Need a garden shed or a big triple car garage, then Garage World Ipswich is worth visiting. A great range of colours, styles and prices for all budgets. And Australian made. They really helped us choose the right shed for our yard and gave us plenty of helpful advice. Thumbs up guys.

Approximate cost: $300

Nestled outside Ipswich's busy library, Caffe Global is an increasingly popular place for business men and woman alike to meet. They do wonderful lunches with a range of healthy items, plus slices, cakes and muffins.

Approximate cost: $12

A great little eatery that really does provide authentic tasting Thai foods with a extensive menu and quite good prices. Visitors arriving at short notice? Whip up some rice and order a couple meals from Thai 2 Go and your visitors will be very impressed.

Approximate cost: $12

Amazing gourmet pizzas that mean you'll never lower yourself to buy from the big chains again. Each pizza type is an tastebud tingling experience. Our family is working it's way through the whole menu. Great prices and quite quick preparation. Definitely a place to try.

Approximate cost: $9

Karalees Hooked on Seafood is a popular request amongst our kids. They love the chips this store serves and my husband and I find the fish portions tasty and generous in size. Meals from here are popular occurance in our busy schedules.

Approximate cost: $7

Not the flashest looking place by any means, but fantastic fish and chips, or 'burger with the lot'. As well as fish and chips, Carmen's does great authentic tasting Asian meals. All their portions are generous and value is great.

Approximate cost: $8

I discovered Cafe Shakana was I was desperate to find a cafe that sold gluten free foods. Wow. What a choice on their menu. This team know about food allergies and provide top quality gluten free food that tastes like REAL food. They provide an extensive breakfast and lunch menu and are opposite the St Andrews hospital, so a great place for coffee and a snack between appointments.

Approximate cost: $15

Cleaning windows and washing houses? Yuck! Listed up there with visits to the dentist.
This was my splurge to have my house professionally cleaned last year, and I'll be ringing them shortly this year too! They stuck to the time they said they'd be here and provided quick highly quality service.

Approximate cost: $0?

Set in the scenic surrounds that is quiet, sleepy Boonah, the Boonah Valley Motel made our weekend away a pleasant experience. Clean, well maintained and friendly service. Close to amenities and eateries.

Approximate cost: $85

Going to the dentist will never be a pleasant experience, but the team at the Raceview Denture Clinic will help alleviate those childhood fears of dentists. Friendly, reassuring, discreet staff and prompt appointments.

Approximate cost: $600