I love this store. I go every few months and just wonder the aisles. Extremely helpful staff on book topics and authors. They always have great deals at the front of the store and they have cards (Birthday, holiday, etc) that you can't find in any newsagency. You can listen to any CD they have for sale, even if it is all wrapped up, they will take it out so that you can listen to what you're thinking of purchasing. They also have great rewards when you spend money to make it easier to come back the next time.

Approximate cost: $120

The Coffee Club that has opened up at the renovated section at Kippa Ring Shopping centre has a great layout and feel to the place. I ordered a coffee and scone. Coffee was good. Scone was a little dry. I think that once the renovations are completed around this area that this particular coffee club will take off. But for that day, it was a nice quiet place to sit.

Approximate cost: $10

This place is very unique, thriving business with lots of character. They serve great coffee and food which you can eat there. They are also a green grocer and have a range of products that you wouldn't by anywhere else. Their products are expensive, but if you can afford to live in the Bulimba /Hawthorne area, you can afford to spend money here! Coffee prices are good value however and it's not just good coffee, its gooooooooooood cawfee!!

Approximate cost: $5

I love ice cream even in Winter! Baskin and Robins have brought out another awesome flavour. Popcorn! It tastes amazing. I like when they have new flavours and your able to try as many as you like for FREE before your buy. However once you do buy it end up being about $5 a scoop. I had great service at the Clontarf store the other day. Not a lot of people there on a cold night though. hehe

Approximate cost: $10

I bought a new computer and coffee machine last week at Harvey Norman Rothwell. They had a great offer going for computer products if you purchased through flexi-rent and I received $200 in Harvey Norman Vouchures. The only down side was that I had to take the display model of the computer that I wanted if I was to take it home that day. Then when I did get it home they hadn't cleared the computer so that I could use it straight away and I had to call to obtain passworks etc. Over customer service and the quality of what I bought was exceptional though.

Approximate cost: $3200

I love this store. Went in last week and immediately helped by one of the staff when looking for new jeans. The store always has the best range of quality clothing for plus size women that I've every come across.

Approximate cost: $150

Signage in aisles is a lot better then it used to be. Can find products easier. I would suggest however that the baking goods area is in an awkward place near baby clothes and should be positioned elsewhere.