My sister and I thought we would check out La Porchetta's now that it's reopened. The food is cheap and decent (not great but not bad). Service isn't the best, it's slow and not as friendly as expected. But I was surprised to find they make the best chocolate milkshake I've ever tasted - may actually go back just for that.

I love JB. They have a fantastic range of products, especially Dvds. Their service can be a bit slow at times but at a busy electronic store that's just the way it is sometimes. Whenever I go in I always make sure I have a fair amount of spending money because I always end up finding a Dvd I wasn't expecting but just have to buy :)

With gourmet pizzas being the new thing I thought I'd try Pizza Capers. Service was friendly and quick. Unfortunately the pizza wasn't as tasty as I expected.

Approximate cost: $25

I can't rave enough about Specsavers Toowoomba. I got a pair of prescription glasses and a pair of prescription sunglasses for $325 when a few years ago I got 1 pair of prescription glass from Budget Eyeware for $360. They also manually adjusted the glasses so they would fit perfectly on my face, which was good because my ears are slightly lopsided. When I accidentally stepped on my glasses I brought them back and they were fixed for free!! And when I lost my lens cloths they gave me 2 for free. The staff are always nice and when I need to get my eyes checked again I'm definitely going back.

Approximate cost: $325

Fitness works had an open day in November in 2014 offering discounted membership at $12.95/week. Considering I wanted to lose weight and they were the cheapest gym in town I signed up. They were/are greatly understaffed. Around Christmas and New Years 2014 there was 2 weeks with no staff at all. I still had not received my membership card so was not able to get in. I unfortunately lost my job in January, I still had not received my card at this point, and asked to suspend my membership for 3 months in the hopes I would find another job soon. A month into my suspension I shockingly discovered that Fitness works had deducted another months payment from my account. When I contacted them I was informed that a staff member had 'forgotten' to process my suspension. There was no offer of a refund.

Approximate cost: $50

They are a gypsy/alternative clothing, jewellery and nick-nack store. I have bought clothes and jewellery from there for years. The staff are nice and I love the incense smell. But unfortunately sometimes the quality of their products isn't always the best. The last time I went in the sterling silver garnet bangle I bought lasted about a week before the garnet fell out and was lost and then the bangle snapped. Their jewellery is gorgeous but I won't be buying anymore.

My sister recommended this hair salon to me (her hair looks awesome and she's got great taste), so I thought I'd try it. I had my hair coloured, shampooed, style cut and blow dryed. And can I just say wow. My hair has never looked better. The colour is gorgeous, hasn't faded and I haven't loved a cut more. I also bought some salon hair products and my hair is less oily, I don't have as many breakages and my hair is so much smoother and healthier and is growing so fast. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is serious about their hair. The only bad thing I can say is that they're a little pricey but I believe you do get what you pay for (believe me I know, I used to go to Just Cuts) and with results and products like these I am more than willing to pay a higher price.

Approximate cost: $200

I was having a problem with my car (loud random vibration noise), which unfortunately became worse when driving to work one day. Thankfully one of my work mates recommended Range Star Service Centre. I was able to put my car in the next day, it was fixed within a few hours (it was a problem with the engine mount) and it ended up costing under $100. My car is still running great. I will definitely be going back.

Approximate cost: $95