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Good morning, members, and happy Saturday! It’s honestly such a delight to be in your inbox today. How’s everyone feeling today? All charged up and ready for the weekend, I presume? Have you got an exciting day planned? I (Vella) will be taking it easy and getting some much-needed rest. This week has been exhausting, and I’m ready to recharge. I might also go grocery shopping with my mum, which is one of my favourite things to do with her. It’s a great way to run errands and bond at the same time. Plus, we’re planning to eat out afterwards, so it’s a win-win situation (especially for me 😉).
Speaking of mums, I want to give a shout-out to all the wonderful people who participated in our ‘What is something your mum used to say to you when you were a kid?’ forum thread. The responses have been hilarious and heartwarming. One member shared that their mum used to say, ‘Wait until your father gets home.’ I remember my mum saying this to me too, and the look on her face was priceless. Another member shared the classic, ‘You better watch out, the wind will change, and your face will look like that forever’ when they
were pulling faces. I can relate because my mum used to tell me the exact same thing! It’s amazing how these little things stick with us for years. If you haven’t shared your mum’s pearls of wisdom yet, head over to our forum thread and join the conversation. You’ll be surprised at how many memories will come flooding back.
Now, let's get the ball rolling with a reveal of yesterday's riddle answer. Need a recap of the riddle? Here it is:
I am a fruit. If you take away the first letter of my name, I become a crime. Take away the first two letters of my name, I become an animal. Take away the first and last letter of my name, and I become a form of music. What am I?
And the answer is... Drumroll, please... A grape! Isn't that clever? We were so impressed by the amount of you who got this riddle correct. For all those who cracked the riddle, you'll find a special shout-out just for you at the end of this newsletter. Nice job!
Next up, it's time for this week's instalment of 'What Would the Grandkids Say.' Today’s phrase is 'not me', which is usually used at the beginning of a sentence. 'Not me' is a phrase kids use today to poke fun at themselves for doing something they think is embarrassing or convey disbelief at something. For example, if you said, 'Not me calling my ex in the middle of the night', that's another way of saying you know you probably shouldn't call your ex, but you're doing it anyway. So, in other words, whatever you say you’re not doing, you are, in fact, doing. Confusing, eh? This phrase also comes in different variations such as
'not you', 'not us’ and 'not them'. How's that for some grandkid lingo? Good luck using this one around the grandkids, we are sure they will be just as confused hearing it as we are reading it.
Now, let's take a gander at what's happening in Australia and across the globe today.
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A pensioner has issued an urgent warning after being scammed out of $11,000 – all because of one text message. We have raised this scam before, so be very careful, members! Protect yourself from online scams by looking out for these three sneaky warning signs.
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A shocking report has revealed that ANZ, CommBank and other major banks have failed to stop scammers, leaving victims without recourse. Read the heartbreaking stories of those affected by the banks’ inaction and find out what you can do to protect yourself.
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Take a look inside the only rentals Australians on Centrelink can afford at $110 per week. Sadly, they're grimmer than you might think. Do you think this is fair?
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Do you remember this iconic Vegemite advertisement from the 50s? Now, Vegemite is bringing it back but with a modern twist! - and they’re looking for Aussies to be a part of it!
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Shoppers are raving about this $14.99 dinner kit from ALDI that feeds up to three people and tastes as good as takeaway options that could cost up to $21.95! We're definitely going to try this!
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‘You need to look at what your stores are doing, Woolworths.’ A Woolies shopper was left frustrated after noticing a ‘ridiculous’ change at her local store. Can you spot it?
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This Coles shopper was left in disbelief after accidentally spending a whopping $800 on groceries - and this could happen to you too! Find out how it happened and how to avoid this costly mishap.
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This baker used this popular Kmart gadget for a completely unexpected purpose - and people are calling it 'genius'. Will you be trying it?
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WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A man was jailed for attacking a 15-year-old girl in an ALDI store with a bizarrely frightening weapon.
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Are you in the mood for something sweet, comforting, and easy to make? Member @Suzanne rose has got you covered with this delectable dessert that can be served hot in winter or cold in summer.
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Get ready to chuckle because member Dennis R. is back with his Pun of the Day! Why did the toilet paper roll down the hill? Well, you better read
on to find out.
Whew, that was a packed Saturday morning! I hope you’ve all enjoyed catching up on the news and reading our content. But the fun doesn’t end here! We still have a few more surprises in store, including a stunning 'Picture of the day' courtesy of member @Algieboy, a fun trivia question for all our car enthusiasts, and a hilarious joke from our resident jokester member @Skipton.
Oh, and one last thing from me, dental, optical, and physio cover from under $9 per week*! You could be eligible for latest government rebates which assist in getting cover from just $1.15* per day. Talk to an advisor now and find out if you're eligible and discover how much you could be saving.*
As always, members, stay safe and happy reading!
- Jonathan, Vella, Sean, James, Sethia, April, Jarred, Ally & Maddie.
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