I have big feet - women's size 11. This store had a good stock of designs that come in size 11 but not instore so the very nice shop assistant contacted other stores and ordered them in - even stock at 75% off!!!!

Approximate cost: $29

Ezibuy has regular catalogs and regular sales - makes getting your mail in the day fun and exciting to get a colourful fashion mag to read and order from. Once you know your size you can order with confidence especially jeans are great price and quality. They do basics and fashion at reasonable prices. Homewares are good quality - I ordered 4 quilts and was very happy with the quality - of course I bought them on sale!!!!!! so the prices were a fraction of what you can pay in the stores.

Approximate cost: $100.00

Get the on-line updates and save at this toy store. The regular prices are not the cheapest around but their sale items are great. Baby Love nappies jumbo packs for under $17 is the best price I've ever paid. Got Disney fairies very cheap for daughters Xmas presents and Bonds baby clothes are regularly 50% off. Check out their clearance stickered stuff for real rockbottom discounts. Worst thing is no layby.

Approximate cost: $17.00

Good range of toys and regular sales with great markdowns. Flexible layby terms makes buying for xmas easy. I got some mega blocks yo gabba gabba toys for $4 each which made perfect party gifts.

Approximate cost: $20.00

I think that the kids gear here is sometimes overpriced but there markdowns are fantastic and you can get great bargains on cute t's, pj's and dresses. I never pay more than $10 a piece. Got dresses for my 4 YO girl for kindy that go over leggings all year long. Their summer pj's are down to $5 now and you can stock up for years - just make sure you get bigger sizes than you think necessary cos they can be on the small side after a wash. Boys tops are usually better quality than girls and you can pick up tons for $7.50 each.

Approximate cost: $30.00

It is sometimes hard to find what you are looking for at this store since they colour coded all the racks and jumbled the clothes in these colours. They advertise their sale items in the Advertiser so if you don't read it you may not be aware of the bargains. I live close so check it out regularly. Lats time they had a kids shoes sale all $10.00 which was great so I got 2 pairs of boots for my daughter and some blue velcro trainers that my son wear to school. Just wish they had more leather shoes for kids and more shoes in my size 11.

Approximate cost: $30.00

This Coles store is a popular, clean and usually well stocked but you have to be quick on catalog sale items sometimes as the shelf empties quick.

Approximate cost: $250.00

I get all my bargains at this Target. I have noticed that their markdowns are cheaper and more frequent than other Target stores. It is great for out-of-season kids clothes especially when savings are multiplied if they have extra % off. Go on weekends for extra special markdowns - a few weeks ago we bought 2 brand new 18-speed men's and women's adult bikes for $30 each!!!!

Approximate cost: $60.00

The bakery at this Woolworths is fantastic!!! Go there after 6.30pm on week nights and get a bargain as they markdown the fresh baked goods before the next day. The 20 pack soft white rolls are beautiful - I ordered 2 packs for kids party to make mini krabby patties (Spongebob hamburgers) and they were all gobbled-up by the kids and adults! Great value.

Approximate cost: $10.00

I won a LCD TV just for buying some new dishwasher tabs - I was blown away. The store is pretty new and they may not stock lots of different brands but the people are great and helpful. The deli is always good for a bargain and on-the-spot markdowns - once we got fresh cooked chickens for $3.00 each because they had cooked too many that day and they hadn't sold - got three and had great hot roast dinner with cold chicken lunch the next day.

Approximate cost: $3.00