Sunday Edition

Good morning

Good morning members! How are you all this morning? I know we have a lot going on across the country at the moment, and I know so many of you are having a really tough time. So, I just wanted to take a moment to say that I hope you’re okay, that we are thinking of you, and if there is anything we can do to help, please let us know.

And, if there’s nothing we can do, the least we can do is to try to lift your spirits and I tell you what, I’ve done the best job I can at that today! So I hope this morning’s newsletter brings a smile to that dial of yours. But I think the best way to kick-start some smiles is with this week’s quote of the week.

‘When you focus on the good, the good gets better.’

Now, I want to say first and foremost that I am in no way saying that the solution to all the big problems we may be facing; whether that be the floods, the rising cost of living, pension issues, and so on and so forth, is to focus on the ‘good’. But what I will say is that when things are bad, when I’m at my absolute worst, and I focus on the good things, I often feel a little better. That might be something as simple as having some chocolate at the end of the day, maybe a cup of tea after getting some bad news, or giving a loved one a hug when things feel more challenging than usual. When we focus on the good things, the bad things don’t disappear, but the good really does get better. You become far more appreciative of the people and the things you do have. So today, remember to try to focus on the good. I know I will be.

Now then, what happened across Australia and around the world this week?

• This week was nothing short of eventful, and we’ve got the recap to prove it! Here’s what the SDC team has been up to, complete with recommendations, fun facts and more!
• For a very long time we have wanted to write ‘Member Spotlights’ because at the end of the day, this community is all about you. Our first ever Member Spotlight is a very special one. A big thank you to member @janj for sharing your story with us.
• An ALDI customer made a disgusting discovery in a popular snack, but can you spot what it is?
• This woman scored a massive haul of grocery items from Woolworths for free, thanks to a little-known hack.
• URGENT PRODUCT RECALL: A popular meat product was recalled over fears it may be contaminated with salmonella.
• Introducing the $5 ‘hero’ product from Kmart that every Australian needs for glowing skin.
• A Woolworths worker’s resignation letter sparked outrage online, but is it acceptable these days?
• A popular supermarket item was wiped from shelves amid ongoing weather and supply chain issues.
• SCAM ALERT: Cyber criminals are using recent data breaches to roll out a string of scams. Be careful, members!
• Customers are loving this ‘game-changing’ Woolworths checkout hack that will change the way you shop forever!
• This is not a drill! KFC is offering popular menu items for as little as $1 - but you have to be quick!
• And finally, Woolworths announced a MAJOR change to its Everyday Rewards program, which offers customers massive savings. Here’s everything you need to know.

And that’s a wrap of the week that was, folks! What a week it was. The good news is (remember, we are focusing on the good!) that there is plenty more in store for you below including a really interesting trivia question - if you get this one correct, I will be very impressed! And a gorgeous ‘Yesterday’s Australia’ segment thanks to the lovely member, @Vcook.

Don't forget to check out our brand new games, including our Word Association Game, Song Lyric Story Game and Rearrange, Add or Subtract Word Game!

Of course, as always we have our classic games including 3 Word Story, Can you name 5? and Be careful what you wish for. As well as our Sudoku puzzles, OzGrid and OzWord, and our Keep a Word, Drop a Word Game. And our card games, including Solitaire and Blackjack.

Lastly, don't forget to enter our ‘best piece of advice’ competition. We want to hear the best piece of advice you’ve ever received or given, and the person with the best advice will receive a $100 voucher to your choice of Coles, Woolies, ALDI or IGA!

As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!

- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April & Maddie.