it will only cost $5.00 which is still a great price. You can be there all day if you want to. Relax and enjoy a cuppa with your Mum's Group or other friends whilst watching your little ones have a great time.

Approximate cost: $5.00